Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Minneapolis, MN

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Greening the Holidays

December 10, 2008

When I was a kid the idea of giving green gifts was nerdy, weird, and not even really all that possible. My parents tried their best. These days there are tons of options. From wooden toys to sustainably made and recycled products. Here are a few of my favorite toys, and the best local green toy stores. Green Toys - Ever wanted to know where the milk jugs go that you so  Read more...

Today I am a Monkey

October 17, 2008

Everyone knows that kids have an amazing connection to animals. So much so, they may take to trying to mix a dish in the dog's food bowl. Oh wait, that was just my kid? Good thing the dog is on a diet so her dish is almost always empty. Since M's mastered her monkey and cow, and is working on her kitty cat, bird, and horse. When she gets older, we can take it one step further, and act  Read more...

Day Tripping

May 14, 2008

I am convinced that the best part of a road trip is not the final destination, but the process of getting there. Fortunately I married someone who agrees. Our honeymoon was a two week drive East filled with good food, bad beds and some of the best pictures I have ever taken. (including the, umm, deceased bear on a trailer when we first got to Maine) So that makes picking a destination  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in minneapolis

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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