After a winter of stalled cars, runny noses and cold, cold temperatures, Minnesotans are ready to get rid of that cabin fever and spend time in the great outdoors. And, to make your outdoor area truly great, you'll need a fluid design with a beautiful garden.
Sounds like a lot of work? Don't fret! It's all a labor of love when it comes to gardening and outdoor design. And when you're all done, you'll have a beautiful outdoor space to relax in after a long day at work...
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Last year was a tough one for Minnesota sports fans. It all began with a string of losses for the Timberwolves and then continued with painful Joe Mauer-less baseball season. And don't even get me started on the Minnesota Vikings.
Even after all of the major athletic disappointments, I remain a firm Minnesota fan. It must be some form of innate masochism, because why else would I continue cheering on a group of teams that always seem to let me down? But even as I grumble about the...
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Two years ago, my aunt introduced me to scrapbooking. It didn't take me long to become obsessed with anything and everything related to scrapbooks. In addition to being an unbelievable relaxing activity, scrapbooking allows me to preserve wonderful memories. In the Facebook age when nearly all photos are stored online, it’s nice to have some tangible evidence of my latest escapades.
Minneapolis isn't exactly what I'd call a scrapbooking Mecca. There are a few great...
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It's fun to have a night out on the town once in awhile, but I'm really the type of person who prefers entertaining friends at home. There's something so cozy and personal about the home atmosphere that allows you to really strengthen important friendships.
Unfortunately, entertaining can get a little bit tricky in the winter. Summer picnics and barbeques are no longer possible, so you're stuck sitting cooped up inside. Without a little extra planning, get-togethers can...
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Minnesotans love to complain about the weather, and there's no better time to complain about it than during the winter months. I've joined in the winter-weather whining from time to time, but in truth, winter can actually be a pretty great season for hanging out with friends and family members. After I've finished shoveling out the driveway, I always make a point of planning a skiing and snowboarding day with friends. Last year, we hit up Buck Hill, the quaint little ski area...
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When I was a little kid, I used to dread visiting museums. After all, a trip to the museum meant a day of learning, and I already got plenty of learning at school, thank you very much. Now that I'm older, I've realized that museums can be pretty fascinating places. I've taken to visiting a different Minnesota museum each year with a few close friends. It makes for a laid back (and inexpensive) Sunday outing.
This year, my best friend and I headed out to the Science Museum of...
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