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 […]
Disney Junior Live! Pirate and Princess Adventure at Xcel Energy Center 10/20 – Special $4 Ticket Discount!
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 […]
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