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Presidents’ Day Thrift Store Sales 2018

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It’s Presidents Day this Monday and these thrift stores are offering 50% off sales! Presidents’ Day Sales – Monday, February 19th, 2018 Arc’s Value Village – President’s Day 50% Off Storewide Sale today! Includes all departments. The storewide 50% off sale means bargains in every department (except brand-new items marked with orange and white tags). Shop our […]

Tech Fest for Families at the Works Museum February 24 (Ticket Giveaway)

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Looking for some indoor family fun this weekend? Tech Fest is coming up this Saturday, Feb. 24th at The Works Museum in Bloomington! What is Tech Fest? It’s hands-on, engineering fun for families! Kids are natural engineers, full of questions such as why, how, and what if I did it differently? Tech Fest gathers corporations, educational institutions […]

Winter Family Fun at Spirit Mountain in Duluth (Giveaway)

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I’m writing this on a mild, sunny Saturday in February, a perfect day for being outside in winter in Minnesota. I grew up in Duluth, where outdoor winter fun is in abundance – especially hills to ski or sled down. And if you love being outdoors in winter, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy these […]

The Wiz at Children’s Theatre Company – Review & 20% Ticket Discount

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The Wiz is playing at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis now through March 18th, and my kids and I got to see it shortly after it opened. We LOVED it, and recommend it if you can go! In January I shared my experience going backstage before it opened. The costumes are creatively designed by Matthew […]

Valentine’s Day Restaurant Deals 2018

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Valentine’s Day is almost here,  and it’s the second busiest holiday for dining out (after Mother’s Day). Here’s a list of restaurant deals (that you’ll find in the Twin Cities) to help you plan a meal out with your special someone (or family) for less! For more restaurant deals and gifts, visit the Groupon Valentine’s Day […]

Struggling To Pay Off Debt? 5 Tips to Financial Freedom

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To pay off that holiday debt can be a struggle, but it’s certainly not impossible to do, even in a short period of time! Whether we like it or not, the holiday season is undeniably commercial. In an effort to show our loved ones how much we care, many of us dig ourselves into a […]

Free Dental Care for Kids in Need at U of M School of Dentistry February 10th

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The Minnesota Dental Association’s annual “Give Kids a Smile” event took place this past weekend, February 3-4, 2018, but the University of Minnesota School Of Dentistry is offering free dental care to kids in need this Saturday, February 10th. The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry will provide free services for children from low-income families […]

Spend Only $33 To Get The Body You Want

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Most people spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on exercise equipment and fitness programs each year. What if I told you that all you really need to spend is $33 to achieve your fitness goals, would you believe me? This isn’t a sales pitch. It literally can be done. Achieving your fitness goals doesn’t […]

EARLY MAN in Theatres February 16th + a Giveaway

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My family has loved Wallace & Gromit and all the movies from their creators, including Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep: the Movie. That’s why we can’t wait to see their newest claymation movie EARLY MAN, which will be out in theatres on February 16th! Read on for more info and a GIVEAWAY! About the […]

5 Tips for Buying a Car for Less

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This is a sponsored post, though all opinions are 100% mine. Buying a car can be exciting and scary at the same time. There are so many great options, but it takes some time and research to find the best one for you. I’ve owned small sedans and now own a nice spacious family van. […]

2 Projects That Will Add Value to Your Home When Selling

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When it comes time to sell your home, preparing it is no small task. And for many homeowners, saving money on those preparations is key! But while saving money is great and easy, there are a few major projects that can be done to help you get the most bang for your buck. You can […]