Monthly Archives: November 2011

MacPhail Family Music Series at Silverwood Park: Do, re, mi thinks they’re going to like this.

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

If the wheels on the bus are still going ’round and ’round (…and ’round…and ’round…), it could be time for some new material. Enter MacPhail Family Music Series at Silverwood Park. Not only will you and your musical mini be surrounded … Continue reading →

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Xelias Aerial Art Studio: Let them learn to fly.

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

According to my very scientific survey (my first grader’s classroom door) being able to fly is a popular wish among the younger set. Now you can make wishes come true with classes at Xelias Aerial Art Studio. With classes for … Continue reading →

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Morning Matinees at the Riverview: Post-Thanksgiving fun that gets two thumbs up.

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Assuming you eventually do come out of your turkey coma, you may actually need something to do Saturday morning. You know, maybe the kind of thing where you just sit in elastic-waist pants and don’t move very much? A morning … Continue reading →

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Gobble, Gobble.

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

The Lollipopolis crew is busy stuffing our faces and being thankful for a whole lot of things. Have a lovely and safe holiday.  

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Grand Slam: Bases are loaded with crazy kid fun.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

We had never been to Grand Slam until Saturday when the little dude went there for a birthday party. Whoah! That place is nuts. Think Wisconsin Dells. Or, Chuck E. Cheese’s on steroids—for the older kids. Since we were there … Continue reading →

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Homework Help from Hennepin County Library: An easy A.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Are you like me? Gettin’ a little rusty with the ol’ math skills, are you? I’m dreading the day my boy comes home with something more difficult than addition and subtraction. Hopefully when that happens, they’ll still be offering homework … Continue reading →

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Family Fridays at Midtown Global Market: A world of tasty options.

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

If Midtown Global Market isn’t in your top five for family dinner night out, you must be loco. Everyone gets what they want. It’s like Old Country Buffet meets the mall food court—except with super-yummy food. My little man enjoys a … Continue reading →

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A Gobbler Get-Together: Don’t be a turkey, sign ‘em up!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Thanksgiving is just around the corner (hello, elastic-waist pants!). There’s no better time to celebrate our little turkey friends. And you can do it tomorrow with your knee-high naturalist at the Gobbler Get-Together course at Sacajawea Lodge. Spend time with … Continue reading →

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Venture Crew Parents’ Night Out: Four hours of uninterrupted fun (for both of you).

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Sometimes getting a sitter seems like more effort than it’s worth. First there’s the possible rejection (What do you mean you have other plans?). Then there’s the nagging feeling that you should probably clean your house (babysitter, meet dust bunnies). But … Continue reading →

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Art with Ellen: Classes for the littlest Leonardos.

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Seems classes for one-year-olds are next to non-existent. What did the knee-high neophytes ever do? (Don’t answer that!) But Art With Ellen is the exception that hair stylist extraordinaire, and mother of one-year-old, Emily gives two finger-painted thumbs up. Preschool art educator Ellen Ferrari … Continue reading →

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