I have a fun freebie to share that’s great for kids – Get a free picture of Santa in your home at www.iCaughtSanta.com! Use any picture you choose, pick a Santa pose, and use the free code is #SantaShare. This code expires December 10, 2013 so be sure to use it soon. You can also choose Rudolph […]
Once Upon a Child – 40% Off on Small Business Saturday, November 30th
Once Upon a Child stores in Burnsville, Maplewood, Rochester, Roseville & Woodbury are offering 40% off this Saturday, November 30th for Small Business Saturday. SHOP ALL DAY AND RECEIVE 40% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE!! NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNTS OR PROMOTIONS. Note that they will not be purchasing items on Saturday due to the sale. […]
Thrifty Gifts Event Starts on Black Friday at all 4 Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores
As a thrift store lover, I’m happy to share a Thrifty Gifts special event this weekend at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers in the Twin Cities: During the Thrifty Gifts special event at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers, shoppers will find new merchandise in original packaging at a fraction […]
Black Friday Price Comparison Sheet 2013
Here’s a great Black Friday shopping resource – a Black Friday Price Comparison 2013 sheet with all the items for every store listed with their best deal prices! Thanks to Stephanie at Debt Free Spending I’m able to post it here for you. You can print it out and take it to the stores with […]
Macy’s Santaland is Open in Minneapolis!
The 51st Annual Macy’s Santaland is now open in Minneapolis! Last night my family and I attended a special media/blogger preview event of Santaland and we had a great time. Santaland is a FREE walk-through display where you experience the story of Santa’s elves at the North Pole as they prepare for Christmas.
Frugal Holiday Family Photo Options in the Twin Cities
If you haven’t already, it’s time to start planning a holiday photo session for your family, especially if you have photo cards to send to loved ones in the coming weeks! But you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a nice Christmas or holiday-themed photo of your family. Here are some […]
Three Things to Do Now for a Debt-Free Christmas this Year
Right now your Christmas tree and decorations are likely put away, it seems like a weird time to think about next year’s debt free Christmas. It’s cold outside, and you’re probably trying to decide what to do with all your kids’ old toys to make room for all the new Christmas toys that have taken over your […]
Personalize a FREE video message from Santa for your child!
This is so cool. Visit www.portablenorthpole.com to create a personalized video message from Santa for your child! I did this last night for my 4-year-old Heidi and she loved it! There are, of course, options to “upgrade” to a fancier video or add a personal phone call from Santa for a cost, but the free video […]
Get your Christmas shopping done EARLY. Here’s why.
Have you ever noticed how stores run out of hot merchandise in December, especially toys, well BEFORE Christmas approaches? One reason is that stores do whatever they can to sell off and not restock their merchandise through December 31st, because anything they do not sell by the end of the year will then be considered assets, and anything they do […]
Frugal Christmas Ideas
Why do we need Frugal Christmas ideas? Because the average Christmas & holiday season gift budget for Twin Cities shoppers is $773 this year, according to a University of St. Thomas study. It’s up from $703 last year and $680 in 2010. How does your family compare? Our budget has always been lower than all of […]