I’m thankful to Hy-vee for sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% mine. I love browsing my local Hy-Vee store. There are always so many food choices – many of which you can’t find anywhere else. So I was super excited to be part of “What’s New at Hy-Vee” for Hy-Vee’s online streaming network, Helpful […]
eMeals 14-Day Free Trial (& a Glimpse of My Subscription!)
Have you tried eMeals? It’s been around for several years, but I’ve been hearing about it so much I decided to give it a try! What is it? eMeals is an app that allows you to pick a meal plan based on your preferences, how you like to cook, and how many people are in […]
Free School Meals for Kids Extended through June 2021
You may have heard this already but I wanted to make sure everyone knows as we start winter break and the end of 2020 draws near… Free school meals were extended for all kids NATIONWIDE through June 30, 2021! Free school meals were available this spring and then extended into the summer, and then December. […]
The Inside Deal! The Way We All Use Coupons is Changing
The way we all use coupons is changing! The new Universal Digital mobile coupon standard is coming, and is changing coupons as we all know them now. I recently had the opportunity to be the first to try out this new coupon format at a grocery store in Alexandria, MN, and I can tell you […]
Fill Up Your Car with Food for $20 at Ruby’s Pantry in Bloomington on Tuesday, December 1st
Ruby’s Pantry is a monthly food distribution with various locations in the midwest including Bloomington. It’s open to EVERYONE – no income or residency restrictions! And all you have to do is drive up in your car, hand over $20 in cash, and the volunteers will fill up your car with food! Ruby’s Pantry in […]
Fill Your Car with Food for $20 at Ruby’s Pantry in Bloomington on Wednesday, Nov. 4th
Ruby’s Pantry is a monthly food distribution with various locations in the midwest including Bloomington. It’s open to EVERYONE – no income or residency restrictions! And all you have to do is drive up in your car, hand over $20 in cash, and the volunteers will fill up your car with food! Ruby’s Pantry in […]
Smart Ways to Save On Groceries During the Pandemic
There’s no doubt that tensions have been high during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Although Americans argue around 19 times per month on average, major life changes and the stress of health scares can easily boil over more frequently and take a toll on just about any relationship. Of course, money is a major underlying theme […]
What Groceries We Got for $20 at Ruby’s Pantry in Bloomington (Minnesota)
This month I finally had the opportunity to visit Ruby’s Pantry. Ruby’s Pantry is a community outreach program based in Minnesota, where basically you pick up food shares for a $20 donation. There are no income or residency requirements. There are many locations here in Minnesota and Wisconsin, though there are currently only a couple […]
Free Meals for Kids and Families in Minnesota during COVID-19
Free Meals for Kids and Families in Minnesota during COVID-19 During this time of social distancing, kids are now at home for school. But many kids rely on free school meals, and being stuck at home limits access to them. Plus, with so many families now affected by businesses having to close, even temporarily, and […]
Minnovation at Walmart: Affordable and Simple Solutions to Common Problems (My Event Recap!)
One of my favorite things about blogging is getting fun opportunities to meet local business owners and entrepreneurs. I LOVE learning about the unique businesses and products being created in Minnesota, and I enjoy sharing it all with you on my blog! But in addition to local, I’m totally supportive of anything that helps simplify […]