Frugal Mom Blog

Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove Review

March 26, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

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!

March 23, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

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

March 21, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

(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!

March 19, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

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

March 18, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

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

Murphy’s law of parenting: Kids will get sick…at NIGHT

March 17, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

I’m sure someone wise out there wrote this Murphy’s law of parenting: If a child is happy and healthy, it’s because it is daytime. If a child is unhappy, sick, teething, or fussy, it’s because it is nighttime. If hospitals and doctors realized the real needs of parents and their children, there would be urgent care walk-in clinics that are […]

Check out my new Facebook page!

March 16, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

I finally created a Facebook page for Twin Cities Frugal Mom – I invite you to check it out and “like” my page!

Free Pizza at the NEW Old Chicago in Eden Prairie – Monday, March 19th at 10:45am

March 16, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

What: Old Chicago Restaurant Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Date: Monday, March 19, 2012 Start Time: 10:45 a.m. Location (address): Old Chicago 12300 Singletree Ln # 100 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Be one of the first 100 people in line to experience the NEW Old Chicago and get FREE world-famous pizza for an entire year! […]

Potato Soup Recipe (with Bacon & Cheese)

March 14, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

This is a potato soup recipe from Nancy, a friend from church. It’s simple, very good, frugal and filling! What you need 2-1/2 cups peeled, diced potatoes 1-1/4 cup water 1/4 cup butter 3-1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 tsp. thyme (don’t omit) 2 tsp. instant chicken bouillion 2 Tbls. flour Bacon (cooked, cut into small pieces – I like […]

Fare for All – a low-cost option for buying groceries in the Twin Cities

February 29, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

Fare for All is a unique, low-cost option for buying groceries in the Twin Cities area. A cooperative purchasing program, they buy fruits, vegetables and meat in bulk to save you up to 40% off grocery store prices. Open to everyone (no income restrictions), Fare for All supports the Emergency Foodshelf Network and the more people who […]