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 […]
Discover Aviation Days in Blaine – June 1 & 2
Today our family went to the annual Discover Aviation Days event at the Anoka County Airport in Blaine. We also attended last year and it’s a lot of fun. The admission is FREE – they only ask for a parking donation to cover event expenses (you choose the amount – we gave $5). There are […]
Memorial Day Thrift Store Sales
Happy Memorial Day! 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 that I thought I’d share: Memorial Day Sales – Monday, May 27th, 2013 […]
Frugal-friendly Choo Choo Bob Events coming up in the Twin Cities area
For all of you with a child who loves trains – like my 2-year-old does! – I want to share several Choo Choo Bob events coming up in the Twin Cities area: SATURDAY, JUNE 1 “The Choo Choo Bob Show“ will be returning live to the historic Riverview Theater in Minneapolis. The 2-hour adventure, from […]
Kids Bowl Free – A summer program for kids to bowl 2 free games every day!
Kids Bowl Free is a program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Select schools and bowling centers around the country participate each year, including 29 in Minnesota! Yes – this is for real! All you have to […]
NEW Twin Cities Summer County Fairs List for 2013!
Now on my site: A Twin Cities Summer County Fairs List for 2013! Wherever you live in the Twin Cities, this list will help you plan your fair visits for June through September! PLUS – I’ve included 6 tips for fair-going with kids, from last year’s list. Summer County Fair List 2013
Donate 2 bags of reusable clothing or household items to Savers or Unique Thrift Stores, get 30% off coupon! Through May 4th.
Earth Celebration Donation Drive In celebration of Earth Day (and to help those of us who are doing some spring cleaning despite the not-so-springlike weather!), Savers and Unique Thrift Stores are offering a 30% off coupon if you donate 2 bags or more of reusable clothing or household items. Through May 4th, 2013. Time to get some spring […]