Category Archives: ongoing

Simply Jane Toddler Time: Messy fun minus the cleanup.

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Wouldn’t it be cool if your little Picasso could unleash their creativity all over the place and little studio elves would clean up the mess? That’s essentially what happens during Toddler Time at Simply Jane Studio. Drop in anytime for … Continue reading →

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Kids Against Hunger: An experience that does a world of good.

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

(Thanks to my pal Kathy for sharing her KAH experience with me.) Looking for a family experience with a little more substance? Volunteering for Kids Against Hunger might just be the mother of all teaching moments. Kids Against Hunger is … Continue reading →

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Icehouse Kids Concert Series: Good food. Good music. Good heavens!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Have I told you lately how much I love you, dear reader(s)? Especially when you give me cool ideas like this one: The Icehouse Kids Concert Series. (Count of three, everyone: 1, 2, 3….Thanks, Urbae!) Icehouse is a newish Minneapolis restaurant … Continue reading →

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Joy of the People: Soccer with a side smiles.

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

In a time when uber-competitive and traveling sports are the annoying norm, it’s refreshing to know there’s a place like Joy of the People that focuses on what playing soccer should really be about: fun. (Weird, right?) The folks at Joy … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

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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Then Now Wow at Minnesota History Center: Everything great about our state.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

The MN History Center. Probably not the first place that comes to mind for kid-friendly fun. But right now, maybe it should be command a bigger portion of your fun-seeking brain. Because right you can see then now wow. Will they like it? … Continue reading →

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Twin Cities Family Blogs: They complete me.

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

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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Little Tot Playtime at St. Louis Park Rec Center: No snow pants required.

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

I don’t care what Punxsutawney Phil says, an early spring means nothing when you’re cooped up inside with a toddler RIGHT NOW. But ya know what does? A little something called Little Tot Playtime at St. Louis Park Rec Center. For … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

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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Ice Skating at Your Neighborhood Park: Free frozen family fun.

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

I love it when readers send me suggestions. Less work for me, wheeee! This one comes from Maura (hey, Maura!) who said I should tell you about ice skating at your neighborhood park. You see, Maura and her family went … Continue reading →

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