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Minnesota Staycations and Day Trips: Unique Mankato and South Central Minnesota Activities

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The Minnesota Zoo, Valleyfair and Mall of America are hot tourist destinations, and for When you think of summer fun in Minnesota, you most likely think of the Twin Cities.  good reason.   They’re awesome!  However, there are unique things to do … Continue reading

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Time-Saving Disney Tip: Rider Switch Pass

Disney Tips: Rider Switch Pass

Here is a great time-saving tip for parents taking young children to Disney. Disney Tip: Rider Switch Pass Did you know that you can get a Rider Switch Pass for ANY Disney ride for which there is a height requirement? … Continue reading

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2013 Summer Movie Programs for Kids

2012 Summer movie programs for kids

Stay cool and have fun with your kids this summer with the 2013 summer movie programs at Cinemark and Regal theater chains.  You can various watch G or PG movies on weekday mornings for as little as $.50 each!  Add this to your frugal … Continue reading

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AMF Free Summer Bowling for Kids 2013

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AMF Free Summer Bowling for Kids 2013 The AMF Free Summer Bowling for Kids program is back for 2013.  Free summer bowling for kids is one way to get them active without spending much (or anything at all!).  With AMF … Continue reading

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Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for Kids

random acts of kindness ideas for kids

Last year, our family participated in the Mommysavers 31 Days of RAKs Challenge.  We challenged all four of us to commit one RAK each day and report back on it at dinnertime.  While it was relatively easy for my husband and … Continue reading

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Disney Babies: 6 Tips for Taking Your Baby to Disney

Disney Baby Tips - Characters Love Babies!

If you’re taking a baby to Disney soon, here are some great tips for you! I’ve made dozens of Disney trips with my babies and have lots of advice, based on our experiences (good and bad). Here’s how to make … Continue reading

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Easy Hidden Mickeys at Disneyland

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7 Easy Hidden Mickeys for Kids at Disneyland Looking for some easy Hidden Mickeys to find at Disneyland with your kids? Here is an easy Hidden Mickey to find in each “land” at Disneyland.  Each of these Hidden Mickeys is … Continue reading

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Discovering Disney’s Hidden Mickeys: What is a Hidden Mickey?

Disney Hidden Mickey

Have you discovered the hidden Disney fun of Hidden Mickeys?  Hidden Mickeys add an extra element of fun to Disney parks. What is a Hidden Mickey? A Hidden Mickey is basically a Mickey Mouse shape hidden anywhere in any Disney park.  … Continue reading

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FREE National Parks Admission April 22-26

Yellowstone National Park

If you know me at all, then you know that my family loves to hike!  Many of our favorite vacations in the past – and many being planned in the future – included visiting National Parks.  A few years ago, … Continue reading

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Leprechaun Activities for Kids: St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

leprechaun activities for kids on st. patrick's day

St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend, and it’s a great opportunity to have fun with your kids.  Thanks to our readers who shared these Leprechaun Activities for Kids with us!  Visit our discussion forum for more fun St. Patrick’s Day … Continue reading

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