Cloudline pinot noir has French oak, great fruit flavors, and it’s light and easy drinking. For summer, I’ve chosen to highlight this wine for a...
Noteworthy
Try to See the World with a ‘Beginner’s Mind’
By stripping away our thoughts and allowing ourselves to truly experience something, we may be surprised by the wonder and joy that it brings....
A Firefly Viewing Guide
Darkness is the secret to spotting lightning bugs. For a short and sweet season from June to July, I enjoy a nightly light show. I have been known...
This is the Perfect Zinfandel to Kick Off the Grilling Season
Learn about zinfandel. For May, I’ve picked a terrific California zinfandel to kick off the grilling season. Klinker Brick Winery in Lodi,...
Nautical Bowls Goes Mobile with Food Truck
Minnetonka’s Nautical Bowls launches a mobile spot for acai goodness. Husband-and-wife team Bryant and Rachel Amundson founded Minnetonka’s Nautical...
Recommended Reading: ‘The Dutch House’
Ann Patchett's latest novel explores the complicated dynamics of families. Ann Patchett is highly respected for her character-driven fiction that...
The Story of the Minnehaha, Lake Minnetonka’s Streetcar Steamboat
The streetcar steamboat Minnehaha is one of the most iconic symbols of Lake Minnetonka’s heritage. The streetcar steamboat Minnehaha is one of the...
Lessons from Stepmotherhood
Local media maven Natalie Webster shares what being a stepmother has taught her. Mother’s Day is a day we celebrate mothers. I have three children...
Discover the Fun of Morel Hunting Season
The rich rewards of hunting spring mushrooms. May brings the hunt for morels, the most coveted of Minnesota mushrooms. With their honeycombed caps...
Botanical Bliss: Take a Garden Tour on Your Next Family Trip
Incorporate gardens and nature into your travels. Whether you have a green thumb, are a self-proclaimed plant lover or know nothing about gardening...
Did You Know Those ‘Helicopter’ Seeds Are Edible?
As every Minnesotan child knows, helicopter seeds are great flyers - but did you know you can eat them? In April, if you look carefully amidst the...
Try Home Rental for Your Next Family Vacation
Sites such as VRBO and Airbnb have made renting a home for vacation a breeze. As a traveling family, there are times when we stay at a hotel and...
Learn from the Lotus: Allow Yourself to Bloom
Just like a lotus flower has to fight its way through the mud and muck to meet the sun to bloom, we sometimes have to do the same. Spring is a...
Joy is Contagious
Local media maven Natalie Webster looks ahead to a milestone birthday. In the fall of this year I’ll be turning 50. I’m truly looking forward to it....
Recommended Reading: ‘Happiness for Beginners’ is Pure Enjoyment
Happiness for Beginners is an inspiring and entertaining novel that will leave readers with a satisfied sigh. Katherine Center is best known for her...
The Forgotten Side of Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island
Read the lesser known history of one of Lake Minnetonka's most prominent landmarks. Boaters on Lake Minnetonka today might be confused by the fact...
This Rosé Has Serious Street Cred at a Steal of a Price
Triennes rosé is nice and dry with bright, crisp strawberry and melon flavors, and great acidity. For April, I have chosen a wonderful rosé with...
The Astonishing Beauty of Puddles in Spring
As winter gives way to spring, the season of physics begins. I call this the season of physics. Most living residents of the woods have retreated to...
The Benefits of Traveling with Kids
How to reframe your mindset when traveling with kids. I was recently a guest on a podcast called Millennial Money and, you guessed it, the goal was...
Recommended Reading: ‘Lovely War’ is Historical Fiction with a Twist
Aphrodite and Ares square off in this new novel. Julie Berry is a Printz Honor-winning author, and her most recent novel, Lovely War, is an...
