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First Books & Author Event

by Amelia McClain

November 13, 2008

One of the first books that I remember was Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola. I guess you could say it hit home, since that was one of my favorite things that my dad made me for breakfast. It is even becoming the right time of year for that book, what with the snow and all starting already. After that came Strega Nona, and The Legend of the Poinsettia. His books were a huge part of  Read more...

Day Trip - Highway 61, Red Wing and LARK

by Amelia McClain

October 20, 2008

This last weekend we decided to do something sneaky and underhanded. We went down towards Red Wing with no intention of visiting family. (we're heading down there after Halloween, so I don't feel too bad) We drove the long way, down Highway 61, through Hastings, down the Mississippi with the final destination of the LARK toy store and carousel in Kellog, Minnesota. Google maps had us  Read more...

Your love is better than ice cream...

by Amelia McClain

July 25, 2008

Love may be better than ice cream, but there are few other things that are. Maybe it is because of all of the cows, or maybe because we need to get the most out of summer, but we have ice cream around here. Good ice cream. Seeing as this is my favorite treat, I didn't need any help from M figuring this list out. Which is good, because she hasn't had ice cream yet. Sebastian Joe's - No web  Read more...

Wild Rumpus - Creatures in the City (and books too)

by Amelia McClain

June 16, 2008

I've actively lived here for almost 7 years, and I'm still finding hidden little neighborhoods.  Nestled in the residential areas, these little areas of commerce are why I love this city.  One of the more well known (it turns out) is Linden Hills.   Bordering Lake Harriet, it is home to a variety of family friendly options, including my new favorite children's book store, Wild Rumpus .   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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