It’s winter in Minnesota, and winter activities like skiing and sledding are in full swing! And I have this exclusive NEW Free Printable Winter Scavenger Hunt to help you and your kids have fun outside! Search for these wintery things around your house and neighborhood. Even with all the snow, there’s a lot you can […]
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Schedule in Minnesota 2025
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is coming back to Minnesota again! It’s rolling through Minnesota December 12th – 17th, and will be stopping in various cities for entertainment and to collect food donations. In fact, it has collected over 4.5 million pounds of food since 1999. It’s North America’s longest rolling food bank fundraiser and […]
Where to Find Coffee Flights in Minnesota
I had my first coffee flight in 2022 at The Annabelle House in Osseo, a cute coffee shop with breakfast and lunch items as well. It was DELICIOUS and super fun to sample different coffee drinks in one order. This was a Halloween-themed flight in October: Then I discovered and tried a coffee flight in […]
20 Tips for a Festive & Frugal Christmas (and Free Printable Gift Coupons!)
Christmas can be such a busy and expensive time, but it doesn’t have to be. What I remember most about Christmas as a kid were the simple traditions – singing Christmas songs, driving around looking at holiday lights, baking cookies. Presents were fun of course but not everything. Yet it seems like they’re everything in […]
A Winter Respite Retreat in North Iowa for Special-Needs Women Caregivers
A Winter Respite Retreat for Special-Needs Women Caregivers: A Gift of Rest Just a Short Drive from the Twin Cities I wanted to share something that might be helpful for any moms out there who are full-time caregivers—especially those raising kids with special needs. If that’s you, or someone you love, you know how heavy […]
Target Gift Cards 10% Off Sale: December 6 – 7, 2025
It’s back! Save 10% Off Target Gift Cards Dec 6th to 7th! This weekend only – Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 7th, 2025, Target is offering Target Circle members their ONCE-A-YEAR deal of 10% off all Target gift cards! It’s for a one-time purchase, and be sure to read the details and exclusions. You […]
Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Ideas List & Calendar (Over 30 Ideas!)
Do you have an Elf on the Shelf? Wondering what to do with it during Christmastime? Here is a FREE printable list of ideas, plus a blank calendar you can use to plan! There are over 30 ideas on this list. You can print the PDF at the end of this post. The ideas include […]
Free Live Nativity Events in the Twin Cities 2025
One of the most special and unique experiences your family can have during the Christmas season is to visit a live nativity event. When I grew up in Duluth we would go to one in our neighborhood and it was always a popular and fun event. It’s exciting for kids to see the Christmas story […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in December to Save Money 2025
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? I have 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!
Free Printable 25 Days of Christmas Activities
It’s the Christmas season and I have a FREE printable calendar for you with 25 days of Christmas activities to do with your family! Celebrate each and every day with these fun ideas. Print them all here with this FREE PRINTABLE PDF (opens in new window)! Make a DIY mini pinecone Christmas tree. Make a […]
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