Although businesses and schools across the nation are reopening, there’s no denying that the coronavirus pandemic is still a major risk. Whether your family is savoring these last days of […]
Sever’s Stories, Riddles, & Rhymes Drive-Thru opens in Shakopee August 21st
So much has changed this year due to COVID-19, but thankfully, many family attractions are adapting so that they can still be open but in new, creative and safe ways! […]
Best Deals on Face Masks for Adults and Kids
Our family has been using disposable masks mostly for the past few months, but there are so many great deals on reusable masks that we finally have been ordering sets […]
Dinosaur Adventure Drive Thru Review (& 25 Things to Do in Your Car While in Line 2 Hours)
Dinosaurs have arrived at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds! And you can see them in a safe drive-thru adventure called “Dinosaur Adventure Drive Thru.” It’s happening the weekends of July 31 […]
Pandemic-EBT summer food benefit program deadline extended to July 31st!
The Pandemic-EBT program deadline has been extended from June 30th to July 31st, 2020! What is the Pandemic-EBT program? Pandemic-EBT is a temporary food benefit program for families with eligible […]
Drive the Zoo! Minnesota Zoo offers “Beastly Boulevard” Drive-Thru Experience (June 24 – July 5)
The Minnesota Zoo has been closed for several months due to COVID-19, but to offer visitors something during this time of social distancing, they have opened up part of the […]
Pandemic-EBT offers $325 per child normally eligible for free or reduced-price school meals
If your child is normally eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, there is a temporary food benefit program called P-EBT to help you get through the summer! P-EBT stands […]
Another Reason to Pick Up the Free Food from Your Child’s School District (Possibly the Biggest One)
I previously wrote a list of 5 reasons to pick up the free food from your child’s school district. The response was huge – much bigger than I expected! I’m […]
Free Summer Meals for Kids in Minnesota 2020
During the summer, many kids are without the breakfasts and lunches they got at school. This year is even more challenging for many more families. Here are some ways to […]
6 Great Tips to Save Some Cash After the Pandemic
The 2020 quarantine has been tough on everyone. No matter your financial situation, you need to be thinking about the future. Whether you have tens of thousands saved away, living […]
Our Drive-Through Visit to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
After being closed for a couple of months, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum had opened its doors to drive-through visits only starting May 1st. We visited during May and below is […]
100 Things for Kids to Do at Home When Bored (Written by My 12-Year-Old!)
Kids bored? Not sure what to do at home? This list was written in response to the closing of schools during COVID, as my kids were clearly more bored at […]
Vistaprint Stylish, Reusable Face Masks for Adults & Kids ($13 – $18)
Stylish and Reusable Face Masks from Vistaprint Looking for stylish and reusable face masks for yourself or your children? I know it can be overwhelming, and masks are in such […]
Twin Cities Newspaper Subscription Deals
Looking for Twin Cities Newspaper Discounts? Check out my exclusive deals below for the Star Tribune and Pioneer Press! Star Tribune Deals! Star Tribune Sizzling Sunday Special Right now, if […]
Free Build-a-Bear Virtual Workshop Every Wednesday
Build-a-Bear is offering free Virtual Workshops every Wednesday! There are activities, crafts and free printables. It will definitely help keep your kids busy during this time! So far they have: […]