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 […]
Once Upon a Child 40% Off All Apparel on Saturday, August 17 – 5 locations
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 […]