Memorial Day Before I met my husband, Memorial Day was nothing more than another holiday for me. Then my husband was on active duty when we met, and I was able to hear stories of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, whether in combat or training. I soon understood that these were service members gone too soon. Just like that, Memorial Day became a day I observed and no longer celebrated. It’s a day to remember and say their names. What We Do for Memorial Day We started our family tradition after my husband came back from a 7.5-month deployment. I had participated in Wreaths Across America w ..read more

Thanks to our partners at Midco for sponsoring this article and sharing these helpful tips with us! The internet can be a great source of information, providing learning opportunities, entertainment, and creative outlets. However, it can also be a dangerous place for kids. That’s why parents need to set limits for kids when it comes to the internet. Monitoring kids’ online activity can take a great deal of time and effort, but that’s where internet service provider Midco comes in! You can trust Midco to do most of the work for you. Midco provides over 490,000 homes and businesses in more than ..read more

Our oldest child has been begging us to get his first cell phone. So, we’ve been working out all the details, so we feel prepared. We have been asking ourselves questions to determine if our child is ready to take on the responsibility of having a phone. Here’s what we’ve been considering: Questions to Ask Before Buying a Cell Phone 1. Is my child ready for a phone? First, are they ready? Are they responsible enough to keep the phone safe and not lose it?  Do they have the social and emotional maturity to own a phone? Can they identify what is good versus bad information? Media on a cell ..read more

Thrift store shopping can be a great way for many families to save money. Also, there is a thrill to thrifting. Finding an item at a fraction of the cost is exciting! If you’re not familiar with thrifting, there might be an assumption that items are dirty, used, or broken. And yes, at times that may be the case, but oftentimes it is not. Many stores donate unused inventory to thrift stores. In fact, many times, some clothes still even have tags on them! And in most cases, toys can be easily cleaned and clothes can be laundered.  Here is a list of items you can find at most thrift store ..read more

Looking for things to do in Fargo this summer? We wait all year for this – IT’S FINALLY TIME FOR SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN FARGO! To make your summer planning easier and even more fun-filled, we’ve created this guide to help you find all the things you are looking for to make the most of these short months. Even better – check out our FREE PRINTABLE BUCKET LIST PLANNER below to make your summer even better! How to use this guide: Click on each of the images below for a guide specific to that topic. This will be your greatest resource for all things summer! Save it, share it, and keep it han ..read more

It’s time for farmers markets in Fargo and beyond! It’s summer time, which means it’s vegetable season! We’ve got all the great local farmers markets in Fargo and Moorhead for you to find the fresh food you need. It’s a great way to support local and eat healthy! FARMERS MARKETS Growing Together Community Garden Season: August through September Days/Hours: Tuesdays 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: 3600 25th St South, Fargo Website     Facebook   Hildebrant’s Farmers Market Season: May 3 – October 2023 Days/Hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m ..read more

It’s that time of year — county fairs near Fargo are happening all summer long! If you are longing for the small-town fair feel or just want to get out of town for a fun day, there are so many small towns within 90 miles of Fargo that have county fairs, small town celebration days, and more to explore. County Fairs Near Fargo Note: This list is organized by date, but all are within approximately 90 miles or less from Fargo.  Greater Grand Forks Fair Dates: June 21-25, 2023 Location: Grand Forks, ND Details: www.grandforksfair.com Wadena County Fair Dates: June 22-25, 2023 Locati ..read more

Summer time is near, and now more than ever we are spending time outdoors. Berry-picking season starts soon, so why not load up the family and head out of town for a new adventure? We’ve compiled a list of the berry-picking farms near Fargo within 2 hours of the area! Jayne’s Organic Aronia U-Pik Located 25 minutes from Fargo in Armenia, ND, Jayne has u-pick aronia berries ready for picking in September. Please see her Facebook page for updates and picking times. Map Website Facebook Ohe’s Outpost Just 50 minutes away near Erhard, MN, Ohe’s Outpost offers strawberries mid-June to mid-Jul ..read more

Looking for some summer fun indoors? Check out these local places bringing back free and cheap kids movies this summer! Kids Movies in Fargo West Acres Cinema $3 Movies Kids Dream movies are shown Tuesday through Saturday, June 13 through August 5, and all shows are only $3 per ticket. What a steal! All movies are shown at West Acres Cinema (4101 17th Avenue SW, Fargo). Call (701) 282-6930 for more information. All showings are in the afternoon (most have 2 showings per day). Here are the kids movies showing this summer in Fargo: Shrek 2 – June 13-17: Tickets The Bad Guys – June 20-24: Ticket ..read more

It’s back for 2023 – our Ultimate Fargo Summer Bucket List! We’ve got over 50 of our favorite ideas of things to do in Fargo for every budget, interest, and age. (Please note to check each event/business website for the most up to date information.) Thank you to Essentia Health for partnering with us and making this Bucket List possible for Fargo families! For more events sponsored by Essentia Health, check out these upcoming things to do! Essentia Health Plaza The Lights Bluestem Summer Concert Series presented by Essentia Health Make sure your family is summer ready. Same-day pediatrics ..read more