— Brainerd Lakes Area, Family Activities, Gardens and Outdoor spaces —

How Master Gardeners are Empowering the Minnesota Public

July 9, 2019

{Guest post from Master Gardener and Extension Educator for the University of Minnesota’s – Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Jackie Froemming} The Master Gardener Volunteer Program uses research-based horticulture knowledge and practices to inspire change and promote healthy people, communities, and environment. Extension Educators have developed educational toolkits for volunteers to use in their communities to… Read More How Master Gardeners are Empowering the Minnesota Public

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— Books, Family Activities, Kids —

5 Wonderfully Diverse Coloring Books for Kids and Tweens

February 19, 2019

Anyone who knows me (Becky) knows that adult coloring is something I truly adore. It’s a form of relaxation that is portable, doable, and never fails to help me “power down” after an intense day. And honestly, I’m kinda picky about what I want to spend my time coloring. So when I stumble upon a… Read More 5 Wonderfully Diverse Coloring Books for Kids and Tweens

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— Family Activities, Mindful Living —

Blizzards | It’s All About Perspective

February 10, 2019

The threat of multiple impending winter storms seems to be promoting sheer panic for those in the southeastern areas of the U.S. while us Northerners are secretly thrilled that the resorts, ski lodges, and the snow-toy dealers will have a banner selling year. Blizzards are inconvenient, messy and yes…COLD. We can complain bitterly about them… Read More Blizzards | It’s All About Perspective

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— Family Activities, Kids, Motherhood, Parenting, Winter —

Ideas of Holiday Traditions Your Family Will Love

November 27, 2018

December is arguably my most favorite month of the year. Sure, it’s usually cold in Minnesota, but I don’t mind the snow and cold one bit until AFTER the new year. It’s still new and pretty, and I’m 100% ok with a white Christmas! I love everything about the holiday season, from the music and… Read More Ideas of Holiday Traditions Your Family Will Love

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— Fall, Family Activities, Kids, Parenting, Volunteering —

How to Cultivate Gratitude in Kids | Help Your Kids Give Thanks

November 6, 2018

This time of year, gratitude and thanksgiving are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The holiday season seems to inspire us to count our blessings and appreciate what we have to be thankful for. For those of us who are raising children, we likely want to encourage and teach our children to experience gratitude this… Read More How to Cultivate Gratitude in Kids | Help Your Kids Give Thanks

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— Brainerd Lakes Area, Family Activities, Local Parks, Summer —

Brainerd History Week and the 39th Annual This Old Farm Pioneer Days

August 7, 2018

The UpNoPa moms LOVE this community where we live, work and play every day. Heck, that’s how Up North Parent came to be in the first place! We created Up North Parent because we are passionate about supporting thriving families and strong communities and wanted to provide inspiration for both. We also believe that the… Read More Brainerd History Week and the 39th Annual This Old Farm Pioneer Days

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— Brainerd Lakes Area, Family Activities, Self Care + Wellness, Summer —

The Up North Parent Healing Gardens Tour

July 17, 2018

“Going for a drive” is a simple and relatively inexpensive way to enjoy summer while also taking in the sights, sounds, and attractions that the Up North/Lakes Area has to offer. And anyone who’s lived here for more than one season knows that gardening is a BIG DEAL in this community. Rightfully so since dirt… Read More The Up North Parent Healing Gardens Tour

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— Family Activities, Kids, Parenting, Summer —

Half Birthday Celebrations | Half Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

June 26, 2018

My birthday is in the beginning of December, and I live in Minnesota. That means for all of my birthdays, it has been cold and 95% of them have had snow on the ground. My sister, on the other hand, was born in July. Her birthdays have always been just after the midpoint of summer,… Read More Half Birthday Celebrations | Half Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

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— Brainerd Lakes Area, Essentia Health, Family Activities, Self Care + Wellness —

The String Yank Technique | How to Remove a Fish Hook if You’re Caught in the Fishing Fun

June 5, 2018

Guest Post written by Essentia Health; one of Up North Parent’s Sponsors. Fishing and the Lakes Area go hand-in-in had, but the medical team at Essentia Health also knows that the two sometimes get “tangled” together is a not-so-fun-way. The lakes draw many to live and vacation in our beautiful area. However, a common injury for… Read More The String Yank Technique | How to Remove a Fish Hook if You’re Caught in the Fishing Fun

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— Brainerd Lakes Area, Family Activities, Kids, Money, Parenting, Summer —

Summertime Money Making Ideas for Teens

May 31, 2018

Summer break is always a time deeply anticipated by kids, but sometimes not-so-much by their parents. Three weeks into summer vacation is when the shiny newness of not being in school starts to tarnish and boredom sets in. Whether your kids are 5 or 15, parents know what bored kids do. Bored kids tend to:… Read More Summertime Money Making Ideas for Teens

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