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Greening the Holidays

by Amelia McClain

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...

More From Books, Toys & More

by Amelia McClain

December 09, 2008

It is time for even more reviews from the Books, Toys & More section. If you're like me and still have a few more things to get, it is a great place to look for ideas that we will be a big hit and still teach something. Butterfly Pavilion : There are few things that exhibit the cycle of life better than the butterfly. No matter where you life, this is a great way to experience it  Read more...

To Bed With The Garden

by Amelia McClain

September 10, 2008

What do you know, we do live in Minnesota after all.  The small cold snap earlier this week is a sign of things to come, which means it is time to put the garden to bed, a phrase that should delight any preschooler.  Harvest - Time to pick the last tomatoes, the last peppers and cucumbers.  You may need to cover the tomatoes, and you can talk about why you do it, what happens when things get  Read more...

Summer Eats, Make The Fresh Veggies Fun

by Amelia McClain

August 04, 2008

I love summer and the fresh local food that it brings. However, trying to take those wonderful foods and make kid friendly options out of them hasn't been the easiest for me. M is a pretty good eater, but here are some of the things we've done with the farmer's market finds recently. Grilled zucchini - When I met my husband, he said he didn't like them. Too bad I made them the first  Read more...

Sometimes you just need to stay home

by Amelia McClain

July 23, 2008

It has been a busy few weekends around our house. With running out to zoo, to visiting another wonderful toy store, to just dealing with all of the pressures of trying to fit as much into a summer that you know will be over much too soon, we're beat in our house. (my summer cold hasn't helped matters) So for today, we're talking about the fun of not going anywhere. Bath Fun - M has  Read more...

Some Bunny Has Been Eating My Tomatoes

by Amelia McClain

June 18, 2008

I think rabbits are terribly cute. I think they have personality, and I even considered a house rabbit at one point. (before the husband who is allergic to everything, and before I realized I like my trim intact). However... The one place I cannot stand a rabbit is in my garden. We have an absolutely HUGE rabbit that seems to think the ends of my tomatoes and jalapeo make a terribly tasty  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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