Living well and centsibly in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
There are new options for lovers of french fries that are actually good for you!
They’re called Veggie Fries, and they’re crispy french fries made from potatoes and vegetables. They contain at least 25% of non-potato vegetables and beans and come in four varieties: Carrot, Broccoli, Tuscan Bean & Herb and Chickpea & Red Pepper. [Read more…]
Here is a compilation of this week’s great retail and restaurant coupons, most of which are available in the Twin Cities area.
Aeropostale – $10 Off $50 Purchase (exp: 8/8/2014)
Bloomingdales – 20% Off Select Sale & Clearance Items (exp: 5/26/2014)
Carter’s – 20% Off $40 Purchase (exp: 5/28/2014) [Read more…]
Happy Memorial Day! Our family is thankful for all military service members – veterans (including my husband!), active duty, reservists, and those who have died in service.
Like on other holidays, there are a number of thrift store sales going on today that I thought I’d share:
Memorial Day Sales – Monday, May 26th, 2014
Arc’s Value Village – Shoppers who have joined Arc’s Village Rewards get 50% off everything, excluding orange & white tagged items. 9:00am to 7:00pm.
Goodwill – Save 50% on all clothing with blue, green and yellow tags. Stop in between parades and picnics to stock up. Check website for participating stores. 9:00am – 6:00pm.
Salvation Army – Save 50% on all clothing! Plus in-store specials. 9:00am – 9:00pm. 10 locations in the Twin Cities.
Savers and Unique Thrift Stores – 50% off clothing, shoes, accessories, and bed & bath. Excludes new merchandise (red tags). 9:00am-9:00pm.
If you have another thrift store near you, be sure to check out their own specials and hours!
I had the privilege of being invited to visit Mother Goose of Northfield Children’s Resale and Boutique with my kids and share our experience on my blog.
Mother Goose is a family-owned children’s consignment shop in Northfield, which is about 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities. You can trade or shop for infant to 7 year old clothing, toys, and books; maternity clothing; baby items, and local, hand-made kids’ items.
Local Minnesota families are invited to celebrate kindness at the Minnesota Zoo on Saturday, May 31st! Plus, enter a giveaway right here at Twin Cities Frugal Mom to win 3 boxes of KIND Healthy Grains bars!
KIND (makers of delicious and healthy snacks) and Sprout (the first 24-hour preschool network) have teamed up to launch Operation Kind Kids – a program designed to inspire kindness through everyday thoughtful acts.
On May 31st, KIND and Sprout – as part of its Kindness Counts initiative – will host family-friendly events across the country in celebration of kindness, including at the Minnesota Zoo. Preschoolers and caregivers are invited to attend and discover new ways to incorporate kindness into their daily routines! [Read more…]
Is your check engine light on? Get a FREE analysis done at any AutoZone location!
A couple of weeks ago I experienced the dreaded light on my dashboard. The “Check Engine” light went on and freaked me out. I called my auto repair shop and found out that a check engine light scan would be $100, plus any costs of repair. [Read more…]
I am super excited to announce a big giveaway right here at Twin Cities Frugal Mom: One reader will win a 4-Pack of Tickets to the SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium at the Mall of America!!!!! The tickets are good through December 31, 2014. Enter by June 9th by filling out the Rafflecopter form at the end of this post.
I visited with my family recently and here’s my review with lots of photos, plus a list I put together of 6 ways to save on admission! We had so much fun and highly recommend visiting with kids of any age!
A fascinating new exhibit will be opening at the SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium in June called “CLAWS.” The world’s largest crab species – Japanese Spider Crabs – will arrive in Minnesota for the first time. Many other crustaceans will be featured in this new interactive exhibit including Coconut Crabs. CLAWS will be replacing the Octopus Garden exhibit which ended on May 14th.
Snuggle the Baby is a unique, interactive how-to board book that teaches young children how to tickle, feed, shush and swaddle a baby by actually being able to do those things with the book! It’s the first of its kind and I was given the fun opportunity to review a copy with my kids. 
Snuggle the Baby plays like a doll and reads like a “How to Care for Baby” book for kids. My kids, Heidi and Thor, enjoy it and have requested reading it many nights before bedtime.
With every turn of the page, there is an interactive activity for kids including tickling, feeding, diapering, swaddling, rocking and tucking in the baby. The words are gentle, simple and encouraging.
This book is fun for siblings to read together. At first, Heidi and Thor each wanted to do the baby care activity by themselves but have now learned to share and take turns.
Here is a compilation of this week’s great retail and restaurant coupons, most of which are available in the Twin Cities area, and several educational freebies you can get online.
Aeropostale – 25% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 5/18/2014)
GAP Outlet – 10% Off $75 Purchase (exp: 5/18/2014)
Gordmans – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 5/26/2014)
JCPenney – 15% Off Apparel, Shoes, Accessories, & Home + More (exp: 5/18/2014) [Read more…]
Valleyfair opens TODAY – May 16th at 10:00 a.m. – for the 2014 season! (Does this mean summer is really coming?!?!?)
I received a press release with special media information about what’s new at Valleyfair this year:
New in 2014 is Route 76, an area geared towards families. Inspired by when Valleyfair first opened its gates to the public in 1976, Route 76 will feature a new family ride, return of an old favorite, and two newly themed classic rides. [Read more…]
