Minnemama Adventures details 25 summer bucket list items and activities for Minnesota parents to do with their kids and keep them from saying "I'm bored".
As parents, we can sometimes forget to make time for ourselves. That's why I've created an "Adult Time" series, and this handy dandy list of 10 Unique Date Night Spots to hit up in or near the Minneapolis area.
How to spend 36 hours in Faribault, Minnesota with kids. This small Minnesota town has plenty to offer for families.
Minnemama Adventures details 25 summer bucket list items and activities for Minnesota parents to do with their kids and keep them from saying "I'm bored".
Minnemama Adventures details 25 summer bucket list items and activities for Minnesota parents to do with their kids and keep them from saying "I'm bored".
Minnemama Adventures details 25 summer bucket list items and activities for Minnesota parents to do with their kids and keep them from saying "I'm bored".
How to spend a winter weekend in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Kids and adults alike will find plenty to do in this amazing city.
Minnemama Adventures details 25 summer bucket list items and activities for Minnesota parents to do with their kids and keep them from saying "I'm bored".
With impending warmer weather, we always find ourselves searching for the “perfect adventure.” What makes for a perfect adventure, you ask? Well, for us it’s as simple as classic beauty, a drivable distance, kid-friendliness, epic scenery, plentiful experiences, tasty food, a healthy freedom to roam, affordability, friendly people, and a place to stop for a good cold brewski (that last one is just a bonus). OK sure, maybe that’s not a “simple” ask, but when we live within arm’s reach of the city of Duluth and its northern counterparts, the North Shore just feels like a no-brainer. While it can certainly be the hot spot of all hot spots for summer tourists, my sister and I decided to head up on a random Thursday to avoid weekend crowds and it seemed to make all the difference. Warmer days bring more crowds (especially to a city that is notorious for its chilliness), but the North Shore stretches 145 massive miles and, depending on how far you want to go, you can certainly find spots that can be crowd-free. For our day though, we focused solely on Duluth and all it has to offer. And that, my friends, is a LOT. We […]
Family fun at LITT Pinball Bar in Minneapolis! Play classic pinball, enjoy hot dogs & craft beer. Great for kids before 8pm and fun for all.
Here are 10 of our favorite parent-tested/kid-approved "run free" spots in and around the Minneapolis area, with some honorable mentions as well.
With impending warmer weather, we always find ourselves searching for the “perfect adventure.” What makes for a perfect adventure, you ask? Well, for us it’s as simple as classic beauty, a drivable distance, kid-friendliness, epic scenery, plentiful experiences, tasty food, a healthy freedom to roam, affordability, friendly people, and a place to stop for a good cold brewski (that last one is just a bonus). OK sure, maybe that’s not a “simple” ask, but when we live within arm’s reach of the city of Duluth and its northern counterparts, the North Shore just feels like a no-brainer. While it can certainly be the hot spot of all hot spots for summer tourists, my sister and I decided to head up on a random Thursday to avoid weekend crowds and it seemed to make all the difference. Warmer days bring more crowds (especially to a city that is notorious for its chilliness), but the North Shore stretches 145 massive miles and, depending on how far you want to go, you can certainly find spots that can be crowd-free. For our day though, we focused solely on Duluth and all it has to offer. And that, my friends, is a LOT. We […]
With impending warmer weather, we always find ourselves searching for the “perfect adventure.” What makes for a perfect adventure, you ask? Well, for us it’s as simple as classic beauty, a drivable distance, kid-friendliness, epic scenery, plentiful experiences, tasty food, a healthy freedom to roam, affordability, friendly people, and a place to stop for a good cold brewski (that last one is just a bonus). OK sure, maybe that’s not a “simple” ask, but when we live within arm’s reach of the city of Duluth and its northern counterparts, the North Shore just feels like a no-brainer. While it can certainly be the hot spot of all hot spots for summer tourists, my sister and I decided to head up on a random Thursday to avoid weekend crowds and it seemed to make all the difference. Warmer days bring more crowds (especially to a city that is notorious for its chilliness), but the North Shore stretches 145 massive miles and, depending on how far you want to go, you can certainly find spots that can be crowd-free. For our day though, we focused solely on Duluth and all it has to offer. And that, my friends, is a LOT. We […]
With impending warmer weather, we always find ourselves searching for the “perfect adventure.” What makes for a perfect adventure, you ask? Well, for us it’s as simple as classic beauty, a drivable distance, kid-friendliness, epic scenery, plentiful experiences, tasty food, a healthy freedom to roam, affordability, friendly people, and a place to stop for a good cold brewski (that last one is just a bonus). OK sure, maybe that’s not a “simple” ask, but when we live within arm’s reach of the city of Duluth and its northern counterparts, the North Shore just feels like a no-brainer. While it can certainly be the hot spot of all hot spots for summer tourists, my sister and I decided to head up on a random Thursday to avoid weekend crowds and it seemed to make all the difference. Warmer days bring more crowds (especially to a city that is notorious for its chilliness), but the North Shore stretches 145 massive miles and, depending on how far you want to go, you can certainly find spots that can be crowd-free. For our day though, we focused solely on Duluth and all it has to offer. And that, my friends, is a LOT. We […]
Here are 10 of our favorite parent-tested/kid-approved "run free" spots in and around the Minneapolis area, with some honorable mentions as well.
Crystal Cave in Spring Valley, Wisconsin is the longest cave in the state and an unique location where kids and adults alike can venture deep underground.
From next door to an hour away, you can plan a full day trip for the family using our "12 Day Trip Itineraries for Minnesota Families" guide.
10 Reasons to Visit Forestville Mystery Cave in Preson, Minnesota. Fun and informative for all ages, it's well worth a visit.
Tweens and teens need entertainment year round, even during the cold months. Here is a well-rounded list for all kinds of kids to find something to do inside.
As parents, we can sometimes forget to make time for ourselves. That's why I've created an "Adult Time" series, and this handy dandy list of 10 Unique Date Night Spots to hit up in or near the Minneapolis area.
From next door to an hour away, you can plan a full day trip for the family using our "12 Day Trip Itineraries for Minnesota Families" guide.
Minnemama Adventures details 25 summer bucket list items and activities for Minnesota parents to do with their kids and keep them from saying "I'm bored".
There is a ninja park in Plymouth, Minnesota called the Northwest Greenway Challenge Course and it is intended for ages 13 and older. Offering unique and complex obstacles involving climbing, balancing, strength and agility, the course is an entertaining and free way to challenge yourself and your kiddos.
Minnemama Adventures details 25 summer bucket list items and activities for Minnesota parents to do with their kids and keep them from saying "I'm bored".
Kansas City is a fantastic road trip destination to visit with kids. Read MinneMama Adventures latest blog to learn all about the best spots.
MinneMama adventures reviews Woodbury's Lookout Ridge in Woodbury, MN.
From next door to an hour away, you can plan a full day trip for the family using our "12 Day Trip Itineraries for Minnesota Families" guide.
With impending warmer weather, we always find ourselves searching for the “perfect adventure.” What makes for a perfect adventure, you ask? Well, for us it’s as simple as classic beauty, a drivable distance, kid-friendliness, epic scenery, plentiful experiences, tasty food, a healthy freedom to roam, affordability, friendly people, and a place to stop for a good cold brewski (that last one is just a bonus). OK sure, maybe that’s not a “simple” ask, but when we live within arm’s reach of the city of Duluth and its northern counterparts, the North Shore just feels like a no-brainer. While it can certainly be the hot spot of all hot spots for summer tourists, my sister and I decided to head up on a random Thursday to avoid weekend crowds and it seemed to make all the difference. Warmer days bring more crowds (especially to a city that is notorious for its chilliness), but the North Shore stretches 145 massive miles and, depending on how far you want to go, you can certainly find spots that can be crowd-free. For our day though, we focused solely on Duluth and all it has to offer. And that, my friends, is a LOT. We […]
15 Tips to Make the Most of Your Day at Valleyfair Amusement Park in Shakopee, Minnesota with Kids – What to Ride, What to Pack, Plenty of Tips and Tricks!
Huatulco, Mexico makes for an epic adventure with kids. Read more to find why out why you need to make it your next family vacation.
Taking a South Dakota road trip with kids? Here's our itinerary for 8 days of adventure, hikes, attractions, indoor and outdoor fun, and awesome memories!
Urban Air Adventure Park in Coon Rapids, Minnesota offers a great place for kids to let all their energy out in a unique environment. You won't want to miss this place! It's an adventure in and of itself (think trampolines, ropes and warrior courses, climbing walls, a sky coaster, and more). Minnemama Adventures Review
MinneMama Adventures spills her secrets with the Top Ten Toddler Hot Spots in the Twin Cities area. If you are going a little stir crazy during a standard Minnesota winter, be sure to check out some her favorite places to have your kids burn off energy.
Minnemama Adventures details 25 summer bucket list items and activities for Minnesota parents to do with their kids and keep them from saying "I'm bored".
Minnemama Adventures details 25 summer bucket list items and activities for Minnesota parents to do with their kids and keep them from saying "I'm bored".
A review of Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater, Minnesota.
There is a ninja park in Plymouth, Minnesota called the Northwest Greenway Challenge Course and it is intended for ages 13 and older. Offering unique and complex obstacles involving climbing, balancing, strength and agility, the course is an entertaining and free way to challenge yourself and your kiddos.
MinneMama Adventures reviews Como Town Amusement Park Review - St. Paul, MN
The MinneMama Park Series is a collection of local Twin Cities outdoor parks and playgrounds; because who doesn’t want to enjoy every single second of Minnesota sunshine? We have such beautiful, unique, crazy fun and free outdoor play spaces for kiddos that I thought I'd share my cliff notes with you!
Here are 10 of our favorite parent-tested/kid-approved "run free" spots in and around the Minneapolis area, with some honorable mentions as well.
Theodore Wirth's Quaking Bog is an excellent little day hike for kids and adults alike. You'll easily forget it's within 5 miles of Downtown Minneapolis.
Twenty-Two Farms is based in Baldwin, Wisconsin is a non-profit organization with a mission to take in homeless and unwanted animals.
Theodore Wirth's Quaking Bog is an excellent little day hike for kids and adults alike. You'll easily forget it's within 5 miles of Downtown Minneapolis.
Sending my last baby head off to Kindergarten was a bittersweet reminder that Life runs exactly the way it is intended to. It just happens. And then we smile, because we did it.
The Venetian Waterpark in Maple Grove is an excellent stay-cation idea for Twin Cities families. Kids of all age will love the themed waterpark!
From next door to an hour away, you can plan a full day trip for the family using our "12 Day Trip Itineraries for Minnesota Families" guide.
Minnemama Adventures details 25 summer bucket list items and activities for Minnesota parents to do with their kids and keep them from saying "I'm bored".
Yeah, yeah. I know this is technically a parenting blog, but you guys – I feel like I would be doing myself a disservice if I didn’t break the rules and allow just this one off-shoot post. Anyone who knows me knows I grew up surrounded by music and movies. VHS and cassette tapes were strewn around my parent’s basement and when the weekend came, it was time for dad to sit us down and introduce us to a new-to-us movie. Dad had very little interest in abiding by the rating system. I watched Stephen King’s Cujo when I was 7 and my sister received a copy of The Exorcist the summer between her 2nd and 3rd grade year. We lived on classics like Gremlins and Three Amigos and All of Me and Annie Hall. Before I hit 6th grade, I could recite every Best Picture winner from 1970 on…(still can: Patton, The French Connection, The Godfather…I digress). And every year we got decked out in our finest pajamas with soda and a zillion mom-made appetizers and sat in silence (or you got sent to another room) while watching the Academy Awards broadcast until the bitter end…which was usually midnight […]
With impending warmer weather, we always find ourselves searching for the “perfect adventure.” What makes for a perfect adventure, you ask? Well, for us it’s as simple as classic beauty, a drivable distance, kid-friendliness, epic scenery, plentiful experiences, tasty food, a healthy freedom to roam, affordability, friendly people, and a place to stop for a good cold brewski (that last one is just a bonus). OK sure, maybe that’s not a “simple” ask, but when we live within arm’s reach of the city of Duluth and its northern counterparts, the North Shore just feels like a no-brainer. While it can certainly be the hot spot of all hot spots for summer tourists, my sister and I decided to head up on a random Thursday to avoid weekend crowds and it seemed to make all the difference. Warmer days bring more crowds (especially to a city that is notorious for its chilliness), but the North Shore stretches 145 massive miles and, depending on how far you want to go, you can certainly find spots that can be crowd-free. For our day though, we focused solely on Duluth and all it has to offer. And that, my friends, is a LOT. We […]
