Frugal Mom Blog

Q. Cumbers Restaurant’s 25th Anniversary & a Giveaway!

May 20, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

Though I’ve lived in the Twin Cities for the past 11 years, I had never heard of Q. Cumbers Restaurant in Edina. Then I was invited for lunch and conversation with the owners, Mickey and Sheila, and now I can’t believe I didn’t discover this gem in the Twin Cities sooner! Q. Cumbers is an […]

Little Peanut on the Go – a NEW App for Parents, created by Twin Cities mom Karla Lemmon

May 19, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

I want to introduce you to Karla Lemmon, a Twin Cities mom and creator of a NEW app for parents called Little Peanut on the Go. I met her recently at the Moms Rock! Expo in Minneapolis. Karla left a successful corporate career to pursue her dream of becoming a tech entrepreneur and business owner. […]

Puppa-na-wuppana Children’s Book Giveaway!

May 17, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

Two local moms have created a fun new book series for kids called Puppa-na-wuppana, based on a real-life beagle who has provided countless hours of entertainment (and exasperation!) for his “human” family! Puppa-na-wuppana is the entertaining story of “Puppa-na-wuppana, the Beagle with the Magical Nose.” I met one of the authors, Lori Weaver, at the […]

Bellies to Babies Maternity Resale Expands to 4 Locations!

May 16, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

Pregnant moms! There’s a shop where you can buy gently used maternity clothing, and it’s called Bellies to Babies. Here’s an article I posted about them last year!

Coupons and Freebies – Week of May 15th

May 15, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

Here is a compilation of this week’s great printable restaurant and retail coupons available in the Twin Cities area! Top Restaurant Coupons: Chuck E Cheese – $5 Off Any Large Thin & Crispy Pizza (exp: 5/22/2015) Dickeys Barbecue Pit – $3 Off Family or $5 Off XL Family Pack (exp: 5/17/2015) Great American Cookie Company – $3 Off Square […]

KIND & Zulily are hosting a Kindness Safari at Como Zoo this Saturday, May 16th

May 14, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

This month KIND is partnering with discovery-based online retailer, zulily, to host kindness safaris at 20 zoos across the country – including the Como Zoo, to show kids how easy and fun it can be to do kind acts every day! This Saturday, May 16th KIND will be hosting a kindness safari at the Como […]

Coupons and Freebies – Week of May 8th

May 8, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

Here is a compilation of this week’s great printable restaurant and retail coupons available in the Twin Cities area! Top Restaurant Coupons: Chuck E Cheese – Free Individual Thin & Crispy Pizza with $29.99 Purchase + More (exp: 6/1/2015) Cousins Subs – $1 Off Cubano or Pulled Pork & Slaw with Online Order (exp: 5/31/2015) Einstein Bros Bagels – […]

Mother’s Day Weekend FREE List for the Twin Cities 2015

May 6, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

There are many fun places to visit in the Twin Cities this Mother’s Day weekend where moms and grandmas get in FREE! Plus, because it’s Minnesota Museums month, many museums are offering deals. Here are some I could find! (Check back for updates!) American Swedish Institute. Moms and grandmas receive FREE museum admission on Mother’s […]

Coupons and Freebies – Week of May 1st

May 2, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

Here is a compilation of this week’s great printable restaurant and retail coupons available in the Twin Cities area! Top Restaurant Coupons: Arbys – Free Small Fry & Drink When You Buy Smokehouse Turkey Sandwich (exp: 5/5/2015) Chuck E Cheese – 50% Off Large Thin & Crispy Specialty Pizza + More (exp: 5/4/2015) Hardees – $1 Off Mile High […]

Tide Dry Cleaners Grand Opening in Apple Valley Saturday, May 2nd – Get 2 items dry cleaned FREE

May 1, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

Procter & Gamble just opened a Tide Dry Cleaners in Apple Valley (7562 149th St. West) — the first in Minnesota. The store utilizes GreenEarth technology, a non-toxic dry cleaning process that is safer on clothes and better for the environment. In addition to being a brand consumers already trust, Tide Dry Cleaners offers a […]