Once Upon a Child store locations in Burnsville, Maplewood, Rochester, Roseville & Woodbury are celebrating 20 years in business by offering 40% off all apparel ONE DAY ONLY – Saturday, August 17th from 9:30am – 8:00pm. Sale excludes costumes and shoes, toys, equipment and any already clearanced items. A great way to get some of […]
Back to School Shopping Events & Deals in the Twin Cities
Got kids starting or heading back to school this fall? My oldest is starting kindergarten (and she’s sooo excited about it!), so I’ve been checking out all the best, frugal-friendly deals in the Twin Cities area. Here’s what I’ve found: FREE PRE-KINDERGARTEN EYE EXAM – THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 The nonprofit Minnesota Optometric Association is launching a Pre-K […]
Once Upon a Child Grab Bag Sale – Saturday, July 27
All day long! Put as many clearance items as possible in a bag for just $15 at select Twin Cities area Once Upon a Child store locations (see list of participating stores below). Saturday July 27, 2013 Individual Store hours vary (See Below) Don’t Miss Out! Grab Bag offer may not be used in conjunction with […]
FREE 1-item Solo Pizza at Davanni’s this Mon & Tues with 4 Nonperishable Food Donations
Get a FREE 1-item Solo Pizza at Davanni’s this Monday, July 22 & Tuesday, July 23! (Or take $5.04 off another menu item.) One per person, per order, per day. They encourage bringing in more than 4 items if you can as the summer months are a critical time for food donations as kids are […]
Bookawocky – Your Summer Reading Experience
Have you heard about Bookawocky? It’s a summer reading experience for kids and teens from the 8 public library systems in the Twin Cities metro area. The metro public library systems include: Anoka County Library, Carver County Library, Dakota County Library, Hennepin County Library, Ramsey County Library, Saint Paul Public Library, Scott County Library, and Washington […]
Once Upon a Child Clearance Blowout Sale – Saturday, June 22
Once Upon a Child is having a ONE DAY Clearance Blowout Sale on Saturday, June 22nd at multiple Twin Cities store locations: Anoka – 9:30am-6:00pm – 763.421.3879 Eden Prairie – 10:00am-6:00pm – 952.941.3515 Maple Grove – 10:00am-6:00pm – 763.494.8687 Minnetonka – 9:00am-6:00pm – 763.540.0477 Shakopee – 10:00am-7:00pm – 952.445.9900 Spring Lake Park – 9:30am-6:00pm – […]
Take a kid fishing and fish free this weekend June 7-9
In Minnesota this weekend, June 7-9, it’s a great time to celebrate the end of the school year by taking your kids fishing – for free! “This is a great opportunity to discover fishing,” said Mike Kurre, the DNR’s mentoring program coordinator. “Minnesotans 16 or older who take a child 15 or younger fishing don’t […]
Discover Aviation Days in Blaine – June 1 & 2
Today our family went to the annual Discover Aviation Days event at the Anoka County Airport in Blaine. We also attended last year and it’s a lot of fun. The admission is FREE – they only ask for a parking donation to cover event expenses (you choose the amount – we gave $5). There are […]
Memorial Day Thrift Store Sales
Happy Memorial Day! Our family is thankful for all military service members – veterans (including my husband!), active duty, reservists, and those who have died in service. Like on other holidays, there are a number of thrift store sales going on today that I thought I’d share: Memorial Day Sales – Monday, May 27th, 2013 […]
Frugal-friendly Choo Choo Bob Events coming up in the Twin Cities area
For all of you with a child who loves trains – like my 2-year-old does! – I want to share several Choo Choo Bob events coming up in the Twin Cities area: SATURDAY, JUNE 1 “The Choo Choo Bob Show“ will be returning live to the historic Riverview Theater in Minneapolis. The 2-hour adventure, from […]
Kids Bowl Free – A summer program for kids to bowl 2 free games every day!
Kids Bowl Free is a program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Select schools and bowling centers around the country participate each year, including 29 in Minnesota! Yes – this is for real! All you have to […]
NEW Twin Cities Summer County Fairs List for 2013!
Now on my site: A Twin Cities Summer County Fairs List for 2013! Wherever you live in the Twin Cities, this list will help you plan your fair visits for June through September! PLUS – I’ve included 6 tips for fair-going with kids, from last year’s list. Summer County Fair List 2013
Donate 2 bags of reusable clothing or household items to Savers or Unique Thrift Stores, get 30% off coupon! Through May 4th.
Earth Celebration Donation Drive In celebration of Earth Day (and to help those of us who are doing some spring cleaning despite the not-so-springlike weather!), Savers and Unique Thrift Stores are offering a 30% off coupon if you donate 2 bags or more of reusable clothing or household items. Through May 4th, 2013. Time to get some spring […]
New Month by Month Shopping Guide page!
I’m excited to share my new Month by Month Shopping Guide page, under the “Deals & Events Calendar.” I created it to help you plan shopping trips all year to get the best deals! Please share any sales or deals you know of that can be added to this list!
Operation Glass Slipper at Southdale Mall, March 9-10
Operation Glass Slipper’s 2013 Princess Event is being held at Southdale Mall, 3rd Floor, this Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10. Operation Glass Slipper provides free prom gowns and accessories to high school girls in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area whose financial circumstances make it impossible to attend prom due to cost. Each girl is […]