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Joy of the People: Soccer with a side smiles.

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.

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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The Bakken Museum: They’ll get a charge out of it.

Considering my little man’s love for science and all-things circuity, not sure why it took us this long to get to the Bakken Museum. But after hearing two eight-year-old boys giving it two enthusiastic thumbs up, I’m so glad we went. … Continue reading

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Kids Film Festival at Walker Art Center: A 2-D and 3-D D-light.

This just in: Kids do enjoy movies that aren’t made by Disney. Sadly, there are just fewer opportunities to see them on the big screen. That’s why you won’t want to miss the Free Kids Film Festival at Walker Art … Continue reading

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Madagascar 3 and Arty Pants: A Tuesday made for toddlers.

Why is it that all the fun stuff for kids happens Tuesday mornings? Case in point: Tomorrow you can choose between Toddler Tuesdays: Madagascar 3 at MOA or Arty Pants at Walker Art Center. The special screening of Madagascar 3 … Continue reading

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US Bank Skyway Open 2013: A big hit with the whole family.

I like to include a lot of affordable activities on this site. But every once in a while, something special comes along that’s a little more spendy. Like the US Bank Skyway Open. We’re big mini-golfers in this family, so … Continue reading

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

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.

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.

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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February Festival in Chanhassen: Winter family fun, Minnesota style.

It usually takes some kind of something to lure me out to the ‘burbs. Probably because when I hear tell of places like “Chanhassen,” I imagine it being like four hours away. Turns out it’s only about 25  minutes. So, … Continue reading

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