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Art-a-Whirl 2012: How to kidify the grownup fun.

Did you know that Art-A-Whirl in NE Minneapolis is the largest open-studio tour in the country? Even if you’re not planning on scoring any art, it can still be a day chock-full of family fun. Here are a few ideas … Continue reading

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

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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Family Valentine Party at Logan Park: Crafty fun full of love.

Roses are red, violets are blue. I love a homemade valentine, don’t you? But if you’re like me, you think you’re going to be that uber-on-the-ball mom who sends her child to school with heartfelt valentines he’s crafted with his … Continue reading

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Community Sing & Soup at Logan Park: Musical fun for you and your mini-Gleek.

Not that I ever do it, but I think there’s something joyful and exhilarating about singing with a bunch of people (especially when little singers are involved). So file this under something-with-which-I-could-totally-geek-out-but-the-husband-would-rather-poke-a-sharp-stick-in-his-eye. It’s a Community Sing & Soup at Logan … Continue reading

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Logan Park Tiny Tot Open Gym: Wear them out a lap at a time.

Fast forward a month or so: Your tot has energy to burn, but you can see your breath and the outdoors is not looking so, well, great. You need a plan B. Before kindergarten, my trusty cold-weather-wear-him-out plan for my … Continue reading

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Inline Skating at Logan: Let the good times roll.

You’ve been meaning to take the family inline skating (that’s Rollerblading® to the trademark rule-breakers). But c’mon, you have enough trouble on your feet (and by you, I mean me), let alone on a thin line of wheels. Here’s the … Continue reading

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SteppingStone Theatre Create at Play: Magic Tree House. Unbe-leaf-able fun.

Sometime around age six or seven the Magic Tree House book series is bound to happen. You’re laughing along at Martha’s talking-dog silly antics, then WHAM-O! next thing you know you’re obsessively seeking out Summer of the Sea Serpent. Now your little Jack-or-Annie wanna-be, … Continue reading

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