Some weeks, I have lots to talk about and have to narrow it down. Other weeks I'm just tired. This week I'm tired. I was in the car for 6 1/2 hours yesterday with our dog.
At least it was a lovely temperature. And I was able to spend the evening with my family.
Our July includes 3 1/2 weeks of quiet. House and yard projects here we come. We have a house to paint.
Need a break from summertime expectations? Here are five things for you to check out.
- This podcast: This is an Amish love story. I'm not even kidding!! I loved everything about this episode of Human Hope.
- This instagram post: The snack thing! YES, the snack thing!
- This YouTube: Most mornings I get up with the dog and then do a quick yoga routine. This one is a 12 minute routine.
I'm not into yoga for it's "spiritual" benefits. I simply love the basic movements and strength training I'm getting in.
And I LOVE Adriene Mishler because while she does her own yoga for inner calm, she is realistic and goofy and says, "Do what feels good to you." Basically, whatever is your jam works for her.
- This quote: This one is deep and not funny at all. But it's a good one.
- This thing about my kids: My brother-in-law convinced Brin to have a lemonade stand during the 4th of July parade.
At first it sounded like a really fun thing for her to do. She made a cool sign and made the homemade lemonade.
As the time for the parade got closer and closer, she was in tears more and more.
She was so stressed out.
I asked her what was wrong. She said that Chip was not helping her, and she didn't want to do it anymore.
So I told her about how in the beginning of FFTC, we committed to each other that if we weren't having fun, we would stop whatever we were doing.
I said, "If it isn't fun, just stop. No one is making you do this. You don't HAVE to do it."
So we closed the lemonade stand before it even began and she was MUCH happier.
This July Twin Cities Family Weekend Guide covers July 10-11, 2021. To find our most recent guide, click here. For more inspiration on spending family time together this weekend, check our July Family Guide or
our Family Fun Calendar.
Because dining out can be considered family fun…right? All “Kids Eat Free or Cheap” entries have been personally verified and are updated regularly. However, because they are subject to change without notice, please call or check the website in advance – especially if you are visiting a local chain of a national restaurant. This list is updated for 2021! We’ll keep adding as more deals come back.
When polling readers on their favorite day-trip destinations from the Twin Cities, several of them suggested the lovely St Croix River Valley town of Taylors Falls — It is an easy hour drive between Taylors Falls to Minneapolis with some of the area’s top attractions, including a State Park with camping, world-renowned art, places to hike and canoe, snow tubing and fun restaurants. It was fate that I had just returned from a jaunt there with two of my four
children, fresh and already inspired to highlight some of the fun family activities we’ve enjoyed in the area over the past several years.
Raise your hand if you’re more than ready for a road trip this summer! A venture to Duluth Minnesota often tops our list when we want to escape town for the weekend. While we can’t guarantee you’ll be able to fit this Top 10 list into your own weekend plans, it sure will be fun to try!
Hopefully, there is more rain in our future. If that is the case, the Family Fun Twin Cities Rainy Day Activities Guide is the playbook you need to get through a chunk of your day when you are stuck inside. These ideas will spark imagination: whether the imagination is yours or belongs to your kiddos. And sometimes all it
takes is a little bit of effort and intention to make the day a success for everyone.
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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