As a busy, frugal mom and homeowner, I know there are a lot of things to think about when it comes to your home. Not just cleaning and organizing, but maintenance of everything from your furnace (especially here in Minnesota!) to the faucets and drains around your home. Having an active family with kids, our […]
TOPGOLF in Minneapolis: Sneak Peek & Review (Opens Friday, Sept. 21st!)
If you have been in the north metro at all in the last few months, you may have noticed a new building off of 694 near 252 with large nets behind it. It’s called TOPGOLF and it’s opening this Friday, September 21st! It’s the first Minnesota location for TOPGOLF, opening at 9 a.m. Friday in […]
Bouncing off the Walls at Sky Zone – Now in Blaine and Minneapolis (Annual Membership Giveaway)
Woohoo! Sky Zone is now open in Blaine and Minneapolis, and to celebrate, I’m partnering with Sky Zone to give away a one-year family membership for either location! Sky Zone now has a total of 3 locations in the Twin Cities, with a 4th on the way! They are in St. Paul/Oakdale, Blaine, and Minneapolis/Edina, […]
Our Fun Visit to Como Town & How to Save on Wristbands
Our family visits Como Town every summer. It’s open May through September and is right next to Como Zoo. Both are free to enter, but you have to pay to go on rides at Como Town. You can either get an all-day wristband or buy a point pass to go on the rides you choose. […]
10 Money Saving Tips for Furnishing a College Dorm or Apartment
August is here, which means the countdown has begun for cooler weather (frown) and the start of a new school year (yippee, right?)! Though it’s sad seeing summer come to an end (especially our short-lived summers in Minnesota!), it can be an exciting time, especially for a new or returning college student. If you have […]
Crayola Experience Mall of America Discounted Tickets & Intergenerational Fun
The Crayola Experience at the Mall of America is a year-round attraction for all ages. We’ve visited the Crayola Experience many times since they opened in May 2016 (it never gets old), but when my dad visited from out of town this summer it was fun to go together and experience it as a family […]
Disney’s Christopher Robin is Nice but Has No Magic
My family and I love Disney and Winnie the Pooh. I grew up with Winnie the Pooh toys, books and even a Winnie the Pooh dresser when I was a baby, so I have always loved the characters, as do my kids now. So for months we were looking forward to seeing the new Christopher […]
Mermaids at the Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America (through August 5th)
For anyone who has ever loved mermaids, now’s the time to visit the Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America! From July 19th to August 5th (Thursdays to Sundays only), mermaids are performing underwater next to sharks, sea turtles, and even sturgeon. And on dry land, kids of all ages can meet a mermaid […]
Our Summer Visit to Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington
The Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington has become a favorite “staycation” destination for our family. It opened last December, and I got a sneak peek of the hotel and adventure park which I shared here. Then I stayed with my family in January, and had the most amazing weekend. CLICK HERE TO SAVE UP TO […]
Our Stay at The Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth
We were invited by Duluth to visit and experience 3 attractions! As part of our stay, we were given a one-night stay at the Inn on Lake Superior. The Inn on Lake Superior is located right in the heart of Canal Park. You can’t beat the location – you can walk right out the back […]
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