I had my first coffee flight in 2022 at The Annabelle House in Osseo, a cute coffee shop with breakfast and lunch items as well. It was DELICIOUS and super fun to sample different coffee drinks in one order. This was a Halloween-themed flight in October: Then I discovered and tried a coffee flight in […]
GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul – Discounted Tickets (2025)!
GLOW Holiday Festival is back in St. Paul from November 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026! This year they’re back again at CHS Field, and I have DISCOUNTS for you! Plus a GIVEAWAY! 3 will win 4 tickets valid throughout the 2025-2026 season. Glow Holiday Festival started during the pandemic, and definitely helped cheer us […]
20 Tips for a Festive & Frugal Christmas (and Free Printable Gift Coupons!)
Christmas can be such a busy and expensive time, but it doesn’t have to be. What I remember most about Christmas as a kid were the simple traditions – singing Christmas songs, driving around looking at holiday lights, baking cookies. Presents were fun of course but not everything. Yet it seems like they’re everything in […]
A Winter Respite Retreat in North Iowa for Special-Needs Women Caregivers
A Winter Respite Retreat for Special-Needs Women Caregivers: A Gift of Rest Just a Short Drive from the Twin Cities I wanted to share something that might be helpful for any moms out there who are full-time caregivers—especially those raising kids with special needs. If that’s you, or someone you love, you know how heavy […]
Target Gift Cards 10% Off Sale: December 6 – 7, 2025
It’s back! Save 10% Off Target Gift Cards Dec 6th to 7th! This weekend only – Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 7th, 2025, Target is offering Target Circle members their ONCE-A-YEAR deal of 10% off all Target gift cards! It’s for a one-time purchase, and be sure to read the details and exclusions. You […]
Ice Castles in Minnesota: EXCLUSIVE 15% Discount (2025 – 2026)
Ice Castles are Coming Back to Minnesota! Here’s an EXCLUSIVE 15% Discount (valid winter 2025- 2026)! It’s back at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this winter – last year we went and had an amazing time! It’s such a unique experience. Tickets are now on sale! Plus, I have an exclusive 15% ticket DISCOUNT to make […]
Just Between Friends Holiday & Winter Kids Sale! Dec 11-14 in Maplewood
It’s time for another amazing Just Between Friends Kids Resale event — and this time it’s the Holiday Sale! Everyone is shopping for deals right now, and you can get toys and other gifts for less at the Holiday Sale happening December 11–14 in Maplewood! If you’ve shopped JBF before, you know it feels like […]
Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Ideas List & Calendar (Over 30 Ideas!)
Do you have an Elf on the Shelf? Wondering what to do with it during Christmastime? Here is a FREE printable list of ideas, plus a blank calendar you can use to plan! There are over 30 ideas on this list. You can print the PDF at the end of this post. The ideas include […]
Free Live Nativity Events in the Twin Cities 2025
One of the most special and unique experiences your family can have during the Christmas season is to visit a live nativity event. When I grew up in Duluth we would go to one in our neighborhood and it was always a popular and fun event. It’s exciting for kids to see the Christmas story […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in December to Save Money 2025
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? I have a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money! Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month!
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