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Little Peanut on the Go – a NEW App for Parents, created by Twin Cities mom Karla Lemmon

May 19, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

I want to introduce you to Karla Lemmon, a Twin Cities mom and creator of a NEW app for parents called Little Peanut on the Go. I met her recently at the Moms Rock! Expo in Minneapolis. Karla left a successful corporate career to pursue her dream of becoming a tech entrepreneur and business owner. […]

My 8-Course Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe Mall of America (& Special Discounts!)!

April 22, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

I had the super fun experience of sitting down to a special 8-course media dinner at the Hard Rock Café at the Mall of America ® to try out their new menu items. Yes, serious – 8 courses! The Hard Rock Café has revealed a new menu with items for every taste, starting with samples […]

Gordmans Spring Savings, a 20% Off Coupon & a Giveaway!

April 21, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

I’ve shared a couple times before about my fun experiences shopping at Gordmans, one of my favorite budget-friendly places to shop for everything from stylish clothes to fun gift ideas. Well, it’s spring which means a great time of year for clearing out the old and shopping for new clothes & home décor at low […]

Monster High: Haunted Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack Review & GIVEAWAY

April 8, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

Monster High fans! There’s an all-new Monster High movie out on Blu-Ray and DVD called Haunted, and it’s gotten very positive reviews from fans. I received a copy to review and my daughter, who has been curious about Monster High dolls (the not-so-scary ones), and so far she likes Monster High “Haunted” so much she’s […]

Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience at the Science Museum of Minnesota

March 31, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience is now open at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Our family attended on a weekend recently and we had a BLAST. If you’re thinking of visiting during spring break, know that it’s super busy so it’s recommended that you make a reservation online. Otherwise, try to visit on a weekday another […]

My Experience with ClassPass in Minneapolis/St. Paul

March 23, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

I’ve just finished a trial membership to ClassPass, a new platform to fitness, and here’s my review of my experience! As I shared in a previous post, ClassPass just expanded to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, and I had the fun opportunity to try it out and access hundreds of classes at dozens of studios, from […]

Having Fun at Playlend, Toylend USA’s Indoor Playplace You Can Rent!

March 4, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

This Saturday we went to Toylend USA’s Playlend, their indoor playplace that you can rent for private parties and events! They had an open house and we had a blast! I previously introduced you to Dr. Elizabeth Wilcox, the owner and founder of Toylend USA, a local business that rents toys and baby gear. She […]

Brown Family Adventure Park in Ham Lake

February 18, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

There’s a hidden gem for families in Ham Lake, just north of Blaine, called Brown Family Adventure Park. I had no idea it was there myself, until I recently found a coupon for them in my Kidstuff Coupon Book. Brown Family Adventure Park is located at 14200 Lincoln St. NE, Suite 500, in Ham Lake. […]

Gigi’s Cupcakes – New Gluten-Free Cupcakes & a GIVEAWAY!

February 13, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

Gigi’s Cupcakes, America’s largest cupcake franchise, is introducing gluten-free versions of its award-winning gourmet cupcakes, and I was invited to try them out! In the Twin Cities, Gigi’s Cupcakes is located at 7722 Olson Memorial Highway in Golden Valley. I stopped by there with my family to try out some cupcakes – both regular and […]

Bachman’s Indoor Watch ’em Grow Garden Review (Great Gift Idea!)

February 12, 2015 By TC Frugal Mom

A beautiful spring Minnesota garden in winter? YES! Bachman’s Floral, Gift & Garden creates what’s called a “Watch ’em Grow” garden, which is pretty much exactly how it sounds: they’re small container gardens planted with a bunch of spring bulbs (Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinths, and Muscari) which are designed to bloom in the winter, so that […]