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Twin Cities stores provide last-minute Easter basket ideas

How much will you spend on Easter goodies this year? According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the average American will purchase $118 worth of gifts, food, candy, clothing, decorations and greeting cards. That adds up quickly - to $13 billion...

Special screenings and toys celebrate opening of How To Train Your Dragon

Beginning tomorrow, you can expect fire-breathing dragons to become the hottest selling toys of the season. With the debut of DreamWorks Animation's highly-anticipated film, How To Train Your Dragon, parents are sure to be bombarded with...

American Girl events planned at Mall of America

It's shaping up to be a busy spring for American Girl fans! Several fun events for kids ages 8 and up are planned at the Mall of America's American Girl store. For events requiring reservations, call 1...

Stores offering free weekend events for Read Across America

This weekend, make family reading a priority! March 2nd is Read Across America Day ; the National Education Association's goal is for every child will be read to by a caring adult. Of course...

Win an Atari game console: Target and General Mills go back to the future with retro sweepstakes

Hometown corporate giants General Mills and Target are walking down memory lane arm-in-arm, partnering for a retro promotion that connects consumers with years gone by.General Mills recently released retro packaging on five of its top cereals...

Throw a birthday party at your kid's favorite toy store

Toy stores have become the ultimate birthday destination for many Twin Cities kids. Here are the details on a few fun options.Creative Kidstuff: You can rent a party room at the new Creative Kidstuff at West End...

Local boutiques burn in major South Minneapolis fire

Two of the Twin Cities' most popular, locally-owned gift boutiques - Patina and Shoppe Local - were involved in a major fire Thursday afternoon at the corner of 50th and Bryant Ave in South Minneapolis.WCCO-TV reports that...

Designer engages on-the-go kids with a suitcase full of fun activities

Today's kids are always on-the-move. Now, they can keep track of their adventures (from a family trip to the soccer practice carpool) with the i-get-around line of products created by...

Olympic memorabilia helps Minnesota kids celebrate their hometown heroes

If your kids aren't already closely following the Winter Olympics, this may pique their interest: Minnesota has more athletes competing in Vancouver than any other state in the U.S. Skiier Lindsey Vonn is undoubtedly the most...

Could your second-hand children's toys contain third-hand smoke?

Recent research about the dangers of third-hand smoke has many parents questioning the safety of the toys their children play with. When tobacco smoke seeps into household fabrics and surfaces, it does more than leave an odor behind...

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