19th annual Sally Ordway Irvine Awards to honor extraordinary achievements in the arts 
 

SAINT PAUL, MINN. - October 7, 2010 - Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2010 Sally Ordway Irvine Awards.  These prestigious awards, now in their 19th year, provide an opportunity to recognize and honor extraordinary achievements ... Continue reading Ordway Seeking Nominations for 2010 Sally Awards

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By Keri Greenwald

So you're thinking to yourself that it is that time of the year again and although you love the parties and seeing everyone looking their best, shopping for the holidays is a total pain in the *ss!

Have no worries: I am here to help with a timesaving and earth-saving Green Shopping Guide. Now, breathe in that clean Twi ... Continue reading Green Shopping Guide

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by Megan Torrini

Autumn in Minnesota is a wonderful time of year. Unfortunately, the season between summer and winter in these parts is far too short. For Minnesotans, that means getting out the calendar and planning your weekends now, before the cold and snow make their brutal appearance.

Three Rivers Park District

The Thre ... Continue reading The Splendor of Fall in the Twin Cities

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Find out what's happening in the Twin Cities. Did you know you can subscribe to the Momtalk events calendar?

Stay abreast of local happenings right from your inbox! You can also be notified when new events are listed or subscribe to our RSS feed.

You can let us know about upcoming events, too, by s ... Continue reading What's Going on in the Twin Cities?

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by Megan Torrini

Legend has it that some of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes formed in the footprints of Paul Bunyan's blue ox, Babe. Actually, there are over 15,000 lakes in the state, and many of them formed during the last Ice Age when glaciers moved back and forth across most of Minnesota. In places, particularly those near ice margins where a lot of ... Continue reading Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Lakes- What Makes Our Summers Fun

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Restaurants throughout the Minneapolis - St. Paul area will be featuring delicious brunch and dinner menus for Mother's Day. Mother's Day is known to be the second most popular occasion to eat out, so make your reservations early- all the hot spots will fill up fast.

The Afton House Inn, Afton
Located east of the Twin Cities, The Afton H ... Continue reading Mother's Day Brunch Offerings in the Twin Cities

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Founder of Nova Classical Academy, St. Paul

By Julie Burton

Elisa Knudson is the mother of four, an attorney, and the co-founder and board chair of Nova Classical Academy. After her second child was born Elisa took a hiatus from her legal career to raise her family. So much for taking time off! In the spring of 2000, Elisa and her two co-founder ... Continue reading Notable Minnesota Moms: Elisa Knudson

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By Monica M. Bracht

Mention the word "intervention" and what comes to mind? Family members or concerned others, with or without professional assistance, trying to get help for the alcoholic or addict. We don't usually think of using an intervention when it comes to those suffering with an eating disorder.

This association with alcoholism does h ... Continue reading Interventions and Eating Disorders: A Resource for Families

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By Erin Garner

My two-year-old daughter's diaper leaked in the middle of the night and I forgot to put the waterproof pad on her bed last time I made it, so the sheets and the mattress were soaked. Then this morning, I asked if my daughter if she wanted to take a shower (something she usually loves) and she said, "NO." So I put her in the playpen with some toys and hopped in ... Continue reading Day Spas: Good Enough Stuff

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