The Choo Choo Bob Show, produced right here in Minnesota, has won 3 Emmys! At the Upper Midwest Emmys this past month, the Choo Choo Bob Show won for Best Children’s Program (12 & Under), Program Writer (Non-News), and Lighting. It was also nominated for Musical Composition/Arrangement, Program Editor (Non-News), and On-Camera Talent-Performer/Narrator. If you haven’t […]
Halloween Restaurant Freebies and Deals 2013
Halloween Restaurant Freebies and Deals 2013 Free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP. On October 31st, kids 12 and under can order a “Scary Face” pancake and be able to make it into as scary—or funny— a face as they want. The Scary Face pancake comes with one buttermilk pancake, a whipped topping mouth, a […]
For Duluth readers: Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales at the DECC on 11/14 – Special $4 Ticket Discount
Duluth area readers! Here’s a discount for the upcoming Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales show at the DECC: Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they take audiences on a captivating journey and magically bring to life three timeless fairy tale adventures. Discover Snow White as she searches for h er one true love; […]
Free Upcoming Events All Across the USA
I’m sharing some great information about free upcoming events in the Twin Cities area, taken from a list of events across the USA from a great site called More With Less Today (shared with permission): Free Upcoming Events All Across the USA American Girl October In-Store Events include Bitty Twins’ Ballerina Paper Doll Craft, Doll ‘ Dos […]
2013 Minnesota Fire Prevention Events – Lots of Free, Educational Fun for Families in October!
Did you know that October is Fire Prevention Month, and that October 6-12, 2013 is National Fire Prevention Week? Many fire stations, schools and libraries around the country are hosting free events including open houses to help educate everyone about fire safety. There are many events in Minnesota – next week’s theme at my daughter’s […]
All moms have personal goals and dreams. Here’s a big one of mine, and I need your support.
Most of you know me as a frugal mom of 2 living in the Twin Cities because that’s what I write about here (and I love doing it!). But many of you may not be aware that I’m also a local church musician and composer of piano music and am working hard on releasing my […]
Caribou Coffee offers Amy’s Blend program for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
I love Caribou Coffee. I wish I could afford to go there regularly but when I do it’s such a treat. However, I’m planning to make it in this month because they’re offering their 18th annual Amy’s Blend program, a great cause for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every year Caribou Coffee honors its original roastmaster […]
2014 ENTERTAINMENT Coupon Book Review
I am the coupon queen of my entire family. In my purse I always carry several envelopes full of coupons for everything from groceries to eating out to gas at the gas station, and never go somewhere without checking if I have a coupon first. My husband jokes that on my tombstone it will say […]
Free Coffee at Several Locations on National Coffee Day – Sunday, September 29
It’s National Coffee Day on Sunday, September 29th! You can get free (or discounted) coffee at these locations in the Twin Cities and/or nationwide on the 29th: Bill’s Superette We are celebrating National Coffee Day again at Bill’s Superette on Sept 29th.
Two Free Truck Events for Kids this Saturday, Sept. 28 – Shoreview and Woodbury
My 2-year-old son LOVES cars and trucks. So much that he actually SLEEPS with his toy cars and trucks at night. And whenever I take him to a truck event where he can explore fire trucks, police cars and other vehicles, he has SO much fun! That’s why I’m planning to take him to at […]
Disney Junior Live! Pirate and Princess Adventure at Xcel Energy Center 10/20 – Special $4 Ticket Discount!
Are your kids fans of Disney Junior like mine are? My 5-year-old Heidi LOVES Sofia the First, and my 2-year-old Thor loves Jake and the Neverland Pirates. My kids are excited to see them all at Disney Junior Live: Pirate and Princess Adventure at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on October 20th, and […]
Museum Day Live! Free admission to a select museum on September 28
This is FABULOUS. Go to http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ to sign up for TWO FREE MUSEUM TICKETS to the local participating museum of your choice for admission on Saturday, September 28th. Just fill in the form online and tickets will be emailed to you. Each household is limited to 2 free tickets. More than 1,500 museums are participating throughout […]
A Frugal and Fun End-of-Summer Week in the Twin Cities
I can’t believe kids are already starting school next week! Where did summer go? My oldest, Heidi, starts kindergarten next Tuesday, and she’s so excited! I’m not sure how I feel. I’m thrilled that she’ll learning a lot and making new friends, but I know I’ll miss having her at home during the day. I […]
The Choo Choo Bob Show at the MN State Fair – plus DVD & Book Set GIVEAWAY! ($50 Value!)
My kids and I are big fans of the locally produced kids’ TV show, The Choo Choo Bob Show, which you might have guessed by all the Choo Choo Bob events I’ve shared on my Deals & Events Calendar! We’ve visited their store in St. Paul and enjoyed story time with Engineer Paul, and we […]
Free Events coming up in the Twin Cities – August 2013
There are lots of free events I’ve found coming up in the Twin Cities and I’m sharing them all in one post! For even more deals & events in the Twin Cities, be sure to check out my Deals & Events Calendar. EVERY DAY (through Sept 21) Walker Art Center – FREE Gallery Admission until […]