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 […]
My Experiences as a New Member of the YMCA – Part 1
So, for years I had been thinking about joining the YMCA. I live close to one and drive past another on my way to work, so I can always see their current promotions: “Join for only $10 through _____” Join for $29 through ________” “Join for $0!” Plus my kids always would get excited when […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Health (& Finances)
Are you making New Year’s resolutions for health or finance? According to an article in the Star Tribune (12/30), here are the top 10 New Year’s resolutions: 1. Lose weight. 2. Get organized. 3. Spend less, save more. 4. Enjoy life to the fullest. 5. Stay fit and healthy. 6. Learn something. 7. Quit smoking. 8. […]
Staying Fit for Cheap!
I love to exercise. Being a working mom though, I just wish I had more time for it! But when I do it, I do it at home or in my neighborhood. I save money by not belonging to a gym, though if I did want a gym I’d probably go to my local community […]