A Mother’s Song: Boy moms, this is for you!

Beautiful song....if you have a son, no matter the age, we're sure you will relate! While most of our readers are probably not even near the stage where our boys will be getting married, this song will speak to you. Get the tissues, mamas....you're going to need them! A Mother's Song - Lyrics Words and Music: Anthony W. Carter Tying little shoe laces Wiping off dirty faces Are just a couple of things That a mother will do... Mending a broken heart Is only just a part Of the care and the love That I've given you... With a Kool-aid smile And a sparkle in your eyes I wrap you in my arms And whisper this advice... Be strong, be kind Be patient and in time You'll find out, my son What true love is all about Be faithful and be true Show love in all you do Then you'll know, just how You make your mother proud Now, little boy days have passed And you've grown up so fast But in my heart That little boy will never be far... So on this bless…
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New splash pad coming to Cliff Fen Park in Burnsville

The Twin Cities are getting splashier by the minute! In the south metro, Burnsville's Cliff Fen Park will get a new splash pad on July 16th! This is a another amazing improvement to Cliff Fen Park which was completely remodeled three years ago. You can celebrate the grand opening of the new splash pad at Cliff Fen Park on Thursday, July 16th at 6:00pm! There will be music, a grand opening ceremony, ice cream and a whole lot of splashing! Twin Cities Moms got a sneak preview of the new splash pad and got to experience some of the cool water features! This is definitely going to be a fantastic addition to an already popular south metro park! The splash pad has an easy entry, making it perfect for little ones and for kids and adults with disabilities. It's located next to the picnic shelters which not only provides some welcome shade for parents but also a fantastic location to host a birthday party or other gathering while still keeping little ones in sight. The w…
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All About Amazon Prime Day – July 15th!

**As with all posts on Twin Cities Moms, there may be affiliate links for which we receive a small commission. This does not increase the cost to you in any way and helps support our work at Twin Cities Moms. Thanks!** You may have seen in the media that Amazon is having a sale that they say will rival the traditional Black Friday sales. It's all to celebrate their 20th anniversary and it's going to be pretty epic! So what does this mean for you if you ARE an Amazon Prime member of if you are NOT? First, this sale will only be available to current Amazon Prime members, which means that if you have a membership in good standing you are automatically IN to take advantage of any of the deals Amazon decides to offer that day (more on those, below). If you are not an Amazon Prime member yet, you still have time to become a member and take advantage of what could be pretty epic deals on Amazon on July 15th! The cost for an Amazon Prime membership is only $99/year and you ge…
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Free 10-Issue Subscription to Family Fun Magazine!

Yes! Totally free! You won't be asked for billing information and you'll never receive a bill! Use our sharing buttons below to share with your other mom friends too! Click here to claim your free subscription while supplies last! Thanks to Money Saving Mom for sharing this! ----------------------------------- Are you following Twin Cities Moms on Facebook? Over 9,000 other local Twin Cities moms are! Be sure to also sign up for our free newsletter using the form at the top of this page and follow us on Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram too! .
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Redbox Freebies and Goodies in June!

It's that time of year! Kids are off from school, sleepovers, family movie nights...If you're looking for some possibly free RedBox movies (and other great discounts) this is a great program from RedBox! Their promotion, "Pop a Deal" will text you virtual "scratch off cards" with deals hidden behind them. Deals could include: Free 1-day DVD rental Rent 1, get 1 free 1-day DVD rental $1 off a 1-day rental $1 off two 1-day rentals 50 cents off a 1-day rental To register for the promotion which starts in June, text PLAY to 727272. You'll receive up to 2 messages a week and up to four deals in the month of June. More info at Redbox. ------------------------------------- Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and join nearly 9,000 other Twin Cities Moms for great information, community and a little fun! Sign up for our free email newsletter using the link at the top of this page, and be sure to also follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest! Check …
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Free Educational Websites for Kids – No Summer Slump!

Just a couple of weeks until school is out and moms and dads everywhere are wondering two things: 1. How to keep the kids busy all summer. 2. How to make sure their kids don't forget everything they learned all school year. These are some of the BEST free educational websites for kids which will hopefully satisfy both of the above-mentioned parental requirements for summer. They were chosen because they are trusted, have fantastic reputations, have teacher input in their creation and provide a variety of activities for kids of all ages. What are some of YOUR favorite educational sites or apps for kids? Let us know in the comments! --------------------------------------------- By the way, have you joined us on our Facebook page lately? It's hopping! Over 8400 Twin Cities moms are ready to share, connect and network with you! Be sure to also follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest and don't forget to join our FREE email newsletter using the form at th…
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Get $25 for your school from Target!

Have you seen this yet? Target is helping out schools again just in time for the end of the year! They're asking everyone to thank a teacher for all she or he has done, and in exchange Target will award the school $25! It's all part of their commitment to give $1 billion (with a B!) to schools this year! Here's how you do it: 1. Click here and enter your Facebook information. This is all tracked using your Facebook account so you have to login that way. 2. Find your school in the list and select it. 3. Write a note of thanks to your favorite teacher and submit! Done! You just earned $25 for your school! You can thank more than one teacher (it gives you that option after you submit) but only your first thank you will generate the $25 donation. This can only be done once per Facebook account, but have your husband, sister, Mom or Dad join in and thank your child's teachers as well! Once the donation amounts are depleted they'll stop offering it, so hurry!…
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Twin Cities Free Movies Summer 2015

Get ready for a summer of dozens of free and cheap indoor movies in the Twin Cities! We know we're going to have days that are way too hot or too stormy to get out and play, so be prepared with this ultimate list of free and cheap indoor movies for Summer 2015 in the Twin Cities! Scroll down for the list! It's growing every day! We'll be adding more free and cheap movies to this list every day as they're announced! We've even created a special seasonal category in our popular Kids & Family Calendar so you'll always know when a free or cheap indoor movie is available! Have you added our Kids & Family Calendar to your phone's home screen yet? It's super simple! Just bookmark it and select "Home" or "Home screen" (whichever your phone asks you to do) and a shortcut to our calendar will appear right next to all of your other apps! Open it up and it works just like a beautiful, organized app full of summer fun for your family! You'll always know what's happening ar…
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Twin Cities Free Outdoor Movies 2015

The ultimate free entertainment in the Twin Cities each summer! Free outdoor movies! There's nothing better than bringing blankets and chairs to the neighborhood park, popping some popcorn, toting along a flashlight and some glow necklaces and having fun under the stars! This guide will list EVERY free outdoor movie in the Twin Cities! Best of all, instead of just a list you have to scroll through, we created an ENTIRE CATEGORY in our Kids & Family Calendar so that they'll pop up on your phone as they're scheduled and show up in our regular list of Kid and Family events in the Twin Cities! Have you added our Kids & Family Calendar to your phone's home screen yet? Just make a shortcut (check the bookmarks setting in your phone's browser for a "Home" option) and it works just like an app! You'll always know when and where fun is happening in the Twin Cities this summer! We're adding more and more of these free outdoor movies every single day as cities and …
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Spring is Heating Up Giveaway! Win a Kindle Fire!

Spring is (finally) heating up here in the Twin Cities, so we thought what better way to celebrate than to have a "hot" giveaway of an Amazon Kindle Fire HD! One lucky Twin Cities Moms reader is going to win either a Kindle Fire HD 7 (with front and rear-facing cameras!) -or- a $125 Amazon gift card! Their choice! It's just our way of thanking YOU for being a loyal follower and active participant on Twin Cities Moms both on social media as well as our site, TwinCitiesMoms.com! There are several ways to enter and some are DAILY entries meaning you can come back and do them all over again the next day and the next until the giveaway ends to earn even more chances to win! Good luck! Twin Cities Moms "Spring is Heating Up" Giveaway! This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter. The prize is supplied by Twin Cities Moms, LLC. Links in this post and others may be affiliate links for which Twin Cities Moms receives a…
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