Frugal Mom Blog

Earn Money as an Instacart Shopper

April 16, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

Earn Money as an Instacart Shopper Most of us have heard of Instacart for getting our groceries delivered, but have you ever thought of becoming an Instacart shopper? Now with jobs cut or furloughed, and with grocery stores getting more business than ever, it’s a great time to consider being a paid personal shopper. Instacart […]

Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide 2020

April 15, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

Spring is here (finally!), which means it’s time for spring cleaning and for my annual Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide! With COVID-19, it’s a very different spring this year, but with us all urged to stay home, it can mean the most productive spring cleaning year for us all yet! Unfortunately, you can’t donate or […]

Free Unlimited Access to Online Craft, Cooking & Hobby Classes at Bluprint.com

April 13, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

Bluprint is a website I just learned about recently and I’m wondering how I missed this! At Bluprint.com you can take online classes with videos for everything from crafts to cooking to other hobbies like sewing and crocheting. This is a great deal as the classes are regularly $20 and up! You can even learn […]

Free 3 Months of SiriusXM Streaming

April 13, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

Right now you can get a FREE 3-month subscription to SiriusXM Essential Streaming! This is worth $24! (Or $8 a month.) You can cancel anytime but if you don’t before the 3 months end, then you’ll be charged $8 a month to continue. I’ve had SiriusXM radio in my car for the past few years […]

Free LEGO Life Magazine Subscription for Kids ages 5 to 9 (No Catch!)

April 13, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

A few years ago I shared this awesome freebie for kids. It’s LEGO Life Magazine, and kids ages 5 to 9 can get a FREE subscription that lasts until they turn 10! I signed up my son for the subscription a couple years ago, and he gets a new issue 4 times a year. When […]

Free Printable Trolls World Tour Watch-at-Home Party Pack

April 11, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

Trolls World Tour In the middle of this quarantine, Trolls World Tour is now available on video-on-demand and I have a FREE printable party pack to share with you! It’s a great way to enjoy stay-at-home fun this Easter weekend and spring. You can see the movie now! More info here or rent on Amazon […]

What Groceries We Got for $20 at Ruby’s Pantry in Bloomington (Minnesota)

April 7, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

This month I finally had the opportunity to visit Ruby’s Pantry. Ruby’s Pantry is a community outreach program based in Minnesota, where basically you pick up food shares for a $20 donation. There are no income or residency requirements. There are many locations here in Minnesota and Wisconsin, though there are currently only a couple […]

Home Chef Discounted Subscriptions (up to 60% Off)

April 5, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

Home Chef is offering up to 60% Meal Kit Deliveries right now! A few years ago we tried out Home Chef, a meal kit delivery subscription service, and shared our experience here. We really liked it, the food was simple to prepare and delicious, and in the past few years, Home Chef has become really […]

Earn Extra Money Taking Surveys with Pinecone Research (if you qualify)

April 2, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

Pinecone Research is a legitimate company that pays for filling out online surveys. These surveys collect input to develop new and improved products, and they pay $3 per survey. is a trusted leader in voicing the opinions of consumers nationwide. They open occasionally for new participants, but they are selective in who they accept. I […]

View Saint Paul from Home (New Free Virtual Experiences)

April 2, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

Visit Saint Paul Launches “Saint Paul from Home” (New Virtual Experiences) I don’t think I’ve been as excited as I am now since this whole COVID-19 quarantine began. Visit Saint Paul just launched a new virtual resource, the “Saint Paul from Home” microsite. It’s loaded with ways to experience and connect with Saint Paul from […]