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Learning how to ski in your 30s is a little different than when the Olympians start at age 3 😅

I learned the hard way…with a few wipeouts and plenty of bruises. I may not be the next Eileen Gu, but I can absolutely excel at après-ski. 💁🏻‍♀️

A little over 4 hours from the Twin Cities, @bigpowderhornmtn in the UP was a great place to start. I took a lesson, made my way down a few green runs (or tumbled down), and honestly had a great time.

So where do Minnesotans think the best beginner hills are around here?

@lutsenmountains? @aftonalps? @buckhill? Somewhere else we should try before the season ends?

#skitrip #midwestlife #skilesson #uppermichigan

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Learning how to ski in your 30s is a little different than when the Olympians start at age 3 😅 I learned the hard way…with a few wipeouts and plenty of bruises. I may not be the next Eileen Gu, but I can absolutely excel at après-ski. 💁🏻‍♀️ A little over 4 hours from the Twin Cities, @bigpowderhornmtn in the UP was a great place to start. I took a lesson, made my way down a few green runs (or tumbled down), and honestly had a great time. So where do Minnesotans think the best beginner hills are around here? @lutsenmountains? @aftonalps? @buckhill? Somewhere else we should try before the season ends? #skitrip #midwestlife #skilesson #uppermichigan

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Have you tried this new group activity in the North Loop yet??

📍Fowling Warehouse opened up not too long ago and it’s such a fun + unique activity that you and your friends will love!

It’s a blend between football and bowling 😆 so you split into teams and work together to hit the opponents pins down with the football.

They have 21 lanes (**not 30 oops) and a full bar - perfect for a team outing or a group hang! We had a blast and couldn’t stop laughing 🤭.

Think you’ll give it a try?

#visitminneapolis #mnbloggers #indooractivities #minnesotatravel

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Have you tried this new group activity in the North Loop yet?? 📍Fowling Warehouse opened up not too long ago and it’s such a fun + unique activity that you and your friends will love! It’s a blend between football and bowling 😆 so you split into teams and work together to hit the opponents pins down with the football. They have 21 lanes (**not 30 oops) and a full bar - perfect for a team outing or a group hang! We had a blast and couldn’t stop laughing 🤭. Think you’ll give it a try? #visitminneapolis #mnbloggers #indooractivities #minnesotatravel

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February showed up with its own mix of weight and warmth.

We made space for celebration where we could—culture, community, friendship, and love in all its forms—while staying present in what’s happening around us.

Holding both is complicated, but that’s where we are…🤍

#minneapoliscommunity #minnesotastrong #februaryrecap #monthoflove

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February showed up with its own mix of weight and warmth. We made space for celebration where we could—culture, community, friendship, and love in all its forms—while staying present in what’s happening around us. Holding both is complicated, but that’s where we are…🤍 #minneapoliscommunity #minnesotastrong #februaryrecap #monthoflove

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Back for part 2! Ya’ll had such great recommendations in the comments from our first post that we had to check some of them out for ourselves!

Here is our part 2 list of Minnesota Black Owned businesses we think you should check out.

Same challenge as last time. Save or screenshot this post. See how many of these black owned businesses you can visit or support before the end of the year!

#mnblackowned #blackhistorymonth #exploremn #visitminneapolis

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Back for part 2! Ya’ll had such great recommendations in the comments from our first post that we had to check some of them out for ourselves! Here is our part 2 list of Minnesota Black Owned businesses we think you should check out. Same challenge as last time. Save or screenshot this post. See how many of these black owned businesses you can visit or support before the end of the year! #mnblackowned #blackhistorymonth #exploremn #visitminneapolis

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Learning how to ski in your 30s is a little different than when the Olympians start at age 3 😅 I learned the hard way…with a few wipeouts and plenty of bruises. I may not be the next Eileen Gu, but I can absolutely excel at après-ski. 💁🏻‍♀️ A little over 4 hours from the Twin Cities, @bigpowderhornmtn in the UP was a great place to start. I took a lesson, made my way down a few green runs (or tumbled down), and honestly had a great time. So where do Minnesotans think the best beginner hills are around here? @lutsenmountains? @aftonalps? @buckhill? Somewhere else we should try before the season ends? #skitrip #midwestlife #skilesson #uppermichigan

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Have you tried this new group activity in the North Loop yet?? 📍Fowling Warehouse opened up not too long ago and it’s such a fun + unique activity that you and your friends will love! It’s a blend between football and bowling 😆 so you split into teams and work together to hit the opponents pins down with the football. They have 21 lanes (**not 30 oops) and a full bar - perfect for a team outing or a group hang! We had a blast and couldn’t stop laughing 🤭. Think you’ll give it a try? #visitminneapolis #mnbloggers #indooractivities #minnesotatravel

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February showed up with its own mix of weight and warmth. We made space for celebration where we could—culture, community, friendship, and love in all its forms—while staying present in what’s happening around us. Holding both is complicated, but that’s where we are…🤍 #minneapoliscommunity #minnesotastrong #februaryrecap #monthoflove

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Back for part 2! Ya’ll had such great recommendations in the comments from our first post that we had to check some of them out for ourselves! Here is our part 2 list of Minnesota Black Owned businesses we think you should check out. Same challenge as last time. Save or screenshot this post. See how many of these black owned businesses you can visit or support before the end of the year! #mnblackowned #blackhistorymonth #exploremn #visitminneapolis

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We’re on a mission to find the coziest local cafe in the Twin Cities, and @momocafemn might be up there.

We love when a place feels like it was built with intention. This one comes from a Tibetan immigrant wanting to create a warm, inviting space around coffee, matcha, and community. You can just feel that when you walk in.

Tibetan artwork, unique matcha latte blends, comforting dumplings, and a space that makes you want to stay longer than planned.

What’s a cozy cafe you always come back to?

#supportlocalmn #cozycoffee #neminneapolis #mplscoffee

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We’re on a mission to find the coziest local cafe in the Twin Cities, and @momocafemn might be up there. We love when a place feels like it was built with intention. This one comes from a Tibetan immigrant wanting to create a warm, inviting space around coffee, matcha, and community. You can just feel that when you walk in. Tibetan artwork, unique matcha latte blends, comforting dumplings, and a space that makes you want to stay longer than planned. What’s a cozy cafe you always come back to? #supportlocalmn #cozycoffee #neminneapolis #mplscoffee

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Only 4.5 hours from MSP to paradise. 🌴

If you’re looking for a tropical babymoon that doesn’t require a 12-hour travel day, Grand Cayman is the move!! A quick direct flight from MSP for fresh seafood, crystal clear beaches, and early bedtimes 🥰

Why it’s Babymoon-Friendly:
✨Zero Jet Lag: Little to no time zone change from MN depending on when you go.
✨Quite Accessible: The island is small, fairly walkable, and very safe.
✨Perfect Pace: It’s built for early nights, with most of the excitement happening during the day.
✨Easy Flight: With both Delta and Sun Country offering direct flights, you can get there in 4.5 hrs.

What to Do:
✔️Seven Mile Beach
✔️Snorkeling
✔️Catamarán Sail
✔️Swim with Stingrays
✔️Botanical Gardens
✔️Crystal Caves

Keeping it 💯: Grand Caymans is not a thrifty destination! We used hotel points and airline buddy passes to keep the costs down, but food and housing can get pretty pricey, so plan ahead! 3-4 nights is more than enough to experience this babymoon getaway.

Let me know if you have any specific questions about where we stayed or excursions we booked!

#grandcaymanislands #babymoon #msp #minneapolisbloggers

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Only 4.5 hours from MSP to paradise. 🌴 If you’re looking for a tropical babymoon that doesn’t require a 12-hour travel day, Grand Cayman is the move!! A quick direct flight from MSP for fresh seafood, crystal clear beaches, and early bedtimes 🥰 Why it’s Babymoon-Friendly: ✨Zero Jet Lag: Little to no time zone change from MN depending on when you go. ✨Quite Accessible: The island is small, fairly walkable, and very safe. ✨Perfect Pace: It’s built for early nights, with most of the excitement happening during the day. ✨Easy Flight: With both Delta and Sun Country offering direct flights, you can get there in 4.5 hrs. What to Do: ✔️Seven Mile Beach ✔️Snorkeling ✔️Catamarán Sail ✔️Swim with Stingrays ✔️Botanical Gardens ✔️Crystal Caves Keeping it 💯: Grand Caymans is not a thrifty destination! We used hotel points and airline buddy passes to keep the costs down, but food and housing can get pretty pricey, so plan ahead! 3-4 nights is more than enough to experience this babymoon getaway. Let me know if you have any specific questions about where we stayed or excursions we booked! #grandcaymanislands #babymoon #msp #minneapolisbloggers

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