I took the kids to Kelley Farm in Elk River on Saturday, May 12th, the day before Mother’s Day, as moms could get in free (yay free!) with their kids that weekend. (See below – dads get in free on Father’s Day weekend, too!) We spent a couple hours there and the kids loved exploring the farm, […]
Tator Tot Hot Dish Recipe
I got this Tator Tot Hot Dish recipe from my church’s food coordinator. There are many variations but this one always is a hit at potlucks and other events, and it’s super easy! 1. Brown together in a skillet: 1 pound of ground beef or turkey 1/2 chopped onion 2. Then mix together in a 9 […]
What a Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day (My Fantasy & REAL lists)
What do we Moms really want for mother’s day? My FANTASY Mother’s Day wish list 1. An extra few hours every day to get things done. I swear I barely touched #1 on my to-do list before I collapse in bed each night. But if that’s not possible… 2. A lifetime membership to Caribou Coffee […]
Garage Sales and Farmer’s Markets!
This weekend (April 28-29) kicks off a lot of Twin Cities neighborhood garage sales and local farmer’s markets. Here are some local great sites to help you plan all your spring and summer rummage sale hunts! Rummage Sale links Thrifty Minnesota has an annual Minnesota City Wide Garage Sales List. Add this to your web browser’s […]
Banana Streusel Muffins Recipe
This Banana Streusel Muffins Recipe is another great use for those leftover, “dead” bananas you have laying around. These get eaten within 1-2 days in our house. Streusel Topping 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine Mix flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in […]
Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove Review
I took my kids to the “new” Elm Creek Park Reserve play area in Maple Grove last Monday for the first time, taking advantage of an unusually warm day (temps in the 70’s) in March. Elm Creek Park Reserve is located just north of highway 81 and highway 610 at the Elm Creek Blvd. exit. I […]
Old Chicago Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations to Lisa McChesney for winning the Old Chicago giveaway for a $25 Old Chicago gift card and T-shirt! Thank you to everyone for entering! All the entries were GREAT and I enjoyed reading them (and getting hungry again). I hope you enjoyed them, too! How the winner was determined There were a total of 16 entries (17 […]
“New” Old Chicago in Eden Prairie is good for kids – Mom Review
(Note: I was not asked, paid or compensated to write this “New” Old Chicago review – I just enjoy sharing my opinions as a mom! – Lisa) The “New” Old Chicago I took my kids (Heidi, 4 and Thor, 1) to the “New” Old Chicago in Eden Prairie for lunch on their grand re-opening day […]
GIVEAWAY thru Fri, 3/23/12: Enter to win an Old Chicago prize pack of $25 gift card and T-shirt, EXCLUSIVELY for Twin Cities Frugal Mom website visitors!
Hello everyone! I’m excited to announce I’m doing a GIVEAWAY for an Old Chicago $25 gift card and T-shirt. This will be fun! Old Chicago is re-opening their Eden Prairie restaurant which is the first of a nationwide rollout of changes to their restaurants, menus and beer selection. They’re giving out coupon books to the first […]
Reminder: Free Pizza for One Year at Old Chicago, Eden Prairie
Reminder: Free Pizza for One Year to the first 100 Guests at the New Old Chicago Official Grand Re-Opening on Monday, March 19th! Doors open at 11:00am! Only at Old Chicago’s Eden Prairie location: 12300 Singletree, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. I’m hoping to be there – my family loves pizza! www.oldchicago.com
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