Exploring Franconia Sculpture Park in Shafer, Minnesota If you’re looking for a good, socially-distancing-friendly outdoor destination that’s frugally priced (free) and not too far from the Twin Cities, I recommend Franconia Sculpture Park! Have you heard of this place? Franconia Sculpture Park is a FREE walk-through field of art, and it’s open 7 days a […]
Coffee lovers! Get a bag of Amora coffee for only $1 shipped ($14.95 value)!
Anyone who has followed me here for a while knows how much I love good coffee, especially when I can get a great deal on it! Well, how about a $14.95 half pound bag of quality coffee for only $1 reservation fee plus $2.95 shipping and handling??? (updated) Right now you can get a FREE […]
National Get Outdoors Day – Saturday, June 13th
Saturday, June 13th, 2020 is National Get Outdoors Day and admission is FREE to all Minnesota State Parks! Minnesota’s 75 state parks and recreation areas are all offering free admission this day, which includes FREE fishing. In fact, you can borrow free loaner fishing kits at many of the parks. Some of the parks within […]
Going on a State Fair Food Hunt! Here’s where to find it in the Twin Cities & beyond
The Minnesota State Fair was cancelled for 2020, but you can still find state fair food throughout the Twin Cities and beyond, all summer long! I posted about one local vendor on my Facebook page in late May and that’s how I discovered this. Food vendors have been announcing their locations and hours more and […]
Easy Ways to Save Money on Summer Bills
Summer is almost here, and while many families are welcoming the warmer weather chances are you’re not welcoming the jump in your energy bills. Between paying for extra summer activities, buying extra groceries, and taking on high electricity bills, summer often means you’ll be spending more money than usual. The good news is that there […]
Pandemic-EBT offers $325 per child normally eligible for free or reduced-price school meals
If your child is normally eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, there is a temporary food benefit program called P-EBT to help you get through the summer! P-EBT stands for Pandemic-EBT and families with eligible children will receive a one-time payment of $325 per child on a new or existing EBT card. Wondering if […]
National Donut Day Freebies 2020 (June 5th)
The day of the donut is here. National Donut Day 2020 is Friday, June 5th, and even during COVID-19 there are a few places to get a free or cheap donut! Here’s a roundup of some freebies and deals around the Twin Cities: Duck Donuts – On Friday, June 5th, rewards members can visit any […]
Our Front Row Experience at Extreme Sandbox’s “Heavy Metal Drive-Thru” in Hastings
In April I posted about a unique and FREE event for families in the Twin Cities area. It’s at a place called Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, MN, where you can operate real construction equipment. It’s family-owned and they even were on the popular show, Shark Tank! (Check it out – it turned out well!) Unfortunately, […]
Another Reason to Pick Up the Free Food from Your Child’s School District (Possibly the Biggest One)
I previously wrote a list of 5 reasons to pick up the free food from your child’s school district. The response was huge – much bigger than I expected! I’m glad it was shared and discussed so extensively (23,000 times!), so that families could benefit from and support this wonderful program for all during this […]
Free Summer Meals for Kids in Minnesota 2020
During the summer, many kids are without the breakfasts and lunches they got at school. This year is even more challenging for many more families. Here are some ways to find free summer meal programs, including school programs this year during COVID-19: Free Meals for Kids app – This new app for Minnesota is powered by […]
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