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Free Summer Meals for Kids in Minnesota 2022

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On June 30th, 2022, the COVID government assistance for all U.S. schools to offer free school meals for all kids expired. This means that most schools will now go back to how they were before COVID, and families in need will need to apply for free school meals for their children as before. In the […]

Twin Cities July 2022 Events Calendar for Families

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July is a fabulous month in Minnesota because there is SO much to do! I’ve updated my events calendar with many happenings including the Minneapolis Aquatennial, Heavy Metal Dine-In, and many other festivals and fun things. The full calendar is here! First be sure to plan your shopping for the month (and year) with my […]

What to Buy (& Skip) in July to Save Money 2022

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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! July July 4th is Independence Day and […]

How to Save Money on Your Energy Bill This Summer

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There are several ways you can keep your house cool this summer without overusing electricity. The summer heat can get unbearable, and staying indoors with the air conditioner turned on is tempting. To enjoy the benefits of your air conditioner, you are expected to pay a high price because they use electricity. Therefore, the bill […]

Heavy Metal Dine-In Events in Hastings – Dig, Dine & Discover!

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Do your kids love watching big construction equipment at work? Do they want to drive big construction equipment? How about you?  Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, MN is a heavy equipment adventure company where you can play on construction equipment. I previously wrote about their “Heavy Metal Drive Thru” shows where you can sit in your […]