No parent wants to skimp on paying for their kids’ medical care. However, it’s important to remember that you aren’t a bad parent if you deal with a tight budget, […]
How to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Spring
While many of us anticipate getting sick in the winter, coming down with a cold or a virus in balmy spring months can come as a shock. It can be […]
Stop the Seasonal Sniffles: How to Keep Your Kids From Getting Sick This Winter
Now that winter is well on its way, most children are looking forward to holiday celebrations and snow days. But parents might be preoccupied with concerns about the health of […]
4 Unexpected Benefits Of Having Grandparents Babysit
Many parents use their own parents for occasional babysitting or for full-time care while they work to help save money. Both parents work full-time jobs in 46% of two-parent households. […]
Traveling This Summer? Make Sure To Follow These 3 Vital Skin Care Tips
In the U.S., we love our skin; approximately 34.77 million people visited a dermatologist in 2017. Unfortunately, we also love the sun, and the two don’t always get along. From […]
Free Dental Care for Minnesota Children in Need February 1 & 2 (2019)
Free dental care services will be provided for children in need across Minnesota on Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2. The Minnesota Dental Association’s annual Give Kids a Smile event […]
Affordable Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Summer
As the summer months quickly approach, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do with your kids. They will soon have the next few months off from […]
How to Start the Keto Diet with your Current Grocery Budget
The Keto diet is very misunderstood. Everyone thinks that all you do eat is bacon, avocado and eggs and that it is really expensive! Give me 5 minutes to explain why […]
7 of the Hottest Gym Membership Deals Happening Right Now in the Twin Cities
Now is one of best times of the year to join a gym, not only to get a jump start on that summer body, but to also find some […]
11 Tricks to Help Maintain your Ideal Weight
Getting back to your ideal weight is hard no matter who you are. For some of us, it means losing a lot of weight from years of bad eating habits […]
Free Dental Care for Kids in Need at U of M School of Dentistry February 10th
The Minnesota Dental Association’s annual “Give Kids a Smile” event took place this past weekend, February 3-4, 2018, but the University of Minnesota School Of Dentistry is offering free dental […]
Spend Only $33 To Get The Body You Want
Most people spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on exercise equipment and fitness programs each year. What if I told you that all you really need to spend is […]
The 8 Habits That Built Me A Foundation of Better Health & Inner Strength
My pursuit of a healthier lifestyle began in 2009. I was 25 years old and weighed 135 lbs. During this time, I ate healthy during the daytime but at night, […]
A Guide to Living Healthy & Fit on a Budget
Note from Lisa: I’m excited to introduce Kelly Turbett, health & fitness contributor to TwinCitiesFrugalMom.com! Kelly is a Twin Cities mom of two who owns The Living Fit Blog, and will be […]
Pediatric Dental Care Costs Can Be A Real Kick In The Teeth — Here’s How To Manage Them
The importance of preventative dental care cannot be underestimated. Ultimately, getting regular check-ups, home care, and dental procedures aren’t just about your appearance; they play a huge part in how […]