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Support Your Local Shops on Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday

As we promised in our Buy Nothing Day article, we also have some ideas to shop small on Thanksgiving weekend by embracing the “Plaid Friday” or “Small Business Saturday” movements. Saturday is also “Indies First Day” at local bookstores. Instead of the hustle of corporate Holiday shopping, these events offer a slower pace and a […]

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16 Things To Do Over Winter Break in the Twin Cities

While a chunk of Winter Break  will be spent on family gatherings, we’ve drummed up 16+ ideas for family fun — some around town, a few at home, and all free or budget-friendly — to help you make the most of your winter break. Close out the year and keep the kids busy with our

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Spider Man action figure shaking hands with Captain America Action Figure "Thank you for your service". Veterans Day Park Memorials

Veterans Day: Dedicated Memorial Parks to Honor Veterans

Veterans Day (always November 11th in remembrance of the WWI armistice) falls on a Saturday in 2023. Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate Veterans Day that honors America’s veterans while still age-appropriate for kids? How about one of the Twin Cities’ Veteran Memorial Parks? This is a great way to introduce small children to

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