Calling all Twin Cities families with little princes and princesses! Disney is hosting a special advance screening event for Sofia the First: Royal Magic this Saturday morning — and Twin Cities Frugal Mom readers have exclusive access to reserved tickets. This invitation-only family event is designed especially for kids ages 2–6 and includes a fun-filled […]
Free Summer Meals for Kids in Minnesota 2026
Kids in Minnesota can get FREE meals all summer long, regardless of what school district they’re in or what their family’s income is. Here are some ways to find free summer meal programs in the Twin Cities! (I keep a list updated annually here as well.) Free Summer Meals for Kids Free Meals for […]
Minnesota Aurora FC Kicks Off Their 5th Season (Giveaway & Exclusive Discount!)
Women’s soccer is back in the Twin Cities, and Minnesota Aurora FC is gearing up for an exciting 2026 season! Plus, I have an exclusive discount code and giveaway! The Home Opener takes place at TCO Stadium in Eagan on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00pm, and it’s the perfect family-friendly outing for soccer fans of […]
Chalkfest Returns to Maple Grove June 13-14 (FREE Family Event!)
Chalkfest is back at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove for 2026! I’m so excited about this! We’ve gone to this event for years – last year it was supposed to be the last year but it was now brought back by a new collaborative Maple Grove partnership. What is Chalkfest? This FREE 2-day street festival […]
Minneapolis Rodeo at Surly in June (Giveaway + Discount Code)
This honestly sounds like such a fun summer event! Minneapolis Rodeo 2026 is bringing the first-ever outdoor PRCA rodeo to Minneapolis on June 6th, 2026, and it’s happening at Surly Festival Field — which immediately caught my attention because we already love heading to Surly Brewing and the Food Hall there (my husband says Surly […]
$5.99 Kids Skate Free Membership = Free Skating All Year!
Kids Skate Free is a nationwide membership program that partners with skating centers to give kids 2 Roller Skating Passes every week of the year for super cheap. It used to be free but now they charge $5.99 a year per child. But that’s all you pay – $5.99 a year for each child and […]
Free 8-Page Printable Summer Activity Planner for Kids
It’s almost time for summer in Minnesota (woohoo!) – and it’s actually feeling like summer! And I’m so excited to share this freebie with you. Download my exclusive FREE Printable Summer Activity Planner for Kids! There are 8 pages of summer planning fun: Summer Bucket List (32 ideas for summer fun!) Summer Schedules with themes […]
Farm Babies Are Back at the Minnesota Zoo This Spring!
Spring is officially here, and a popular seasonal tradition has returned — Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo! The event runs through May 17th and is packed with family-friendly fun, adorable animals, and festive weekend activities. We visited early in May, and it was such an exciting experience for the whole family. From the moment […]
Walmart Beauty Box: A Frugal-Friendly Beauty Subscription
If you love trying new beauty products but don’t love the price tags that usually come with them, I may have found a fun little treat that fits a frugal lifestyle. The Walmart Beauty Box is a quarterly subscription box that delivers 6–7 beauty samples right to your door for just $8.98 per box. Yes, […]
Garage Sale Maps!
Twin Cities frugal families! I have a Garage Sale Maps page with interactive maps for Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, Rochester and Duluth. Plus you can search your own area! I partnered with the site GSalR.com to offer these maps. You can also list your own site for free! View the page here!
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 307
- More Posts »









