For owners Sara and Lisa Stawarski, meandering throughout the Midwest is an everyday experience. As this mother-daughter duo wander, they happily bring along inspiration, art, community and laughter. The Traveling Art Pub is based in Brainerd but has become one of the fastest growing trends in the Lakes area and beyond. With more than 5,000 …
On a bluff overlooking where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet is Fort Snelling. Its construction began in the 1820s with the idea that it would be both a fort and a trading post, although the latter never came to pass. The timing was influenced by the recent conclusion of the War of 1812 and the U.S. government’s …
The Famous Cherry on a Spoon I know I am about to shock all of you when I tell you this, but I actually figured out where the Cherry on the Spoon is only two years ago! Ryan and I had been looking for cheap or free dates close to home when I came across …
Nothing says fall like a Saturday afternoon spent at the Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Corn Maze Last year we were blessed to be invited to the family owned corn maze. We loved it so much and we were overjoyed to be invited back this year! The Corn Maze is our favorite Family Fall Event Bert …
I love flowers Year after year Macy’s and Bachman’s has blessed us with their flower show. This year like all the past years will not disappoint you. I took so many photos I thought I should put them into a video for you. It smells like a beautiful secret garden on the 8th floor of the Macy’s …
Ryan knows me so well, he knows I love a good old fashion date night and I love to get presents! He also knows I can’t stand beer. He has found a hobby within the past year that he really enjoys; homebrewing his own beer. He really gets in to the whole yeast, hops, bottle …
My husband and I have been trying to take our children to the Wisconsin Dells for a family vacation for a couple of years now. I even contacted a handful of places to have a free mailer sent to our home last year. When I want to plan a family trip I find it easier …
I love all “old fashion” stuff. Even when I was a kid instead of playing house I played “Olden Days”. I would spend hours under the big old oak tree in front of our house pretending I lived in the 1800’s. I think it has something to do with living a simple life that intrigues …
My family and I enjoyed a beautiful day on Saturday at the Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Corn Maze. This is the best corn maze I have ever been too! It is located in Brooklyn Park right off Hwy. 169 and 109th Avenue. You can’t miss it. It is the big patch of corn. We …