I’m sharing some great information about free upcoming events in the Twin Cities area, taken from a list of events across the USA from a great site called More With Less Today (shared with permission): Free Upcoming Events All Across the USA American Girl October In-Store Events include Bitty Twins’ Ballerina Paper Doll Craft, Doll ‘ Dos […]
Kiwi Crate Review – Creative Hands-On Projects for Kids
The holiday season is coming soon which means starting to think about fun things to do as a family to celebrate! A neat company that can help your family do that is Kiwi Crate. Kiwi Crate is a creativity company I just learned about that develops fun, hands-on projects for kids ages 3-7. I checked […]
Pleasant Valley Orchard in Shafer, MN (near Taylors Falls)
One of our family’s favorite apple orchards to visit for the past few years has been Pleasant Valley Orchard in Shafer, MN, a short drive away from the Twin Cities near Taylors Falls. Where is Pleasant Valley Orchard? It feels like a little getaway for our family as we drive east on Highway 8 from […]
What’s a Just Between Friends Kids and Maternity Consignment Sale Like?
My kids and I were near Northtown in Coon Rapids yesterday so we shopped at the Just Between Friends Kids and Consignment Sale that was at the old Sports Authority store building. It was day 2 of the 4-day sale so definitely a lot had been sold already, but there was quite a bit left […]
2013 Minnesota Fire Prevention Events – Lots of Free, Educational Fun for Families in October!
Did you know that October is Fire Prevention Month, and that October 6-12, 2013 is National Fire Prevention Week? Many fire stations, schools and libraries around the country are hosting free events including open houses to help educate everyone about fire safety. There are many events in Minnesota – next week’s theme at my daughter’s […]
All moms have personal goals and dreams. Here’s a big one of mine, and I need your support.
Most of you know me as a frugal mom of 2 living in the Twin Cities because that’s what I write about here (and I love doing it!). But many of you may not be aware that I’m also a local church musician and composer of piano music and am working hard on releasing my […]
Caribou Coffee offers Amy’s Blend program for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
I love Caribou Coffee. I wish I could afford to go there regularly but when I do it’s such a treat. However, I’m planning to make it in this month because they’re offering their 18th annual Amy’s Blend program, a great cause for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every year Caribou Coffee honors its original roastmaster […]
2014 ENTERTAINMENT Coupon Book Review
I am the coupon queen of my entire family. In my purse I always carry several envelopes full of coupons for everything from groceries to eating out to gas at the gas station, and never go somewhere without checking if I have a coupon first. My husband jokes that on my tombstone it will say […]
Free Coffee at Several Locations on National Coffee Day – Sunday, September 29
It’s National Coffee Day on Sunday, September 29th! You can get free (or discounted) coffee at these locations in the Twin Cities and/or nationwide on the 29th: Bill’s Superette We are celebrating National Coffee Day again at Bill’s Superette on Sept 29th.
Two Free Truck Events for Kids this Saturday, Sept. 28 – Shoreview and Woodbury
My 2-year-old son LOVES cars and trucks. So much that he actually SLEEPS with his toy cars and trucks at night. And whenever I take him to a truck event where he can explore fire trucks, police cars and other vehicles, he has SO much fun! That’s why I’m planning to take him to at […]
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