Think out of the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When guests come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it comes...
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The Valerius Family Spreads Love Through Travel
Local family provides supplies to mothers and babies in Guatemala. Imagine embarking on a trip across the globe, but instead of bringing a suitcase...
How ClipDifferent Makes a Difference
Orono-based family business enhances accessibility through the Lil Nipper. ClipDifferent’s story started 40 years ago when founder Tom McMullen had...
Ziggy’s Art Bus: An Exciting Update
The art studio on wheels expands its home visit program. In December 2022, we highlighted how Ziggy’s Art Bus brings guided art experiences to...
Celebrate the End of Summer With Two Local Festivals
September shines bright with local festivals. As the sun starts to set on summertime activities, Excelsior and Wayzata shine the spotlight on their...
Kookaburra Meets Connects Empty Nesters With Community
TikTok post opens the door to new social connections. There was a time when Erica Schulte King felt isolated. She had moved from Connecticut to...
“The Gift of Green Time” Reconnects Families With Nature
Guide highlights ways to help families discover the magic of the Lake Minnetonka area. Looking for a way to become closer with your family and the...
Kids in the Kitchen
Teaching kids to cook can be an enjoyable, educational and tasty way to spend time together. Start teaching your kids to cook early and slow with...
Focusing on Yourself After Raising a Family
Writer and podcast host Natalie Webster spent her entire adult life raising other people. Now she's only got one focus - herself. Halloween is a...
Take a Day Trip to Delano to Visit Apple Jack Orchards
Head to Apple Jack Orchards for a fun-filled, activity-packed day. If you’re looking for a local fresh-air getaway, a day trip to Delano may be just...
These Waterproof, Wipeable Pants Will Keep Your Kids Clean and Comfortable
A local mom created RubyScootz because her daughter's pants were always getting destroyed while she was crawling around. My daughter scooted on her...
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...
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...
‘I Love You So Deeply’: Wayzata Woman Finds Grandparents’ 90-Year-Old Love Letters
Martha Long couldn’t believe her eyes as she read the tender words from her stoic grandfather to her vivacious grandmother. I’ve told you so little...
Daughter’s Struggle with Rare Genetic Abnormality Inspires Deephaven Parents
Chris Thomson and Emma Nadler use their vocations and creative pursuits to convey the emotions spurred by their daughter's diagnosis. As parents of...
Mental Health Navigators Help Parents Help Their Kids
Mental Health Navigators are an important support network for parents of children in crisis. Raising a child is already a difficult task, but the...
Minnetonka Native’s Jacob Wetterling Documentary Will Show ‘the Power of Hope’
Minnetonka filmmaker develops a documentary about the Wetterling family’s journey. For more than 27 years, Minnesotans and millions of people beyond...
Trendy, Offbeat Ideas for Your Next Family Vacation
Vacations are veering off the usual vistas. When it comes to travel, the paths not typically taken can lead to the most interesting and fulfilling...
American Swedish Institute Brings Light of St. Lucia’s Day to Twin Cities
See how the Twin Cities community celebrates this Swedish folk holiday. In Minnesota, long summer nights are sacred. We know we’ll miss them when...
4 Tips for Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids doesn’t need to be a crying game. Like most things in life, being a good traveler takes training and time. It’s never too early...
