Celebrating Earth Day 2009 in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
By Megan Torrini
Created in 1970, the Earth Day concept is based on the belief that all human beings have a moral responsibility to protect the Earth.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul area has a lot of Earth Day events planned, so gather your family members for a day of eco-friendly activities and the opportunity to join together for a global observance of Earth Day 2009.
Wishes for the Sky, Harriet Island, St. Paul
April 19, 10:30am-4pm
www.wishesforthesky.org
Wishes for the Sky 2009- Celebrate Earth Day by making wishes and flying kites at Harrie
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Tutoring Services in Minneapolis-St. Paul
by Megan Torrini
The school year is more than half over and the struggles your child has been facing these past few months have not gone away. Now is a great time to evaluate how your child is performing in school, and to hire a tutor if need be. If your child is having a little difficulty or just needs a bit of enrichment, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area has plenty of options. Private tutors as well as large companies that offer tutoring services are available throughout the metro area for kindergarten through college age students.
If you feel your child does indeed need some one-on-one attention, you
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Tips for Your Child's First Haircut
Taking a young child for their first haircut doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Following are some tips to ensure it is an enjoyable experience for you and your child:
- Bring your child along to a sibling's or a parent's haircut beforehand so they can get familiar with the process.
- Avoid saying haircut to your child as the word "cut" may evoke fear of pain. Instead, call it a hair trim.
- Visit the salon at a time of day that works best for your child. Obviously, it doesn't make sense to go right before naptime when your child may be fussy.
- Ask for a s
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Green Shopping Guide
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 Twin Cities air and let me do the work for you.
Before you even leave the house:
If you are going to do your shopping on foot (who am I kidding - you'll be in your car in Minnesota when it is 10 degrees) don't take a plastic
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Halloween Haunts in the Twin Cities
by Megan Torrini
Halloween is just around the corner- BOO! Here are some creepy haunts around the Minneapolis-St. Paul area that are sure to make for a fun fright night.
Screamtown
7410 Highway 212 West
Chaska, MN
screamtown.com
Located in Chaska, Screamtown is one of the largest haunted events in the Twin cities. This is a scary place- ages 10 and up.
Klown House
Never underestimate the creep factor of these circus folk. The name should give you an idea of wh
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Apple Farm Outings
by Stephany Wiestling
Late summer and all of fall is a great time to visit an apple orchard. The delicious Honeycrisp apple was developed by our own University of Minnesota and is sought out worldwide for its sweet, crunchy flavor. Apples can last a long time at home if properly stored. Keep a damp towel in the plastic store bag to extend the life of your apples. Some varieties keep longer than others. Soft-fleshed summer apples last only a few days to a week. The Honeycrisp lasts a few weeks. While the firmer apples, like Haralson or Keepsake, can last for a month or more when properly stored. Of
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The Splendor of Fall in the Twin Cities
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 Three Rivers Park District, named after the three rivers that flow within its watershed- the Mississippi, Minnesota and Crow, manages nearly 27,000 acres of park reserves, parks and trails. Walk through any of the numerous park trails and witness the splendor of
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