25 Activities to Do With Your Kids This Christmas Christmastime is always a favorite time of year for many families including ours, but can also be stressful and busy! It can feel like there are endless to-do lists, but it’s so important to take time to enjoy some time with loved ones. We try to […]
Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Events in Minnesota 2025
There are many holiday lights events throughout Minnesota, which I put together in my complete guide here. But there are also many that are drive-thru only. Drive-thru events were super popular during COVID, but with the cold outside, and viruses that peak at this time of year, I’m thrilled to put together this list of […]
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 […]
GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul – Discounted Tickets (2025)!
GLOW Holiday Festival is back in St. Paul from November 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026! This year they’re back again at CHS Field, and I have DISCOUNTS for you! Plus a GIVEAWAY! 3 will win 4 tickets valid throughout the 2025-2026 season. Glow Holiday Festival started during the pandemic, and definitely helped cheer us […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Price Comparison Sheet 2025
Black Friday is on Friday, November 28th, 2025 and the deals are here! Navigating all the Black Friday deals can be so overwhelming (especially since many start early!). That’s why I’m excited to offer a Black Friday Price Comparison Sheet for you again! Last year there were over 3000 items and it’s getting there this […]
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