Christmas is almost here and I have a list of GREAT FREEBIES AND ACTIVITIES for families to share, thanks to Lori at More with Less Today as well as Sweeties Freebies! Macy’s Mail a Letter to Santa Macy’s will donate $1 for every mailed letter to the Make a Wish Foundation, up to $1,000,000. Find a red mailbox to […]
Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure in St. Paul through Dec. 15th – Review
Our family had a fun time at Disney on Ice presents “Passport to Adventure” on Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Our kids, Heidi (age 5) and Thor (age 3), were amazed as they watched their favorite characters perform on the ice with special effects and fun songs. The show includes […]
Bill’s Superette Christmas Coloring Contest for Kids – Free pictures to color & $3 off coupon for Sesame Street Live!
Bill’s Superette is pleased to announce their 2013 coloring contest for children! There are 8 Bill’s Superette locations in the Twin Cities area. Each Bill’s Superette is a gas station and small supermarket. My kids love to color so this sounds like fun! Here’s the info: WHO MAY ENTER Contest is open to boys and girls […]
Once Upon a Child – 40% Off on Small Business Saturday, November 30th
Once Upon a Child stores in Burnsville, Maplewood, Rochester, Roseville & Woodbury are offering 40% off this Saturday, November 30th for Small Business Saturday. SHOP ALL DAY AND RECEIVE 40% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE!! NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNTS OR PROMOTIONS. Note that they will not be purchasing items on Saturday due to the sale. […]
Thrifty Gifts Event Starts on Black Friday at all 4 Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores
As a thrift store lover, I’m happy to share a Thrifty Gifts special event this weekend at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers in the Twin Cities: During the Thrifty Gifts special event at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers, shoppers will find new merchandise in original packaging at a fraction […]
Free Admission to Mill City Museum and Minnesota History Center on Black Friday from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.!
Mill City Museum and Minnesota History Center are offering FREE exhibit admission & parking this Friday, November 29th – Black Friday – from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.! They’re also offering Black Friday family specials including: FREE memberships to the first 30 families at each location 25% Gift Shop discount FREE donuts & coffee Giveaways, live […]
Black Friday Price Comparison Sheet 2013
Here’s a great Black Friday shopping resource – a Black Friday Price Comparison 2013 sheet with all the items for every store listed with their best deal prices! Thanks to Stephanie at Debt Free Spending I’m able to post it here for you. You can print it out and take it to the stores with […]
Macy’s Santaland is Open in Minneapolis!
The 51st Annual Macy’s Santaland is now open in Minneapolis! Last night my family and I attended a special media/blogger preview event of Santaland and we had a great time. Santaland is a FREE walk-through display where you experience the story of Santa’s elves at the North Pole as they prepare for Christmas.
Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure in St. Paul December 12 – 15: Opening night tickets only $12!
I’ve taken my daughter Heidi to two Disney on Ice shows in the past couple years and both times we had a blast! The shows are so spectacular, well-choreographed and entertaining. It’s so fun to see familiar Disney characters coming out on stage and hearing your child calling out “It’s Ariel, mommy!” Disney on Ice […]
Arc’s Value Village Store Expansion Celebration in New Hope – Saturday, November 16
Arc’s Value Village in New Hope has DOUBLED in size and they’re inviting everyone to celebrate with them this Saturday, November 16th from 9:00am – 7:00pm. The store is located at 2751 Winnetka Ave N., New Hope, MN 55427. I was there a couple months ago to meet with the Arc’s Value Village Personal Shopper as it […]
Happy Veteran’s Day – Deals & Freebies
Happy Veteran’s Day to all! Thank you to all who have served, including my husband (Iraq: 2006-2007), as well as his father (Vietnam) and grandfather (WW2). There are many activities going on in the Twin Cities which you can find here. There are also many Veteran’s Day sales going on today, open to everyone. Here […]
Savers – Great Halloween Costumes plus Enter 2 Contests
If you haven’t gotten your Halloween costumes yet, one great place to visit is Savers for creative and low-cost ideas. Check out my Savers review featuring Halloween. Plus there are 2 great contests they’re hosting right now: Through the entire month of October, all Super Savers Club Card members are eligible to win the trip […]
Try Hockey for Free Day is Saturday, November 2nd for kids ages 4 to 9
Try Hockey for Free Day is Saturday, November 3, 2013! USA Hockey and over 500 local programs across the country will encourage kids, ages 4 to 9, to come to a local participating rink and try youth hockey as part of the NHL’s Come Play Hockey Month. All locations have a limited amount of equipment available […]
The Mommy MD Guide to Losing Weight and Feeling Great – Save 25%
There’s a new book out written just for moms wanting to lose weight that I want to share. With 10 pounds of my own still to lose after having my two kids, I look forward to reading it as I could use some help! The Mommy MD Guide to Losing Weight and Feeling Great is the […]
Minnesota sixth-graders can visit historic sites statewide for free
Minnesota teachers and parents of 6th graders! Great news! There’s a new 6th grade Minnesota History Pass that grants Minnesota 6th graders FREE admission to the Minnesota Historical Society’s 26 historic sites and museums statewide now through August 2014. It allows children to explore Minnesota history during non-school hours for FREE, and complements the new state […]