This week has been a quiet one at our house. Three out of our four kiddos are up at Camp Shamineau. Not only do they run multiple camps on the property each week, Camp Shamineau also has a big island that they use for a more rugged camping experience.
Two of our kiddos are on the island--Maya as a counselor and Omri as a camper. And Dane is at Mainland Camp as a Junior Higher with one of his favorite friends.
That means we have one (count it, ONE) child at home with us. And wow, has it been a week to treat her. It was nice to do some things that were just for her including sizing up her cello for orchestra from House of Note. She is now at a full-size cello, and there will be no more sizing up. Also, there will be no more growing (like I can actually prevent
that).*
While it's been a quiet week, it has been an adventurous one as well.
This week I had some interesting introductions. Maybe tell me what you think.
- This podcast: This podcast is geared toward homeschooling families, but don't let that stop you. This episode is interviewing @SharonSaysSo who makes me proud to be a Minnesotan! (even if it's just for the way she can turn on and off her MN accent)
- This instagram post: Lots of great truth and a giggle. I like this guy.
- This YouTube: I heard this guy on a podcast and had to look him up. I'm not sure if he will replace Jim Gaffigan in my line-up, but it could be close.
- This quote: I've got to keep this one in mind. Always.
- This thing about my kids: I don't know. I already told you I didn't have any at home except one. If you missed that, you can scroll back to the top!
*We don't have lots of money and getting her four cellos has been a heart-palpitating journey. Part of the way we have made this happen is by working with House of Note. Reply to this email if you have questions about this.
This June Twin Cities Family Weekend Guide covers June 26-27, 2021. To find our most recent guide, click here. For more inspiration on spending family time together this weekend, check our June Family Guide or our Family Fun Calendar.
A trip to the berry patch is one of our family’s sweetest summer traditions. It’s a wonderful activity that appeals to a wide range of ages and can lead to fun memories in the kitchen as you experiment with recipes for your fresh haul. We have great ideas for the best Twin Cities strawberry patches to pick Your own berries. Plan ahead for berry farms
to open for strawberry picking around mid-June; the season is fleeting however, and can fold up as early as the first couple weeks of July.
Do Dinosaurs live in your house? Is your floor littered with dinosaur toys? Do you find dinosaurs in your children’s beds? If so, you may want to consider taking your children for a dinosaur hunt around the Twin Cities! We have two places that can always be counted on to entertain your young paleontologists and traveling shows nearly every year.
Night to Unite, National Night Out, good excuse for a block party – call it what you will. On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, communities across the Twin Cities Metro participate in this nation-wide program to strengthen neighborhood spirit, partnerships with local police, and crime awareness prevention. In 2020, most cities are chose to postpone or completely cancel. We are hopeful that 2021 will go forward and will be adding events as they are
announced.
Visitors to the Twin Cities love to view Minnehaha Falls, but there are more nearby waterfalls in the Twin Cities — some you can get up close to, others are majestic landmarks to view from a safe distance. Add these Twin Cities waterfalls to your summer checklist.
Quick Guide to Summer Resources
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Everything under the sun you need to know about family fun this summer is packed into our 2021 Twin Cities Ultimate Guide to Summer. Beat boredom and fill your long school break days exploring the best the Twin Cities has to offer in the way of parks, swimming spots, bike trails, community events and summer festivals (they’re back!)
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