I partnered with Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark In Duluth, MN and Visit Duluth to facilitate this post. Even so, all opinions are 100% my own. Are you thinking of visiting Duluth, MN? Well, we just went! Ever since our last trip (14 years ago and before kids), we had been meaning to get back. Our first trip ever was for our honeymoon in 2003. Then, Mike and I returned ... Read More
Fun Family Games With Winning Moves Games (+ Giveaway)
We are a BIG game playing family. In part, because we decided that we needed to just Turn The TV Off. Really, there are so many better ways to pass the time we share together. Ways to have quality time. And by utilizing non-screen activities, our days seem to go so much better too. Attitudes improve immensely. And while we spend many hours enjoying the outdoors in the ... Read More
Secrets Of The Great Wolf Lodge
Are you planning a stay at one of the Great Wolf Lodge locations? Whether you have in the past or this will be your very first adventure, I think you'll have an amazing time! It's a great resort destination and definitely a favorite of our family's. Every time we return home, the kids are already asking when we can go back. So I am extremely excited to partner with them ... Read More
How To Plan A Successful Family Camping Vacation
Do you know how to plan a successful family camping vacation? We tried out family camping for the first time last year. And to be quite frank, we honestly didn't do it real well. But we did learn a LOT! So this summer, we have a whole new plan in place. While we still had a lot of fun last year, we want this year to be a successful family camping vacation. And I am happy ... Read More
SummerLand, Central Minnesota’s Outdoor Fun Park
Do you know any hidden gems where you live? Every state has them. Sometimes it takes a little digging but there are lots of fun places to visit, no matter where you are. And here in Minnesota, we have a few that are seasonal. One popular one that is definitely a must visit is SummerLand, Central Minnesota's Outdoor Fun Park. Since we make it a point to get there each ... Read More
7 Reasons To Go Camping With Kids {+ Giveaway}
Growing up, I only went camping 2 or 3 times. This is including the time our school took us in the 6th grade. (Side note...Not sure what all these parents/teachers were thinking! Over 100 twelve and thirteen year old kids with just a handful of chaperones and over 24 hours. NOT something I'd want to supervise! But everyone made it through safely and I did have a great ... Read More
New Winning Moves Games For A Screen Free Summer {+ Giveaway}
School will be ending for most kids within the next month or so. Which means that now is the time to start planning for a successful summer. So I partnered with Winning Moves Games to share our ideas. With five kids to keep busy here, plus any fosters that may come through the door, it can be a difficult task. So I try to have a variety of ideas and activities up my ... Read More
Avengers: Infinity War – Is It Okay For Children?
Avengers: Infinity War - Is is okay for children? I had a chance to catch an advanced screening so today I want to answer that question for you! Avengers: Infinity War is hitting screens everywhere April 27th, however, I was lucky enough to check out an early showing in Washington DC. As a family, if a movie has a rating over PG, we will prescreen it before we let our children ... Read More
Head To The New Great Wolf Lodge ~ Bloomington, MN
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. We are only half way through winter here in Minnesota and it's time for a Winter Getaway! Since we farm, we tend to do more stay-cations than anything. Sometimes they are just day trips so we only need one night milking off and sometimes overnights. But lucky for us, our previous hired man that is at college came home for ... Read More
It’s a Paddington 2 Prize Package Giveaway!
This post is sponsored by Warner Bros. Pictures to promote the release of Paddington 2. All opinions are my own. Amazon links are affiliate links. A few months ago, Maggie and I had a "Girl's Night" and watched Paddington for the first time. I really wasn't sure what to expect with this film, but Maggie and I both just adored it. We laughed and enjoyed this movie from ... Read More