Random thoughts about winter in Minnesota

It's Too Cold in St. Paul It's cold today, too cold. Like it's 0 - a big fat ZERO - right now as I type this. It was -12°F when I woke up this morning. I know there's nothing I can do about the the cold - I live in the frozen tundra, the only thing to do is move and for the life of

Random thoughts about winter in Minnesota2020-01-16T19:18:00-06:00

How to Fit in When Visiting the Twin Cities for the Super Bowl

If you're wondering how to fit in when visiting the Twin Cities for the Super Bowl, I'll save you all kinds of time. You can't. Sure, you can dress warmly (though that is the first clue you aren't from here), and you can even adopt a quasi Fargo accent, you still won't fit in. Hell, I was born here and have lived here for most

How to Fit in When Visiting the Twin Cities for the Super Bowl2018-01-29T05:46:30-06:00

Instant Pot Pea Soup with Lentils in 9 minutes

Here's another quick and easy recipe for your new pressure cooker - Instant Pot Pea Soup with Lentils in 9 minutes. Yep, 9 minutes to make a hearty, protein rich soup that would normally take an hour or so on the stove top. Nothing brings back warm memories than pea soup. Growing up we had this for dinner at least once a month during the

Instant Pot Pea Soup with Lentils in 9 minutes2018-01-11T16:59:39-06:00

Instant Pot Ham and Wild Rice Soup

Happy New Year! This year I'm starting off with an Instant Pot ham a wild rice soup recipe. I make all kinds of soups during the holidays. Usually because there are so many leftovers from the holiday meals, but also because it's so damn cold. Currently it's about -14°. That's Minnesota, and that's why we make things like Tater Tot Hot Dish. It's also probably

Instant Pot Ham and Wild Rice Soup2018-01-03T14:00:20-06:00

How to Drive in Snow

Now more than ever it's important to learn how to drive in snow. This past weekend a good chunk of the nation received several inches, if not feet, of snow. In fact, 49 of 5o states have been affected by this massive storm. Not every state is covered in snow, but there are many places that don't normally see snow who are now forced to navigate

How to Drive in Snow2017-01-09T18:15:20-06:00

Ice Castles in Stillwater

One of the greatest thing about being a Minnesota Blogger is that I get invited to some pretty cool events. Last night I was lucky enough to attend a preview of Ice Castles in Stillwater, MN. It was a beautifully clear night out because it was -1°F, the windchill was -24°F. Trust me when I say it was cold. It might not be on your

Ice Castles in Stillwater2017-01-06T13:33:43-06:00

Storing Geraniums over the Winter

Did you know you're supposed to be storing geraniums over the winter? Did you know that these incredibly hardy plants can last for decades if stored properly? That's right, there is no need to purchase new geraniums each year. Geraniums are actually perennials even though they are grown as annuals in many parts of the country. I love geraniums because their blooms are bursting with color

Storing Geraniums over the Winter2016-10-13T15:48:24-05:00

Easy Winter Accessories Organization

I love this easy winter accessories organization hack! In Minnesota we're never sure when winter will start or when it will end, but keeping all the hats, scarves, mittens and gloves out gets sloppy and takes up too much room by the back door. So I created this easy winter accessories organizer and put it where we keep all the boots and coats. Prior to

Easy Winter Accessories Organization2016-10-11T19:27:53-05:00

How I Tamed the Snowblower Beast

If we still had minstrels they'd write a song about how I tamed the snowblower beast - all by myself no less. As a Minnesota blogger I take on most of my tasks with the idea that I will probably write about them. Usually something goes wrong and it's worthwhile to take a few pictures and have a laugh or two at my expense. I

How I Tamed the Snowblower Beast2014-11-11T15:59:13-06:00

How to Prepare for and Survive a Minnesota Winter

It's coming, sooner than we'd hoped but just about on schedule, really. The powers that be at the weather center are predicting a Polar Vortex in the next 48 hours. Montana is expected to reach a low of -9 while places in the Midwest, including Minnesota, are expecting a foot of snow by Tuesday. If you're from other parts of the country and you're not

How to Prepare for and Survive a Minnesota Winter2014-11-09T09:45:14-06:00

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