Some good ideas emailed to me by a wonderful woman I know named Chris who lives in the Twin Cities: I drink “Funny Milk”. It is Flavorite dried skim. A box costs 10.96, and makes 20 quarts. That adds up to $.2.19 a gallon. I mix it up every day, and drink a quart of […]
Aldi = the Future
Aldi is the future! Many of you are steps ahead of me here, because you’ve been shopping at Aldi for years (and therefore, saving money for years!). Here’s my new ditty: If you’re not shopping at Aldi, you’re paying TOO MUCH! If I were to invest in a grocery store chain, I think it would […]
Staying Fit for Cheap!
I love to exercise. Being a working mom though, I just wish I had more time for it! But when I do it, I do it at home or in my neighborhood. I save money by not belonging to a gym, though if I did want a gym I’d probably go to my local community […]
Baby it’s cold outside!
I could use a few suggestions here. How do you keep warm in the seemingly endless Minnesota winter months? We heat our home partially with a wood stove, use window insulators (the rub-on, blow-dry to stick kind), dress warm in flannel and fleece, stay as active as possible (activity and exercise keep you warm!), warm […]
Free fun!
Where do you take your family for free fun in the Twin Cities? Where do you and your friends like to go when you’re broke but want something to do? There are so many places to go for free – if you want to see animals, go to Como Zoo in St. Paul (donation suggested), […]
Christmas is Coming!
Yes, it’s coming. The snow has begun to fall. The radio stations 102.9 and 108 are playing Christmas music already (are they earlier this year?) The stores are also playing Christmas music and are all decorated already. I guess if sales have been plummeting due to the economy, if I owned a store I would go all out […]
Grocery Stores in the Twin Cities
Grocery Shopping! For me, the best way to save money on groceries is to shop at SEVERAL stores. Get a few things here, get a few things there, wherever the best prices are. Some of my favorite places to get groceries in the metro area are (in order): TRADER JOE’S (Maple Grove, Woodbury, elsewhere in […]
Welcome to Twin Cities Frugal Mom!
Updated in 2013: I’m a mom living in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area with my husband and two young kids, ages 5 and 2. I am always seeking great deals and better, affordable ways of enjoying life with my family. I created this site to share with you what I find – and talk about frugal living as well as life as a […]