I recently saw at a Ramsey County library that there was a new shelf with bags of food for anyone in need, plus a community table to donate or take other items like clothing. I thought this was wonderful.  The bags contain 4-5 pounds of food and there were different ones for different cultural dietary […]

Times are tough, families. With inflation rising and incomes not keeping up – and many of us working multiple jobs to make ends meet – the last thing we want to do is go even more broke buying costly school supplies. GOOD NEWS – School supplies are necessary, but they don’t have to cost a […]

Exciting news! HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON is in theatres August 2nd, but you can see it EARLIER, for FREE, right here in the Twin Cities! I have a special link with a limited number of free ticket 4-packs to see Harold and the Purple Crayon on Sunday, July 28th at 1:00pm at AMC Rosedale […]

A while back I shared this awesome freebie for kids. It’s LEGO Life Magazine, and kids ages 5 to 9 can get a FREE subscription that lasts until they turn 10! Yes it’s a real, printed magazine that kids can get in the mail. I signed up my son for the subscription when he was […]

One special thing about summer in Minnesota is that there are many opportunities to watch movies both inside and outside – for free or cheap! And you can make it even more frugal by bringing your own chairs and blankets, plus snacks like popcorn.  This list is divided into two sections – outdoor movies, and […]

SPACE CADET is a new movie starring Emma Roberts, about a Florida party girl with dreams of becoming an astronaut. SPACE CADET is coming to Amazon Prime on July 4th, but you can see it for FREE in advance at home! Yes, you can see the movie at home in advance during a 36-hour window […]

  Kids in Minnesota can get FREE meals all summer long, regardless of what school district they’re in or what their family’s income is. They also get free lunches at school during the school year thanks to 2023 legislation.  Here are some ways to find free summer meal programs in the Twin Cities! (I keep […]

Looking for deals and free things to do with dad this weekend in the Twin Cities? Here’s a list of deals, activities and freebies for dad! If you have any freebies or events to add, let me know! (twincitiesfrugalmom@gmail.com) FREEBIES & DEALS: Red Cow – Free Beer! All Red Cow Locations. FREE BEER to all […]

This year – 2024 – KIDS can get FREE admission at North Commons Water Park in Minneapolis all summer long! In 2021, commissioners for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) voted to eliminate the $5 and $3 admission fees at North Commons Water Park. Then in 2023 they brought the fees back for adults, […]