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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...

Camping Near and Far

by Amelia McClain

July 07, 2008

That organic vegetable farm I grew up on, was also umm.. a sort of commune, and had no running water or electricity. So you could say I spent the first 9 or so years of my life camping. Once could say lucky, one could also say odd. We haven't braved camping yet in our house, but it is coming next year for sure since I have been gone too long from the family vacation of the  Read more...

Outdoor Music and Fun in The 'Burbs

by Amelia McClain

June 26, 2008

I've been trying to branch out my searches for things to do to outside of Minneapolis and St. Paul itself and I found some great outdoor concerts in Edina.   (I also found some movies, but they all start at dusk, and do you really want to push bed time to 11? yeah, didn't think so)  The daytime bedtime friendly concerts are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Centennial Lakes Park .  They are  Read more...

Planes, Trains and Automobiles - Back to the 50's

by Amelia McClain

June 19, 2008

While petting zoo's and princesses may be just the thing for some kids, some kids are born to be gear heads. Collecting matchbox cars, recognizing the unique cars on the road (Slug Bug!) and pretending the tricycle goes vroom, vroom are the early signs. This weekend the big gear heads gather at the State Fair grounds in Falcon Heights for Back to the 50's . For the little ones, it is  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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