Tag Archives: St. Paul

Great Pot Rack Idea – Fun Neighborhood and Asian Restaurant

I had the opportunity to tour a home I sold to a client 9 years ago and it was so much fun to see what they had done to the place! I love to get fun new ideas from people and they had plenty of them! This window pot rack was one that I loved….

Winter Party Ideas – Ice candles make it just a little bit fancy

We threw a small New Year’s party and many of the ideas would work for any winter themed party so I thought I would share them.  My favorite part is the ice candles.  They make a winter party just a little fancy & I like just a  little fancy so it works out. Just fill…

POST CHRISTMAS DAY 5 – Explore a new neighborhood

Neighborhoods throughout the metro areas are diverse and interesting.  You can learn so much about other cultures by spending time in areas you do not happen to pass by in your daily routine. Cedar Riverside Did you know that 45% of those who live in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood were born in another country? http://www.livemsp.org/neighborhoods/minneapolis-neighborhoods/103-cedar-riverside-/190-cedar-riverside-…

POST CHRISTMAS DAY 4 – Go out to Breakfast – let us know your favorite breakfast place!

There are so many breakfast places and with only 2 weekend days each week  it is hard to get out and enjoy a good breakfast.  Here are some of my favorite places for the perfect morning meal and I really like food so you might want to take note of these establishments. St. Paul The…

POST CHRISTMAS DAY 3 – Go skiing at Como Park or another ski hill or cross country trail

Como Park Skiing A great place for cross country or beginner downhill.  We took Sam to ski lessons there last year and it is perfect for learning and the price is right, $10 for kids $15 for adults and they have special Friday night skis as well, $50.00/family of 5.  They offer rental for both…

POST CHRISTMAS DAY 2 – Light Shows in the Cities – let me know your favorite!

Go to a light show in one of our great cities or tour them all!  I like to add food to most activities I do so I would add a fun dinner before heading to the lights – so many fabulous restaurants to enjoy – so little time.  I will have to do a post…

Post Christmas DAY 1. What now! Things to do in the Twin Cities this week.

Many businesses slow down over the Holidays and kids are off school so it is a great week to take off work – the question is what to do with all of this family togetherness?   I will be posting ideas of fun things to do every day (fun things with our without kids) so take…

GRAND MEANDER – TOMORROW!! A couple great stops along your way. . .

Grand Meander is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday and get lots of fun free treats along the way!   You might even get some Christmas shopping done.  As I was preparing for this blog I was able to find Lego Advent Calendars 50% off at Creative Kidstuff!  A link to the full list…

Grand Avenue commercial property – Such an inviting place to work/play/live

Below is an ad I wrote for a great property I have listed in St. Paul on Grand Avenue.  Grand is such a fantastic experience for the pedestrian.  Walking through the neighborhoods around Grand and along the shops/restaurants/condos along the main drag between Dale and Lexington is and experience at any time of the day….