Monday, May 9, 2011

Birthday Grinch

My wife may as well be Cindy Lou Who and I am the Grinch. But in her opinion I did not steal Christmas I took the Birthday Sprit. In my life I have never met a person that loves birthdays more than my wife. Not only does she love her birthday she loves other peoples’ birthdays just as much and celebrates them to the fullest. Saying she goes all out is an understatement. Her birthday is celebrated for a month and she calls it “The 28 days of Kelly.”

This year the Grinch has to grow a hart because his wife’s Birthday is nine days before his second child is due to be born. But what do you get your wife who is pregnant for her birthday?
This is one serious dilemma and unfortunately there is no right answer because the gift could always backfire on the Grinch.

Below is a list of ideas the Grinch had and the pro and con to each gift:


Jewelry
Pro: As long as chose carefully and work within the lines of the hints she has given, me I have a winner.
Con: Nine days or so after the birthday I have to get the wife a PUSH GIFT, and jewelry was the direction I
         was going with on that one.

Clothes
Pro: I could get her a gift card to Nordstrom’s for after the baby is born or something I know she has had her eye on such as a hand bag, ect.
Con: Gift cards are not a personal gift and the birthday girl could take that badly and when it comes to the hand bag who know if we like Kate Spade this season or if Gucci is hot this season.

Spa day
Pro: who does not like a spa day……………..
Con: when will she have time for a spa day after number two comes?

A personal Trainer for six months
Pro: She loved her old personal trainer and does not like to work out alone.
Con- With baby number one I gave her a treadmill and elliptical for a push gift, and I still don’t know if she liked them or was offended.

A trip
Pro: I bet she would love to be on a beach in Maui.
Con: Bring the kids; don’t bring the kids? If you bring the kids who do you bring so the wife can enjoy the trip?

Something for the baby
Con: never get your wife a gift that is meant to be used for someone other than her even if it is a great   diaper bag or stroller you know she wants. Suck it up and get that kind of stuff as a just because gift.


As you can see, the birthday grinch has grown a hart and put some thought into THE BIRTHDAY but has come up with nothing! Maybe the baby will come on her birthday, and I can buy myself some more time. But then again I have to get two gifts birthday and push. Who came up with the idea of a push gift just one more thing for men to stress over.
I will say if you are looking to get jewelry for that women in your life go to Graham Jewelers in Wayzata. The staff is so helpful and they send you a $50 gift card every year around your wife’s birthday—almost like a reminder to think ahead to get a gift. What could be better than that?
Graham Jewelers
800 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-6931

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

I like it raw!

I like it raw………..

One of the things I find people are always surprised by is what high quality seafood and sushi we have in the Lake Minnetonka area. In fact in our area alone we have 2 great restaurants that serve a variety of oysters.

For Oysters
    Blue Point Restaurant
    739 E. Lake St. Wayzata, Mn. 55391
    Tel: 952-475-3636
    Oyster Menu:
    Blue Point Virginia... $1.50, Courtin Island PEI... $2.50, Malpeque, PEI... $2.50, Graham Point, PEI... $2.50, Cortez Island, Washington... $2.50, Kumomoto, Washington... $3.00

          During happy hour at Blue Point get ½ dozen oyster for 5.95 (what a great Deal)

                     

Lola’s Lake House
318 East Lake Street
Waconia, MN 55387-1109
(952) 442-4954MN
        Check out Lola’s web site for the full extensive Oyster menu
        http://www.lolaslakehouse.com/
           Lola’s is also on the list of restaurants for rapid rewards for Southwest !
    

For sushi
       

Lola’s Lake House
318 East Lake Street
Waconia, MN 55387-1109
(952) 442-4954MN
        Has Sushi on Fridays and Saturday nights
  

    Yumi’s
28 Water Street
Excelsior, MN 55331-1823
(952) 474-1720
Check out the website for the extensive menu
http://www.yumissushibar.com/


Sakana Sushi
683 Lake Street East
Wayzata, MN 55391-1711
(952) 476-7000

Check out the website for menu
http://www.sakanamn.com/index.html



I am looking forward to a date night with the wife at one of these great restaurants!


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Monday, April 18, 2011

Spring has Sprung!

I wanted to up date all of you on some of the local Easter egg hunts and other activity's in our area. If you have children that are anything like mine i would bet you have bunny fever at your house.


Egg Hunts


  • Our Savior Lutheran Church is hosting this Easter Egg Hunt for kids up to age 11. This event will also feature, free food, hot coffee, a visit from Sparky the dog (and the Excelsior Fire Department), puppet shows and prizes.
  • Features: Free
2.
  • Where: 20280 Cottagewood Ave, Excelsior, MN 55331
  • Date: April 23, 2011
  • Time: 10:00am
  • Participate in the 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Cottagewood Store.
  • Features: Open to All
3.

  • Where: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 2411 Commerce Blvd. Mound
  • Date: Sat, April 23rd
  • Time: 9:30
  • Open to all

Fun Activity's:

Gale Woods Farm

Hours: 5:00 AM–10:00 PM
Phone: 763.694.2001
Address:
7210 County Road 110 W.
Minnetrista, MN 55364
All the new Baby animals are out my daughter went crazy for all the lambs!
Go and see the Easter Bunny

1.  Eden Prairie Mall

Photos with the Bunny

4/2/2011 - 4/23/2011
The Easter Bunny is hopping in for visits and Spring photos! Kids 12 and under will receive a FREE animal mask when they visit with the bunny.
Photos with the Easter Bunny are also available. Click here for pricing.
Plus, with any Easter Bunny photo purchase, receive a FREE one-year subscription to Better Homes & Gardens magazine, while supplies last.
Click here to print a special photo discount coupon!
Bunny Photo Hours:
  • Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm
  • Sunday: 11am - 6pm
Please note: the Easter Bunny will be taking carrot breaks throughout the day.

LOCATION: Center Court


The Movie Hop


Excelsior Dock Cinema 3

26 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331


  • Hop
    (PG) 1 hr. 30 min.
    • 4:40
    • 7:20


  • Have a Great Weekend!
     

      Wayzata

    Brian Monette

    SALES EXECUTIVE
    Wayzata
    125 Lake Street West
    Wayzata, MN55391
    Cell: 612-964-3433
    Main: 952-475-8000
    Office: 952-475-8000
    Direct: 952-475-8008
    Fax: 952-475-801
     



    Thursday, March 24, 2011

    Earn South West Miles just by eating at local restaurants!

       As some of you may know my wife travels every week for work and has racked up a lot of  miles. Yesterday she was telling me about  Rapid Rewards Dining and how if you singe up for it you earn 3 pts per dollar  you spend. This is a great way to work your way to a free ticket on South West fast!



    http://www.rapidrewardsdining.com

    Restaurants all over the world participate in this program this is a list of just a few in our area that I like!

    Dailey's Pub
    Carbone's Pizzeria
    Jake O'Connors
    Lola's Lakehouse
    Christos Greek Restaurant
    Bacio
    Santorini

    I hope we can all earn miles during the summer to take a nice beach trip next winter!




    Sunday, March 13, 2011

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    Monday, March 7, 2011

    Top 10 things to do this week with all the snow!

    10. Check out the Parade of Homes for remodeling and decorating ideas!
    http://www.paradeofhomes.org/

    9. Go to the Mall of America! List of things to do with kids and adults
          -Toddler Tuesdays
     Tuesday, Mar 8th
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Best Buy® Rotunda - see on map
    Pull-Ups® Training Pants and Ralph Covert, the star of “Ralph’s World,” are back again for the Pull-Ups® Potty Dance Party! Join the song and dance celebration that helps Moms and tots move and shake their way to potty training success! Receive giveaways from Pull-ups® and listen to Ralph LIVE in concert.

         - Amazing Mirror Maze
    Experience amazement as you navigate your way through this fun-filled, life-size maze of mirrors and glass. This unique attraction is a journey through the incredible! At 2,500 square feet, it is one of the largest mirror mazes in the world, with endless hallways, infinite reflections, and a new twist and turn waiting around every corner. A true mind-blowing masterpiece! Bring your family and friends in today and let the FUN BEGIN!
    Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    Hours may vary during the summer months and holidays; please call for hours during those times.
           
          -House of Commedy
    Rick Bronson's House of Comedy is a comedy club featuring the best comics in the stand-up comedy business. Enjoy laughs, fun and entertainment from some of the best comics in the industry like Damon Wayans, Kevin Nealon and Norm Macdonald who have appeared recently at the House of Comedy's sister club The Comic Strip.
    Comedians appearing on Letterman, Leno and Jimmy Kimmel live, and stars of Last Comic Standing, SNL and Just for Laughs will be regular acts at the House of Comedy.
    Before the live comic performance, eat and drink in the adjacent R Burger Bar - a trendy restaurant and lounge in at Mall of America featuring the best in bar and dining hospitality.
    Visit the House of Comedy website for schedule of performers, show times, ticket prices and other information. Ask about Group Packages and receive 15% off for groups of 10 or more.
    408 East Broadway
    952-858-8558
    houseofcomedy.net

          -Nickelodeon Universe
    Nickelodeon, the #1 entertainment brand for kids, and Mall of America®, the nation’s premier shopping destination, have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind theme park. Located in the center of Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe® features seven acres of unique attractions and entertainment. Meet the Nick characters, experience spine-tingling rides, visit unique retail shops and much more!
    Learn more at nickelodeonuniverse.com

    Monday – Thursday

    10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    Friday – Saturday
    10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
    Sunday
    10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

    8. Happy Hour at Maynard's
       -great appetizers menu and drink specials

    7. Go on spring brake!
           check out this website for great deals to Mexico right now!
    http://travelb.priceline.com/splash/hp/home.do?rdr=2
    also check out the deal on South West
    http://www.southwest.com/

    6. Go to Jake O'Connor's  to get ready for St. Patrick's day on the 17th!
          (My first date with my wife was at O'Connor's on St. Patrick's day it must be Lucky)
    Happy Hour
    Food Specials 2pm-6pm
    Chicken Wings $.75 ea
    Fresh chicken wings fried to perfection and tossed in your
    choice of hot, bbq, sweet chili, or hot bbq sauce. Side of celery for $1.00
    http://www.jakeoconnors.com/

    5. Rent Social Network I love this movie!
    http://www.thesocialnetwork-movie.com/

    4. Water Park Of America.
        http://www.waterparkofamerica.com/

    3. Get Organized  (My wife will be doing this with Kristin I hope)
      We will be calling  Kristin Campbell for help she is the best! Maybe even get your house together to put on the Market! Take a look at her website.
    http://organizedhomestaging.com/


    2. Get a new phone and learn how to use the thing!

    1. Start going to the gym so you can look your best out on the lake this summer!
        As I like to say time to get on a program!


    Company:  
    Monette Real Estate and Relocation LLC
    Name:  
    Brian Monette
    Address:   
    125 Lake Street West
    City, State, Zip:  
    Wayzata, MN 55391
    Direct Phone:  
    612-964-3433
    Office Phone:  
    952-475-8000
    Fax:  
    952-475-8010
    Email:  
      bmonette@minnesotahomes.com