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Disney’s Frozen 2: Make a Snowstorm in a Jar

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Make a Snowstorm in a Jar! With Disney’s Frozen 2 coming out in theatres this month, here’s a fun craft to make with the kiddos to celebrate! With flurries beginning outside, you can make a storm of your own — right at your kitchen table! Gather kids of all ages, and generate a fizzy storm in […]

Cinderella at Children’s Theatre Company is Another Wacky Hit (Review)

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Cinderella is back by popular demand this 2019-2020 season at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, and we saw it on opening weekend, which was November 3-5. It was our second time seeing Cinderella at Children’s Theatre Company, as we first saw it in 2016 when Reed Sigmund and Dean Holt played the stepsisters. That was […]

Netflix, Amazon, Hulu or Disney+: For best value, which is best?

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As streaming services become more popular, Disney+ has now launched today as another option alongside Amazon Prime, Hulu and Netflix. Disney+ is a new ad-free streaming service that includes classics and originals not just from Disney but Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. Pricing is $6.99 a month for a basic subscription (you can […]

3 Simple Plumbing Tips To Help You Save Money

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When it comes to saving money around your home, your plumbing system might be the last thing that comes to mind. But you can end up saving a lot of money in the long run by serving your plumbing system regularly and reducing your risk of needing major repairs. Here are a few simple tips […]

Discounted Tickets for Monster Jam in Minneapolis on Saturday, December 14th

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It’s Monster Jam time! Monster Jam is coming to U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, December 14th at 7:00pm and you can save 50% right now from Groupon! “Monster Jam® is the big leagues of motorsports competition, where 12,000-pound trucks and the world-class athletes who drive them tear up the dirt with gravity-defying feats. Engineered to perfection, […]

4 Unexpected Benefits Of Having Grandparents Babysit

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Many parents use their own parents for occasional babysitting or for full-time care while they work to help save money. Both parents work full-time jobs in 46% of two-parent households. But if your child’s grandparents live nearby, you might actually be missing out on some unexpected benefits both for your kids and their grandparents. From […]