Edina outdoors

The weekend migration—cabin (or is it cottage?) owners know it well. While timing is everything (scoot out of town as early as possible to beat the traffic), loading the car with just the right amount of food, sundries and clothes is equally important for well- (not over-) stocked lakeside respites.

Local moms Jodi Young and Jill Emmer have been going to the lake with their respective families enough times over the years to have developed tried-and-true packing tips, including what to bring, where to get it and how to pack it.

Meet Our Moms: Jill Emmer + Jodi Young Read more about How to Pack for Your Cabin Adventure

A summertime stroll through a park or along a forested trail relaxes the body and renews the mind. But getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life is a luxury many city dwellers only experience on vacation or during a weekend getaway. Unless you’re a resident at Cedars of Edina, a beautifully landscaped property that sits on 21-plus wooded acres in the heart of Edina’s shopping district. Read more about Cedars of Edina: Large-scale Remodel and Landscape Redesign