Growing up in Minnesota meant spending summers at Valley Fair. We would usually go with school and then my dad would take us at least once during the summer. They were some of the best memories of my childhood. But I don't remember them being open in the fall back then. Now, they are! And there are two different events that take place - The Great Pumpkin Fest and Valley Scare. Peyton and I took in … [Read more...]
Discover O’Brien’s Public House
One of my favorite things to do when we travel is trying out new restaurants. New, local restaurants that the locals like to eat at. Very rarely will you ever see us post about a chain. So this past weekend while we were in Shakopee, Minnesota we tried out O'Brien's Public House. It's located in downtown Shakopee with plenty of parking and easy access to the main roads. When we found out this … [Read more...]
Fall Family Fun at Sever’s Fall Festival
Can you believe that I have lived in Minnesota all my life and I have never been to a corn maze? I even lived in Shakopee, for a few years, home to one of the best family corn mazes around. And yet, I had never been! Well, this year is the year I am going to one. And I'm bringing Peyton with me, she has never been to one either! Sever's Fall Festival is not your typical maze. Every year they … [Read more...]
Comfort and Class at the Hampton Inn
This is a first for Peyton, staying at a Hampton Inn. She's never been to one before and she's super excited. We are staying at the Hampton Inn in Shakopee, Minnesota and taking in a few of the fun fall activities there are to do around town. The Hampton Inn is conveniently located right off of 169 and 13. This also makes it a great place to stay if you are thinking of staying a weekend in … [Read more...]
First Thoughts on CMX Market Cinema Experience at Mall of America
Peyton and I have been waiting for the Mall fo America to open it's theaters back up since the day they closed them. There is nothing like taking a break from the craziness of the mall and watching a movie. And finally, after years of no theaters, we have them again! CMX Market Cinema Experience recently opened at Mall of America on the 4th level. It's in the exact same place as the previous movie … [Read more...]
What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018
Growing up, the annual trip to Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota was a day we all looked forward to. Every year there is always something new at Valleyfair. We'd usually go once with family and once with school. I have many fond memories of those trips. Now, that I am a mom, I take Peyton to Valleyfair every year. And every year there is always something new to see and experience. Valleyfair does … [Read more...]
A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota
When I first heard Great Wolf Lodge was coming to Minnesota I'll admit, I was super excited! Great Wolf Lodge is known to have some of the best family fun activities. Did you see I mentioned activities? As in plural. Great Wolf Lodge is much much more than a water park. They have something for everyone in the family and the one they opened in Minnesota, Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota has some features … [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...]
Spoiling the Polar Bears at Como Zoo
The Como Zoo was the first zoo that I ever visited. Growing up in the Twin Cities it was the place to go. I've been on numerous school field trips to the Como Zoo and taken Peyton several times as well. But today, we were going to do something we had never done before. We were going to be making enrichment (treats) for the polar bears! Not all enrichment are food based. Enrichment can be a toy … [Read more...]
