Amore Ice Cream Shoppe, Elk River

Amore Ice Cream Shoppe is one of those names I’d heard from time to time in passing, but it wasn’t until a friend in Otsego started going there all. the. time. that I figured I’d better give it a try. All it took was just a taste, and I too fell in LOVE. (yes, pun totally intended)

101 Market in Otsego

(Originally published October 2017)

This week I wanted to take the kids somewhere to celebrate fall, but it’s been so rainy and windy lately that we’ve found it hard to do anything outdoors. It was definitely time for a visit to 101 Market in Otsego!

101 Market, started as a small greenhouse over 20 years ago and has expanded over the years to become a full-fledged home and garden center. In the fall, it’s a great local destination for family fun! In the greenhouses you’ll find row after row of pumpkins—all sizes and colors!—plus Indian corn, gorgeous mums, and lots of other fall decor.

October Events Calendar

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Monday, October 2
Fire Safety Storytime (toddlers and preschool age)
10:30-11:15 am  St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/fire-safety-storytime-/2017-10-02/37494

Wednesday, October 4
ECFE Field Trip to MN Children’s Musuem
8:45am–1pm  Bus leaves from STMA Community Ed building
All are welcome!  Cost: $12/child, adult chaperones are free
Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3068/fall-2017%E2%80%942/mn-children-s-museum

Thursday, October 5
Kids Pumpkin Party
4–7 pm  Albertville Central Park
Pumpkin painting, games, and treats  (for kids 10 and under)
More info: facebook.com/albertvillelionsclub

Danielle Brown of Green Martini Paint Co.


This post is part of a series celebrating STMA moms who’ve turned their passions into unique local businesses. You can read past #mompreneur articles by clicking here.

Check out the GIVEAWAY at the end of this article!

Every once in a while you come across someone who is totally working in her sweet spot. One such local mom, Danielle Brown, has combined her background in graphic design and her love of teaching with her outgoing personality to create Green Martini Paint Co., which provides not only for her family but also meets the need for a social and creative outlet for members of the STMA community.

Harvest Festival at The Fountains at Arbor Lakes – Sunday, September 17

The Fountains at Arbor Lakes shopping center in Maple Grove is hosting it’s second annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 17.

Join them for fall fun from 1 to 5 p.m.—free hay rides, Untiedt’s farmers market, Walton’s Hallow petting zoo, and much more!  More info: www.arborlakes.net

The Fountains at Arbor Lakes is located on the east side of Hemlock Lane.
This event is taking place in the parking lot between Dave & Busters and Klein Bank.
(download PDF map)