Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop is in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota! It was previously Blue Sun Soda Shop, which our family had visited many times over the years. It was a fun candy and soda shop before, with locations also in Bloomington and Stillwater. But in March 2024 Blue Sun upped its game at the Spring […]
Sign up for Kids Bowl Free – Valid All Summer Long (2026)!
Kids Bowl Free is back for summer 2026! If you’re looking for free fun for your kids this summer too, sign them up for FREE bowling at KidsBowlFree.com! What is Kids Bowl Free? Kids Bowl Free is a program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and […]
Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide 2026
Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide 2026 CLEAN UP YOUR YARD YARD WASTE COLLECTION SITES Each county offers free yard waste collection sites or assistance for its residents. At these sites you can often pick up free compost for your garden (while it lasts). They may also offer junk collection days where you drop off […]
How to Simplify Spring Cleaning and 5-Page Printable Checklist
How to Simplify Spring Cleaning and 5-Page Printable Checklist It’s that time! Springtime – which means not only getting outside for some fresh air fun, but finally opening windows, decluttering and cleaning! Spring cleaning isn’t always the most fun thing, but here are some tips and a FREE 5-page printable checklist to help you go […]
Free Printable “I Hate to Clean” 30-Day Calendar
Hate to clean? As much as I love having a clean house, the process of cleaning and dusting and organizing can be a pain. And there are always things I avoid doing because they’re either putsy, awkward (climbing on ladders to dust up high) or just not pleasant. So here I have an exclusive FREE […]
FREE Box of Pick-Your-Own Crayons from the Crayola Store
It’s back again for 2026! Free Crayons!!!! BIG NEWS! National Crayon Day is coming up March 31st, and to celebrate, the Crayola Experience is giving away a million crayons again this year at their store! There are five Crayola Experience locations, and one is at the Mall of America. Each Crayola Experience location has a […]
Sam’s Club: $15 Membership Deal! (Limited Time)
Sam’s Club has a great deal right now! For a limited time, you can get a new Sam’s Club 1-year membership for $15! This is $35 off a $50 membership! That’s 70% off.
Free Minnesota History Pass for 6th Graders
Minnesota 6th Graders can get FREE admission to many museums statewide! The FREE 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass is a great freebie. Minnesota students in the 6th grade during the 2025-2026 school year can get a FREE Minnesota History Pass to use for free admission to Minnesota Historical Society sites and museums! Any child who […]
Road-Tripping I-35: Hidden Gems Between Duluth and the Twin Cities
Stops Worth Slowing Down For From Duluth to Minneapolis/St. Paul If you’ve ever driven the familiar stretch of I-35 between Duluth and Minneapolis/St. Paul, chances are you’ve zoomed right past some incredible places without even knowing it. But tucked along this well-traveled route you’ll find surprising museums, rugged state parks, cozy cafés, and rich Minnesota […]
Train Fest at Minnesota Children’s Museum is March 21st (+ Discounts!)
If you have a train-loving kiddo at home, you may want to mark your calendar for Train Fest! Train Fest is at the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul on Saturday, March 21st from 10:00am to 3:00pm. It’s shaping up to be a full day of train-themed fun—and it’s all included with regular museum admission. […]