Flash Giveaway! Enter to win 2 passes to see The Book of Henry this Wednesday, June 7th at 7:00pm at Showplace ICON in St. Louis Park, followed by a Q&A with the Director, Colin Trevorrow! I’ll be there and am so excited! The Book of Henry Synopsis: Single mother Susan Carpenter works as a waitress […]
Free Baby Box Pickup in Fridley for Twin Cities Parents – Tuesday, June 6th
Parents – if you have a baby or will soon, sign up for your FREE baby box from Babies Need Boxes. You can pick it up in Fridley this Tuesday, June 6th from 1:00 – 3:00pm. Their next event is on June 10th. (More info.) Here’s what you do: Step 1: Register on Baby Box […]
Free Summer Memberships for Teens at All 25 Twin Cities YMCA Locations
Teens can get bored in the summer, which for some can mean a higher chance of risky behaviors. To help reduce this risk, the Greater Twin Cities YMCA is offering FREE summer memberships for high school teens at all 25 Twin Cities locations this summer 2017! If you’re a YMCA member (like I am), don’t worry […]
Flint Hills 2017 International Children’s Festival in St. Paul June 3-4
We’re excited to be going to the Flint Hills 2017 International Children’s Festival this weekend, June 3-4! It’s happening inside and outside the Ordway in St. Paul, and there are tons of free and inexpensive activities for families all weekend! Festival School Days are happening May 30th – June 2nd, and Family Weekend Days are June 3rd – […]
Memorial Day Weekend Thrift Store Sales 2017
It’s Memorial Day weekend! 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 including: Memorial Day Sales – Monday, May 29th, 2017 Arc’s Value Village – 50% Off […]
The NEW “Our World” Exhibit at the Minnesota Children’s Museum (Preview)
The Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul has been undergoing a major renovation in the last several months, and will be opening very soon – on June 7th, 2017 to be exact! As a MCM Play Advocate, a few weeks ago I had the privilege of being able to go on a Hard Hat Tour […]
5 Ways I Saved Money on College and How to Save More with the Minnesota College Savings Plan
Like many, I started college right after high school. And like many, I had no money saved for it. My parents worked hard and did the best they could, but weren’t able to save money for my college education. Yet I knew I wanted to get a degree – and would somehow find the money for it. […]
Snip-Its Haircuts for Kids in Maple Grove (Our Review)
I was recently invited to bring my kids to try out Snip-Its Haircuts for Kids in Maple Grove. I had never heard of Snip-its before, and I was curious about how my kids would like it (plus their hair was starting to get a wee bit shaggy!), so this past week I brought them in for some […]
NEW Interactive Garage Sale Maps Page
Twin Cities frugal families! I now have a Garage Sale Maps page with interactive maps for Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, Rochester and Duluth. I partnered with the site GSalR.com to offer these maps. You can also list your own site for free! View the page here!
Sneak Peek Days at the Minnesota Children’s Museum are June 2-6 (How to get your tickets)
As a Minnesota Children’s Museum Play Advocate, I’m excited to announce that the Minnesota Children’s Museum’s grand opening date is June 7th! However, Sneak Peek days are June 2nd – 6th. Everyone, including members, must reserve tickets in advance (members get free admission). Visit their website to get tickets starting on Wednesday, May 17th at […]
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