Meet John Coy, Author of ‘Their Great Gift’
Image Courtesy of http://www.johncoy.com/ Get to know John Coy the author of Their Great Gift his newest book. He has written 15 other books including picture books, middle grade novels and young...
View ArticleBookHounds Episode 3: ‘Their Great Gift’
BookHounds welcomes John Coy, the author of the new book, Their Great Gift, just released March 1, 2016. For show notes, Host: Addendum Books Book: Their Great Gift Author: John Coy Photographer:...
View ArticleWhat’s At the Science Museum Now?
The Science Museum is one of my family’s favorite places to play and I can see it continuing until they are in their teens. Currently at the museum: Science Museum’s OmniTheater — National Parks...
View ArticleBonus BookHounds– Interview with Aimee Bissonette
Our final pre-launch BookHounds interview was with Aimee Bissonette. She is the author of Northwoods Girl and Miss Colfax’s Light. We had some technical difficulties while recording this interview...
View ArticleLynn’s Cake and Candy Supply, Monster Bash Sponsor
Lynn’s Cake & Candy Supplies has been open for over 30 years. When the current owner, Lynn, acquired the business, she ran it from inside her home. Holding business hours in your home can be...
View ArticleBookHounds Invites: Mary Casanova, Multigenre Author for Young Readers
Mary Casanova, a delightful lady from the North Woods in Minnesota, took time to chat with us, BookHounds, about her newest book Wake Up, Island!, her previous works, what it is like to be an author,...
View ArticleBookHounds Invites: David LaRochelle, Celebrating Parents, Kids and Books
BookHounds invited David LaRochelle, author of Monster & Son, to our “studio” for an interview. Monster & Son was released on April 12 and we love it. In fact, we are hosting a Launch Party for...
View ArticleZoo-Wee-Mama! The World Premiere of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical’ is...
“Hold EVERYTHING! It is NOT a diary! I specifically told my mom not to get me a diary.“ photo credit Dan Norman Diary of a Wimpy Kid the musical is the story of Greg Heffley and his buddy Rowley...
View ArticleCool Off at Twin Cities Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools
If you’re looking for a few new places to cool off this summer, we’ve put together a master list of all the Twin Cities Metro-area splash pads we could find. The pads are organized by region for your...
View ArticleBookHounds “FamilyLit Celebrating Nature and Families”
This week on BookHounds, Gianna talks about some unconventional ideas for great FamilyLit. Each of these books will be enjoyed by the whole family. You can read these books over and over without...
View ArticleFamily Fun Idea: Big Back Yard at the Science Museum of Minnesota
Big Back Yard at the Science Museum of Minnesota Open June 18-September 5, 2016 10:30am-5pm Included with museum admission Tucked between the towering buildings on Kellogg Boulevard above and the...
View Article10 Things for Families in Zimmerman, MN
Zimmerman is a lovely small town, just north of Elk River on Highway 169. Most people drive straight through on the way to their cabins without realizing what they are missing. Stacey of Ramshackled...
View Article7 Things to Know About ‘The BFG’
“Dreams are so short,” Sophie commented “On the outside but not on the inside,” BFG replied. Our family was invited to check out The BFG a couple of days before the movie released and we were all...
View ArticleSoccer, Anyone? Lil’ Kickers in the Twin Cities
Lil’ Kickers This fall, the Twin Cities was invaded by a soccer revolution called Lil’ Kickers. This program works with the child’s stage of physical development more than simply teaching basic...
View Article10 Things for Kids: Pinwheel Play in Chanhassen
There’s a new play space in town! Located off of Highway 5 in Chanhassen, Pinwheel Play is an incredibly fun modern destination. Pinwheel Play let us check out their space for free. All opinions are...
View Article10 Things for Parents in “Moana” Disney’s New Animated Feature Movie
Disney does it again with Moana. We have been singing “How Far I’ll Go” non-stop for three days now. Kids are going to love this film, but that’s to be expected. I know you want to know if you will....
View ArticleBookHounds Invites: David LaRochelle, Celebrating Parents, Kids and Books
BookHounds invited David LaRochelle, author of Monster & Son, to our “studio” for an interview. Monster & Son was released on April 12 and we love it. In fact, we are hosting a Launch Party for...
View Article‘The Science Behind Pixar’ @Science Museum This Summer
This summer, the Science Museum of Minnesota hosts The Science Behind Pixar opening June 9, 2017. As all things developed by Pixar and The Walt Disney Company, you will be blown away by this exhibit....
View ArticleTwin Cities Apple Orchards — Southeastern Fun
For a list of orchards spanning the four corners of the Twin Cities metro area, visit our FFTC Guide to Twin Cities Apple Orchards. TWIN CITIES SOUTHEAST METRO APPLE ORCHARDS Whistling Well Farm |...
View ArticleTwin Cities Apple Orchards: Southern Hospitality
For a list of orchards spanning the four corners of the Twin Cities metro area, visit our FFTC Guide to Twin Cities Apple Orchards. TWIN CITIES SOUTH METRO APPLE ORCHARDS Sponsel’s Minnesota Harvest |...
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