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 […]
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 […]