On Monday, July 25, National Wine and Cheese Day celebrates a classic pairing that comes in a wide range of varieties to satisfy any tastes. Indulge in this wonderful combo at one of these great restaurants near Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale.  

• Urban Forage Winery & Cider House - 3016 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406
  While other students at the University of Minnesota were out partying, Jeff was more interested in the science of making hard cider. His dorm room hobby grew into Urban Forage Winery & Cider House. Jeff uses fruits and flowers from local orchards and gardens in his carefully developed recipes for wine and hard cider. The taproom offers cheese pizza and cheese and crackers tray to go with your beverages. Hours are 4 - 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 1 - 9 p.m. Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday, and 4 - 9 p.m. Monday.

No matter where you are in Minnesota, a great outdoor adventure is never far away. That includes some amazing weekend camping getaways in the Twin Cities area! So if you're looking for the perfect campsite near these Minneapolis homes for sale, you won't have to look very far. 

• Lake Auburn Campground - 7290 Victoria Dr., Victoria, MN 55386
  You'll find 57 rustic campsites at the Lake Auburn Campground, a shady camping area near the shore of its namesake lake. It's located within Carver Park Reserve, including multiple hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, an off-leash dog park, swimming beach, and the Grimm Farm Historic Site. It's also convenient to numerous Victoria homes for sale. Although the campground is open to RVs, no hookups are available, making it best suited to tent camping.

Whether you've been looking at some gorgeous Victoria homes for sale or White Bear Lake homes for sale, you may have been thinking about how nice it would be to get that kitten you've wanted, too. What a great idea! But remember, moving is stressful, even moving into a new home. Imagine how frightening it must be for that tiny creature to leave its mother. Taking just a few simple steps can alleviate some of its fears and help it acclimate to its new environment. 

• "Kitten-proof" your house
  Start by making sure your new pet is safe and secure. Make sure there are no escape routes like open windows without screens, vents, or even hiding places where it can become trapped. Electrical cords should be out of reach, as well as insect traps that contain poison and items that could be choking hazards. Provide safe toys like catnip mice, small balls, and climbing trees, which double as scratching posts.

The co-op farms of the Twin Cities provide a vital service to the region, starting with the fresh, delicious produce that they supply to residents and restaurants alike. On July 16, 2022, many local farms will be hosting a Co-op Farm Tour, with fun, educational activities for the whole family to enjoy. Even if you can't make it out for the official tour, many farms offer activities for the public throughout the summer. Here are the details on Twin Cities co-op farms for you to tour this summer.

• JD Rivers' Children's Garden – 2900 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55405
  If you want to get your kids involved with farming at a location close to Minneapolis homes for sale, it's tough to top the experience at the JD Rivers' Children's Garden. In addition to activities during the Co-op Farm Tour, this farm offers youth farming programs throughout the summer, including weekly programs and week-long camps. While you're there, be sure to stop by the on-site Produce Market to pick up fresh, delicious produce throughout the summer and fall.