Frugal Mom Blog

The Joy of Financial Security by Donna Skeels Cygan – Book Review

February 11, 2014 By TC Frugal Mom

There are many financial books out there – about money management, investing, paying off debt, and frugal living. I’ve read dozens of these, but never anything quite like The Joy of Financial Security by Donna Skeels Cygan, CFP, MBA. The Joy of Financial Security’s subtitle sums up the book’s unique angle on the topic of […]

My first CD release – Concert Event February 7th

February 7, 2014 By TC Frugal Mom

I shared a couple months ago that I was raising funds for my first CD of my piano compositions – well, I succeeded! My CD was completed and my CD release concert event is tonight – Friday, February 7th at 7:00pm at my church in New Hope. It’s free and open to all. Free childcare […]

Metro Super Saver – A New Coupon Site for deals at local Twin Cities businesses

February 4, 2014 By TC Frugal Mom

There’s a new coupon site where you can find printable coupons for local Twin Cities businesses called MetroSuperSaver.com. They’ve been a direct mail advertising company for 24 years (you’ve likely received coupon mailings from them – we receive a mailing monthly), but they now have a new coupon site that has only been online […]

Lasagna Made Easy with Red Gold Tomatoes Party Kit GIVEAWAY

February 3, 2014 By TC Frugal Mom

What sounds better than homemade lasagna on a cold winter’s night? Family-owned and family-run Red Gold is celebrating the comfort of lasagna this winter and are encouraging people to make their own homemade gourmet lasagna. Not only is homemade lasagna cheaper to make than store-bought-frozen brands, but you can stretch it out into multiple meals! […]

BubbleBum Portable Car Booster Seat Review

February 3, 2014 By TC Frugal Mom

This is my review of BubbleBum, a portable, inflatable, affordable car booster seat. Recently I read a discussion in a mom’s online group about the frustration of traveling with kids in taxis and other transportation and not having car booster seats. Then I heard about BubbleBum and thought, what a neat idea for traveling with […]

Disney on Ice presents Let’s Celebrate at Target Center 2/27-3/2. Opening night tickets just $10!

January 30, 2014 By TC Frugal Mom

Disney on Ice is back at the Target Center from February 27th – March 2nd! Now that Thor, our 3-year-old, is big enough to attend Disney on Ice I’m excited to take both of our kids. Thor recently went to Disney on Ice for the first time at the Xcel Energy Center and like his big […]

10 Mistakes for Moms to Avoid When Saving for Retirement

January 30, 2014 By TC Frugal Mom

Mom retirement planning is hard! Come on, let’s admit it, moms…it’s hard to think about retirement when you have little kids keeping you busy day after day. But we know we have to and the earlier, the better. Thanks to the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council for this top ten list of mistakes for moms to […]

Grab Bag Sale at Once upon a Child – Saturday, February 1st

January 28, 2014 By TC Frugal Mom

All day long! Put as many clearance items as possible in a bag at select Twin Cities Once upon a Child locations for just $15. Saturday February 1, 2014 Individual Store hours vary (See Below) *4 Bag limit per family *Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other discount or sale. Not applicable […]

Universe of Light at the Mall of America

January 27, 2014 By TC Frugal Mom

Universe of Light is a 9-minute interactive light show that takes place every night at 7:30 p.m. at the Mall of America. It has music and smoke effects and can be seen from all four levels at the south entrance of Nickelodeon Universe. We took our kids to the Mall of America last night – […]

Active D’Lites Chocolate with Probiotics – Review, 50% Off Discount plus GIVEAWAY!

January 22, 2014 By TC Frugal Mom

A CHOCOLATE Giveaway! Enter right here to win an Active D’Lites Chocolate Sampler Prize Pack! I eat chocolate EVERY day. It’s my weakness. So when I was offered a free sampler pack to review of Active D’Lites Chocolate with Probiotics, I thought “Hooray! A healthful way to justify my daily chocolate fix!” I know probiotics […]