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

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Halloween is coming...

October 07, 2008

...What are you going to be? Or rather, what is your favorite little goblin going to be? Other than the "No!" monster. Here are some local ideas for you to try out, and some other fun ones. Pirates, Knights, Princesses, Wizards & Dragons: Pretend play favorites are also great for costumes. Wonderment has a great pirate, knight section that can go either way for gender. They  Read more...

Ocean Crafty

August 20, 2008

My grandmother was infinitely crafty. There wasn't a craft that hadn't done one way or another. From knitting, to crochet, to embroidery, to that odd obsession with drying flowers in the late 80's, she did it all. However, my favorite will always be how she collected things. There was a "painting" of sorts in the house made entirely of shells. She let me collect and make things out of drift  Read more...

Getting Crafty At Home

July 31, 2008

While this weekend may be the trifecta of art fairs, your better bet might be staying home and getting crafty in your own yard/house, etc. Having done the art fairs in my younger child free days, I can't really say that I would want to go to them with kids. It is hot, the food is expensive, and it is crowded. If you simply must go, avoid the Uptown one, it was the worst of the bunch for  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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