Weekend Family Fun | January 23-24, 2021

Published: Wed, 01/20/21

Hi there !

I was going to write all about the Lunar New Year and my two experiences that I had with it.

Both were loud and made me extremely happy.

However, since the Lunar New Year is actually starting on February 12, 2021 I have some time.

So instead I want to take a moment to talk about the inauguration--which is a word I'm always spelling wrong.

(At least I'm not saying it wrong like my kids. Oh, , you would not believe how badly they butchered the word. They were mixing it up with graduation, presentation, insurrection. It was a hot mess around here.)

I made my kids watch the event on TV because "it is important."

No matter what you feel about our new president, I think we can all be grateful for a few things.

Living in the United States is not perfect, but it's a a good place to be a citizen.
So far Inauguration Day has been without severe negative incidents.
Our first female vice president was just sworn in. That's cool even if you don't agree with her politics.

In times of transition, I forget to take a moment to remember and reflect. That's what I'm doing as I write this to you. Thanks for helping me to remember.

Saint Paul is gearing up for the 135th Saint Paul Winter Carnival: January 28 – February 7, 2021. What will this year’s Carnival look like? Plan for some changes to allow for social distancing. Parades and ice skating look like they may be out, but other favorite events are going forward. Most events are family-friend and FREE. Activities take place in downtown Saint Paul, near Rice Park and Landmark Center, as well as at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

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The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. Like Easter, it is calculated by the lunar calendar rather than the solar calendar – so the date changes from year to year, depending on the moon phases. Also, it is actually celebrated for 15 days.

Click Here to Get Ready for the Lunar New Year

We celebrate most of our family birthdays at home. Even without big families, you can make any birthday a celebration. With any number of people. For the birthday boy or girl. When birthday parties seem to be the least of our priorities, it’s especially important to remember that creating a festive birthday celebration helps our buddies feel loved.

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Give the old lunchtime standard a fun twist and save a few dollars by whipping up a fresh batch of homemade, creamy peanut butter with your kids. If a peanut allergy is a concern in your family, feel free to substitute almonds or cashews.This recipe comes courtesy of SheCooks.Design, one of our favorite places on the web to find healthy and child-friendly meal ideas.

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Spend some time with your favorite sweethearts taking advantage of the local Valentine’s Day ideas in the Twin Cities starting the last weekend of January. Here are some ideas to get you started, including (if you stick with us ’til the end) a super simple cookie recipe and inspiration for crafty gifts.

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In January you can bundle up, grab our Ultimate Winter Survival Guide and expect a flurry of snow fun days including the popular St Paul Winter Carnival. We’ve also rounded up a huge list of the best sledding hills & ice skating rinks in the Metro Area. When it’s time to come in from the cold, we’ve got ideas for indoor fun . As always, we hope to be inspiration in planning your family time together!

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Sincerely,

Family Fun Twin Cities

anne@familyfuntwincities.com

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