Our Minnesota Timberwolves are moving into the NBA Western Conference Finals this week, which means that I am already thinking about getting tickets should they win and advance to the NBA Finals. I’ve been “collecting” sports championships / playoff games my whole adult life, going back to when our Minnesota Twins won the World Series in 1987 & 1991. In 1987, I was a poor … Continue reading Championship Potential
Our neighbor at Margaritaville this month is leaving for the Super Bowl in Las Vegas today. He’s from Kansas City and he’s never been to the big game before, despite their recent, frequent appearance. We went to the Super Bowl a few years ago when it was hosted in Minnesota, where we live. We made a full-week of entertainment out of it. The game and … Continue reading Super Ticket Prices
We made it to Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis yesterday and the experience was absolutely electric. Having the NFL’s biggest event hosted in your own hometown is an incredible experience and we enjoyed all of the week’s activities – concerts, exhibits, celebrity sightings, and the big game itself (which USA Today is calling the best Super Bowl ever!). If you are a sports fan, this … Continue reading Super Bowl Indulgence & Everyday Frugality
This weekend, the final four NFL teams will face off to see who will meet in Super Bowl LII. Despite the decline in TV ratings – which experts attribute more to key markets shifting with team fortunes than perceived lack of patriotism – the Super Bowl remains the most visible & celebrated sporting event of the year. We live in Minnesota’s Twin Cities of Minneapolis … Continue reading Would You Vacation At The Super Bowl?
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