If you’re looking for one more family adventure before summer winds down, here’s a great reason to visit Como Town! For a limited time, Twin Cities Frugal Mom readers can save 20% on unlimited wristbands with promo code TCFM20 when purchasing online.
Teachers Get in Free to SEA LIFE at Mall of America in August
Summer break is such a well-earned reward for teachers—and all this month, SEA LIFE at Mall of America is making it even sweeter! All month long, teachers get FREE admission to the aquarium, plus 30% off tickets for up to six friends or family members. NOTE: Purchase is required for this deal. To redeem a […]
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at Minnesota Children’s Museum
If you have a Gabby’s Dollhouse fan at home, you won’t want to miss this special event at Minnesota Children’s Museum! Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days are happening Friday, August 7th – Sunday, August 9th, bringing all the magic of the hit DreamWorks series to the museum for a weekend full of imagination, creativity, and […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in August to Save Money 2026
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? A while back I put together a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money! Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month! August In August of course you’ll find […]
Climb to the Top of Landmark Center’s North Tower – August 5th
Looking for a memorable (and free!) summer adventure with the kids? Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 5th—because this is your chance to experience Saint Paul from above like never before. For one day only, Landmark Center is opening its rarely accessible North Tower for a self-guided climb on Wednesday, July 1st between 11:00am and […]
Wanderlight Trail Lights Up Summer at the Minnesota Zoo (Review)
Looking for a unique summer evening activity in the Twin Cities? We visited the brand-new Wanderlight Trail: A Twilight Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo, and it was a really fun way to spend an evening. The Wanderlight Trail runs from June 3rd through August 2nd. It literally transforms the Minnesota Zoo into a glowing […]
Free High School Sports Physicals in the Twin Cities (Summer 2026)
Fall is coming fast, and so are high school sports! And I have discovered some places that offer FREE sports physicals for high school athletes. Many high school students who participate in sports need to get screened for physical or medical conditions prior to participating. This kind of screening does not replace a physical, but […]
What Families Really Want in Playgrounds (From My Interview with Minnesota Recreation & Parks)
I’m excited to share that I was interviewed for the Summer 2026 issue of Minnesota Recreation & Parks magazine for an article about what makes a playground worth visiting. As someone who’s spent years exploring parks throughout Minnesota with my family, this was such a fun conversation. On Twin Cities Frugal Mom, I’ve visited and […]
20 Refreshing Iced Coffee Recipes to Try This Summer
Iced coffee and summer. Two things that go together for me like sand and water. I LOVE iced coffees! But I don’t like spending a fortune on them at coffee shops. That’s why I’m excited to share this list of AWESOME iced coffee recipes that you can make at home! Check them out: 1. S’mores […]
Free Printable Summer Bucket List (32 Ideas!)
Summer is here – does your family have a summer bucket list? Well if you need one – I have one for you with 32 ideas for fun! It’s part of my NEW, FREE Printable Summer Activity Planner for Kids! There are 8 pages of summer planning fun: Summer Bucket List (32 ideas for summer […]
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