If you’ve been craving something beyond the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine, you’re going to love this. Activate is an immersive, high-energy activity center where you are the player. Instead of sitting back and watching, you’ll be running, jumping, climbing, and problem-solving while lights, sensors, and sounds react in real time....
Best Apple Orchards & Pumpkin Patches Near the Twin Cities for Fall Family Fun
posted by: Sarah
August 12, 2026
These orchards and patches around the Twin Cities deliver. Here are six favorites (plus a bonus), all within reasonable drive, for families or friends who want to soak up this beautiful Minnesota fall together.
It had been since our honeymoon of 2011 that we had gone on a distant trip by ourselves, yet here we were, sitting at the airport with just each other and it was a kind of incredible, kind of odd feeling. I had wiped the...
Puttshack Is Bringing Tech-Infused Mini Golf to Minneapolis’ North Loop
posted by: Sarah
April 10, 2026
Puttshack, the place that made mini golf cool again (yes, really), is officially opening its second Minnesota location in the North Loop on September 24! What is Puttshack?...
We were generously hosted with our accommodations and activity passes for this post. All opinions are mine. Last weekend, we took our little family up north to visit Duluth, or more specifically, Spirit Mountain! I love that we don’t have to travel far to enjoy some...
Meet Chloe’s Big Brave Day: A Tonsillectomy Book for Kids That Makes Surgery Less Scary
posted by: Sarah
February 4, 2026
Meet this comforting tonsillectomy book for kids that explains surgery with warmth and clarity. Help your child feel brave and prepared for their big day.
Kittens Take Over SEA LIFE at Mall of America
posted by: Sarah
September 24, 2025
If you needed a reason to smile today, I’ve got you covered. This week, the team at SEA LIFE at Mall of America opened their doors a little early for a very special group of visitors: 26 tiny kittens from the Twin Cities rescue organization...
If there’s one thing moms rarely do, it’s shop for themselves during the holidays. This year, it’s time to drop some subtle hints. Because moms deserve gifts that are not only practical, but also cozy and stylish.
Fowling Warehouse is Coming to Minneapolis – and You Can Play for Free!
posted by: Sarah
September 8, 2025
There’s a brand-new spot opening in the North Loop called Fowling Minneapolis, and they’re throwing a huge Grand Opening party on Saturday, September 13, 2025 — and it’s totally FREE to attend!
My Favorite Wellness Habits That Fit into Everyday Life
posted by: Sarah
July 17, 2025
This post is in partnership with adidas, however all opinions are my own. Let’s be honest—wellness doesn’t always look like an hour-long workout, a perfect green smoothie, or a spa day (though I’m never one to turn that down). Around here, it looks a lot...