Minneapolis Places: Great Harvest Bread Co.

When Daniel & I visited Minneapolis recently, we went to one of my favourite neighborhoods, Linden Hills. Just a few blocks from Lake Harriet, this is such a fun spot to eat, browse, get coffee, and visit the best kid's bookstore in town. 

When I lived in Minneapolis, I used to drive over to Great Harvest Bread Co. in Linden Hills every Thursday to pick up a loaf of their delicious spelt bread.

Great Harvest is a national chain that makes delicious bread (& cookies, scones, granola...) fresh every morning.

When you visit the front counter, they give out free (very large!) slices of bread. We tried the gluten-free bread & caramel apple bread, of course with lots of butter, and were not disappointed.

The Great Harvest in Linden Hills is a cozy spot to stop for a cup of coffee, a snack, & a few loaves of their wonderful bread. They even have a kid's corner, dog treats, & a mural of nearby Lake Harriet.

Minneapolis Places: Wild Rumpus

Wild Rumpus is a fabulous children's bookstore in Minneapolis. The name of the bookstore is based on the classic kid's book, Where The Wild Things Are & this unique bookstore lives up to it's name.

Besides having an amazing selection of children's books, Wild Rumpus is home to a menagerie of animals. From birds & chinchillas in cages around the store, to cats & even a chicken wandering among the books, there is plenty of entertainment at Wild Rumpus.

The staff here obviously know their kid's books, & stock excellent books for babies up to teens.

This bookstore is in one of my favourite Minneapolis neighborhoods, Linden Hills, and it is just around the corner from Great Harvest Bread Co. While we were in the neighborhood last, we stopped in to check out the newest children's books & to visit the pet chicken!

Wild Rumpus is one of the most unique & fun bookstores I've been to, & is definitely worth a visit next time you're in Minneapolis!

Minneapolis Road Trip

I love roadtrips and this weekend Daniel & I got to go on one of my favourites - a trip to Minneapolis. I lived in Minnesota for six years during junior high & high school, and every time I go back to visit, I am tempted to move back!

We drove up for the wedding of two good friends, Jason & Betsy, and had such a fun weekend! Lots of coffee, road trip snacks, and time with some of my favourite people.

Minneapolis is beautiful in the fall, and we soaked in the fall colours, fresh air, and lake views.

I got to introduce Daniel to some of my favourite Minneapolis places - Lake Harriet, Linden Hills, and Dunn Bros Coffee.

We had so much fun celebrating at our friends' wedding, and can't wait for our next trip back to Minneapolis!