I had my first coffee flight in 2022 at The Annabelle House in Osseo, a cute coffee shop with breakfast and lunch items as well. It was DELICIOUS and super fun to sample different coffee drinks in one order. This was a Halloween-themed flight in October: Then I discovered and tried a coffee flight in […]
Free Printable Mother’s Day Activity Page
It’s almost Mother’s Day and I have a FREE Printable Mother’s Day Activity Page for you! It’s a fun activity page with some fun questions to fill out about mom (it’s fun to see little ones’ cute answers!). It also has some games to play with mom – a word search, tic tac to, and […]
Budget-Friendly Day Trips for This Summer
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy…” We totally agree with the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. But summertime is even easier and great when you can have a holiday or go on a vacation without breaking the bank. Seeing different places, relishing the beautiful sunny skies, and spending time with family is always an excellent treat for […]
Hello! My name is Lisa! Reintroducing Myself
Hello! Welcome to all my new followers and thank you to all who have followed me for a while. I thought I should introduce (or re-introduce!) myself. My name is Lisa and I’ve had my blog twincitiesfrugalmom.com for almost 15 years. Yes – since (November) 2008! That’s when my firstborn was a baby, and I […]
Saint Paul Family Fun Day & Date Night: Discounts & a GIVEAWAY!
Saint Paul Family Fun Day & Date Night: Discounts & a GIVEAWAY I’m SUPER excited to partner with Visit Saint Paul to feature all the city of Saint Paul, MN has to offer, plus I have a FABULOUS giveaway! Be sure to enter below for your chance to win TWO $50 gift cards: $50 to […]
Extreme Sandbox in Hastings is a POWERFUL Date Experience
What a UNIQUE date adventure! My fiance and I drove real excavators for fun at Extreme Sandbox in Hastings! It was a “Dueling Date” and you and your partner can drive bulldozers, excavators or wheel loaders together, and even compete on the obstacle course if you want. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day. […]
Experiencing a Salt Cave at Just for Me “The Spa” in Stillwater
Girls Weekend! This past weekend was a girls weekend as my close friend visited from out of town, so we made it a full one! (As well as we safely could during COVID!) We spent time outside in Stillwater on Saturday, which was a beautiful day. We walked along the St. Croix River and enjoyed […]
Budget-Friendly Hobbies for Busy Mothers
As a busy mother trying to stay within your means, you may find it hard to believe that taking time for yourself is feasible. It’s super important to take time for yourself to decompress and enjoy a hobby of your own sometime throughout each day. Here are 10 budget-friendly hobbies that busy mothers like you […]
Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe
Hot Cocoa bombs are super popular right now, and I’m excited to share a special recipe with you that combines the fun of hot cocoa bombs with my favorite drink – COFFEE! They’re Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs, and here’s the recipe (print at the bottom, if you wish)! Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe Supplies needed […]
Mother’s Day Weekend FREE List for the Twin Cities 2019
Like every year, there are many fun places to visit in the Twin Cities this Mother’s Day weekend where moms and grandmas get in FREE! Here are some I could find! (Check back for updates!) FREE & DISCOUNTED MOTHER’S DAY FUN IN THE TWIN CITIES! Cabela’s – FREE 4×6 Mother’s Day photo at Cabela’s in […]
Free Family Fun Event at Ridgedale August 18th & Back to School Giveaway (Ends 8/16)
It’s almost time for the kiddos to go back to school – are you ready? I have to admit that our family has a few things left on our summer bucket list including some travel and of course, the State Fair! But we got our kids’ back to school supply shopping lists and are starting […]
Mother’s Day Weekend FREE List for the Twin Cities 2018
Like every year, there are many fun places to visit in the Twin Cities this Mother’s Day weekend where moms and grandmas get in FREE! Here are some I could find! (Check back for updates!) This list is sponsored by Device Pitstop of Maple Grove! Stop in for some affordable and practical tech gifts for […]
Frugal Fashion Finds at Collective Market’s Spring Pop Up Event in Minneapolis April 18-22 (& Giveaway)
I am always looking for ways to save on clothing for your family, and I love sharing them with you here. I’ve shared seasonal kids sales like Munchkin Market and Just Between Friends, and have shopped at many over the years, enjoying huge selection and lower prices than if I were to buy new. But now there’s […]
Girls and Cars: My Experience at the Twin Cities Auto Show 2018
I had the most fun experience with A Girls Guide to Cars and Toyota at the Twin Cities Auto Show! I’m still thinking about it and wanting to relive it again so I had to put this post together to share it with all of you, A group of local bloggers came together to explore […]
“Field to Fork” Farm Dinner at Wolf Creek Dairy in Dundas, Minnesota
Recently I was invited by CommonGround Minnesota to this year’s annual “Field to Fork” dinner with other food influencers at Wolfcreek Dairy Farm in Dundas, MN. CommonGround Minnesota is a group of farm women who volunteer their time to share information about farming and food. Together, they raise a variety of conventional and organic crops, livestock […]