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Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington & Wis Dells as Low as $109 a Night plus fees (October – December dates)

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Plan a fall getaway to the Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington or Wisconsin Dells! They’re open! And Groupon is offering a great deal on stays right now! In Bloomington, get a Deluxe Bunk Bed Suite (like the one my family stayed in before!) for as low as $109 a night, or a Family Suite for […]

Just Between Friends Brooklyn Park Fall Kids’ Sale September 24 – 27 (& Free Opening Day Admission Ticket)

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Just Between Friends Fall Sale in Brooklyn Park! September is here and the weather is getting cooler, so I’ve been starting to swap out summer clothes for fall and winter clothes (especially yesterday -brrr!). How about you? I also turned on our heat last week – so I think it’s time to start thinking about […]

Free School Meals for Kids Extended through December 2020

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I had been waiting for this news but then my school district finally confirmed it… Free school meals have been extended for all kids NATIONWIDE through December 31, 2020!  Free school meals were available this spring and then extended into the summer. Now, this decision ensures that all children have access to nutritious food as […]

Free Admission for Twin Cities Harvest Festival 2020 (Pay for Maze, Pumpkins, Food)

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Great news for frugal families! This year, in 2020, there is NO CHARGE to get into the Twin Cities Harvest Festival in Brooklyn Park!  Instead, you only pay for what you choose to do, such as the corn maze, pumpkins or food. They stated on their Facebook page that they are able to allow free […]

5 Ways to Make Your Backyard More Family-Friendly

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Your backyard is your family’s own little oasis. It’s where you have family get-togethers, neighborhood barbeques, and where your kids can run around and play without having to head down to the park. But certain features can keep your backyard from being as family-friendly as you’d like it to be. Here are a few ways […]

Sever’s Stories, Riddles, & Rhymes is Silly Fun for Families (Review)

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This past month I shared that Sever’s in Shakopee is offering a safe, unique drive-thru event this fall! It’s called Sever’s Stories, Riddles, & Rhymes, and it’s a safe storytime adventure with magic, humor and visuals. This unique adventure includes a 3/4 mile magical trail where families will be able to enjoy humorous rhymes, riddles […]

Minnesota Renaissance Festival on Parade

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The Minnesota Renaissance Festival was cancelled for 2020, but you can still experience the Minnesota Renaissance Festival this year – from your car! The Minnesota Renaissance Festival on Parade is a drive-through experience that will be weekends September 19th through October 4th, plus Friday, October 2nd.  This first-ever drive-through experience will feature over 30 Festival […]

10 Ways to Save Money Heating Your Home

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Looking for ways to save money heating your home? As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, it’s a good thing to start thinking about especially here in Minnesota! Minnesota winters are cold and long, which means home heating bills can add up pretty high for many families. But there are many ways […]

MULAN Now Available on Disney+ Premier Access & Free Printable Educational Activity Packet

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Disney’s Mulan is now available on Disney+ Premier Access! I’ve heard fabulous reviews of this movie – people are saying it’s one of the best movies they’ve ever seen. Mulan was supposed to be released in theatres in March, but due to COVID and many theatres closing, it was delayed and now released to Disney+ […]

Home Investments for the Frugal Spender

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An investment like homeownership is going to come with a certain level of expense, whether you’re buying a new home or trying to maintain the one you have. However, there are things you can do to make your home life a bit cheaper for yourself. Here are some money saving tips you can use to […]

Target Car Seat Trade-In Event September 13 – 26 (Free Recycling & Save 20% on a New One!)

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Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Event returns September 13-26, 2020, where you can recycle used car seats for free! All car seats collected through this popular program will be recycled so that each component will see a second life. And what’s super neat is that when you recycle your car seat, you get a 20% coupon […]

Minnesota State Fair At-Home Edition

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The Minnesota State Fair was canceled for 2020 due to the pandemic, but there is still Minnesota State Fair fun you can have at home! From Aug. 27th through Sept. 7th, you can safely and virtually bring the fair home with the Minnesota State Fair: At-Home Edition. Also, special State Fair kits and 2020 merchandise […]

10 Ways to Save Money Running Your Dishwasher

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I grew up in an older home in Duluth that had no dishwasher, so I spent a lot of my school age years washing dishes by hand. It was one of my chores especially as I entered the teenage years, when my appetite naturally increased as well (at least that’s what my parents said!).