Discounted Minnesota Renaissance Festival Tickets 2026! The Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee takes place weekends August 22nd through October 4th, and you can get discounted tickets now including from Groupon! Regular prices are: Adults $29.95 Senior $27.95 Child $19.95 (ages 5-12) Note that children 4 and under are FREE. Advanced admission is $26.95 (adults) and $16.95 […]
Free Museum Admission with Bank of America’s ‘Museums on Us’
Looking for something fun (and free!) to do in the Twin Cities? If you have a Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank card, you’re in luck! On the first full weekend of the month, cardholders can enjoy FREE general admission to five amazing cultural attractions in Minnesota, thanks to Bank of […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in October to Save Money 2026
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? A while back I put together 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! October Halloween deals are happening this […]
Free Rides on Cafesjian’s Carousel at Como Zoo on These Dates in 2026
Free Carousel Rides at Como Zoo are back in 2026! The famous Cafesjian’s Carousel at Como Zoo is open all summer long from May 1st through Labor Day, plus weekends in September and October, and offers free rides from 11:00am – 4:00pm on select dates in the summer. You can ride FREE on the last […]
Behind the Scenes at HalloweenCostumes.com Headquarters in Mankato (+ 15% Discount!)
Inside HalloweenCostumes.com in Mankato My teens and I recently had the special opportunity to tour the HalloweenCostumes.com headquarters in Mankato, Minnesota during a one-day event when they opened their doors to visitors for free. This tour was a pretty incredible peek behind the scenes of the company that makes and sells thousands of costumes, decorations, […]
Visiting Sac County, Iowa? Stay at Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Lake View
If you’re planning a trip to Sac County, Iowa, where you stay can make a big difference, especially if you’re trying to fit a lot into a short weekend. During our recent visit to Sac County, my teens and I stayed at the Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Lake View, and it turned out to […]
National Coffee Day Freebies & Deals 2026 (Tuesday, September 29th)
It’s National Coffee Day on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026! On this day, you can get free (or discounted) coffee at these locations in the Twin Cities and/or nationwide. It’s fall, and I think as the air gets chillier, a warm cup of coffee sounds so wonderful. I think that’s why National Coffee Day is always […]
Forgotten Island Movie Review: A Wild, Musical Adventure
We saw an early screening of “Forgotten Island” this week! Wow it was a lot of action, music, and excitement – best for teen and young adult girls, in my opinion, as it was about two girls who are best friends. But it had a touching theme about friendship and how important friendship is even […]
Free Jeans at Democracy Clothing Pop-Up in Minneapolis September 26 – 27
My daughter and I went to a fabulous sneak peek of the Democracy Women’s Clothing Pop-Up in Minneapolis this weekend! This weekend, September 26-27, Democracy Clothing will be giving away 1,000 FREE pairs of jeans with personalized fittings, a DJ, a photobooth, and other fun Pop-Up activations. When: Saturday, September 26 from 12-4PM: Pop-Up for […]
Deaf Day at Minnesota Children’s Museum (& Discount!)
Families are invited to Deaf Day at the Minnesota Children’s Museum on Sunday, Sept. 27th from 10:00am – 3:00pm! Plus you can save on admission with my code! The special event will give children and families an opportunity to explore American Sign Language (ASL) through hands-on activities, stories and play throughout the museum. Staff and […]