While this isn’t the typical freebie you’ll find on my site, it’s definitely an important one! Any Minnesotan who wants to be tested for COVID-19 can now get FREE at-home saliva tests. They are available to all Minnesotans who want to be tested, with or without symptoms. Minnesota has partnered with Vault Medical Services to […]
Grab Bags at Ramsey County Libraries are a Treat for Our Family
Because COVID has kept libraries closed to visitors for months, there is no opportunity to browse, hold and discover books for your kids and yourself. This was our favorite part of going to the library before COVID! Before COVID, I was taking my kids to the library 1-2 times per week to pick out a […]
Free School Meals for Kids Extended through December 2020
I had been waiting for this news but then my school district finally confirmed it… Free school meals have been extended for all kids NATIONWIDE through December 31, 2020! Free school meals were available this spring and then extended into the summer. Now, this decision ensures that all children have access to nutritious food as […]
Free Admission for Twin Cities Harvest Festival 2020 (Pay for Maze, Pumpkins, Food)
Great news for frugal families! This year, in 2020, there is NO CHARGE to get into the Twin Cities Harvest Festival in Brooklyn Park! Instead, you only pay for what you choose to do, such as the corn maze, pumpkins or food. They stated on their Facebook page that they are able to allow free […]
Minnesota Renaissance Festival on Parade
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival was cancelled for 2020, but you can still experience the Minnesota Renaissance Festival this year – from your car! The Minnesota Renaissance Festival on Parade is a drive-through experience that will be weekends September 19th through October 4th, plus Friday, October 2nd. This first-ever drive-through experience will feature over 30 Festival […]
How to Keep Your Family Entertained Safely and Cheaply During the Pandemic
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 […]