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Robot Day Family Event at The Works Museum – May 2nd (Ticket Giveaway!)

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What’s Robot Day? It’s a family-friendly engineering fair is packed with hands-on activities, creative builds, and chances to meet real engineers and STEM professionals. Kids ages 5-12 and their families can explore exhibits and activity stations at their own pace, meeting engineers, scientists, and student experts along the way. Families explore at their own pace […]

TotDogs: A Fun Twist on a Classic (Now at Target!)

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We Tried TotDogs (Now at Target!) — Here’s How It Went I’m at Target a lot—usually at least once a week (sometimes more), especially since I end up grabbing a good portion of our groceries there. This is because I save a lot of money there with Target Circle, my RedCard, plus coupons, and they […]

Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide 2026

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Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide 2026 CLEAN UP YOUR YARD   YARD WASTE COLLECTION SITES Each county offers free yard waste collection sites or assistance for its residents. At these sites you can often pick up free compost for your garden (while it lasts). They may also offer junk collection days where you drop off […]

A+ Help for Less: Budget-Friendly Ways to Find a Great Tutor for Your Child

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  Finding the right tutor for your child can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re trying to balance quality with affordability. The good news is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to give your child the academic support they need.  With a bit of strategy and awareness, you can access excellent tutoring options that fit […]

Co-Parenting Costs Decoded: How Divorced Moms Can Plan for Shared and Unexpected Expenses

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Divorce reshapes more than your relationship status—it rewrites your financial reality. For mothers managing co-parenting, one of the biggest ongoing challenges is understanding, planning for, and managing the true cost of raising children across two households.  While child support provides a foundation, it rarely covers everything. To stay financially stable and reduce stress, it’s essential […]

Family Movie Night on a Budget: Summer Movie Deals to Grab Now

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If you’ve got kids like mine — especially teens who love big releases — then you already know summer movie season is a big deal. Between animated sequels, live-action remakes, and a few fan-favorite franchises coming back, there’s a lot hitting theaters over the next few months. And if your family is anything like mine, […]

Sustainable Safari in Maplewood and Burnsville – $10 Tickets!

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Sustainable Safari, located in Maplewood and Burnsville, is offering a GREAT spring deal! Get $10 tickets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from now through May 28th, 2026. Plus they have a great Groupon deal!  Save up to 28% through Groupon here! They offered this $10 admission deal in winter and now it’s back for spring.  […]