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Free Meals for Kids and Families in Minnesota during COVID-19

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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 […]

Great Wolf Lodge’s Free Online At-Home Activity Guide for Families

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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)

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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

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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 […]

Free Minnesota Printables, LiveCams and Activities to Do at Home

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Free Minnesota Printables, LiveCams and Activities to Do at Home LAST UPDATED: March 2022 Minnesota is becoming more and more homebound during this COVID-19 pandemic, which should feel like second nature for us where the air hurts our face much of the year. But we are also a state with many fun things to do […]

How to Save (and Earn) Money During This Pandemic

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The coronavirus epidemic is not only impacting everyone’s health but also affecting everyone’s wallets as well. Many businesses are shutting their doors, leaving people laid off without any future income. It doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. What can you do to protect yourself financially during this difficult time? Here are money-saving tips and […]

Free Comcast Internet & Low-Cost Computers for Qualifying Customers

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The coronavirus has closed schools and many other businesses and attractions, as people are urged to stay home. And many families are losing income while still needing some modern necessities like Internet access. To help, Comcast is offering 2 free months of Internet Essentials to new customers who qualify. It’s effective March 16, 2020 and […]

Coronavirus Financial Relief & Resources for Minnesota Families

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Coronavirus Financial Relief & Resources for Minnesota Families *Be sure to check back for updates as more resources are added* The Coronavirus has affected all of us, and will continue to do so in the coming weeks and months. Many families are struggling financially because of decreased work and pay, while many others are looking […]