Ahh – Valleyfair is back! Valleyfair was closed in 2020 due to COVID but it’s BACK this year! We couldn’t wait to go and were so excited to go to Valleyfair on a weekend in June. All my life I have had so many memories going to Valleyfair as a kid, teen and now a […]
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Free Summer Fun for Twin Cities Kids & Families 2021
Free Summer Fun for Twin Cities Kids & Families 2021 The Twin Cities has so many fun activities and events for kids and families – but did you know that many are FREE? So every year I compile a list of all the free fun I could find! BONUS: Download my NEW, FREE Printable Summer […]
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The Ultimate List of Minnesota Family Fun
Minnesota is home to amazing family attractions, museums, zoos, parks and so much more. I grew up in Duluth and then moved to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area to start a family, but no matter where you go in the state, there is so much to discover and explore with kids of all ages. Cities throughout […]
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