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

Find out more about:

Archives

Rainy Day

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...

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...

5 Things to Do on a Rainy Sick Day

by Amelia McClain

June 12, 2008

The most recent batch of storms has come with a nasty little cold in our house, so not only are we dealing with a rainy day, but also not feeling well. Going out is not an option, and staying in has made everyone (especially the dog) a little crazy. Here are a few of the things we did to pass the time today. Curl up with a good movie, or in our case, a classic TV show. We limit how much  Read more...

5 Things to do on a rainy Minneapolis day

by Amelia McClain

May 27, 2008

It is shaping up to be a cool, wet spring and start to summer. M just stands at the window and points at all of the things she would rather be doing, while looking up at us expectantly. Here are five things you can do even if the rain is getting you down. Open Studio at Kiddywampus 18months 7 years - 8 bucks per kid, no reservation needed. My favorite part, they do  Read more...

5 Things to do after the rain

by Amelia McClain

May 22, 2008

Rain, rain, go away, come again before my grass dies wait no, that was last year. This spring is shaping up to be a nicely balanced one in my opinion, but if you were looking forward to a lot of outdoor run off the energy time, then you may be going a little stir crazy. Here are five things to do after the rain clears. Talk about how green it is. There are few places I know that  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in minneapolis

urbanjungle.jpg

Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

doremi.jpg

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

artisticendeavors.jpg

Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

roomtorun2.jpg

Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

rain.jpg

Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

localhistory2.jpg

A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

waterparks2.jpg

Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

holdinghands2.jpg

The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

bestofcity2.jpg

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

The Voice of Being Savvy minneapolis:
Amelia McClain

Read more Being Savvy for:

Recent Posts

Favorite minneapolis Lists

Review Your Preschool

Join the hundreds of minneapolis parents helping other parents find the right preschool for their child.

Review Your Preschool

View Preschools and Daycare Centers in Other Cities

View preschools in other cities