Winter Activities for Kids

January and February seem to always bring a level of stir craziness to life. Especially with little ones, we find ourselves looking for good inside activities for kids to get out some of their pent up energy. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best options we’ve tried and a few that still on our list to discover. The Minnesota Zoo – This is … Continue reading Winter Activities for Kids

Best Picnic Spots in the Twin Cities

With August beginning, the beautiful summer days in Minnesota are numbered. So it’s the perfect time to pack up a lunch and hit some of the best spots for a picnic. Hidden Falls Park, Saint Paul Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis Hyland Park, Bloomington Como Park, Saint Paul Shadow Falls Park, Saint Paul Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis Enjoy a picnic or even just a walk in some … Continue reading Best Picnic Spots in the Twin Cities

Apple Picking in the Twin Cities

With the University of Minnesota developing many of the new beloved varieties including Honeycrisp, SweeTango and Zestar!, Apple picking has become a celebrated past time in Minnesota. We’ve compiled a list of some of the orchards around the twin cities that give families a chance to get outside, enjoy the fall weather and pick their own apples. Some orchards offer additional attractions for the whole family to enjoy. … Continue reading Apple Picking in the Twin Cities

Prepare Your Home For Winter

It is September in Minnesota, which means that winter weather is just around the corner. Don’t let the first snow fall catch you unprepared. Here are three essential tips that will make the cold months easier on your home and you. Clean The Gutters Getting the leaves, sticks and other debris out of your gutters in the fall can save you hassle and money when … Continue reading Prepare Your Home For Winter

Habitat for Humanity

Team Lucky Duck participated in The St. Paul Realtor Association’s Habitat for Humanity day during the Realtor Build Week. The whole Keller Williams group in front of the house.   Carly and Kelly worked on siding the back of the garage. Check out the progress throughout the day! It was a great day of giving back. This house in South St. Paul hasn’t been matched … Continue reading Habitat for Humanity

Back to School Drive

We participated in a School Supplies Drive for our local community. Team Lucky Duck along with the rest of our office at Keller Williams Preferred,  were able to collect the list of items below. That is more than 380 items donated! The supplies we collected supported children and families in our local area. We even had the superintendent of District 191, Joe Gothard, come to speak to … Continue reading Back to School Drive

DIY Backyard Lighting Ideas

Lighting is one of the easiest ways to intermix function and style. Here are some fun DIY ideas about how to spruce up your backyard and light the way at your next BBQ or bonfire. DIY Wine Bottle Torches You can try this idea with any bottle, not just wine. To mix up the look try it with a brown or green bottle. Source – whenthepigsfly … Continue reading DIY Backyard Lighting Ideas