I just read two articles on the interesting site Easy Finance; one on wedding costs and one on future college costs for kids. They really made me think about how we could spend less on our weddings and be a frugal bride! After looking at the average wedding price tag of $26,984 (see infographic below), and […]
“Just Between Friends” Back to School Sale in Hopkins this weekend, Aug 16-18!
I just found out about this sale event from a friend this week! (Thanks, Kathy!) Just Between Friends Sale in Hopkins, MN – August 16-18 Hopkins Pavilion 11000 Excelsior Blvd Hopkins, MN 55343 See their Full Sale Schedule (half-price sale begins August 17 at 7:00pm!) Just Between Friends sales are happening all over the country including right […]
Use Meetup.com to find many local groups for Moms (and Frugal Moms!)
This week I attended my first “Meetup” with a local mom’s group I found on meetup.com. At least a half dozen of us moms met at a park in our community while our kids played together at the playground. It was very casual and informal, and nice to meet others who live near me. I discovered meetup.com a few months […]
Sweet! Nadia Cakes in Maple Grove (Review)
Nadia Cakes Cupcake Shop & Custom Cake Studio is a fun, new place to get yummpy treats with your family in the Twin Cities area! We visited their new Minnesota shop in Maple Grove last week and enjoyed the bright shop and sweet, delicious cupcakes! Prices are reasonable but fair for the quality. Learn about the shop (started by a mom of three young kids!) and the 133 cupcake flavors you can choose from!
Daily Worth – an online community of women who talk money. Valuable site for us moms!
I just discovered Daily Worth on my own today – a site by women for women with tips and ideas for managing money. So I thought I’d share! I like that the site is 100% free, and you can sign up for a daily email with valuable information.
Three Ways to Save Money for Back to School!
1. (Expired) Call your local JCPenney NOW to schedule a free haircut for your child! JCPenney is offering free haircuts for kids ages Kindergarten to 6th grade throughout the month of August. $14 value. Make an appointment NOW before space fills up! Find your nearest JCPenney salon. Twin Cities area salons include Rosedale (651-631-3330), Southdale (952-920-8101), […]
Ten Reasons I Haven’t Yet Lost Those Extra 10 Pregnancy Pounds
It’s hard to lose weight. But realistically, it’s mind boggling when we can’t figure out why we haven’t lost those extra pregnancy pounds! 1. Moms need coffee. Moms like me need a large iced triple expresso with chocolate and hazelnut syrup. And whipped cream. 2. Wake up at 6am. Chase, change, feed kids. Work. Go home. Chase, […]
New Summer Fairs List!
Check out my new Twin Cities area Summer Fair List for 2012 (Link Removed as list is no longer available). Also included are links to fair websites plus my tips for enjoying the fairs with kids. We went to the Ramsey County Fair this year, and had fun (& got lots of free stuff for the kids […]
Coupon users unite! See how much you know about couponing with this visual resource.
How much do you know about couponing? Do you use coupons now more than you used to? Do you fit the most common profile of a coupon user? (I’m surprised to say that according to this, I do almost exactly! Keep reading to see if you do, too!)
Top Ten Reasons I Buy Most of our Family’s Clothing at Thrift Stores
I first have to admit – I actually didn’t become a thrift store shopper until after I had kids…I just never considered shopping at thrift stores until someone introduced me to them a few years ago. I always assumed that thrift stores were full of “rejects” – you know, like the stuff you find at a […]
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