Mojo Monkey Doughnuts

LOVE the name of this place, but it's lack of signage makes it hard to find. And the fact that they seem to be AWARE of a need for better signage and still haven't put any up after being open for 8 months is a bit annoying (because although I am very familiar with the street it's on, I passed by it twice before I found it).

Doughnuts are hit and miss. I tried a sample, some were great, some were just eh.  Some AMAZING looking treats on the menu weren't available when I was there. Sad trombone!  They have vegan doughnuts but not on a regular basis.  They just have them when they have them.  According to the store employee, if you sign up with them, they'll tweet you when they make the vegan doughnuts.  Uh, what if you don't tweet?

 West 7th

Sophie Joe's

Not sure what they do there, but with artwork like this, I'm on board!

West 7th

Lululemon

 I should probably just have my paychecks sent directly to the store from now on. 

Yoga mats?  I think we have some of those.

Yeah, we have that.

Entryway tile art.  LOVE!

 Temple Grandin has her squeeze machine, I have Lululemon yoga gear.  It's like a hug for my body all day long!  SO GLAD Lululemon came to Grand Avenue!!! 

First Lemondade Stand of the Season!

You know it's spring when................

Not only did they sell FRESH SQUEEZED lemonade, but they also were selling Girl Scout cookies if you were so inclined.  The BEST part of this stand (besides the fact that it was just a stones throw from my house), a 10 year old girl, saved up all her birthday and Christmas money plus her allowance and bought this gorgeous wooden Lemonade stand all on her own!  Love it!!!

Laurel Avenue

Cleveland Wok

On, uh, Cleveland.  Duh.  Damn good buffet and very reasonably priced.

Signage

Found some really cool signs on West 7th street on the side of Hinding Company Heating and Air.

915 West 7th Street

Bzzzzzzzz

Who knew professional lacrosse would be so much damn fun to watch live????  Not this girl.  And I love that The Swarm isn't a swarm of bees, it's a swarm of.....anyone???? anyone???? Buehler??????

MOSQUITOS!  Now THAT'S Minnesota for you!

Xcel Energy Center, West 7th and Kellogg.

Word of the day....HOOCH!

This word is underused.  I think we should start a movement to revive it.  Who's with me? 
Trader Joe's liquor department, Randolph and Lexington.

Look Up

While shoppers go about their business, an artist is perched above the groceries painting whimsical scenes.  Art is EVERYWHERE you turn in this busy store.  Trader Joe's.  Randolph and Lexington.

Eagle Street Girl

Great spot for a girl date!  West 7th and Kellogg.

Color Changes Everything

New Ceiling Display at Midway Target.
Hamline and University.

In the Spirit

If you take a close look, you'll see that those bagels are actually heart shaped.  Awwwww!
Bruegger's Bagels.  Grand Avenue

Unraveled

The folks at The Yarnery are so nice!  They'll wind your yarn for you for free.  A HUGE help when there are 2 rambunctious cats at home who want to "help".  Grand Avenue

Let Me Call You Sweetheart!

Stores are gearing up and it won't be long now....................Kowalskis, Grand Avenue.

Another Full Moon

Amazing to see the moon so big and full, lighting up the night sky.

Scott's

 I love a good independently owned and operated business.  I only wish Scott's was within walking distance of my house!

St. Clair Street between Hamline and Snelling.

There's a New Kid in Town.

And I think I'm in love.

Freestyle Yogurt, Lexington and Randolph.

An entire wall of delicious flavors.

An entire room full of toppings.

And even MORE toppings, and fudge sauce!

And it's all SELF SERVE!

You pay by weight and even THAT is up to you. 

 Spin the wheel if you dare to gamble for a lower price per ounce.

Even the bathroom is a good time!

All with a fun surfer motif and surfboards for tables.

 So get your asses over there Saint Paul. 

Yes, even in the middle of winter.  It will warm you right up! 

Looking Up.

Saint Paul's skyline is gorgeous in its entirety or bit by bit.

Winter Carnival!

 I love this place that celebrates winter with such a fun party!  AND serves wine from an ice bar!  Awesome!

Evening Commute

Bumper to bumper traffic leaves you plenty of time to enjoy a lovely sunset.

Snooty Patooty

I'm pretty sure there's not a Louis Vuitton store in Saint Paul.  Edina Galleria.

And so it begins......

....if picking out appliances is THIS stressful, I'm not sure I'm gonna make it through this kitchen reno.    All Inc.  Plato Boulevard near Harriet Island.

Blustery Day

 Winter has OFFICIALLY arrived folks.

Journeys Secondary School

Now housed in what used to be the location for Open School, this building is home to Journey's Secondary School and boasts some gorgeous, student created art work.  Check it out!

Western Avenue.

New Breakfast Spot

The hubs found a new breakfast spot.  The hashbrowns were awesome and my pancake was bigger than my plate!  Service was fantastic and we will be back.

University Avenue and 280.

It Was A Blast Red Bull! Thanks!!

 Despite the enormous crowd, the slippery slopes and unsure footing, the cold and the horrid stench of Red Bull everywhere, I thoroughly enjoyed my second trip back to Crashed Ice.

 And Saint Paul represented!  The crowd was jolly, happy, helpful and kind to those around them.  Sure, there were some drunkards here and there, but the Minnesota nice shone through.

 And although I couldn't see much of the actual competition through all the bodies, the noise of the crowd helped fill in some of the gaps.

And the cameras everywhere caught all of the action.  I look forward to the re-broadcast coming up next week!  Thanks Red Bull and THANK YOU SAINT PAUL!!!  I'm just so seriously in love with you!

CARAY-ZEE!

The Red Bull Crashed Ice Event is in town, their first event in the US!  It's crazy nutburgers and I LOVE IT!!!  Check it out.