Grand Marais Food Guide: 6 places to eat/drink in Grand Marais, Minnesota Every single year we go to Lutsen in June for the Lutsen 99er bike race. My husband does this race. Every race day, while my hubby is suffering 99 miles on a bike, I load up the kids and we head to Grand Marias for donuts. It’s a tradition we all look forward to. We don’t leave Brandon out completely. We always make a family trip up there for dinner as well. Here are some of the amazing places we have discovered over the years.  World’s Best Donuts 10 E WISCONSIN ST GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604 (218) 387-1345 http://world ..read more

Our family loves all 5 of these restaurants. As I am writing this post they are all open at 50% capacity for indoor riding. They are also available for take out. There are so many options for a good burger in Minneapolis. I could definitely expand on this list! Comment below and let me know what your favorite burger spot is. Revival 3 Locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul https://www.revivalrestaurants.com Instagram Image @revivalmn Parlour Bar Mpls Several locations plus the Food Truck https://www.parlourbar.com Lyn 65 Kitchen & Bar 6439 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55423 P: (612) 353 ..read more

Snowshoeing, dog sledding and skiing in the North Shore Cross Country Skiing in Minnesota is extremely popular.  Our cross country ski trail network is the largest in North America, totaling over 400 km. I had no idea it was this popular, did you? Of course you did. I am heading to the North Shore soon so I am doing research on all of the trails available. There are 10 cross-country ski trails in Cook County alone. Don’t forget, anyone over the age of 16 will need a Minnesota State Trails Pass. They are available for the day or on an annual basis. If you are interested in cross country sk ..read more

Spyhouse Coffee Wholesale Roaster & Retailer / 6 Cafés / Est. 2000 MSP / MN. Independently-Owned & Operated spyhousecoffee.com Photo from Instagram @spyhousecoffee Five Watt Coffee Keeping Communities Amplified // 3745 Nicollet Ave S MPLS // 861 E. Hennepin NE MPLS // 928 7th St. W, St. Paul // 3350 Lyndale Ave S MPLSbigwattcoffee.com/shop Image from Instagram @fivewattcoffee Angry Catfish Bicycle Shop and Coffee Bar 4208 S 28th Ave.Minneapolis, MN 55406 https://www.angrycatfishbicycle.com Image from Instagram @angryfish Northern Coffeeworks 1027 Washington Ave S Minneapolis, Minnes ..read more

Places To Go Cross Country Skiing 2021 is my first time trying Cross Country Skiing. I started by renting my skis and taking lessons at Theodore Wirth Park. I immediately enjoyed it. I knew I needed to start doing my research so this is where I started: 1.) Finding places to go around the Twin Cities. 2.) Look into what gear to wear for the weather. 3.)Where to buy my skis, poles, bindings and boots. First let’s talk about where to get rentals and/or purchase your equipment. I went to Hoigaards because it was the closest to my home. Other places to rent are Gear West, REI, The Loppet . Pla ..read more

Yo-Yo Donuts & Coffee Bar Location: 5757 Sanibel Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55343 http://yoyodonuts.com Photo by https://www.instagram.com/yoyodonuts/tagged/ Angel Food Bakery & Donut Bar 86 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 https://www.angelfoodmn.com Photo by https://www.instagram.com/angelfoodmn/ Glam Doll Donuts Location: 2605 Nicollet Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408 https://glamdolldonuts.com Photo by https://www.instagram.com/glamdolldonuts/ A Bakers Wife Location: 4200 S 28th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 https://www.facebook.com/aBakersWife/ Photo by https://www.instagram.com/bakerswifempl ..read more

Hi there! Welcome to my latest hobby. Wine!! You’re right, Ive been drinking wine for a long time. I was invited to a wine tasting party this summer to learn about clean-crafted wine. I was so excited to be hanging with my friends, drinking wine at a bonfire. What I took from that evening was so much more than that. I learned what is actually in my wine vs Scout and Cellar. I am the type of person who does Whole30 diets. I exercise regularly. Why was I drinking wine that was so bad for my body? Going beyond organic, our Clean-Crafted™ wine is always free from synthetic pesticides and chemical ..read more

The 7 Best Outdoor Restaurants in the Cities  Now that warm weather is finally on the horizon, I can’t help but spent my nights outside enjoying a cold drink & delicious food. Don’t ask me why, but I feel like once I am able to comfortably relax at a rooftop bar or outdoor patio, life is 100x better. So, if you are anything like me (aka a little patio obsessed), definitely check out these 7 best spots for an outdoor bite in the Twin Cities! A long-time personal favorite for me has been Crave in Minneapolis. Located in LaSalle Plaza, Crave has beautiful rooftop views of the city an ..read more

Minneapolis has the best restaurants! I have come up with 10 of my favorite places to eat & drink in Minneapolis. When I am planning a birthday celebration or date night, these 10 Minneapolis restaurants are always on the list! I linked every one of them to the restaurants website so you can make a reservation for your next Minneapolis night out. Check out the map at the end of this post. Please comment with your favorite places to eat in the Twin Cities. Cheers! Bar La Grassa Image from Instagram @barlagrassa NOLO’S kitchen & Bar Image from Instagram @noloskitchen Spoon & Stabl ..read more

Treats in the Twin Cities There are literally hundreds of places to indulge in a sweet treat this summer. And let’s face it, as long as it’s creamy & smooth, I am good with just about any ice cream. But, if you are looking for a truly Minnesotan experience, there are a handful of places that are a must! Photo via Minnesota Nice Cream Instagram MN Nice Cream This place is probably one of the most Instagrammable spots in the city. If you haven’t visited this place full of colorful striped walls and adorable interior, now's the time. Here’s the best gyst: choose between 3 flavors (strawbe ..read more