Spring is officially here, and a popular seasonal tradition has returned — Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo! The event runs through May 17th and is packed with family-friendly fun, adorable animals, and festive weekend activities. We visited early in May, and it was such an exciting experience for the whole family. From the moment […]
Walmart Beauty Box: A Frugal-Friendly Beauty Subscription
If you love trying new beauty products but don’t love the price tags that usually come with them, I may have found a fun little treat that fits a frugal lifestyle. The Walmart Beauty Box is a quarterly subscription box that delivers 6–7 beauty samples right to your door for just $8.98 per box. Yes, […]
Garage Sale Maps!
Twin Cities frugal families! I have a Garage Sale Maps page with interactive maps for Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, Rochester and Duluth. Plus you can search your own area! I partnered with the site GSalR.com to offer these maps. You can also list your own site for free! View the page here!
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Review: A Surprisingly Heartfelt Family Mystery
Spoiler-Free Review: The Sheep Detectives We had the chance to catch an early screening of The Sheep Detectives this weekend, and I went in expecting one thing… and got something completely different (in the best way). My teens and I truly enjoyed it, and I definitely recommend it! Here’s the synopsis: In this witty, new […]
Doors Open Minneapolis Returns May 9 -10 (Explore Buildings for FREE)
Do you like to explore Minneapolis buildings and businesses? Have you ever wondered what they look like behind the scenes? Doors Open Minneapolis is BACK on May 9-10, 2026 and you can do all of this and more for FREE! Doors Open Minneapolis started in 2019, paused in 2020 due to the pandemic, and then […]
Mother’s Day Weekend FREE List for the Twin Cities 2026
In years past there were fun places to visit in the Twin Cities on Mother’s Day weekend where moms and grandmas get in FREE, then events were free to everyone. Now there are more FREEBIES for moms than I’ve seen in a long time! Of course, you could be like me and be just fine […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in May to Save Money 2026
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? A while back I put together a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money! Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month! What to Buy in May This month […]
Free Printable Mother’s Day Activity Page
It’s almost Mother’s Day and I have a FREE Printable Mother’s Day Activity Page for you! It’s a fun activity page with some fun questions to fill out about mom (it’s fun to see little ones’ cute answers!). It also has some games to play with mom – a word search, tic tac to, and […]
Valleyfair 2026: Big Changes, New Waterpark, and What It Means for Families
If you’ve been wondering what’s going on with Valleyfair this year—you’re not alone. Between new ownership, construction, and all the rumors floating around, it’s been a little confusing. But now that more details are out, here’s the real story—in plain, parent-to-parent terms. So…what actually changed? Valleyfair is now owned by Enchanted Parks (they took over […]
Free Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball & Softball Clinics for Kids
If you’re looking for a fun, active, and completely free way to get your kids involved in sports this summer, the Minnesota Twins Community Fund Youth Baseball & Softball Clinics are back—and they’re traveling all across the state! Running from May 2nd through August 14th, 2026, these clinics bring the joy of baseball and softball […]
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