Juicy cheeseburgers and thick milkshakes are the common themes at these five outstanding Minnesota Drive-In restaurants. Our family decided to experience the nostalgia and deliciousness of each of these locations on a Minnesota Drive-In Tour. We put on a few miles and chowed down many more calories as we took a step back in time…
Washington DC
There is so much to see and do in our nation’s capital; Washington DC. Deciding how to divide up your travel time can be tough. Set your sights on the most important sites and settle in for a Washington DC travel itinerary that’s jammed packed with history and adventure. My husband and I traveled to…
Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store
Our seven year old was living his best life on the day we visited Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store. The store’s row after row, shelf upon shelf and aisle after aisle of sugary treats is dizzying. The quantity of candy is too numerous to count. In addition to candy, the store also has salsas, bread mixes,…
Itasca and La Salle Lake State Parks
On a sunny Saturday in late June, we decided to make the trip to Itasca and La Salle Lake State Parks. Both my husband and I had been to Itasca State Park before, but never with our kids. Ironically, our oldest son had recently learned about several state and national parks in fourth grade and…
Pine Grove Zoo
The zoo. My kids love a trip to see their favorite animals. High on their list of critters to have a close encounter with; lions, zebras and monkeys. Since animals need a lot of space to roam, a visit to the zoo can require lots of steps and preparation to ensure a positive experience. We…
Southeastern Minnesota State Parks
Hardwood forests, sweeping prairies and dramatic bluffs dominate the landscape of southeastern Minnesota. Our family climbed the steep terrain of those bluffs, meandered through its canopied forests and listened to the tall grass of the prairie to experience all the offerings of ten state parks in southeastern Minnesota. We accomplished all of this in four…
Build Your Own Treehouse
Our adventure-loving little boys needed a place to put their outdoor creativity into action. So, we scoped out a sturdy tree in our backyard and set out building a treehouse. To build your own treehouse, you’ll need to start by finding a tree that’s straight and large enough to support the structure. Our backyard has…
Super Father’s Day
Dads are super and it’s fun to celebrate all the ways they make our lives better. My boys’ dad is known for his lawn mowing and snow blowing skills, sense of calm when there’s a spider and jokes that make us all roll our eyes. To recognize the major impacts dads have in our lives,…
What to See in Paris
Right behind London, Paris is the second most visited city in Europe with just under 16 million visitors annually. The art, the history, the architecture and the food all make Paris a top destination for travelers. With so many top notch attractions, it’s hard to narrow down what to see in Paris. Our visit to…
Minnesota Bucket List
A bucket list: a list of all the things, experiences, places and moments you want to create in your lifetime. I maintain a few bucket lists; professional, travel, etc and a couple years back decided to create one for my home state. A Minnesota Bucket List. Often, we look to far off and unfamiliar places…