Samantha Vilendrer

If you want to experience Minnesota to the fullest, Spoonbridge and Cherry at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden AND the statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji both deserve a visit! Which one is more iconic depends on who you ask. Spoonbridge and Cherry is more unique and artistic, while Paul Bunyan is more emblematic of Minnesota’s history and culture. If you’ve visited both, do you have a favorite? Follow @twincities.twinmom for more family fun in Minnesota #minnesota #midwestmoment #spoonbridgeandcherry #sculpturegarden #minneapolis #twincities

Minnetonka Center for the Arts is a great place for Summer Art Classes and Kid’s Art Camps!🎨 If you’ve ever wanted to learn a new art form or expand your art skills, this is the place! They have everything from painting, pottery and jewelry making to weaving and mosaics! Not to mention, amazing instructors! Check out the links in my bio and stories to learn more! Follow @twincities.twinmom for more family fun in Minnesota #Minnesota #twincities #midwestmoment #minnetonka #minnetonkacenterforthearts #artclass

If you’re looking for a way to spread comfort, resilience, and joy during Mental Health Awareness Month, or anytime really, you have to check out Slumberkins core creature sets! Each set now includes 2 books instead of 1 and the price hasn’t changed at all! We just added the Ibex set to our collection and the hug says it all!❤️ Ibex shows your child(ren) how to embrace big emotions. Being sensitive and empathic to others is a strength. Save 15% on your first order with code: TWINMOM15 (Link in bio and stories!) #slumberkins #ibex #dragonfly #childrensbooks #books#mentalhealthawarnessmonth

If you like fish, aquatic plants, and super nice people, you have to check out Rivershore Aquariums in Minneapolis, Minnesota! This local fish store is one of our favorites!🐠 Follow @twincities.twinmom for more family fun in Minnesota #minnesota #midwestmoment #aquarium #fish #minneapolis #twincities

***GIVEAWAY CLOSED - Congratulations @koryssa.anne !!!❤️🐶🎉*** WIN a family 4-pack of tickets to see 🐾 PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” 🐾 in Minneapolis at Orpheum Theatre! @pawpatrollive #pawpatrollive The PAW Patrol is on a roll to Minneapolis with a brand-new show! It’s your chance to be an honorary member of the pack and help Ryder and his team of pups face their greatest challenge yet! This is one adventure you won’t want your family to miss. 🎫Use promo code PUP25 to save 25% on tickets to see your favorite pups 🐶 LIVE on stage! Entering to WIN is easy! 🌟 Like and save this post 🌟 Follow @twincities.twinmom and @pawpatrollive 🌟 Comment your favorite pup and tag friends! (Each tag = 1 entry) 🌟 Bonus: Share to your stories and tag me for 5 additional entries Winning tickets are good for performances on Friday 5/10 or Sunday 5/12 only. The giveaway ends on 5/3 and the winner will be announced in my stories! Link to purchase tickets www.pawpatrollive.com/tickets/minnesota/minneapolis! #pawpatrollive *To use the PROMO CODE: Select the Unlock button next to the Filters button and enter your code (PUP25) to see available seats. Then select your tickets and continue to checkout. Subject to availability. Select seats only. Limit 9 tickets per customer. Offer excludes VIP. Cannot be combined with other offers or on previously purchased tickets. Additional fees may apply. No cash value. Other restrictions may apply. #minneapolis #minnesota #twincities #pawpatrol #minnesotamom #familyfun

Happy Earth Day!🌎 @clifkid #EarthMonthwithZBAR #APlanetToGrowOn #ZBAR #ad  Inspiring kids to love nature so they want to protect it, making sustainable choices, and supporting brands that share our values are all easy ways to make a difference today and every day! From using organic ingredients (organic oats) to becoming Climate Neutral Certified, Sustainability has always been at the core of ZBAR! ZBAR is certified USDA Organic® and ZBAR Protein uses 70% organic ingredients. They’re also taking immediate and rigorous climate action. Brands with the label measure and compensate for the emissions it takes to make and ship their products. (This certification is managed by an independent non-profit called the Change Climate Project that has been around since 2018 with 300+ brands certified.)

If you’re looking for a cool Minnesota treat this weekend, check out Scoops Ice Cream!🍨 Scoops Ice Cream in Bloomington, a family-owned favorite for 30 years, offers delicious homemade ice cream in a fun nostalgic atmosphere! They have a wide variety of flavors to choose from, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Scoops is a must-stop for a taste of Bloomington’s sweet side! Follow @twincities.twinmom for more family fun in Minnesota #Minnesota #twincities #scoops #icecream #bloomington #onlyinmn

If you’re looking to try honey from all over the country without leaving Minnesota, this is the place!🍯 Next time you’re at the Mall of America, stop by Worker B to learn more about the busy world of bees and discover natural products that are good for you and the planet! Follow @twincities.twinmom for more family fun in Minnesota #Minnesota #twincities #honey #bloomington #exploremn #workerb