If you are looking for some locally made toys for gifts this season, check Minnesota-based Beka, Inc. In college, I had the privilege of being a nanny to a family with three awesome kids. They were highly creative and fun. I think a lot of that had to do with the fact that they were […]
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The Inner Hebrides are a conglomeration of islands off the west coast of Scotland in the Atlantic Ocean. There are two sets of islands including the Inner Hebrides and the Outer Hebrides. When we made our reservation for our 3 Island Tour (sing it in your head like Gilligan’s Island theme song), I had no
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Summer weather in the Twin Cities just begs for a meal outdoors. Grab your cooler, blanket and kids and join us on a quest for the best spot for a picnic in Minneapolis among its beautiful parks and lakes. Get started planning your best summer! Everything under the sun you need to know about family
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The New Brighton History Center is located in Long Lake Regional Park. In 1982, Soo Line gave the Bulwer Junction Depot to New Brighton Historical Society; and in 1990, the building was moved to its current location in Long Lake Park, where it serves as History Center. Outside the building there is a restored caboose kids
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Libraries are such an important part of family fun and an inexpensive way to explore your kids ever-changing passions. We are lucky to have so many options. The Twin Cities metro area is made up of seven counties, all with their own library system. Plus, Saint Paul operates its own library system. This gives us
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Family Fun Twin Cities works constantly to seek out the best parks in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro area for kids and families. Here you’ll find pulled together are our picks for great parks to visit south of the Twin Cities in the community of Shakopee. For the most up-to-date listing of what is and isn’t
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Visiting the American Swedish Institute is always one of my favorite things to do in the Twin Cities. And when FFTC was invited to the media preview for the newest exhibit Kindertransport — Rescuing Children on the Brink of War, I jumped at the opportunity. Here are my very first impressions.
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As our kids get older, we start to navigate the tricky balancing act of giving them room to exercise independence while also keeping them safe and properly monitored. While ultimately only a parent can decide how to do this, we have some guidance with curfew times. Bookmark this page for future reference. This information comes
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Mall of America® opened on August 11, 1992. I clearly remember the day because for months we had been seeing commercials about the Grand Opening. We dropped everything in our small western Minnesota town, loaded our car, and drove three hours to be a part of this historic moment. We could have used a Mall
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Briar Oaks Park is a 16 acre neighborhood park in Apple Valley. It has family friendly amenities that include a playground, sports courts and fields and space to picnic. In the summer, this park traditionally participates in Apple Valley’s puppet wagon program. In the winter, the city maintains an ice rink. 5 Ideas for Family
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