Ideas for things to do in and around the house to enjoy with your family and friends, with money-saving tips. The best staycations are at your doorstep.
The 125th St. Paul Winter Carnival is here, now through February 6th. There’s all sorts of events, of course, including the Grand Parade on Saturday January 29th. See the St. Paul Winter Carnival Website for a complete schedule of events.
It’s been a tough winter here in the Twin Cities, but that doesn’t mean you have to give in to the “blahs”. It’s going to be relatively warm this weekend, so you can have a great family staycation and not break the budget. Just watch out for the guys in the red suits!
If you’re looking for a great Minnesota winter Staycation for your family, but your budget can’t stretch beyond the drive-thru at the local Mickey D’s, there’s an old-fashioned way to have fun in your own neighborhood. And, best of all, it’s free!
Holidazzle Parade
These days, Minneapolis is blessed with The Holidazzle Parade, which runs every Thursday through Sunday evenings until December 19th. It’s a treasure that most cities would envy, with professional floats and some very hearty performers. It always reminds me of the Main Street Electrical Parade in Disneyland. I was living in California when Target started Holidazzle, and haven’t had the opportunity or ambition to go see it for myself yet, but this could be the year. The Holidazzle website shows the parade schedule and parking information.
When I was growing up in Minneapolis, our family would often do what the family in the popular movie “A Christmas Story” did. We’d bundle ourselves up in our heavy winter coats, hop into the car and head downtown and see the Christmas displays in the stores along Nicollet Avenue. Yes, Nicollet Avenue, before it became Nicollet Mall. Continue reading →
