Take a Fall Color Train Ride Through the St. Croix Valley: Minnesota's Perfect Autumn Day Trip There's something about fall that makes me want to do things I wouldn't even think about doing in July. Drive around looking at trees? Absolutely. Spend an entire afternoon at an apple orchard? Of course. Pay money to sit on a train for 90 minutes just so I can stare out the window? Apparently, yes. And honestly? This one might be worth it. Every fall, the Osceola & St. ...
Scream Town & Abandoned Hayride 2026: Minnesota’s Scariest Night?
The Abandoned Hayride & Scream Town: Is This Minnesota's Scariest Halloween Night? There are two types of people during Halloween. The first group wants pumpkins, apple cider, cute ghosts and maybe a slightly spooky movie. The second group wants to be dropped into the middle of nowhere at night while complete strangers chase them through the woods. If you belong to that second group, we need to talk about Scream Town and The Abandoned Hayride in Chaska, Minnesota. Because this ...
Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies These soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are packed with pumpkin spice, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and dark chocolate chunks for the perfect fall treat. ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)½ cup pumpkin puree½ cup granulated sugar¼ cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon molasses1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon kosher salt1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup dark chocolate ...
Moving With Kids and Teens: How to Make It Easier
Moving With Kids and Teens: How to Make the Transition Easier Moving can be exciting. A new house. A new bedroom. Maybe a bigger backyard, a different neighborhood, or a fresh start. But when you're moving with kids or teenagers, excitement isn't always the only emotion coming along for the ride. Kids may be worried about leaving their bedroom. Teenagers may be thinking about friends, school, activities, jobs, driving, or whether they'll fit in somewhere new. And while ...
Copycat Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée Breve
Copycat Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée Breve Pumpkin, caramel, espresso, and cream come together in this Copycat Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée Breve—the ultimate homemade fall coffee. Rich espresso is combined with real pumpkin, warm pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, caramel, and creamy half-and-half before being topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a crunchy brûlée-style sugar topping. It's rich. It's creamy. It's unapologetically fall. And you can make it hot or ...
Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere? 10 Reasons Why
Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere? 10 Reasons Your Cat Is Always Behind You You get up from the couch. Your cat gets up. You walk into the kitchen. Your cat walks into the kitchen. You go upstairs. Apparently, your cat also had important business upstairs. And heaven forbid you try to go to the bathroom by yourself. Living with cats sometimes feels like having a tiny furry supervisor whose job is to make sure you're never allowed to do anything without proper feline ...