If one or more of your family members is enrolled in a program like WIC or Medical Assistance, you/they may qualify for FREE or specially discounted admission at places like the Minnesota Zoo or Science Museum of Minnesota! Here is a list of the places you may get in FREE or for a discount, where, […]
5 Things to Do Before Your Next Urgent Care Visit
Illnesses and injuries don’t always work around your schedule. Whether it’s an unplanned stomach bug at 8 a.m. on a school day or an unexpected sprained ankle during the big soccer game, sometimes waiting just isn’t an option. And for those non-emergent, non-life-threatening needs, there’s urgent care. Urgent care centers, like MedExpress, offer treatment to […]
How to Teach Your Child to Save Money with These 10 Proven Tips
How to Teach Your Child to Save Money with These 10 Proven Tips Saving money is arguably one of the most valuable life skills you can teach your child. While many adults learn about saving late in life after they have wasted a lot of money, it is important to teach your children the art […]
5 Steps to Getting Organized by Gail Marek, Professional Organizer
I’m pleased to feature Gail Marek, a local professional organizer who teaches classes in the Twin Cities area. She teaches classes for adults and kids. One of her classes is “Organized, Smart Kids.” See her bio below for more information on upcoming classes in the metro area! 5 Steps to Getting Organized by Gail Marek, […]
DIY Eco Recipes for a Fresher and Cleaner Home
DIY Eco Recipes for a Fresher and Cleaner Home (A Guest Post) Want to save money and live healthier with simple changes at home? You can reduce the use of chemicals and toxic detergents by applying household ingredients which are safer and as effective if not more. There are plenty of ingredients which you can use […]
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 […]
Never Pay Full Price Again: Pocket Penny Pinching Pointers Using Your Phone
Never Pay Full Price Again: Pocket Penny Pinching Pointers Using Your Phone Do you save money using your smartphone? Jake Hobbs has some helpful tips for how to easily save money with your mobile device! There are plenty of us with smartphones these days and probably an equal measure of people who want to save […]
How to Avoid Identity Theft
We all worry about identity theft. The horror stories mount, and advertisements from credit card companies and security firms leave us uneasy. It doesn’t help that our fears are grounded in reality. In the past, we worried that the clerk at the local store might steal a credit card, or that someone would find your […]
6 New Year Finance Resolutions to Start Your New Year Right
So we all do it, we bought some awesome gifts for friends and family, went to some parties, and had a great holiday. You’ve finally made it through another holiday season and now you’re looking to make some financial resolutions for New Years. The good news is your financial year is just starting over too, […]
Tips for Saving Money During the Holidays! (My Twin Cities Live TV Segment)
Recently I did a Twin Cities Live segment about saving money during the holidays! Three moms were interviewed in their homes and each shared her own ideas about couponing, homemade gifts, and for me – frugal shopping tips! I talked about some tips and resources I recommend including: 1) Buy gift cards during this time […]
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