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Family Friendly Accomodations at the Courtyard by Marriott: Mankato, MN

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After a long day of traveling, kayaking, jamming out at Rib Fest, and eating, the Flints were ready for a hot shower and comfy accommodations.  We found exactly that at the Courtyard by Marriott in Mankato, MN.  Visiting Mankato, MN was so much fun, but they kept us on the run!

After traveling several hours, grabbing some yummy lunch, and spending the afternoon on the river we were ready to take a hot shower!  (Did I mention that we got wet from the rapids on the kayaks along with a few sprinkles?)  I’m sure we looked like drowned rats when we entered the Courtyard, but their staff did a fantastic job making us feel as special as the guests that were part of the wedding there!

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Plaza Veracruz: Delicious Mexican Food

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Plaza Veracruz: Delicious Mexican Food

Who doesn’t love finding good Mexican food? Well, we recently found some at Plaza Veracruz in Iowa Falls, IA! I love good authentic Mexican food! T, however, struggles with it and truly misses our “local” Carlos O’Kelley’s. He prefers Tex-Mex, but sometimes we just crave some fresh salsa and chips, so we’ve been traveling around North Iowa in search of a Mexican restaurant that will get both of our approvals!  I’m happy to announce that we finally found it!

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History & Agriculture in Kansas City, KS

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History & Agriculture in Kansas City, KS

I’m a sucker for history as that was my major in college and I love agriculture!  I come from farming families and T is in the agriculture profession, so it’s something that I am very passionate about.  When I found out we were going to visit the Agricultural Hall of Fame & National Center, Wyandotte County Museum, and the Grinter Place Museum…I was so excited to check them out!

Grinter Place Museum

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The Wow! Zone in Mankato, MN: Good Family Fun

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Family fun comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes!  One of the many reasons we loved our visit to Mankato, MN was all the different ways for our family to have fun and one of those was definitely at The WOW! Zone – Family Entertainment Center! From bowling to arcade games to delicious food, they have it all there!  Plus, you can pick and choose what you and your crew want to do!

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Family Fun Weekend in Mankato, MN – Part 1

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Family Fun Weekend in Mankato, MN – Part 1

If you haven’t heard yet, the Flints recently had a weekend of family fun in Mankato, Minnesota! And, yes, we had a blast!  It’s a great community full of events, activities, and culture that make it a perfect destination for a weekend getaway or longer!  In fact, we had so much fun, I had to break up my features into two different posts!  So, without further adieu, here is part 1 of our Family Fun Weekend in Mankato!

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Exploring Kansas City, KS: Shopping & Eating

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Exploring Kansas City, KS: Shopping & Eating

Kansas City has a lot to offer: NASCAR racing, a casino, outlet shopping, barbeque, and so much more! After visiting you’ll understand why this city has grown exponentially since 2010!

Several years ago, shortly after T and I were married, we took the boys to the Kansas Speedway for a NASCAR race.  I remember the raceway being surrounded by grass fields, couple hotels, a gas station, and not much more.  Now, this area of town is a booming entertainment center with something to do for everyone!

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Exploring Kansas City, Kansas History

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Exploring Kansas City, Kansas History

After several trips to “Kansas City” in my lifetime, I finally got to see the true Kansas City, Kansas.  Yes, there is a difference between the Missouri & Kansas version of the city and after having visited Kansas City, KS, I highly recommend you take a trip, stepping back in time to learn about the rich history of the area.  The Kansas City History is fascinating and worth the time to explore!

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The Top 5 Things to Do in New Ulm, Minnesota: A Weekend Getaway

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T and I recently returned from a weekend getaway to New Ulm, Minnesota and it was fantastic!  New Ulm is a quaint town full of German heritage, amazing architecture, historical sites, and more!  We had a great time exploring and getting to know the area.

There are so many options of things to do in New Ulm that I decided to narrow it down to our top 5 for you!

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