Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Art Shanty Projects: A winter shack attack of creativity.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

If you haven’t made it to the Art Shanty Projects yet, you’ve got one weekend left. After that, you’ll just have to hear about how cool it was and how you really shouldn’t have missed it. I know that any description … Continue reading →

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Art Sled Rally at Powderhorn Park: A spectacle on the slopes.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

I’m kicking myself for scheduling my little man’s 7th birthday party at the same time as Saturday’s Art Sled Rally . So you’re just going to have to go for us. You: What is this Art Sled Rally of which … Continue reading →

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Windom Park Family Ice Skating Festival: Don’t let the fun slip away.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Well lookee here. What’s all this white stuff laying about? Depending on what side you’re on (“Let it snow!” or “Snow? Blechh!”), it might be reason to celebrate. Well, tonight’s the perfect time to do it. And the Windom Park … Continue reading →

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Duh.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

It has come to my attention that I neglected to tell you how much the Tiny Tot Skate at Cheapskate costs. Drum roll please… Just $3. Including skates. Okay, carry on.      

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Tiny Tot Skate at Cheapskate: It’s wheely, wheely fun.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

This weekend my friend Kathy invited the boy and me to be fifth wheelers in her family fun at Cheapskate‘s Tiny Tot Skate. And I’m here to tell you that fun was had. During TT Skate hours, expect to hear … Continue reading →

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Free Family Funday: Year of the Dragon. Eastern culture just west of the Mississippi.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Happy New Year! What? I’m a little late? Not for CHINESE new year. For Chinese new year (January 23), I’m right on time! 2012 is the year of the water dragon. And you and your clan can celebrate this ancient … Continue reading →

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High School Basketball: A slam dunk minus the pro-team pricetag.

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

When my little man was an even littler man he was obsessed with all things spherical. We knew he’d love a live basketball game, but rather than shell out the dough for pricey pro-ball tickets, we opted for the cheaper … Continue reading →

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Oops.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Some of you lovely readers have contacted me saying you were unable to find Lollipopolis on Facebook. Guess I should’ve included a link. Way to go, blog brain.

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Minneapolis Mother’s Morning Out: A weekly play date without you crampin’ their style.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

How many times have you said to yourself, “If only I had one morning a week to (insert something awesome here)”? Well, my little cyber-friend, you’re in luck. Introducing, Minneapolis Mother’s Morning Out. MMO is like a weekly playdate for … Continue reading →

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Powderhorn Park MLK Celebration: A great way to celebrate his dream—and your day off.

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

No school. No work (fingers crossed). Hey, watcha doin’ with your day off? Hey, I’ve got an idea, why not celebrate the reason for the pleasin’ with the Martin Luther King Celebration at Powderhorn Park? The celebration will include Aztec … Continue reading →

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