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 summer or classes are already back in session, it’s important to find safe ways to spend time together and hold onto those moments of joy […]
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! One such attraction is Sever’s Fall Festival in Shakopee, which is one of our family’s favorite places to visit each fall. They have a fall […]
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 of 3 and 5 masks in attractive patterns and colors! And clearly this pandemic is going to continue for some time, so it’s best to […]
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 – August 2 and August 7-9. Tickets are $40 for a regular car, truck or minivan that seats up to 7 people. We bought a […]
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 children. Families who apply by the deadline will receive a one-time payment of $325 per child on a new or existing EBT card. If your […]
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 Zoo to cars. It’s called the “Beastly Boulevard” and brings visitors through portions of their Northern Trail and Wells Fargo Family Farm. You’ll see bison, […]
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 for Pandemic-EBT and families with eligible children will receive a one-time payment of $325 per child on a new or existing EBT card. Wondering if […]
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 glad it was shared and discussed so extensively (23,000 times!), so that families could benefit from and support this wonderful program for all during this […]
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 find free summer meal programs, including school programs this year during COVID-19: Free Meals for Kids app – This new app for Minnesota is powered by […]
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 paycheck to paycheck, or are one of the millions of Americans currently on unemployment, you need to be doing all you can to have a […]
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 my recap! However, I just learned that they are now in Phase 2 – which means they are open for walking on designated paths as […]
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 home during that time. But it’s clearly useful any time kids don’t know what to do when they’re home and have free time!
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 high demand, but I’ve found some that are a good price and are made by a reputable company! Vistaprint has a variety of stylish RFS […]
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 you live in the Twin Cities 13-county area, you can get 26 weeks of Star Tribune Sunday home delivery plus unlimited digital access for only […]
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: Teddy Bear Hunt Make Friendship Bracelets Storytime Coloring Sheets Make Paper Dolls DIY Chalk And a lot more! See what’s already posted on their site […]