Social distancing guidelines are still in place, and Governor Walz has expanded the Stay at Home order through May 17th. But you can now visit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – from the safety and comfort of your car! On May 1st the Arboretum has reopened Three-Mile Drive to vehicles only. You must have registered online […]
Financial Tips For Families During COVID-19
The global pandemic has put an immense amount of pressure on all of us. Whether you’ve had to adjust to teleconferencing with your coworkers or you’re struggling to homeschool your child, handling all of these rapid changes hasn’t been easy. And while 40% to 50% of U.S. married couples end up divorcing, it’s likely that […]
5 Reasons to Pick Up the Free Food from Your Child’s School District
(Update: School meals are FREE to ALL students through 2022! Read about that here or on your child’s school district website.) I previously shared a guide to finding free meals for your kids and family in Minnesota during this time of quarantine. A major source of this food is school districts around the state and nation. […]
Minnesota Zoo’s Farm Babies Goes Virtual for Free
Get ready for cuteness overload! Every spring, the Minnesota Zoo celebrates new baby animals like goats, pigs and calves. But with so many things closed right now including the zoos, the Minnesota Zoo found a new way to share their newborn farm animals with you – virtually online! Go to the Minnesota Zoo’s Farm Babies […]
Free Protac Breathing Mask (Pay $9.95 S&H)
I’m sharing a deal for a breathing mask because it’s been very popular online and it’s selling out fast, so if you’re looking for a good mask for a good price, check out this Protac Breathing Mask. It has all these features: High protection PM2.5 filtration New Smooth 3.0 Breathing Valve Soft and comfortable […]
Free Extreme Sandbox Drive Thru Experience in Hastings (Every Saturday)
Do your kids love watching big construction equipment at work? Are they (and you) tired of being cooped up in the house? Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, MN is a heavy equipment adventure company where you can play on construction equipment. However, with the current pandemic going on, they are instead offering FREE shows where you […]
Free Omnifest at the Science Museum of Minnesota (Stream at Home)
One of our favorite places to visit in the Twin Cities is the Science Museum of Minnesota. Last October we enjoyed a visit to their newly remodeled Omnitheater and saw the movie Superpower Dogs. You may have read my review of our experience – it was awesome! Well, unfortunately, like many attractions, the Science Museum […]
What Groceries We Got for $20 at Ruby’s Pantry in Bloomington (Minnesota)
This month I finally had the opportunity to visit Ruby’s Pantry. Ruby’s Pantry is a community outreach program based in Minnesota, where basically you pick up food shares for a $20 donation. There are no income or residency requirements. There are many locations here in Minnesota and Wisconsin, though there are currently only a couple […]
Home Chef Discounted Subscriptions (up to 60% Off)
Home Chef is offering up to 60% Meal Kit Deliveries right now! A few years ago we tried out Home Chef, a meal kit delivery subscription service, and shared our experience here. We really liked it, the food was simple to prepare and delicious, and in the past few years, Home Chef has become really […]
View Saint Paul from Home (New Free Virtual Experiences)
Visit Saint Paul Launches “Saint Paul from Home” (New Virtual Experiences) I don’t think I’ve been as excited as I am now since this whole COVID-19 quarantine began. Visit Saint Paul just launched a new virtual resource, the “Saint Paul from Home” microsite. It’s loaded with ways to experience and connect with Saint Paul from […]
Free Meals for Kids and Families in Minnesota during COVID-19
Free Meals for Kids and Families in Minnesota during COVID-19 During this time of social distancing, kids are now at home for school. But many kids rely on free school meals, and being stuck at home limits access to them. Plus, with so many families now affected by businesses having to close, even temporarily, and […]
Free One Month Trial of CBS All Access (Rare Deal)
Update: CBS All Access is now Paramount+. With so many of us stuck at home, now’s the time to try new streaming services – there are so many great deals like this one from CBS All Access! Normally CBS All Access offers 7-day free trials, but right now through April 23rd, you can sign up […]
Great Wolf Lodge’s Free Online At-Home Activity Guide for Families
Enjoy the Great Wolf Lodge at home! The Great Wolf Lodge is one of our favorite places to visit. While many locations including the one in Bloomington, MN are closed temporarily during this time (at least through May 19th), you can still enjoy the resort at home! Great Wolf Lodge has created a fun, free […]
Free Bags of Food at the YMCA (while supplies last)
I know many organizations are offering free food to anyone in need at this time, and now the YMCA has announced that they’re partnering again with The Sheridan Story to provide free, nourishing food to families in the community. Families can now stop by the front door at a participating YMCA or YMCA community center […]
10 Minnesota Jigsaw Puzzles and Games that are $20 or Less
What’s a Minnesota stay-at-home quarantine without some Minnesota stay-at-home fun? Governor Walz ordered Minnesotans to stay home for 2 weeks, with guidelines loosening gradually after that, as long as the COVID-19 projections stay the same. Jigsaw puzzles have become SUPER popular lately (thanks to my friend Ann for showing me this!), so I thought I’d […]