National Cheeseburger Day is Friday, September 18th, and if you’ve been waiting for an excuse to grab a burger, Sept. 18th is the day to do it! Several major restaurant chains are celebrating with free burgers, BOGO offers and discounted meals. Some deals are available only through restaurant apps or loyalty programs, so be sure […]
Frugal Fall Activities for the Whole Family (Free Printable!)
Fall is such a fun time of year. In Minnesota, there are many pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and apple farms to visit, and the weather is usually just right (with a few hot days and chilly days mixed in). And there is so much you can do! Here is a list of frugal fall fun […]
Homemade Playdough Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients!)
I’m excited to share a homemade playdough recipe with you! This homemade playdough recipe is super easy, and only uses 5 ingredients (one of which is water). It’s super frugal to make at home, too. It’s made with simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen anyway, so it shouldn’t cost you much of anything. […]
Free Minnesota History Pass for 6th Graders (2026-2027)
Minnesota 6th Graders can get FREE admission to many museums statewide! The FREE 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass is a great freebie. Minnesota students in the 6th grade during the 2026-2027 school year can get a FREE Minnesota History Pass to use for free admission to Minnesota Historical Society sites and museums! Any child who […]
Free Admission at 11 Minnesota Historical Society Sites – September 19th
For many years, Smithsonian Free Museum Day was in September. It was a national day where participating museums, zoos, and cultural centers provide free admission to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. It’s usually been honored on the third Saturday of September. It hasn’t happened since 2022, but now the Minnesota Historical Society is offering […]
Target Car Seat Trade-In Event September 20 – October 3
Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Event returns September 20th through October 3rd, 2026, where you can recycle used car seats for free! Plus you get a coupon! All car seats collected through this popular program will be recycled so that each component will see a second life. And what’s super neat is that when you recycle […]
North Star Pumpkin Town: A New Family Fall Experience Coming to Chaska (& 25% Discount)
I recently had the opportunity to attend a special sneak peek of North Star Pumpkin Town in Chaska, and I’m excited to share a first look at this brand-new Minnesota fall attraction! Plus, I have a 25% discount to share!!!!! Opening October 2, 2026, North Star Pumpkin Town is bringing a completely new fall experience […]
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo: Your 2026 Guide
Last year, we visited the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo, and it was amazing! With thousands of glowing pumpkins, impressive artwork, and displays grouped by themes, there was so much to see. We spent about an hour walking through, and it could easily have taken longer. The trail was one-way, which worked great, and […]
FREE National Parks Pass for Families of 4th Graders (2026 – 2027)
Families of 4th graders! Did you know that your 4th grader and family can get FREE admission to national parks for a whole year? If your kid is in 4th grade this year, 2026 – 2027, then sign them up for the Every Kid Outdoors program and your family can get FREE admission until August […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in September to Save Money 2026
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? A while back I put together a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money! Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month!
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