Monthly Archives: February 2012

Summer Camp Spotter Vol. 2: Options galore to banish the bore.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

For those of you playing along at home, you may recall a few weeks ago I featured a few cool camps to consider. Well, there’s more where that came from, my lovelies. I present, more awesome summer camp ideas in … Continue reading →

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Urban Baby’s Preschool Sous Chef: Take the melt-down out of meal-time.

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Ever notice how when the kiddos help make dinner they’re less likely to whine about it? Take that idea and run with it (with your 3-6 year old) —to Urban Baby‘s Preschool Sous Chef at Logan Park. You’ll get some … Continue reading →

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Rock the Cradle 2012: Where all the cool kids are going this weekend.

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

I have to admit, even though this event sounds incredibly cool, we’re not big fans of crowds, so we’ve never been. But I’ve heard it’s fantastic fun. So if your family has a low requirement for personal space, you should … Continue reading →

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U.S. Bank Skyway Open: Hole-in-one fun for the family.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

If there’s one thing you should know about my family, it’s that we enjoy ourselves some mini golf. Think we’re going to miss this year’s U.S. Bank Skyway Open? We most certainly (tiger) WOOD(s) not! Penny pinchers be warned, this is … Continue reading →

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Monkey Mind Pirates at In the Heart of the Beast Theatre: Turn your family’s Arrghs into Oms.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Yesterday the little dude and I had the pleasure of seeing Monkey Mind Pirates at In the Heart of the Beast Theatre. And if there’s anyone who knows about monkey mind, it’s the little dude and I. “Monkey mind” describes our … Continue reading →

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I Heart Kids’ Art Open House: Presidents Day is about to get a little messy.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

One thing I always loved about ECFE classes was how all the supplies to do fun messy art projects were already set out—and I didn’t have to clean up a thing. Now, take the beauty of that and multiply it by … Continue reading →

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Silverwood Preschool Drop-off: How to turn “Tuesday” into “Yousday.”

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

We parents seem to need permission to take time off. Also, we need someone else to plan it because as if we have time! So, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, and my love for you dear reader, I give … Continue reading →

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Teen Art Lounge at the Walker: Because nobody lounges better than a teenager.

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Got a moody teenager who’s diggin’ on all things arty and is seriously craving an outlet for her mind-blowing artiness? Maybe you “Just. Don’t. Get. It.” But you know who does? The other teens who will be at the Teen Art Lounge tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Summer Camp Spotter: Get yourself a happy camper.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Eenie, meenie miney moe, what’s the camp where we should go? When it’s this chilly outside, seems wrong to start thinking about summer camp. Yet, now is the best time to do it. Many of them have already started registration—and … Continue reading →

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Breathe a little fire into your Sunday with Target Family Day: Dragons.

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Oooh, my pals at Yinghua Academy are gonna be lovin’ on this. To celebrate the Chinese New Year (Year of the Dragon), this Sunday’s Target Free Family Day at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts features none other than—wait for it—dragons! And … Continue reading →

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