Family Memories
Give the Gift of Memories
GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMORIES This idea has been brought up many times. But, it is that time of year again to bring it up. What do we do for Christmas gifts? The pressure can be challenging. We have an idea. Give the gift of memories. Sharing memories can mean a number of different things.…
Read MoreVacation Photos Matter
VACATION PHOTOS MATTER It seems that I am constantly seeing people taking photos. Are they important? I say yes. Below are some items for you to think about. Inside photos: When you are taking vacation photos, everyone loves to see those sunset photos, even if the photos don’t do them justice. But, don’t forget out…
Read MoreMake Vacation Plans, It Isn’t Too Late
MAKE VACATION PLANS, IT ISN’T TOO LATE I certainly hope you enjoyed your 4th of July holiday weekend. For most (or maybe all??) of Minnesota, the weather this year was fantastic. For those of you lucky enough to have spent it at a Minnesota Resort, you probably spent some time in the water. The time…
Read More5 Reasons to take a Family Vacation
5 REASONS TO TAKE A FAMILY VACATION 1. Vacations strengthen your relationship with your family 2. Vacations make you a happier person 3. Vacations make you a better employee 4. Vacations are a stress reliever 5. Vacations help make you healthier 1. Vacations strengthen your relationship with your family Exercise gets easier with practice. So…
Read MoreRaising a Family at a Minnesota Resort
RAISING A FAMILY AT A MINNESOTA RESORT Children who are raised at Minnesota resorts live in a unique environment that can have many rewards. The following is a reflection from a mother who raised her children at their family owned resort. I grew up on Otter Tail Lake in Central Minnesota where our family had…
Read MoreMake Family Memories
MAKE FAMILY MEMORIES Much promotion related to Minnesota resort vacations is “Making family memories that will last a lifetime.” You see and read it all the time. Resorts promote it, tourism communities promote it, and so does Explore Minnesota Tourism. I recently helped lead a class in our church titled “Intentional Parenting: 10 Ways to…
Read MoreDeer Hunting and the Hunting Shack, a Minnesota Tradition
DEER HUNTING AND THE HUNTING SHACK, A MINNESOTA TRADITION For some, deer hunting is that one thing that they never miss. They will miss family weddings, kids’ school functions and deer-hunting-widow sales at the local stores for that first weekend of deer hunting. Going to the shack for deer hunting has been a tradition. The…
Read MoreHolidays at a Minnesota Resort
HOLIDAYS AT A MINNESOTA RESORT Once Labor Day passes it seems to be a race to the holidays. The logistics can be hard, stressful, and sometimes just not even fun. Whose year is it to go where? Where will everyone sleep at mom and dad’s house at Thanksgiving now that they’ve downsized? How am I…
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