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Minnesota Genealogy Resources

Minnesota has more than one official nickname. When I searched for the state’s nickname on Google, it said that one of them was “The Gopher State”. What do gophers and genealogists have in common? They both do a whole lot of digging! Here are some Minnesota genealogy resources that you can dig through in order to find out more about your ancestors who lived in “The Gopher State”. FamilySearch has a Wiki page about the state of Minnesota. There are links for each and every county in Minnesota. Click on any of them, and it will bring you to a … Continue reading →

Lyme Disease and Your Family

Summer is officially here and that means your family will likely be spending a lot of time in the great outdoors during the next three months. That’s good news for parents who want their kids to take advantage of the fresh air. However, the bad news is that being outdoors increases your children’s chance of coming into contact with ticks infected with Lyme disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Lyme disease is an infection caused by harmful bacteria typically found in animals such as mice and deer. Ixodes ticks can pick up the bacteria when they bite an … Continue reading →

Family Travel: A Quacking Good Time

Ernie from “Sesame Street” would be in heaven. If your kids are as enamored with rubber ducks as the lovable orange character from the award-winning children’s television show then head to Michigan next week. That’s where you will find of one the world’s largest Rubber Ducky festivals around. The village of Bellaire in Northern Michigan is holding its annual Rubber Ducky Festival from August 6-17 and is hoping to break a record by stuffing more than 5,000 yellow ducks in the Intermediate River for a quarter-mile race on August 16th. Spectators have a chance to get in on the action … Continue reading →

More Ways to Save Money on Family Getaways this Summer

Ready or not here comes summer. Memorial Day is just a few weeks away and by now most families have a good idea of where they will be spending the holiday. Of course, there are some who are considering sticking close to home this year because of the exorbitant price of gas. If you are one of the many families around the country looking to scale back on expensive vacations, but still want to get away for a while you might consider the following family-friendly travel deals. MINNESOTA Cragun’s Resort & Hotel in Brainerd, Minnesota is coming to the rescue … Continue reading →

Affordable Memorial Day Fun

There’s no need to drain your family’s bank account to pay for an ultra-luxe Memorial Day weekend getaway when there are dozens of affordable options available. Big fun doesn’t necessarily have to put a big dent in your wallet. Take a look at these kid-friendly activities that are ideal for the long holiday weekend: *Visit a local museum or arts center, some may be offering holiday discounts. *Many local malls, craft and garden stores will be sponsoring free demonstrations or workshops during the holiday weekend. *Check out local bookstores and coffee shops, which often hold author readings or feature live … Continue reading →

What to do With Small Chunks of Alone Time

My last blog had some ways to get alone time, now that you have that time available, what are you supposed to do? Well, what you actually do is all dependent on your likes and dislikes, as well as exactly how much time you have. The number one thing you must do is take that time for yourself. I know it’s hard when you have that extra 15 minutes NOT to do an extra chore around the house, or get a jump on some work you need done, but you must resist that urge. You made this time for you … Continue reading →