Category Archives: baby

Growing Green Babies: Eco-friendly family fun just in time for Earth Day.

When we had our boy, I was more than happy to borrow a lot of the big baby landfill necessities like crib, pack n’ play, high chair, saucer, tricycle, etc. But sadly, my earth-saving tendencies stopped at poopie diapers. If … Continue reading

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Rock the Cradle: Big music fun with 8 million of your closest hipster friends.

I’m not going to lie. I have never been to Rock the Cradle. That’s not because I don’t think it would be fun. Quite the opposite. I think it would be SO much fun that there’d be SO many people. … Continue reading

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Viva! Music and Movement in Spanish: A muy fun way to learn learn another language.

Maybe it’s his partially-Cuban blood, but one of the biggest preschool takeaways for my little man was a song he learned in Spanish. I’m not even sure he knew what he was singing, but you never would’ve guessed it if … Continue reading

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Twin Cities Family Blogs: They complete me.

If you’ve ever wondered how many Twin Cities family fun blogs are out there, just start a blog of your own and soon you’ll find out about each and every one of them. My posting has been a little spotty … Continue reading

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Bump Club Twin Cities: Your mama connection for all-things mama.

Sometimes being a mama can feel so lonely. Especially those first few months when you’re just finding your groove and your mama mojo. When times get tough (Cry it out? Whuh?) It helps to have a mama support network to … Continue reading

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Como Zoo Boo: Trick-or-treat with a bunch of animals.

I haven’t been to Como ZooBoo in a while. But if you’re a fan of cute kids in adorable costumes, this is your kind of night. Feel free to bring the youngest of youngin’s (probably up to age 10). This … Continue reading

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Toddler Open Gym at Eden Prairie Community Center: Nap time’s best friend.

When you have a toddler, there’s no such thing as too many open gyms. So here’s another one to add to your munchkin mix: Eden Prairie  Community Center. You’ll get your open-gym basics like your scooters, balls, hoops, jump ropes, tumbling … Continue reading

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Parent/Tot Time at SLP Aquatic Park: Just for the minniest mermaids (and mermen).

My friend Ellen used to talk about this great pool where she’d take her daughter during a special tots-only swim time. Said pool was the St. Louis Park Aquatic Park and here’s what she had to say about it (after … Continue reading

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Minneapolis Mother’s Morning Out Open House: Take the fun for a test drive.

You’ve thought about enrolling your little in day care, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge. Baby steps, mama, baby steps. Here’s the first one: Check out Minneapolis Mother’s Morning Out Open House this Wednesday. There will be storytime, crafts, snacks … 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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