This post was compensated. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Wow! The Auto Show is even more fun as an adult! There was so much to see and do, you can easily spend the whole day there. Here are a few of the highlights from the show. Send a Note to our Olympians! Toyota has put together an amazing opportunity for everyone to write a special note to our Olympians! You just write your … [Read more...]
An Afternoon at the Minnesota Ice Castle in Stillwater
The Minnesota Ice Castle is back in Stillwater, Minnesota! It's been open for a little over a week and they are loving this cold weather! We decided to spend a little time at the Castle this past weekend and wanted to share. Here are a few tips and tricks to help make your visit more enjoyable! First, dress for the cold. Remember, the Minnesota Ice Castle is right off the St. Croix River, it … [Read more...]
The Ice Castles are Now Open in Stillwater!
Last year, I took the family and extended family out to the Ice Castles in Stillwater, Minnesota. With our crazy weather, it wasn't open that long so I'm glad we were able to take all the kids and go. Besides being an absolutely beautiful experience it is also a freezing cold experience! Last year, it was so cold the night we went that we didn't stay long but what little time we did have before … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice: Frozen Coming to Minneapolis 2018
Last time Disney on Ice was in town I took Peyton. She had a blast! We are mini-donuts, sang along to all the songs and just had fun mommy-daughter night. Well, Disney on Ice is coming back to Minneapolis, at the end of February, and Peyton cannot wait to go again! And I don't mind taking her, again. I don't mind taking Peyton to see Disney on Ice every single time it comes to town because it's … [Read more...]
Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes
A little over a year ago I took Peyton to see her first Marvel Universe Live. She LOVED it! She had so much fun, she cheered on the heroes, yelled at the villains and couldn't sit still in her seat. Well, Marvel is back with a new story to share with us. And we took it in this past weekend. When I first saw that Marvel Universe Live! was coming back to the Twin Cities I thought it was going to … [Read more...]
Shopkins Live!
Last night Peyton and I had the pleasure of attending Shopkins Live! When I told Peyton we had tickets to see the show I thought she was going to burst. I had no clue she would be this excited. But when I looked around last night I saw a lot of little girls that were so excited and thrilled to be at the show that they couldn't sit still. The air was filled with excitement and high energy at this … [Read more...]
Let’s Get Cooking!
I know Peyton and I have been slacking on putting up recipe posts lately, but that's all about to change! We are getting ready to get back in the groove of posting healthy, tasty, yummy family-focused recipes. But while you are waiting for those, did you know that you can sign your little one up for cooking classes at Williams Sonoma?? I had no clue, until early this morning. I was checking my … [Read more...]
Santaland is Now Open at Macy’s
Before downtown Minneapolis had Macy's it was Dayton's department store. I remember every winter we would head downtown to Dayton's 8th floor and see the holiday decorations, look at the displays and see Santa. It's some of my favorite memories from my childhood. I used to look forward to seeing the displays and all the holiday decorations all year long. As I grew up, things changed, Dayton's was … [Read more...]
Blue Mercury is Now at Macy’s Southdale
Have you heard of Blue Mercury? If not, let me tell you a little bit about it. Recently, I was invited to spend a little time with the ladies at the Blue Mercury located in Southdale Mall in Edina, Minnesota. I am always looking for new beauty products. Some may even say I am a beauty junkie. High-quality skincare is one of my weaknesses. Lucky for me, Blue Mercury carries high-quality skincare … [Read more...]
New Foods at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair start this week! This is one of my favorite times of year. Peyton and I have gone to the Minnesota State Fair every single year of her life, including the year she was in my belly. It's one of our favorite things to do to end the summer. We head to the state fair early in the morning and eat our way through till we can't eat anymore, the sun goes done or we are so hot we … [Read more...]
