by Beth Blair
Creating a Halloween-themed Mantel is a fun fall project. You can mix and match old and new tchotchkes, display collections, opt for creepy, classic, or keep the theme simple. My kids are always excited to jump in a help decorate. This year the theme came together over several trials and errors and negotiating. Lots of […]
The crisp fall weather means it’s time for bonfires and s’mores, but you don’t have to have a fire pit in your backyard to enjoy this classic treat. Did you know there is such a thing as an indoor s’mores maker? I’m contemplating purchasing one as a family Christmas gift. My kids have been asking […]
The Mall of America (MOA) finally reopened in June while Nickelodeon Universe only recently opened in mid-August. My husband and I happily take turns running to refill our Nespresso (133 West Market) pods and every couple weeks I take the girls to the mall for something specific. Most recently it was a Forever 21 belt […]
Last month my family returned to Life Time Fitness (LTF) after placing our family membership on hold though the COVID-19 pandemic. It was time. Working from home for months is hard on my body and mind. During the lockdown months, my kids and I biked many miles across the Minnesota landscape. After my youngest started […]
In 2020, Minnesota farmers planted 77,000 acres of sunflowers. According to the National Sunflower Association, that number is just shy of the 80,000 acres Kansas, the Sunflower State, planted this year. With that said, two other Midwest neighbors have those stats beat. North Dakota planted 570,000 acres while South Dakota planted an astounding 620,000 acres. […]
Visiting Minneapolis murals should be on your list of things to do. It’s fun, free, and accommodates social distancing. Over the years, building walls, garages, water towers, and even farm silos in Minnesota have been transformed into canvases of colorful displays of art. When my teenage daughter and I had a free Friday together we […]
Today, I invite you to find your gratitude roadmap. But first, it would be amiss for me to ignore that I launched Momivational during 2020. While I could list all of the turbulent and devastating events that have transpired this year, I won’t. Everyone has access to the news. If you want to be surrounded […]