Cold and Flu season is right around the corner. School has either started or will be starting soon for kids everywhere. Those two things combined means germs will be everywhere. Here a few tips to help keep your family healthy this cold and flu season - Flu Vaccine This is a personal choice but I always get a flu shot or the flu mist for everyone in my family. I like to try and get it within the first few weeks of it being released because it does take nearly 2 weeks for it to become ...
Dinosaurs at the Minnesota Zoo
Head over to the Minnesota Zoo and travel back in time. Back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth. The kids and I took the journey and here's what we saw. The walk is long. Especially if you are just heading to the zoo to see the dinosaurs. It's located in the far back past the farm. As you are walking the hilly path to the entrance you start to see things changing. Soon you stumble upon an ancient opening to the land of the dinosaurs. Right there at the entrance is your very first ...
Never Scrub a Pan Again
I love to cook. I love to try out new recipes. But I HATE doing dishes. I hate soaking a pan and then scrubbing it and then repeating the process until it's finally clean. Nothing is a bigger demotivator than thinking about the clean up. With Copper Chef you'll never spend the night scrubbing a pan again. NEVER. I've been using the Copper Chef pan for a few weeks now and I am extremely impressed. With other pans, I need to add oil or butter to help prevent the food from sticking to the pan. I ...
Family Fun at Fun Wheel Rentals
Even though summer is coming to a close there is still plenty of time to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather. Fun Wheel Rentals is a great way to spend some time together as a family, get some exercise and take in the sights. Recently, I took my family for a morning excursion around Minnehaha Falls with the help of Fun Wheel Rentals. There are 4 locations in Minneapolis to try out, each by different parks and lakes with scenic paths to travel. We did enjoy our time at Fun Wheel Rentals but ...
Savvy Moms Use Savvy Outfitters
We all know back to school time is expensive. On top of all the school supplies, you also have to purchase new clothes for the kids. I know Peyton went from a size 6 to a size 7/8 for this fall. She grew! So now I have to find all new pants for this little lady without breaking the bank. Savvy Outfitters is a great place to start. Savvy Outfitters is an online shop for children's clothes size 0-14. Some clothes are new and some are gently used. You'll see pictures of clothes and be able to ...
Purrfect Together: Celebrate the Bond Between You and Your Cat This September
Sebastian has been with me for 15 years! He snuggles up close every night, takes a shower with me every morning and is my little sidekick every day. September is Happy Healthy Cat Month—and there's never been a better time to show our cats some extra love. Recently, the cat lovers at Meow Mix ran the Purrfect Together Survey, which asked cat parents around the country about their special bond with their four-legged friends. Here are some of the meow-nificent results: 83% of cats take naps ...