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Family Fun Guide to Local Parades in the Twin Cities

Parades are some of the best family fun in the summer. They’re free, you get candy, and it doesn’t take a lot of effort to show up and cheer. Bring a blanket or a chair –  oh, and some pillowcases for all the tootsie rolls you’ll be collecting.  We add parades as we learn about […]

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Boy walking outside in the late fall. "Instead of BLACK FRIDAY #optoutside Buy Nothing Day Green Friday."

Black Friday Alternatives – Plenty to Do in the Twin Cities

Buy Nothing Day was created as a way to protest the consumerism of Black Friday. This movement has been joined by the #optoutside movement, which was created by REI, who chooses to close on Black Friday so its customers can go outside instead of shopping. Others have renamed the day Green Friday to encourage socially

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The Ultimate Family Experience Gifts – The No-Clutter Gift of Together Time

Memberships to local museums, playgrounds, and other family fun experiences are some of the most cost effective ways to enjoy time together with your family. It  can feel like a big up-front cost, but if you are intentional throughout the year to use your membership, you will feel less pressure to make the most of

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