Minnesota’s FIRST Fresh Thyme Farmers Market grocery store opens in Bloomington this Wednesday, September 30th at 7:00am! Fresh Thyme focuses on healthy and nutritious food and is passionate about making “local” a focus […]
5 Tips for a Fun & Frugal Family Vacation to the Wisconsin Dells
Our family is long overdue for a real family vacation, so we thought – how about saving money at the Wisconsin Dells? My husband and I LOVE it there, and […]
Spring Cleaning Guide for the Twin Cities 2015
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 […]
Gigi’s Cupcakes – New Gluten-Free Cupcakes & a GIVEAWAY!
Gigi’s Cupcakes, America’s largest cupcake franchise, is introducing gluten-free versions of its award-winning gourmet cupcakes, and I was invited to try them out! In the Twin Cities, Gigi’s Cupcakes is […]
Ice Castles in Eden Prairie’s Miller Park
The Ice Castles are here! In Eden Prairie, that is. For the second time in Minnesota, Brent Christensen & his crew built an ice castle made of thousands of icicles […]
Black Friday Price Comparison Sheet 2014
The Black Friday Price Comparison Sheet for 2014 is here! (Thank you, Debt Free Spending!) If you have trouble viewing this sheet click here.
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Giveaway
I am excited to share that Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park is sponsoring a giveaway just for Twin Cities Frugal Mom readers! I’ve been provided with three 4-packs of 1-hour […]
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Birthday Party Review (+ a 10% Discount!)
Our son Thor just had his 4th birthday party at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Minneapolis, and it was a blast! A quick video from the party: Previously I […]
Arc’s Value Village’s NEW Thrift Truck in the Twin Cities
Food trucks have been growing in popularity for foodies, and now there’s a new kind of truck for thrifty fashionistas. A THRIFT truck! Arc’s Value Village here in the Twin […]
Free & Low-Cost Sunday Events Sept – May: Landmark Center’s 2014-2015 Schedule
Now that summer vacation is coming to a close, are you looking for free and fun activities to do with your kids throughout the school year that are also educational? […]
Sovereign Grounds Coffeehouse & Indoor Playroom in Minneapolis
I visited Sovereign Grounds Coffeehouse & Indoor Playroom in Minneapolis this week with my kids and a friend. I had heard it was a popular coffee shop in the Twin […]
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium at the Mall of America and 6 Ways to Save on Admission
Sea turtles, stingrays and sharks – oh my! Our family was invited to visit the Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America with complimentary passes in exchange for my […]
Grocery Savings & Couponing Guide for the Twin Cities
A while back I wrote a popular post called “Three Myths about Couponing and Why Anyone Can Do It!” This is a follow-up to that post with details about grocery […]
Three Myths about Couponing and Why Anyone Can Do It!
Think using coupons will cramp your style? If you found you could save 60-70% on your groceries, would that change your mind? Here are 3 beliefs about couponing that even […]
Ten Reasons I Haven’t Yet Lost Those Extra 10 Pregnancy Pounds
It’s hard to lose weight. But realistically, it’s mind boggling when we can’t figure out why we haven’t lost those extra pregnancy pounds! 1. Moms need coffee. Moms like me […]