Families with preschoolers, register for this now! The FREE Valleyfair Pre-K Pass for 2020 is now available! With this pass your 3 – 5 year-old can get in to Valleyfair and Soak City for FREE during the 2020 season. Register online by June 21, 2020. Then bring your child to the park to activate their […]
Black Friday Price Comparison Sheet 2019
Black Friday deals are here! Navigating all the Black Friday deals can be so overwhelming (especially since some are starting now!). That’s why I’m excited to offer a Black Friday Price Comparison Sheet for you, which will be updated regularly! Some tips: To open in a new window, click here. Use “CTRL F” and type […]
Discounted Tickets for Disney on Ice “Worlds of Enchantment” in St. Paul December 5-8
UPDATE: This deal is no longer available. Disney on Ice is coming back to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul from Thursday, December 5th – Sunday, December 8th, and there are discounted tickets right now from Groupon! About “Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment” Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic, LIVE ON […]
Discounted Minnesota Renaissance Festival Tickets 2019
Discounted Minnesota Renaissance Festival Tickets 2019! The Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee takes place weekends August 17th through September 29th, and you can get discounted tickets now including from Groupon! (UPDATE 9/28/19: Groupon deal no longer available.) Regular prices are: Adults $24.95Senior $22.95Child $15.95 (ages 5-12) Note that children 4 and under are FREE. GET DISCOUNTED TICKETS! […]
Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide 2019
Spring is almost here (finally!), which means it’s time for spring cleaning and for my annual Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide! This is a list of Twin Cities area resources to help you get rid of yard waste, papers, clothing and any other type of household items you no longer need. It’s been a crazy winter […]
Kids Bowl Free – 2 Free Games for Kids Every Day All Summer Long!
It’s March, and with this winter we had, summer can’t come soon enough, right? I know many things including camps are already enrolling for the summer, but if you’re looking for free fun for your kids this summer too, sign them up for FREE bowling at KidsBowlFree.com! Kids Bowl Free is a program designed by […]
Frugal Super Bowl Party Guide
The Super Bowl is coming up this Sunday!!! If you’re planning to stay home and host a Super Bowl game, but don’t want to spend a lot, no worries! There are many ways you can throw a fabulous Super Bowl party on a budget which I’ve rounded up here: Tips for a Frugal Super Bowl […]
3 Ways to Get Discount Tickets for Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes in December in St. Paul (& a Ticket Giveaway!)
Last year our family went to Marvel Universe Live! at the Target Center in Minneapolis and had a blast. Now I’m excited to share that Marvel Universe Live! is back with an all-new show this December 2017 – and there are several ways to get DISCOUNT tickets! Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes About the […]
Discount Tickets for Shopkins Live! at the Orpheum Theatre in December
The Shopkins are coming to the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis this December, and you can get discount tickets right now through Goldstar! About Shopkins Live! Shopkins Live! lights up the stage in this premiere live production packed with show-stopping performances featuring the Shoppies. Join Jessicake, Bubbleisha, Peppa-Mint, Rainbow Kate, Cocolette and Polli Polish as they perform […]
Spring Cleaning Guide for the Twin Cities 2016
This is a list of Twin Cities area resources to help you get rid of yard waste, papers, clothing and any other type of household items you no longer need. This list will be added to and updated as needed. CLEAN UP YOUR YARD YARD WASTE COLLECTION SITES Each county offers free yard waste collection sites […]









