Are your kids fans of Disney Junior like mine are? My 5-year-old Heidi LOVES Sofia the First, and my 2-year-old Thor loves Jake and the Neverland Pirates. My kids are excited to see them all at Disney Junior Live: Pirate and Princess Adventure at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on October 20th, and […]
Arc’s Value Village Personal Shopper Review
The last time I went clothes shopping was a month ago at a department store and I had to take the kids with me. I browsed while trying to pay attention to my 2-year-old running around and hiding in the clothes racks, and repeatedly asking my 5-year-old to go get him and bring him back […]
Reader Giveaway: Homemade Snacks and Staples Cookbook! Great for the Frugal Cook!
I’ve been hearing a lot lately about clean eating and preparing staple foods from scratch. It tends to come up a lot in frugal living books because when you make more of your family’s foods yourself, you tend to eat better and spend less on groceries. But many cookbooks focus on recipes for meals, not […]
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska
This post has lots of pictures. LOTS of them. That’s because my family and I went to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska recently for the first time. We went late on a Saturday afternoon when there were 4 weddings going on (!) and few regular visitors were left, so much of the time it […]
Arby’s New Grand Turkey Club, Grand Turkey & Ham Club and Salted Caramel Shake Review & GIVEAWAY! Four Will Win!
I’m a picky fast food eater. I typically only eat fast food that’s healthful and nutritious, not processed or greasy. I like to feel good after I eat, especially after eating lunch at work so I can stay productive for the rest of the day! So when I found out about Arby’s new Grand Turkey […]
Museum Day Live! Free admission to a select museum on September 28
This is FABULOUS. Go to http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ to sign up for TWO FREE MUSEUM TICKETS to the local participating museum of your choice for admission on Saturday, September 28th. Just fill in the form online and tickets will be emailed to you. Each household is limited to 2 free tickets. More than 1,500 museums are participating throughout […]
A Frugal and Fun End-of-Summer Week in the Twin Cities
I can’t believe kids are already starting school next week! Where did summer go? My oldest, Heidi, starts kindergarten next Tuesday, and she’s so excited! I’m not sure how I feel. I’m thrilled that she’ll learning a lot and making new friends, but I know I’ll miss having her at home during the day. I […]
The Choo Choo Bob Show at the MN State Fair – plus DVD & Book Set GIVEAWAY! ($50 Value!)
My kids and I are big fans of the locally produced kids’ TV show, The Choo Choo Bob Show, which you might have guessed by all the Choo Choo Bob events I’ve shared on my Deals & Events Calendar! We’ve visited their store in St. Paul and enjoyed story time with Engineer Paul, and we […]
Free Events coming up in the Twin Cities – August 2013
There are lots of free events I’ve found coming up in the Twin Cities and I’m sharing them all in one post! For even more deals & events in the Twin Cities, be sure to check out my Deals & Events Calendar. EVERY DAY (through Sept 21) Walker Art Center – FREE Gallery Admission until […]
Once Upon a Child 40% Off All Apparel on Saturday, August 17 – 5 locations
Once Upon a Child store locations in Burnsville, Maplewood, Rochester, Roseville & Woodbury are celebrating 20 years in business by offering 40% off all apparel ONE DAY ONLY – Saturday, August 17th from 9:30am – 8:00pm. Sale excludes costumes and shoes, toys, equipment and any already clearanced items. A great way to get some of […]
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