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Farm Babies Are Back at the Minnesota Zoo This Spring!

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Spring is officially here, and a popular seasonal tradition has returned — Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo! The event runs through May 17th and is packed with family-friendly fun, adorable animals, and festive weekend activities. We visited early in May, and it was such an exciting experience for the whole family. From the moment […]

Garage Sale Maps!

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Twin Cities frugal families! I have a Garage Sale Maps page with interactive maps for Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, Rochester and Duluth. Plus you can search your own area! I partnered with the site GSalR.com to offer these maps. You can also list your own site for free! View the page here!

Doors Open Minneapolis Returns May 9 -10 (Explore Buildings for FREE)

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Do you like to explore Minneapolis buildings and businesses? Have you ever wondered what they look like behind the scenes? Doors Open Minneapolis is BACK on May 9-10, 2026 and you can do all of this and more for FREE! Doors Open Minneapolis started in 2019, paused in 2020 due to the pandemic, and then […]

What to Buy (& Skip) in May to Save Money 2026

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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! What to Buy in May This month […]

Valleyfair 2026: Big Changes, New Waterpark, and What It Means for Families

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If you’ve been wondering what’s going on with Valleyfair this year—you’re not alone. Between new ownership, construction, and all the rumors floating around, it’s been a little confusing. But now that more details are out, here’s the real story—in plain, parent-to-parent terms. So…what actually changed? Valleyfair is now owned by Enchanted Parks (they took over […]