Christmas is almost here and I have a list of GREAT FREEBIES AND ACTIVITIES for families to share, thanks to Lori at More with Less Today as well as Sweeties Freebies! Macy’s Mail a Letter to Santa Macy’s will donate $1 for every mailed letter to the Make a Wish Foundation, up to $1,000,000. Find a red mailbox to […]
25 Simple Things I Love about the Christmas Season as a Mom
Experiencing the Christmas season as a mom has been very different from my experiences as a child. It turns out though, some of those things are amazing regardless if you are the child or the parent. 1. Baking Christmas cookies. 2. Receiving homemade Christmas cookies from a friend. 3. A good workout at the gym […]
Bill’s Superette Christmas Coloring Contest for Kids – Free pictures to color & $3 off coupon for Sesame Street Live!
Bill’s Superette is pleased to announce their 2013 coloring contest for children! There are 8 Bill’s Superette locations in the Twin Cities area. Each Bill’s Superette is a gas station and small supermarket. My kids love to color so this sounds like fun! Here’s the info: WHO MAY ENTER Contest is open to boys and girls […]
Christmas Freebie – Create a Picture of Santa in your Home FREE through December 10th
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 […]