Winter Break starts this week for my kids, and goes through New Year’s Day. I know they’ll be busy with Christmas presents for at least part of the time, but what to do for the rest of winter break? Here is a list of ideas for free or inexpensive winter break fun in the Twin […]
Winter Blues? Tips For Fighting Your Seasonal Affective Disorder
As autumn’s friendly days fade away, winter approaches quickly-and along with it, seasonal affective disorder. For some people, this can be a downer. There is a reason fall is considered the nation’s favorite season. It can be sunny, a comfortable temperature, and beautiful all at once. But winter is usually less welcome since it is […]
10 Money-Saving Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
Last-minute Holiday shopping presents it’s own challenges. Christmas is coming too fast and the shopping is nowhere near complete. At least for me. How about you, and about 700 MILLION OTHERS, too? (Or something like that.) Ahhhh! You know what I’m talking about – ha. ‘Tis the season of busy, and the to-do list is […]
Avoid the Dreaded Flu With These Cost-Effective Tips
Flu season is upon us, whether we’re ready or not! The dreaded illness can keep you in bed for days or weeks and can sometimes have very severe health consequences. Luckily, there are a few simple things that you can do to reduce your risk of catching the flu. And even better? These methods won’t […]
Free Kindle Book List – December 18, 2017
Did you know Amazon.com offers FREE Kindle books each day? Here is a new roundup of free books. These were free at the time this post was published, but please keep in mind Amazon changes their prices without notice, so double-check before getting these books. (Thanks, Momma Young at Home, for this list!) Click on […]
Our Fun and Educational Birthday Party Experience at Snapology of Minneapolis (Discounts & Giveaway!)
Legos, robotics, learning and FUN – all in one place? YES, please! My son and his friends are RAVING about a new place for kids in the Twin Cities. It’s called Snapology, and it all offers LEGO-themed classes, camps and birthday parties, as well as workshops and events! What is Snapology? As I shared in […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is Entertaining for All Generations (My Review)
Get ready for laughs, surprises, and edge of your seat action in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The battle continues between the First Order and the Resistance, and we (finally!) find out how an aged Luke Skywalker responds after Rey has tracked him down on the planet Ahch-to and offers him back his light saber. […]
Family Fun with Kamik Boots and Edinborough Park in Edina
This fall, my family was invited by Kamik Boots to an awesome lunch and play event for bloggers at Edinborough Park in Edina. It reminded me of how much fun Edinborough Park is – a place my kids thoroughly could enjoy for HOURS. (I had written about it a few years ago here.) But on […]
Live on WCCO This Morning: Frugal Gift Ideas
I was live on WCCO This Morning this past week talking about frugal gift ideas, which you can read more about here. Here’s the video:
Free Live Nativity Events in the Twin Cities this December 2017
One of the most special and unique experiences your family can have during the Christmas season is to visit a live nativity event. When I grew up in Duluth we would go to one in our neighborhood and it was always a popular and fun event. It’s exciting for kids to see the Christmas story […]
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