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 these two misconceptions about the Keto diet aren’t necessarily true. The Diet Sure you can eat bacon all you want, but the real concept of the […]
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 of the year’s hottest deals, which are in March. So what gives? Well, March is usually the time of year where many people have already given […]
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 and inconsistent exercising. For others, it means trying to lose that very stubborn 5 pounds from when you were indulging during your last vacation or […]
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 $33 to achieve your fitness goals, would you believe me? This isn’t a sales pitch. It literally can be done. Achieving your fitness goals doesn’t […]
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, I drank a lot with my friends and ate junk. I remember the day when everything changed, very clearly. I decided to go on a […]
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 sharing tips on how to stay Healthy and Fit on a budget! (More about Kelly here.) A Guide to Living Healthy & Fit on a […]
Free Family Fit Holiday Guide from Denise Austin & daughter Katie
My favorite workout inspiration, Denise Austin, teamed up with her daughter Katie to put together a family fitness guide for the holidays, which you can download for FREE! I follow Denise on her Facebook page because I’ve done her workouts for years (including her Fit & Firm Pregnancy DVD during both of my pregnancies!). She […]
Free Haute Barre Class in St. Louis Park (with My Exclusive Code!)
Looking for something new to invigorate your fitness routine? Try a Barre workout at Haute Barre in St. Louis Park! From my experience with Barre workouts, it’s like a combination of ballet, yoga and pilates, using a barre for balance and stability. It really works your body like nothing else – it works muscles you didn’t even […]
Free Flu Shots at MedExpress Centers in Plymouth & Eden Prairie September 16 – 30
Now that school is back in session, that means time to get ready for cold and flu season! One way is to get flu shots for everyone in your family. Every year for years I’ve gotten a flu shot except for last year. For some reason last year our family just skipped our flu shots. […]
[Exclusive] An Interview with Nicole Stuart, Kate Hudson’s Personal Trainer at Fabletics – Mall of America
Fabletics is a stylish activewear brand co-founded by actress Kate Hudson that was launched online a few years ago. It grew so successfully that they’ve opened 6 retail stores across the country, and now a 7th one has opened at the Mall of America! I attended the Fabletics grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 21st which was […]
Dole Get Up and Grow! Tour in Minneapolis Sept. 2-6
I am an official ambassador for Dole Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and I’m excited to share with you some yummy, wholesome recipes plus info on how to get some FREE samples right here in the Twin Cities! Dole provided me with compensation for my time, but as always, all opinions in this post below are mine. It’s […]
Aqua Aerobics at the Local Pool: Easy and Affordable!
Aqua Aerobics at the Local Pool: Easy and Affordable! A Guest Post by Kaitlin Gardner, AnApplePerDay.com If you are trying to get into shape, stay in shape, or even rehabilitate after a sports or other injury, look no further than your local pool—and by local I mean your own, a neighbor’s or a friend’s. Aqua […]
ClassPass has launched in Minneapolis / St.Paul – Unlimited Fitness Classes for a Monthly Fee
You may have heard about ClassPass, in an ad or on the radio, and you may be wondering what it’s all about. What is ClassPass? ClassPass is a fitness membership program that gives you unlimited access to some of the best boutique fitness classes in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area including cycling, pilates, barre, […]
6 Summer Safety Tips & A Gift Pack GIVEAWAY from Summit Orthopedics!
Summit Orthopedics wants to help keep everyone safe this summer by offering 6 tips for summer safety, and is giving away a Summer Safety Gift Pack to one Twin Cities Frugal Mom reader! Read on to learn how to keep your family safe this summer, enter to win a gift pack, AND save money on […]
My Experiences as a New Member of the YMCA – Part 2: Seven Months after Joining
This post has been long overdue. I’ve now been a member of the YMCA – Twin Cities since late May last year (2013). I wrote part 1 of my review last June after being a member for a few weeks and was super excited about finally joining a gym (for the first time in my […]