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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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Woman and girl on an amusement park ride with thumbs up. Text: "Family Fun Twin Cities. Give the Gift of Family Fun! Experience gifts for the whole family.

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

I love the trend of experience gifts over more plastic toys. So I have been collecting up ideas for clutter-free gifts of adventure in our own Twin Cities. These are all fun activities we can do without leaving Minnesota. Lucky for gift givers, November and December are the best time to think about memberships, because

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Kids Eat Free or Cheap Twin Cities List

Kids Eat Free or Cheap Twin Cities List

Because dining out can be considered family fun…right? All “Kids Eat Free or Cheap” entries have been personally verified and are updated regularly. However, because they are subject to change without notice, we have provided each restaurant’s phone number. Please call the restaurant ahead of time or check the website in advance to confirm the

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