Colleen

Baby’s Here

You may notice a lack of content being published for a bit, while I spend time with my new baby boy, Adam Mark Hurley. He was born August 28th, weighed in at 8 lbs. 11 oz. and was 22 inches long. We are all doing well and settling into life with a new baby.

Coup de Grâce

We’ve discovered another great local outlet for live music. A perfect spot to hoop your heart out and discover great bands. Coup de Grâce is hosted by The Flower Shop in Sauk Rapids. The Flower Shop is a cultural center, soup kitchen, art and music space for all age public use MN. They have art supplies andContinueContinue reading “Coup de Grâce”

Bubble Hoops

Recently, we treated ourselves to new Bubble Hoops after reading a review of how great they were. We each picked up 33″ diameter hoops (which were the largest size available at the time we ordered) for $65 plus shipping from LanternSmith’s website. These hoops have skinnier tubing than any of our others with only 1/2″ContinueContinue reading “Bubble Hoops”

Hoop Jam – August 14, 2012

We’ve decided it’s been too long since we gathered to hoop. Join us from 6-8 PM Tuesday August 14th at the Lake George, downtown St. Cloud. We’ll get our hoop on! Don’t forget to bring your friends. Extra hoops will be available to play with and we will have some available for sale. This isContinueContinue reading “Hoop Jam – August 14, 2012”

How to Make a Hoop Huggie

If you’ve become a hoop dancing addict like us, you’ve probably accumulated a significant hoop collection. I came across this video on how to sew a hoop huggie, which seems to be a popular way of gathering hoops together. It’s a stretchy fabric carrying case that will keep your hoops protected and in a bunchContinueContinue reading “How to Make a Hoop Huggie”

Weber’s Deck

If you’re ever looking for somewhere to hoop on a summer Sunday afternoon, you should definitely check out Weber’s Deck. Every Sunday in French Lake, MN from 1 pm-5 pm they have great live bands outdoors for just a $5.00 donation. Bring your own beverages, a chair or blanket, and your favorite hoops to playContinueContinue reading “Weber’s Deck”

Hula Hooping on a Jet Ski

Yes, it is possible! Kayla doesn’t ever put her hoop down, even when she’s doing other super fun things. We hope everybody is having a fabulous summer and bringing your hoops along with you wherever you go!

Hula Hooping World Record Attempt

By Amy Imdieke and Carrie Hyöppönen Bright and early on the morning of July 8th we made the drive to Loring Park in Minneapolis to participate in Studio Booya!’s attempt to beat the Guinness World Record for the most people hula hooping at one time. Since taking 3 levels of classes with Colleen and Kayla of the Twistin Vixens at theContinueContinue reading “Hula Hooping World Record Attempt”