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The power of girlhood 🤍

Girls and women have been on the front lines of social change throughout history, and one thing is for sure…..we still have a ton of work to do.

We have been reflecting on the importance of continuing to educate and advocate for a better future for our girls. We recently checked out an exhibition in St. Paul, MN that we feel all of us could learn something from - ‘Girlhood: It’s Complicated’. (ad)

Located at the Minnesota History Center @mnhs.info ‘Girlhood: It’s Complicated’ is a traveling @smithsonian exhibit that takes you through the lives and experiences of American girls over time.

The exhibit has six sections highlighting women’s advancements in:
✨ education
✨ news + politics
✨ fashion
✨ wellness
✨ work
✨ & girls’ basketball in Minnesota

We are so proud of all that women have been able to accomplish in our nation, and that progress can’t stop now!

Opens now until June 1st, 2025

Head to the link in our bio for exhibit times!

#GirlhoodItsComplicated #minnesotahistorycenter #historymuseum #smithsonianmuseum #smithsonian #girlpower #exploreminnesota #stpaulmn #stpaulminnesota #girlsday #nightatthemuseum @sitesexhibitions

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The power of girlhood 🤍 Girls and women have been on the front lines of social change throughout history, and one thing is for sure…..we still have a ton of work to do. We have been reflecting on the importance of continuing to educate and advocate for a better future for our girls. We recently checked out an exhibition in St. Paul, MN that we feel all of us could learn something from - ‘Girlhood: It’s Complicated’. (ad) Located at the Minnesota History Center @mnhs.info ‘Girlhood: It’s Complicated’ is a traveling @smithsonian exhibit that takes you through the lives and experiences of American girls over time. The exhibit has six sections highlighting women’s advancements in: ✨ education ✨ news + politics ✨ fashion ✨ wellness ✨ work ✨ & girls’ basketball in Minnesota We are so proud of all that women have been able to accomplish in our nation, and that progress can’t stop now! Opens now until June 1st, 2025 Head to the link in our bio for exhibit times! #GirlhoodItsComplicated #minnesotahistorycenter #historymuseum #smithsonianmuseum #smithsonian #girlpower #exploreminnesota #stpaulmn #stpaulminnesota #girlsday #nightatthemuseum @sitesexhibitions

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[SAVE] this itinerary for your next girls trip to Providence, Rhode Island! @goprovidence #GoPVD #ad
⁠
• D A Y • O N E• ⁠
⁠
🥄 Start the day with a casual breakfast at @hopeandmainpvd (also a food incubator where you can shop local goods!) ⁠
🎨 Spot out all of the cool street art + murals (a very creative city!) ⁠
🍻 Lunch at @maltedbarleyprovidence for the best pretzels (trust us, you’ll never eat pretzels the same!) ⁠
🚣‍♂️ Take in the fresh air on a gondola boat ride on the river with ⁠@lagondolaprov
🍴Order the salmon at @parksideprovidence & sit on the patio if it’s nice out ⁠
👻 Learn about the history of downtown with some haunted ghost stories ⁠@providenceghosttour
⁠
• D A Y • T W O • ⁠
⁠
☕️ Channel your inner Gilmore Girls and visit @westsidediner ⁠
🛍️ Go shopping on Hope St or Broadway ⁠
🍴 Get bbq for lunch at @durksbbq ⁠
🎃 Visit @rwpzoo + look for their events calendar, such as Jack-O-Lantern spectacular event! ⁠
🍸 Dinner + drinks at @resamericanbistro (highly recommend the lobster tempura to start!) ⁠
⁠
• D A Y • T H R E E • ⁠
⁠
🥐 Go for some Parisian vibes at @elliesprov with lattes & pastries ⁠
👨‍🎨 Get creative at a glass blowing class at @gatherglass⁠
🍝 Walk to lunch at @angelosri_ where Guy Fieri dined on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives (4th generation just celebrated 100 years!)⁠
⁠
✨More Providence activities in the link in our bio! ✨⁠
⁠
#goprovidence #goprov #rhodeisland #visitrhodeisland #tripitinerary #travelguides #eastcoasttrip

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[SAVE] this itinerary for your next girls trip to Providence, Rhode Island! @goprovidence #GoPVD #ad ⁠ • D A Y • O N E• ⁠ ⁠ 🥄 Start the day with a casual breakfast at @hopeandmainpvd (also a food incubator where you can shop local goods!) ⁠ 🎨 Spot out all of the cool street art + murals (a very creative city!) ⁠ 🍻 Lunch at @maltedbarleyprovidence for the best pretzels (trust us, you’ll never eat pretzels the same!) ⁠ 🚣‍♂️ Take in the fresh air on a gondola boat ride on the river with ⁠@lagondolaprov 🍴Order the salmon at @parksideprovidence & sit on the patio if it’s nice out ⁠ 👻 Learn about the history of downtown with some haunted ghost stories ⁠@providenceghosttour ⁠ • D A Y • T W O • ⁠ ⁠ ☕️ Channel your inner Gilmore Girls and visit @westsidediner ⁠ 🛍️ Go shopping on Hope St or Broadway ⁠ 🍴 Get bbq for lunch at @durksbbq ⁠ 🎃 Visit @rwpzoo + look for their events calendar, such as Jack-O-Lantern spectacular event! ⁠ 🍸 Dinner + drinks at @resamericanbistro (highly recommend the lobster tempura to start!) ⁠ ⁠ • D A Y • T H R E E • ⁠ ⁠ 🥐 Go for some Parisian vibes at @elliesprov with lattes & pastries ⁠ 👨‍🎨 Get creative at a glass blowing class at @gatherglass⁠ 🍝 Walk to lunch at @angelosri_ where Guy Fieri dined on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives (4th generation just celebrated 100 years!)⁠ ⁠ ✨More Providence activities in the link in our bio! ✨⁠ ⁠ #goprovidence #goprov #rhodeisland #visitrhodeisland #tripitinerary #travelguides #eastcoasttrip

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New Minneapolis cafe specializing in Vietnamese coffee!

📍 @caphinmpls is one of the first Vietnamese coffee shops in Minneapolis, sourcing beans directly from Vietnam to blend and craft tasty traditional Vietnamese coffee drinks.

Our go-to is the traditional “Cà Phê Sữa Đá” which translates to “iced milk coffee”.

Not too sweet— the black coffee uses a slow-drip method using a phin filter and then condensed milk is added to give it a creamy taste.

Good coffee & good vibes! Have you tried Vietnamese coffee before?

#minneapoliscoffee #vietnamesecoffee #coffeelovers #minneapolisfoodie #millennialtravels #midwestbloggers #exploremn #travelminneapolis #coffeeshopvibes #minneapoliseats #minnesotatravel #foodietravel #discovermidwest

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New Minneapolis cafe specializing in Vietnamese coffee! 📍 @caphinmpls is one of the first Vietnamese coffee shops in Minneapolis, sourcing beans directly from Vietnam to blend and craft tasty traditional Vietnamese coffee drinks. Our go-to is the traditional “Cà Phê Sữa Đá” which translates to “iced milk coffee”. Not too sweet— the black coffee uses a slow-drip method using a phin filter and then condensed milk is added to give it a creamy taste. Good coffee & good vibes! Have you tried Vietnamese coffee before? #minneapoliscoffee #vietnamesecoffee #coffeelovers #minneapolisfoodie #millennialtravels #midwestbloggers #exploremn #travelminneapolis #coffeeshopvibes #minneapoliseats #minnesotatravel #foodietravel #discovermidwest

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🍂 Here are E I G H T fall signs to inspire your next girls trip to Providence, Rhode Island! 🍂 ⁠
⁠
@goprovidence [#ad]⁠
⁠
1. Get in the Halloween spirit by walking the spectacular trail at the @rwpzoo where hundreds of Jack-O-Lanterns are on display⁠
⁠
2. Take in the beautiful foliage on a gondola boat ride on the river with @lagondolaprov⁠
⁠
3. Learn about the haunted side of downtown Providence on a ghost walking tour with @providenceghosttour ⁠
⁠
4. Zipline through the @rwpzoo to see pretty Halloween lights. If you’re afraid of heights, we’re warning you…115ft high, going 30mph 😱 ⁠
⁠
5. Warm up with a pumpkin spice latte at @elliesprov ⁠
⁠
6. Make your own fall decor at a glass blowing class at @gatherglass. We’re lovin’ our cute glass pumpkins! ⁠
⁠
7. Indulge in comfort food at @resamericanbistro with Indian-inspired dishes ⁠
⁠
8. Sip on a fall-themed cocktail. Hello, pumpkin spice martini from @angelosri_ or a classic espresso martini from @parksideprovidence ⁠
⁠
Who’s lovin’ fall in Providence? ⁠
⁠
Head to the link in our bio to explore other fall things to do in this charming city! ⁠
⁠
#GoPVD #goprovidence #rhodeisland #falldestinations #eastcoastfoodies #rhodeislandfood #travelrhodeisland

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🍂 Here are E I G H T fall signs to inspire your next girls trip to Providence, Rhode Island! 🍂 ⁠ ⁠ @goprovidence [#ad]⁠ ⁠ 1. Get in the Halloween spirit by walking the spectacular trail at the @rwpzoo where hundreds of Jack-O-Lanterns are on display⁠ ⁠ 2. Take in the beautiful foliage on a gondola boat ride on the river with @lagondolaprov⁠ ⁠ 3. Learn about the haunted side of downtown Providence on a ghost walking tour with @providenceghosttour ⁠ ⁠ 4. Zipline through the @rwpzoo to see pretty Halloween lights. If you’re afraid of heights, we’re warning you…115ft high, going 30mph 😱 ⁠ ⁠ 5. Warm up with a pumpkin spice latte at @elliesprov ⁠ ⁠ 6. Make your own fall decor at a glass blowing class at @gatherglass. We’re lovin’ our cute glass pumpkins! ⁠ ⁠ 7. Indulge in comfort food at @resamericanbistro with Indian-inspired dishes ⁠ ⁠ 8. Sip on a fall-themed cocktail. Hello, pumpkin spice martini from @angelosri_ or a classic espresso martini from @parksideprovidence ⁠ ⁠ Who’s lovin’ fall in Providence? ⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our bio to explore other fall things to do in this charming city! ⁠ ⁠ #GoPVD #goprovidence #rhodeisland #falldestinations #eastcoastfoodies #rhodeislandfood #travelrhodeisland

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The power of girlhood 🤍 Girls and women have been on the front lines of social change throughout history, and one thing is for sure…..we still have a ton of work to do. We have been reflecting on the importance of continuing to educate and advocate for a better future for our girls. We recently checked out an exhibition in St. Paul, MN that we feel all of us could learn something from - ‘Girlhood: It’s Complicated’. (ad) Located at the Minnesota History Center @mnhs.info ‘Girlhood: It’s Complicated’ is a traveling @smithsonian exhibit that takes you through the lives and experiences of American girls over time. The exhibit has six sections highlighting women’s advancements in: ✨ education ✨ news + politics ✨ fashion ✨ wellness ✨ work ✨ & girls’ basketball in Minnesota We are so proud of all that women have been able to accomplish in our nation, and that progress can’t stop now! Opens now until June 1st, 2025 Head to the link in our bio for exhibit times! #GirlhoodItsComplicated #minnesotahistorycenter #historymuseum #smithsonianmuseum #smithsonian #girlpower #exploreminnesota #stpaulmn #stpaulminnesota #girlsday #nightatthemuseum @sitesexhibitions

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[SAVE] this itinerary for your next girls trip to Providence, Rhode Island! @goprovidence #GoPVD #ad ⁠ • D A Y • O N E• ⁠ ⁠ 🥄 Start the day with a casual breakfast at @hopeandmainpvd (also a food incubator where you can shop local goods!) ⁠ 🎨 Spot out all of the cool street art + murals (a very creative city!) ⁠ 🍻 Lunch at @maltedbarleyprovidence for the best pretzels (trust us, you’ll never eat pretzels the same!) ⁠ 🚣‍♂️ Take in the fresh air on a gondola boat ride on the river with ⁠@lagondolaprov 🍴Order the salmon at @parksideprovidence & sit on the patio if it’s nice out ⁠ 👻 Learn about the history of downtown with some haunted ghost stories ⁠@providenceghosttour ⁠ • D A Y • T W O • ⁠ ⁠ ☕️ Channel your inner Gilmore Girls and visit @westsidediner ⁠ 🛍️ Go shopping on Hope St or Broadway ⁠ 🍴 Get bbq for lunch at @durksbbq ⁠ 🎃 Visit @rwpzoo + look for their events calendar, such as Jack-O-Lantern spectacular event! ⁠ 🍸 Dinner + drinks at @resamericanbistro (highly recommend the lobster tempura to start!) ⁠ ⁠ • D A Y • T H R E E • ⁠ ⁠ 🥐 Go for some Parisian vibes at @elliesprov with lattes & pastries ⁠ 👨‍🎨 Get creative at a glass blowing class at @gatherglass⁠ 🍝 Walk to lunch at @angelosri_ where Guy Fieri dined on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives (4th generation just celebrated 100 years!)⁠ ⁠ ✨More Providence activities in the link in our bio! ✨⁠ ⁠ #goprovidence #goprov #rhodeisland #visitrhodeisland #tripitinerary #travelguides #eastcoasttrip

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New Minneapolis cafe specializing in Vietnamese coffee! 📍 @caphinmpls is one of the first Vietnamese coffee shops in Minneapolis, sourcing beans directly from Vietnam to blend and craft tasty traditional Vietnamese coffee drinks. Our go-to is the traditional “Cà Phê Sữa Đá” which translates to “iced milk coffee”. Not too sweet— the black coffee uses a slow-drip method using a phin filter and then condensed milk is added to give it a creamy taste. Good coffee & good vibes! Have you tried Vietnamese coffee before? #minneapoliscoffee #vietnamesecoffee #coffeelovers #minneapolisfoodie #millennialtravels #midwestbloggers #exploremn #travelminneapolis #coffeeshopvibes #minneapoliseats #minnesotatravel #foodietravel #discovermidwest

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🍂 Here are E I G H T fall signs to inspire your next girls trip to Providence, Rhode Island! 🍂 ⁠ ⁠ @goprovidence [#ad]⁠ ⁠ 1. Get in the Halloween spirit by walking the spectacular trail at the @rwpzoo where hundreds of Jack-O-Lanterns are on display⁠ ⁠ 2. Take in the beautiful foliage on a gondola boat ride on the river with @lagondolaprov⁠ ⁠ 3. Learn about the haunted side of downtown Providence on a ghost walking tour with @providenceghosttour ⁠ ⁠ 4. Zipline through the @rwpzoo to see pretty Halloween lights. If you’re afraid of heights, we’re warning you…115ft high, going 30mph 😱 ⁠ ⁠ 5. Warm up with a pumpkin spice latte at @elliesprov ⁠ ⁠ 6. Make your own fall decor at a glass blowing class at @gatherglass. We’re lovin’ our cute glass pumpkins! ⁠ ⁠ 7. Indulge in comfort food at @resamericanbistro with Indian-inspired dishes ⁠ ⁠ 8. Sip on a fall-themed cocktail. Hello, pumpkin spice martini from @angelosri_ or a classic espresso martini from @parksideprovidence ⁠ ⁠ Who’s lovin’ fall in Providence? ⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our bio to explore other fall things to do in this charming city! ⁠ ⁠ #GoPVD #goprovidence #rhodeisland #falldestinations #eastcoastfoodies #rhodeislandfood #travelrhodeisland

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UNIQUE DOME TOUR!

📍Sweetbriar Ridge in Pine City, MN

Sweetbriar Ridge is a collection of Dome staycations with a mission to bring healing and connection to all who stay there!

The dome we stayed at is their newest one, Basalt, which sleeps 4 (1 king bed and 1 queen bed upstairs) and is dog friendly!

Comment ✨DOME ✨ and we will send you the link to book!

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UNIQUE DOME TOUR! 📍Sweetbriar Ridge in Pine City, MN Sweetbriar Ridge is a collection of Dome staycations with a mission to bring healing and connection to all who stay there! The dome we stayed at is their newest one, Basalt, which sleeps 4 (1 king bed and 1 queen bed upstairs) and is dog friendly! Comment ✨DOME ✨ and we will send you the link to book! SWIPE to see for yourself and SEND to anyone you think could use a little getaway! #uniquegetaways #minnesotaexplore #midwestisbest #glampinglife #onlyinmn #exploremn #pinecitymn #midwestadventures #cozyvibes #domeexperience #minnesotalife #minnesotastaycation #twinciities

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Unique fall staycation idea 1 hour from the Twin Cities - save this one friends!

We recently got to check out the newest dome stay at @sweetbriar_ridge in Pine City, MN!

✨luxury glamping ✨

The dome is definitely more cabin than tent, but still gives you the remote stillness that comes from being surrounded by nature. And the view from the dome offers the perfect spot for stargazing 🤩

Thanks for hosting us @sweetbriar_ridge!

#itsybitsycabin #uniquestays #PineCityRetreat #DomeGetaway #MinnesotaCabinLife #CozyCabinVibes #OffTheGridGetaway #UniqueCabinStay #GlampingExperience #MidwestGetaways #CabinInTheWoods #tinyhometravel

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Unique fall staycation idea 1 hour from the Twin Cities - save this one friends! We recently got to check out the newest dome stay at @sweetbriar_ridge in Pine City, MN! ✨luxury glamping ✨ The dome is definitely more cabin than tent, but still gives you the remote stillness that comes from being surrounded by nature. And the view from the dome offers the perfect spot for stargazing 🤩 Thanks for hosting us @sweetbriar_ridge! #itsybitsycabin #uniquestays #PineCityRetreat #DomeGetaway #MinnesotaCabinLife #CozyCabinVibes #OffTheGridGetaway #UniqueCabinStay #GlampingExperience #MidwestGetaways #CabinInTheWoods #tinyhometravel

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