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Archives for December 2014

6 Terrific Midwest Cities for Family Fun in the Winter

By Jody Halsted December 31, 2014

The Midwest is filled with surprises most people don’t know about. Try one of these Midwest cities for family fun during the winter months! Things to Do in the Winter with Kids in the Midwest published by Minitime In the northern part of the center of the US lies a cluster of states affectionately known, […]

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Family Activities Light Up New Orleans at Christmas

By Jody Halsted December 29, 2014

Forget what you think you know about New Orleans! Just a block off infamous Bourbon Street, New Orleans is a wonderful, inviting, family friendly city! Things to Do for Christmas with Kids in New Orleans Published by Minitime There is no doubt that New Orleans is a city that knows how to celebrate – and […]

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View from the Window

By Jody Halsted December 14, 2014

It’s rare that I fly if I’m traveling in the US. And much more rare that I fly unaccompanied, with no children to squabble over who gets the window seat. As a matter of fact, I’m an aisle person. I don’t like being pressed against the side of the plane, the vibrations of the air […]

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Mankato Christmas Lights: Making the Holiday Merry & Bright

By Jody Halsted December 10, 2014

Isn’t it funny how the things you tend to really enjoy you just don’t do yourself? Take Christmas light displays, for example. I will drive miles to see a beautiful display of Christmas lights. But in my own yard… well, we have a couple of lawn decorations. Sad, but true. Though we didn’t drive to […]

Leave a Comment · Filed Under: America's Best Small Towns, Midwest, Minnesota, USA ·

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