If you are a parent, you understand how important it is to get your child out of the house and moving around. Physical activity is extremely important for kids growing up! It helps them stay healthy, engage with others, and strengthen many different skills. Exercise can range from taking walks to jumping around on a […]
Free Summer Meals for Kids in Minnesota (& Beyond)
During the summer, many kids are without the breakfasts and lunches they got at school. Here are some ways to find free summer meal programs in the Twin Cities. Free Meals for Kids app – This app for Minnesota is powered by GPS to help you find free and nutritious meals for kids near you. […]
NEW Interactive Garage Sale Maps Page
Twin Cities frugal families! I now have a Garage Sale Maps page with interactive maps for Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, Rochester and Duluth. I partnered with the site GSalR.com to offer these maps. You can also list your own site for free! View the page here!
Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota
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 […]
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