Monday
Where Am I Going to Be This Week? Getting Ready for Something New and Improved!
These past few months have been a super exciting one. I can't stop chattering about what is happening. I'm literally flitting around like an excited little chick. My husband has been laughing at my giddyness.
Here's the news.
I will be moving on.
Twin Cities Family will no longer be current. I am joining forces with two other mamas who blog about family fun in the Twin Cities--Free Family Fun and Tourmoms--to make one awesome website for you to use.
We are thrilled to be offering you more and better information in one fell swoop.
There will be an on-going calendar of recurring events.
There will be the reviews that you have grown to love.
There will be the preschool activity lists and the weekend activity lists (that will probably not include Thursdays and Mondays unless it's something amazing!). But all of this will be better because with three of us, we will cover more things and give you a broader perspective.
You will get to know two other wonderful moms who love their kids and enjoy getting out with them. Between the three of us, we have 11 kids. ELEVEN!
So you know you can trust us. We know when things are great and when things aren't worth it. When the cost is a little too high or a great sacrifice to make.
There will be the preschool activity lists and the weekend activity lists (that will probably not include Thursdays and Mondays unless it's something amazing!). But all of this will be better because with three of us, we will cover more things and give you a broader perspective.
You will get to know two other wonderful moms who love their kids and enjoy getting out with them. Between the three of us, we have 11 kids. ELEVEN!
So you know you can trust us. We know when things are great and when things aren't worth it. When the cost is a little too high or a great sacrifice to make.
Now, you may be asking what this awesome site is called...
It's easy to remember.
It's easy to get to.
It's perfect for a busy family.
And you will need to stay tuned! I'll be back next week with the big reveal!
(if you want to know what is going on inside my brain, feel free to stop on by Sweet Peas & Buddies...to see a picture or two of our kids!)
It's easy to remember.
It's easy to get to.
It's perfect for a busy family.
And you will need to stay tuned! I'll be back next week with the big reveal!
(if you want to know what is going on inside my brain, feel free to stop on by Sweet Peas & Buddies...to see a picture or two of our kids!)
Friday
Free Family Fun
I said it before and I am going to say it again.
I love this site!
Go there!!!!!
Happy Easter.
I love this site!
Happy Easter.
Thursday
Call Out to YOU
I have been doing reviews of things around the Twin Cities for a year. And I have been reviewing things that are interesting to me.
While I will plan to continue doing things that will interest me, I am wondering if there are things my readers are interested in that you don't have time to explore currently but would like to know more about.
If there are, please let me know in the comments. I would love to create an on-going list of things to review and learn about.
While I will plan to continue doing things that will interest me, I am wondering if there are things my readers are interested in that you don't have time to explore currently but would like to know more about.
If there are, please let me know in the comments. I would love to create an on-going list of things to review and learn about.
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Wednesday
This Week's Review
Recently checking out Brickmania and the Great Train Expo leaves me with good review material. However, my reviews are on hold again this week until the next great Twin Cities Family project is ready for the big reveal.
I am so excited to tell you all about this stuff. I can't even express it!
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Tuesday
Easter Weekend Eggstravaganzas 2013
In an effort to use my limited resources to prepare for what's to come for Twin Cities Family, I will be posting simply the Easter Eggstravaganzas!
Eggstravaganza
Eastman Nature Center, Elm Creek Park Reserve
Friday, March 29, 2013 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Drop in any time before 1 p.m. (for ages 2 and up)
Cost is $5 per person preregistered and $6 per person the day of the event. Adults pay, too. Children under 2 are admitted free. Pre-register by calling 763-559-6700
Egg Trail and Rabbit Habits
Richardson Nature Center, Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Friday, March 29-Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:30 am-12:30 pm
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Eggstravaganza
Eastman Nature Center, Elm Creek Park Reserve
Friday, March 29, 2013 10:00 am-2:00 pm
- games, live bunnies, a craft, and egg-citing treats
- bring your own hard-boiled eggs to dye naturally.
- search for eggs, take a spring scavenger hunt to the straw pile, and meet a giant rabbit.
- we’ll supply the bunny ears and paint your nose and whiskers. PHOTO OPP!
Drop in any time before 1 p.m. (for ages 2 and up)
Cost is $5 per person preregistered and $6 per person the day of the event. Adults pay, too. Children under 2 are admitted free. Pre-register by calling 763-559-6700
Egg Trail and Rabbit Habits
Richardson Nature Center, Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Friday, March 29-Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:30 am-12:30 pm
- hike through the woods hunting for colorful wooden eggs and fact-filled rabbits.
- See live animals and find out which ones come from eggs.
- Match birds with their nests
- create a craft
- tasty treat
Lowry Nature Center, Carver Park Reserve
Friday, March 29-Saturday, March 30 2013 10:30 am-3:00 pm
- Hunt for colored rocks (ages 2-8) or secret messages (ages 8-adult) trails.
- Trade your collected colored rocks or decoded message for a treat bag full of goodies!
- Bring your camera for photos with a spring bunny character!
- Make some bunny ears
- Bunny Face Painting
- Decorate a wooden egg to bring home
- Visit our spring animal zoo featuring some of our favorite small animals including a bunny, chicks, turtles, snakes, toads and a live bird of prey.
Pre-register by calling 763-559-6700.
Minnesota Zoo
Friday, March 29-Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:00 am-2:00 pm for activities
- Tractor Rides from the Grain Elevator to the Farm
- Kids’ craft activities at the farm
- "Peter Rabbit" Costume Character, Saturday, March 30
- Face painting
- Local children’s author Vickie Black, Young Chicken Farmers book reading, at 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m
Sibley
Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:30am – 12:30pm, Brunch served until 11.
$5/adults $3/kids.
- Free entertainment by Big Fun Show from 11:15-noon.
- Egg coloring, scavenger hunt, art, face painting, treats and prizes.
- Big Egg Hunt following Big Fun Show.
Minnehaha Falls Park
Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:30am–12:30pm
- Crafts, face painting, games, moonwalk, petting zoo
- food for sale
- a visit by Peter Rabbit
- egg hunt at 11am and noon (bring your own basket).
Windom NE
Saturday, March 30, 2013 10am–Noon All Ages.
- Adult egg toss contest
- children’s egg hunt
- treat bags for the first 200 children ages 2-12.
Saturday, March 30, 2013 10 – 11:30am All Ages.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
- Egg hunt, prizes, cookie decorating, crafts,
- entertainment by “Mr. Jim” popular children’s performer, petting zoo and light refreshments while supplies last.
Kenwood Park
Saturday, March 30, 2013 10–11:30am,
- Egg hunts for three age levels (2-3, 4-5 and 6-8)
- a visit from Peter Rabbit
- face painting and crafts
- coffee and donuts
Whittier Park
Saturday, March 30, 2013 10–11:30am
- Egg hunt
- face painting
- chance to take photos with the bunny
North Commons Park
Saturday, March 30, 2013 11am – 1pm Ages 10 and under
Egg hunt, treats, refreshments, candy and the Easter Bunny.
FREE
James J. Hill House
Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:00-11:00 am (ages 2-7)
- Bring you own basket to search for up to 6 eggs
- Listen to stories
- Enjoy snack
- Win prizes
- Look around the 1st floor of the mansion
Reservations strongly Recommended
$6/person
New Brighton Easter Egg Hunt
Driftwood Park, New Brighton
Saturday, March 30, 2013 11:30 am (ages 1 month-7 years)
Lots of eggs filled with jelly beans and prize tickets hidden inside some. Divided into 4 age categories. Go early since we were 10 minutes late last year and it was finished!
Driftwood Park, New Brighton
Saturday, March 30, 2013 11:30 am (ages 1 month-7 years)
Lots of eggs filled with jelly beans and prize tickets hidden inside some. Divided into 4 age categories. Go early since we were 10 minutes late last year and it was finished!
Eastman Nature Center, Elm Creek Park Reserver
Saturday, March 30, 2013 1-4 p.m.
- Dye eggs naturally by using coffee grounds, onion skins, cabbage, turmeric, berries and other natural foodstuffs
- Bring a dozen hard-boiled eggs and stop by for 45 minutes
- Drop in anytime.
The Landing Minnesota River Heritage Park
Saturday, March 30, 2013 noon.-3 p.m. (for all ages)
- Make your own miniature basket and decorate a wooden egg.
- Activities include an egg and spoon race, bunny hop relay and an authentic egg roll.
- Join in some playtime with old-fashioned toys and games
- Refreshments will be served in the Town Hall.
Call 763-559-6700 to make your reservation
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Monday
A Change is in the Air
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Be on the look out for something new and fabulous coming in the next 2 to 3 weeks. April will be a new season of Twin Cities Family and you won't be disappointed!
With that said, these next couple of weeks will be lean with activities as I gear up to take you on a new adventure with me!
With that said, these next couple of weeks will be lean with activities as I gear up to take you on a new adventure with me!
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