Attention! Anyone with little train lovers! Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store in St. Paul offers a FREE Story Time for kids several times a month. It’s led by Engineer Paul who’s on the locally produced show for kids called “The Choo Choo Bob Show.” The show airs on Saturday mornings at 9am on channel 45. I […]
Use Meetup.com to find many local groups for Moms (and Frugal Moms!)
This week I attended my first “Meetup” with a local mom’s group I found on meetup.com. At least a half dozen of us moms met at a park in our community while our kids played together at the playground. It was very casual and informal, and nice to meet others who live near me. I discovered meetup.com a few months […]
Sweet! Nadia Cakes in Maple Grove (Review)
Nadia Cakes Cupcake Shop & Custom Cake Studio is a fun, new place to get yummpy treats with your family in the Twin Cities area! We visited their new Minnesota shop in Maple Grove last week and enjoyed the bright shop and sweet, delicious cupcakes! Prices are reasonable but fair for the quality. Learn about the shop (started by a mom of three young kids!) and the 133 cupcake flavors you can choose from!
Daily Worth – an online community of women who talk money. Valuable site for us moms!
I just discovered Daily Worth on my own today – a site by women for women with tips and ideas for managing money. So I thought I’d share! I like that the site is 100% free, and you can sign up for a daily email with valuable information.
It’s Strawberry Picking Time in Minnesota!
It’s strawberry picking time in Minnesota! As it states on the “Minnesota Grown” website, most Minnesota berry patches are opening earlier than usual this year. Many Twin Cities area strawberry picking farms are open now. Go to the Minnesota Grown website to find one near you. We went to Bauer Berry Farm in Champlin last Monday, June […]
Kelley Farm in Elk River
I took the kids to Kelley Farm in Elk River on Saturday, May 12th, the day before Mother’s Day, as moms could get in free (yay free!) with their kids that weekend. (See below – dads get in free on Father’s Day weekend, too!) We spent a couple hours there and the kids loved exploring the farm, […]
Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove Review
I took my kids to the “new” Elm Creek Park Reserve play area in Maple Grove last Monday for the first time, taking advantage of an unusually warm day (temps in the 70’s) in March. Elm Creek Park Reserve is located just north of highway 81 and highway 610 at the Elm Creek Blvd. exit. I […]
“New” Old Chicago in Eden Prairie is good for kids – Mom Review
(Note: I was not asked, paid or compensated to write this “New” Old Chicago review – I just enjoy sharing my opinions as a mom! – Lisa) The “New” Old Chicago I took my kids (Heidi, 4 and Thor, 1) to the “New” Old Chicago in Eden Prairie for lunch on their grand re-opening day […]
Eagle’s Nest Indoor Playground in New Brighton
What: Eagle’s Nest Indoor Playground Where: New Brighton Community Center, 400 – 10th St. NW, New Brighton, MN 55112. How much: $5.50 daily admission for children ages 12 months to 12 years. $3.00 after 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. No charge for parents or caregivers. Youth punch pass for $55.00 includes 12 passes for the […]
Coupon Mom – a great resource for cutting grocery expenses – and now includes Whole Foods Market deals!
I’m very excited to be a member of Coupon Mom. Coupon Mom is a great resource for us busy moms. If you’ve never heard of it, all you have to do is register for a free account, then you’ll get regular emails with the latest grocery deals you can get at various stores such as […]