Living well and centsibly in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
Looking for a great gift idea for a special family in your life? Or how about your own family?
Give anyone including your own kids the gift of play with a membership to Minnesota Children’s Museum and SAVE with my discount code! They’ll get free admission to the museum all year, exclusive access to member perks and more.
One mom, three teenage girls, and dozens of monsters spent a lovely, terrifying evening together at Onionhead’s Revenge at the Mall of America.
Yes, I took my 15-year-old daughter and two of her friends and wow, it was a thrill! Onionhead’s Revenge is a must-see for anyone who loves a scare. It’s 45,000 square feet of immersive, movie-quality sets and props, filled with talented actors in full costume and character.
We got the full experience, including the Monster Pass, and even a backstage tour with the owner, Charlotte Huggins! We chatted with Charlotte and learned how Onionhead’s Revenge came about.
Wow, you guys. We were blown away at all the things you can do at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, Minnesota.
This place has over 30 activities plus quirky, unique surprises everywhere.
And I have an exclusive discount for you!
We visited Pinehaven Farm this season – this 2023 season they’re open through October 29th – and had a blast. We did so much in several hours but honestly, we barely scratched the surface of what you can do here.
Plus, we have kids who are sensory-sensitive, and they loved it. They had no problems at all. Unlike some places, it wasn’t overwhelming or overstimulating for them.
This place has photo-opportunities galore. I mean, GALORE. There are photo opportunities everywhere – we used some but could have been taking photos all day.
Panera Bread is offering this deal again. You’ll be automatically enrolled in their Sip Club and will be charged after the first 2 months unless you cancel.
You’ll also get a free 6-month digital subscription to The Washington Post!
The drinks included are charged lemonades (that means caffeinated!), iced and hot coffees, iced and hot teas and fountain drinks.
But if you don’t want to continue after 2 months, be sure to cancel before then or you’ll be charged $11.99 a month. It’s $119.99 yearly if you want to continue and pay annually.
We’ve loved Ice Castles since they first came to Minnesota in 2015.
They were in Eden Prairie, then Stillwater, then New Brighton, and now they’re coming to Maple Grove!
“The decision to move to Maple Grove comes after careful consideration and a desire to continually improve the guest experience,” said Ice Castles CEO Kyle Standifird. “In addition to our regular attention to improving the ice features we offer, one of the overall improvements we will see in Maple Grove is the availability of ample parking. We are dedicated to enhancing the guest experience in every possible way.”
Fall is here, and one of the best things about fall is fall festivals and corn mazes…like the Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Corn Maze!
The Twin Cities Harvest Festival is back in Brooklyn Park this year. Admission is FREE for the marketplace, but the corn maze and activity area are $13 per person.
Plus I found a huge discount! See below.
I love corn mazes and here are some great deals for the corn maze at Montgomery Orchard in Montgomery, Minnesota – about 1 hour south of the Twin Cities near Faribault!
Of course there’s way more to do there like picking apples and WINE tasting!
Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Limit 3 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). May be repurchased every 30 days. Valid only for option purchased. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Address: 15953 Minnesota 99 Montgomery, MN 56069
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I love corn mazes and here are some great deals for Fresh Acres Farm & Corn Maze in Monticello, just west of the Twin Cities near I-94!
Save up to 20% on Single-Day Admission for One, Two, or Four! Or up to 36% with their sale now through October 6th!
About Fresh Acres:
Fresh Acres Farm and Corn Maze and Fall Festival is located at 8102 72nd ST NE Monticello, MN 55362, which is 30 minutes from both Minneapolis & St Cloud.
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!
Halloween deals are happening this month! However, note that the best deals are right before and right after Halloween.
It’s also pizza month so watch for pizza deals!
Or make this homemade pizza recipe!
Plus, National Taco Day is October 4th, so watch for taco deals!
October 7th is Frappe Day – make this homemade frappuccino!
Tires and car supplies are discounted for Fall Car Care month.
Halloween candy, decorations, costumes – the closer to Halloween, the better the deals, but the lower the selection
Summer clearance items; best time to stock up on next summer’s patio furniture or buy a grill
Appliances and vacuums: New models arrive so you’ll find sales on last year’s kitchen appliances and washers and dryers
Winter gear: Get good early deals on coats, hats and scarves
Camping gear, as summer camping season comes to an end
Travel! Warm destinations want to attract families now that kids are in school, and it’s not yet the holiday season. (I recommend visiting places right here in the midwest – check out my travel page!)
Cars! October through December is when dealerships are trying to get rid of old models. Bonus – go at the end of the month as they’re most motivated to meet sales quotas. Check out my guide “5 Tips for Buying a Car for Less.”
Electronics. These will go lower in price next month for Black Friday so wait if you can.
Acorn squash
Apples
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Butternut squash
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery
Cranberries
Grapes
Leeks
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Parsnips
Persimmons
Pomegranates
Pumpkins
Rutabagas
Spinach
Sweet potatoes
Swiss chard
Turnips
Winter squash.
Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day – 50% off clothing, shoes and home items at thrift stores like Savers and Unique Thrift Stores
View the full month to month list here!
And be sure to view my Deals & Events Calendar for more deals and fun this month!
