For me: coffee is a way of life. I’ve always loved drinks from typical places like Starbucks or Caribou, but ever since I started college, I’ve been on the hunt for cute coffee shops where I can study, catch up with friends or just get some work done on my laptop. I love the environment built by the baristas and the people, and how it … Continue reading 3 places to grab a cup of coffee in the Twin Cities
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved hockey. Maybe because it’s a sport that’s easy to follow and fun to witness. Maybe it’s because my dad has always been into it and ever since I was young I’ve loved watching it with him. Or maybe it’s just because I’m so very Minnesotan and it runs in my veins. Either way, the game is … Continue reading A tradition in the State of Hockey
It’s been unusually warm in the Twin Cities this past week: we’ve had days where temperatures hit 60 degrees, and it’s only the middle of February?! Crazy, but I’ll take it. I love warm weather and all things summer, so when spring fever starts to hit, you can bet I’m outdoors and ready for an adventure. Thankfully living in the Minnesota, there’s plenty of places to … Continue reading 2 places to explore outdoors in the Twin Cities
A popular winter activity and staple in Minnesota, the Ice Castles’ new location in Stillwater is a winter wonderland you don’t want to miss. However, time to visit is limited as temperatures in the cities are on the rise. The Ice Castles are situated in the heart of Stillwater’s historic river town right along the St. Croix and there’s plenty to see and do if … Continue reading Ice ice baby – Stillwater new home to popular winter attraction
My family and I had a great fourth of July weekend celebrating the holiday up in Duluth, MN. We stayed at the Northern Rail Traincar Inn in Two Harbors. The Traincar Inn is made up of authentic train boxcars which are renovated into accommodations. It’s nestled in the woods just north of Duluth. It’s really close to Gooseberry Falls so my family and I also made … Continue reading Exploring Duluth
What does one do on the first official 90 degree day of the summer in Minnesota? They get a group of friends together to hit Valley Fair for a fun day of rollercoastes, waterslides, and adventures… which is exactly what I did, of course. :) I couldn’t have asked for a cooler group of friends to hit Valley Fair with. It was an adventurous summer … Continue reading Valley Fair In The Summer Sun
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