Minnesota’s Creepiest Legends
There’s nothing better than a good ghost story to set the mood for Halloween. You don’t have to search far, as Minnesota is no stranger to the weird and mysterious. Gather your...
The “Oh Sh!t, It’s Father’s Day” Gift Guide for Dad
You have good intentions. You have it starred, circled and highlighted on your calendar. “Get dad a gift for Father's Day” has been on your to-do list for the past three weeks. But here we...
Blame it on my youth: The struggles of a coming generation
Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2015, now outnumber Millennials and have become the single largest population segment in the United States.
We described a positive outlook for the coming generation a few months...
Vegan diets for kids: Proceed with knowledge
There are many reasons people pursue a vegan diet; religious beliefs, environmental impact, or simple respect for our animal friends. A vegan diet, however, which doesn't allow foods that are made of or contain animal...
Pet-Friendly Places to Keep Your Furry Friends Out of the Cold
The harsh temperatures can be quite unforgiving for your furry family members. Even with all the doggy sweaters and tiny boots, it’s not ideal for your pets to spend extensive time out...
Top 10 Parks in (and around) the Twin Cities
We don't have long to get out and enjoy the beautiful bounty nature has to offer during the summer months in Minnesota. The more important piece, however, is that we do have such a...
Children’s Theatre Company 2017-2018 Season
Sometimes, a child’s brightness, personality and artistic nature brings out the child within all of us. I took a family friend's daughter to a play at the Children’s Theatre this year and was almost mystified....
9 Kid-Friendly Halloween Events with more Treats than Tricks
Halloween is just around the corner. While I’m all about the scare (and well, of course the discounted candy the day after Halloween), the younger ones may not exactly share the same sentiment just...
A Safe and Healthy Day at the Lake
We don't have a lot to worry about in the waters here in Minnesota: No sharks, no piranhas, no eels, or other things in the water looking to take a bite out...

















