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...
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...
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...
Breastfeeding moms asked to leave public pool in Mora
The Mora Aquatic Center is a popular place on hot summer days. It is known as a welcome place for everyone. Well, almost everyone, we should say: Two mothers were asked to leave the...
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...
Harry Potter and the Concert at Orchestra Hall
A magical experience is returning to Orchestra Hall this December 15, 16, and 17: Following the order of the books, the Harry Potter Concert Series will continue with the second chapter, Harry Potter and the...
The ‘free-range parenting’ law shaking up parenting practices
It was only a week ago that I first heard the phrase ‘free-range parenting’. I had heard of free-range chickens before, but never the words ‘free-range’ used when describing a parenting philosophy.
Free-range parenting is...
6 Fun Family Outings in the Twin Cities: Indoor Edition
As snow falls and the cold wind blows, it can be tempting simply to stay inside, underneath a warm blanket, watching Netflix for the remainder of winter. You certainly wouldn't be alone - the...
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...
