National Raspberry Cake Day
Today is National Raspberry Cake Day! It's the perfect day to celebrate one of summer's sweetest and most delicious berries. Raspberries are known as "nature's candy" as they are so sweet, they are irresistible. These little berries also pack a punch for your health with their antioxidant power! Some researchers and nutritionists believe that raspberries can also protect the eye from sun damage, decrease risk of diabetes, heart disease, promote a healthy complexion, increase energy, decrease risk of certain cancers and lower your weight. Bonus!
To make the most of National Raspberry Cake Day, we suggest the following...
- Head to one of our local Farmers Markets or visit a raspberry farm (we found the closest farm to be the Bauer Berry Farm in Champlin) and pick fresh raspberries for your cake.
- Add raspberries to your favorite cake mix -- they go great with lemon, white, yellow, chocolate -- just about any flavor! Love baking cake from scratch? Just toss them into your favorite cake recipe.
- Bake, frost and enjoy your Raspberry Cake with friends and family!
For more raspberry cake and other recipes featuring this divine berry, visit our Yummy Raspberry Recipes board on Pinterest.
Events Not To Miss
Healing Touch for Babies Workshop - Don't miss the Healing Touch workshop for a hands-on energy class to enhances one's own ability to heal. Healing Touch for Babies can accelerate healing of birth complications, enhance the bonding process and optimize growth in premature babies. This workshop teaches the concepts of clearing, aligning, and balancing an infant's energy system through touch. But it's not just about babies -- it's also about exploring and healing your own beginnings and understanding your own lineage. It offers a unique perspective on neonatal development and consciousness, intentional communication with infants, and energy principles and healing techniques for mom and baby. This workshop is open to ANYONE, no prior Healing Touch or medical experience required. Perfect for parents, grandparents, healthcare providers, anyone who interacts with pregnant/postpartum women or babies on a professional or personal level. August 18 & 19; register by July 22 and save $25!
Outdoor Production of Wizard of Oz - The Off Broadway Musical Theatre (OBMT) has collaborated with the city of New Hope to present "The Wizard of Oz", the classic tale of a young farm girl who is transported to the land of Oz. Expect a whimsical musical with full costumes, orchestras, sets and lighting! Play dates: Thursday-Saturday from July 19-August 4.
Penny Carnival - Bring your pennies to the St. Louis Park Penny Carnival and come ready to play games and enjoy all the fun! July 20
Water Days at Scheid Park - Come to the wet and wild annual Water Days! Be prepared for a wet and wild day featuring water slides, music, snacks, and games. July 20
Entertainment in the Parks - Come enjoy the Prairie Fire Children's Theatre -- a professional touring theatre company based in Barrett, Minnesota. Prairie Fire tours a variety of original musical adaptations of classic tales. July 21
Cardboard Boat Race - Test your boat-building skills at our Cardboard Boat Race! Create your cardboard boat to be sleek and speedy, or use a fun theme and wear a costume to match! Compete for awards or just sit back and watch the teams battle it out. July 22
Don't forget to check out our full events calendar to Find Your Family Fun® this week.
Local Summer Guides
Don't forget to check out our most popular and helpful local guides for the summer. These are routinely updated as events and listings come in, so check back often to see what is new.
- Splash Pad & Pools Guide
- Summer Movie Guide
- Farmers Market Guide
- Kids Eat Free (or cheap!) Guide
- Summer Bucket List Guide
Thank you for being Macaroni Kid Plymouth subscribers! Have a great week!
xoxo
Jen
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