Monthly Archives: April 2012

Real Pirates at the Science Museum: Yo ho ho and a bottle of fun.

Mama had a little work to do on Saturday. So the fellas checked out Real Pirates at the Science Museum of Minnesota. What follows is a review by my 7 year-old son. I went to the Science Museum with my … Continue reading

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Children’s EcoArts Festival: Family fun you’ll want to recycle.

I don’t know about you, but this gorgeous weather has got me wanting to give all-things-outdoorsy a big slobbery kiss. Bonus kisses if there’s art involved!  So go ahead and ignore all that silly talk of showers/snow on Saturday. Pucker up … Continue reading

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Family Financial Seminar at TopLine CU: Because money doesn’t grow on trees, you know.

Is your little one a spender or saver? Do they buy on credit (a quarter for a gum ball now = five kisses for mama later)? Do you sometimes feel like a human ATM? Well, April is Youth Financial Literacy Month, … Continue reading

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Summer Camp Spotter Vol. 4: Two more that’ll get ‘em out the door.

If you’re still looking for cool summer camp ideas, you may want to look here. Or here. Or maybe even here. And just when I think I’m fresh out of ideas, I come across one like this: ArtStart Summer Passport … Continue reading

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Minnesota Community Sings: Start your weekend on a happy note.

“Bringing people together to sing. Singing to bring people together.” So says the website for Minnesota Community Sings. So let’s start by bringing your melodious family together for tomorrow’s community sing at Martin Luther King Park. No auditions required (but I’m … Continue reading

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The Little Gym in Burnsville: Where laughter and self-confidence muscles get a workout.

You’ve got your health club. They’ve got their Little Gym. No you won’t see tiny treadmills or tricycle spin classes. Just a sweet little place where active kids have fun and build confidence. And let me tell you, his gym … Continue reading

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And the Winners of the Choo Choo Bob’s Prize Pack are…

In other words, congratulations to the following people: Julie A. Maura T. revjoy To claim your prizes, please send me an email with your address through the “Contact Me” link in this site. I promise I won’t come and TP … Continue reading

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Familia Headquarters: Just one more thing for you to worry about.

Today Razor Scooter. Tomorrow skateboard. Ready or not, one day your little extreme-lover’s gonna wanna try some kick-bum board moves. And when he does, you’re going to want him off the streets— say, at Familia Headquarters. Familia Headquarters is a … Continue reading

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And the winners of the Zara Gonzalez App Giveaway are…

(drum roll, please)… Nati Kathy Ellen B. Kristina Sareen (applause, applause) (Enter dancing girls stage left.) If you are one of the above winners, please contact me through the “contact me” tab and I will email you your magic code. … Continue reading

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Public MayDay Workshops at HOBT: Because parades are so much better when you help build them.

Spring has totally sprung and the Annual MayDay Parade is just around the corner. And that could mean only one thing: In the Heart of the Beast Theatre needs your family’s help. To create the parade. Hey, where are you … Continue reading

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