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It’s Strawberry Picking Time in Minnesota!

June 11, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

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

June 4, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

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

March 26, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

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

March 21, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

(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

February 8, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

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!

January 20, 2012 By TC Frugal Mom

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 […]

Unique Thrift Stores

December 3, 2008 By TC Frugal Mom

Great advice from my money-smart friend Marilyn on Unique Thrift Stores: Bargains galore await the thrifty shopper at Unique Thrift Stores, located in New Hope, Burnsville, St. Paul and Columbia Heights. The huge inventory of new and gently used items will attract those who are willing to comb the many racks and shelves for the […]