So, for years I had been thinking about joining the YMCA. I live close to one and drive past another on my way to work, so I can always see their current promotions: “Join for only $10 through _____” Join for $29 through ________” “Join for $0!” Plus my kids always would get excited when […]
5 Realistic Ways to Save Money when Eating Out
My family and I went to the Mall of America on Father’s Day and decided to splurge one time and eat at the Rainforest Cafe. My husband, kids and I had eaten there a couple times, but my parents and grandma were visiting from out of town and had never been there, so we thought […]
Once Upon a Child Clearance Blowout Sale – Saturday, June 22
Once Upon a Child is having a ONE DAY Clearance Blowout Sale on Saturday, June 22nd at multiple Twin Cities store locations: Anoka – 9:30am-6:00pm – 763.421.3879 Eden Prairie – 10:00am-6:00pm – 952.941.3515 Maple Grove – 10:00am-6:00pm – 763.494.8687 Minnetonka – 9:00am-6:00pm – 763.540.0477 Shakopee – 10:00am-7:00pm – 952.445.9900 Spring Lake Park – 9:30am-6:00pm – […]
Take a kid fishing and fish free this weekend June 7-9
In Minnesota this weekend, June 7-9, it’s a great time to celebrate the end of the school year by taking your kids fishing – for free! “This is a great opportunity to discover fishing,” said Mike Kurre, the DNR’s mentoring program coordinator. “Minnesotans 16 or older who take a child 15 or younger fishing don’t […]
Discover Aviation Days in Blaine – June 1 & 2
Today our family went to the annual Discover Aviation Days event at the Anoka County Airport in Blaine. We also attended last year and it’s a lot of fun. The admission is FREE – they only ask for a parking donation to cover event expenses (you choose the amount – we gave $5). There are […]
Kansas Corn Bake Recipe
I LOVE corn bakes. They’re such great comfort food. Buttery corny goodness. Mmmm. I found this recipe in my church’s cookbook. This one uses Swiss cheese. It was submitted by a great lady named Marlene who sadly passed away a few years ago. It’s super simple:
What Really Matters – Some Inspiring Words for Us All from a Young Woman’s Memorial Service
What Really Matters I have worked as a church organist for the past 15 years or so. Over those years, I have played for many, many funerals (or “memorial services”). Most of them for older people I didn’t know well. Some for older people I did know well. And a few for younger people that […]
Memorial Day Thrift Store Sales
Happy Memorial Day! Our family is thankful for all military service members – veterans (including my husband!), active duty, reservists, and those who have died in service. Like on other holidays, there are a number of thrift store sales going on today that I thought I’d share: Memorial Day Sales – Monday, May 27th, 2013 […]
Frugal-friendly Choo Choo Bob Events coming up in the Twin Cities area
For all of you with a child who loves trains – like my 2-year-old does! – I want to share several Choo Choo Bob events coming up in the Twin Cities area: SATURDAY, JUNE 1 “The Choo Choo Bob Show“ will be returning live to the historic Riverview Theater in Minneapolis. The 2-hour adventure, from […]
Kids Bowl Free – A summer program for kids to bowl 2 free games every day!
Kids Bowl Free is a program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Select schools and bowling centers around the country participate each year, including 29 in Minnesota! Yes – this is for real! All you have to […]
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