In 1 Minute, Suggestions for August 17-19, 2018

Published: Thu, 08/16/18

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Before we begin, I wanted to make sure that I apologized for last week's email.  I was on vacation and absolutely forgot about writing an updated email.  I'm sorry that you received spam in your inbox.  That is never our intent.  We know your inbox is sacred and we want to honor that. 

Thanks for you understanding.  And now on with the Activities!

This Weekend in 1 Minute

Kids at the Castle: Mini Makers
Friday & Saturday, 11 am-Noon, $8/family
American Swedish Institute
Crafts, stories, activities, and you can hang out in the castle after the event for as long as you like. 
Celebration at Gibbs Farm
Saturday, 10 am-4 pm, FREE
Gibbs Farm, Falcon Heights
Music, ice cream, tours, farm animals.  What could be better? 
Japanese Obon Festival 
Sunday, 3 pm-9 pm, $3-$5/person
Como Park 
Japanese drumming, dancing, floating lanterns, martial arts.  Sounds like a complete cultural experience.

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Can You Find a Flamingo in the Twin Cities? Contest to be entered to win!!!!

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Twin Cities Quests and Treasure Hunts 

 

Eighth Grade Movie Review and Parental Guidance
 

2018-08-10 11:28:58-04

Since my oldest is starting eighth grade in a few weeks, we decided to go see the movie Eighth Grade together. I was not offered free reviewer tickets for this movie, so we went to a $5 Tuesday showing at St. Anthony Main (the home of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival). Popcorn was $3.00 […]

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FFTC’s Guide to School Lunches
 

2018-08-12 15:20:57-04

School lunches are packed and loaded.  We are ready for the big day.  The first day of school.  Whether you are starting a new school or a new school year, our kids need to eat. Unless your kids are like my son’s friend who always has a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apple slices, a […]

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Sundays at Landmark / Urban Expeditions 2018/2019 Season
 

2018-08-13 07:18:09-04

the The Landmark Center is a historical building right in the heart of downtown St. Paul.  It was once the federal building for the city which included courtrooms and the post office.  Today it is a landmark (ha!) and houses not only the historical information of the building but also many different museums. Each fall […]

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Travel Europe: United Kingdom Planning Part Two
 

2018-08-13 10:29:37-04

“Is two days in London going to be enough time?” Europe Travel Key Characters and Their Key Characteristics Gianna — Extrovert. Anxious.  Reads A LOT.  Wants a little adventure, but definitely not a lot.  LOVES meeting people. Andrea — Ambivert leaning just slightly toward introvert. Comforting.   EXTREME Reader. Needs to know the plan and memorizes […]

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FFTC’s Guide to the 2018 Minnesota State Fair
 

2018-08-14 08:00:36-04

It’s time to start preparing for our favorite annual end-of-summer bash — the 2018 Minnesota State Fair. Have you purchased your discount gate tickets? Mapped out the most efficient route to find the two dozen or so brand new Fair foods? Polled the family and made a checklist of the must-sees: the barns, the freebies, […]

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Family Fun Twin Cities Guide to Apple Orchards
 

2018-08-15 11:20:52-04

Twin Cities-area apple orchards have already begun throwing their doors open to usher in the picking season! Find an old favorite or a new destination to spend a fall day from our Guide below. Come join us at our 4th Annual Orchard Crawl, hosted by Fischer’s Croix Farm Orchard, on Sunday, September 23, 2018! TWIN […]

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