Monthly Archives: December 2012

Twin Cities Family: FREE

Posted on December 31, 2012 by giannarae

For the weekend of January 3-January 7, 2013Since this month I am in a major planning phase for this year (I know I’m behind), I am not going to have my long lists.  Just a few things that sound fun! … Continue reading →

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2012 FREE Winter Break Fun

Posted on December 26, 2012 by giannarae

image credit It’s now Wednesday.  Christmas is done.  The days and days of winter break could seem like forever staring at your children’s beautiful faces.  Or you may need to plan some fun spur of the moment things with your … Continue reading →

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Twin Cities Family: $5 or Less Winter Break Fun

Posted on December 26, 2012 by giannarae

Thursday 12/27 Minnesota State Capitol Civil War Family Day 10:00 am-2:30 pm $2-$5     Learn about how Minnesota was the first state to volunteer men for the Union Army in the Civil War Saturday 12/29 Three Rivers ParkDistrict   Lowry … Continue reading →

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Twin Cities Family: More Than $5 Winter Break Fun

Posted on December 26, 2012 by giannarae

Thursday 12/27 Heartfelt        Flower Fairies –for ages 5 and up–$10   Wooden Tops –for ages 5 and up–$15   Sweater Hats –For ages 8 and up–$20   Needelfelted Snowman –For ages 9 and up–$28 Bell Museum Exploradome 2:00 … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 17, 2012 by giannarae

In no way am I receiving any kind of compensation for the following.  I am strictly giving you some ideas for last minute Christmas gifts.  These are ideas that I am currently contemplating myself. 1.  Go Fish CD:  They just … Continue reading →

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Twin Cities Family: More Than $5

Posted on December 17, 2012 by giannarae

For the Weekend of Thursday, December 20, 2012-Monday, December 24, 2012  I intentionally did not overwhelm you with everything on the calendar.  But here are some fun things to try if you are looking for a good time with your … Continue reading →

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Twin Cities Family: $5 Or Less

Posted on December 17, 2012 by giannarae

For the Weekend of Thursday, December 20, 2012-Monday, December 24, 2012  Saturday 12/22 Urban St. Paul State Capitol ArtTreasures Hunt 10:00 am-3:00 pm $2 South Metro  The Landing—Minnesota River Heritage Park 40th AnnualFolkways of the Holidays 10:00 am-4:00pm $3-$5     … Continue reading →

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Twin Cities Family: FREE

Posted on December 17, 2012 by giannarae

For the Weekend of Thursday, December 20-Monday, December 24, 2012  Intentionally, I did overwhelm you with a number of activities to check out.  But if you want to enjoy a good Minnesota Christmas, there is plenty to try outside!  Thursday 12/20 … Continue reading →

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Christmastime in the Twin Cities: Dance

Posted on December 14, 2012 by giannarae

December 14-16    Eden Prairie High School    Academy of Russian Ballet “The Nutcracker”   $18-$24    O’Shaughnessy Auditorium    Ballet Minnesota  “The Classic Nutcracker”    $18-$44   Concordia University’s Pearson Theatre    St. Paul City Ballet  “The Enchanted Toy Shop”    $21-$29December 14-24     The Cowles Center    Minnesota … Continue reading →

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Christmastime in the Twin Cities: Around the World

Posted on December 13, 2012 by giannarae

Christmas looks different in other countries than it does here.  Fortunately for us, we have museums that celebrate those cultures. The American Swedish InstituteFrom food to music, decorations to preschoolers, the ASI knows how to do Christmas. The Germanic American … Continue reading →

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