Alison Klein

Family fun at Mall of America

Although most people probably wouldn't consider traveling to Mall of America much of a vacation, I'm going to try to prove you wrong with this article! Since opening its doors in 1992, Mall of America...

Road trip to Thunder Bay

I don't think anyone is ever too young or too old to take a road trip. Whether it's a pre- planned family get- away, a spontaneous weekend adventure shared between a few friends...

Food and fashion.... for fabulous prices

Recently, I decided to take a poll and ask individuals to personally recommend a great business, boutique etc. that they find to be a real gem. I received so many responses that I have decided to write about ...

FREE summer activities in the Twin Cities

After a long, cold winter and often rainy spring, mid- westerners naturally want to embrace the warmer weather as much as possible during the summer months. However, with people keeping close tabs on their frivolous...

Help for Nashville flood victims

Nashville is quite possibly one of the most charming and distinctly diverse cities in the States. Although it's known as the hub of country music, this thriving metropolitan is called home by musicians of...

Minneapolis Museums

If you're a history buff, art aficionado, or just enjoy learning, chances are that you'll be able to get your fix at one of the fantastic museums found within the Twin Cities. If you'...

Weekend dining in Minneapolis part 2

I've been receiving requests for more Twin Cities restaurant info throughout my brief hiatus. That combined with the fact that I've been seriously discontent with only having written about a handful...

Weekend dining in Minneapolis

There are plenty of reasons why Minneapolis is a great place to call home. So the next few articles are going to be entirely dedicated to the fabulous finds in this great city. Chances are 50/50 that...

Minnesotans contribute help for Haiti

Roughly the size of Maryland and already one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world, Haiti suffered a heart wrenching catastrophe when a massive hurricane hit the island on January 12th, 2010. With...

Greatness of Graceland

Even if they have not visited, most Americans have at least seen pictures of the palatial white- columned mansion that was once called home by Elvis Presley and his family. Located on (naturally) Elvis Presley Blvd., ...

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