Once Upon a Child is having a ONE DAY Clearance Blowout Sale on Saturday, June 22nd at multiple Twin Cities store locations: Anoka – 9:30am-6:00pm – 763.421.3879 Eden Prairie – 10:00am-6:00pm – 952.941.3515 Maple Grove – 10:00am-6:00pm – 763.494.8687 Minnetonka – 9:00am-6:00pm – 763.540.0477 Shakopee – 10:00am-7:00pm – 952.445.9900 Spring Lake Park – 9:30am-6:00pm – […]
Take a kid fishing and fish free this weekend June 7-9
In Minnesota this weekend, June 7-9, it’s a great time to celebrate the end of the school year by taking your kids fishing – for free! “This is a great opportunity to discover fishing,” said Mike Kurre, the DNR’s mentoring program coordinator. “Minnesotans 16 or older who take a child 15 or younger fishing don’t […]
Discover Aviation Days in Blaine – June 1 & 2
Today our family went to the annual Discover Aviation Days event at the Anoka County Airport in Blaine. We also attended last year and it’s a lot of fun. The admission is FREE – they only ask for a parking donation to cover event expenses (you choose the amount – we gave $5). There are […]
Kansas Corn Bake Recipe
I LOVE corn bakes. They’re such great comfort food. Buttery corny goodness. Mmmm. I found this recipe in my church’s cookbook. This one uses Swiss cheese. It was submitted by a great lady named Marlene who sadly passed away a few years ago. It’s super simple:
What Really Matters – Some Inspiring Words for Us All from a Young Woman’s Memorial Service
What Really Matters I have worked as a church organist for the past 15 years or so. Over those years, I have played for many, many funerals (or “memorial services”). Most of them for older people I didn’t know well. Some for older people I did know well. And a few for younger people that […]
Memorial Day Thrift Store Sales
Happy Memorial Day! Our family is thankful for all military service members – veterans (including my husband!), active duty, reservists, and those who have died in service. Like on other holidays, there are a number of thrift store sales going on today that I thought I’d share: Memorial Day Sales – Monday, May 27th, 2013 […]
Frugal-friendly Choo Choo Bob Events coming up in the Twin Cities area
For all of you with a child who loves trains – like my 2-year-old does! – I want to share several Choo Choo Bob events coming up in the Twin Cities area: SATURDAY, JUNE 1 “The Choo Choo Bob Show“ will be returning live to the historic Riverview Theater in Minneapolis. The 2-hour adventure, from […]
Kids Bowl Free – A summer program for kids to bowl 2 free games every day!
Kids Bowl Free is a program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Select schools and bowling centers around the country participate each year, including 29 in Minnesota! Yes – this is for real! All you have to […]
NEW Twin Cities Summer County Fairs List for 2013!
Now on my site: A Twin Cities Summer County Fairs List for 2013! Wherever you live in the Twin Cities, this list will help you plan your fair visits for June through September! PLUS – I’ve included 6 tips for fair-going with kids, from last year’s list. Summer County Fair List 2013
Spring Cleaning Guide for the Twin Cities
This is a list of Twin Cities area resources to help you get rid of yard waste, papers, clothing and any other type of household items you no longer need. This list will be added to and updated as needed. CLEAN UP YOUR YARD YARD WASTE COLLECTION SITES Each county offers free yard waste collection […]
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