It’s back! The popular Star Tribune Steals Como Town deal has returned for a limited time! Get 2 All day wristbands plus 2 temporary tattoos for $25.95 ($51.90 Value) (To find the current deal, click here and go to their CURRENT DEALS page) Get your deal here! (Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links that help support this […]
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Giveaway
I am excited to share that Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park is sponsoring a giveaway just for Twin Cities Frugal Mom readers! I’ve been provided with three 4-packs of 1-hour passes to give away to 3 winners – good at either the Minneapolis (Plymouth) or St. Paul (Oakdale) locations!!! In the last few months I’ve […]
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
I was recently invited by Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park to come and check it out with my kids. We had never been to Sky Zone before – I guess I never really thought about it as I kind of figured it was more for older kids and teens. Boy was I wrong! So I […]
Twin Cities area Summer County Fair List 2014
I’ve put together a list of all the Twin Cities area summer county fairs this summer of 2014! For convenience, it can also be found as a page under the Deals & Events Calendar tab here: Summer County Fair List 2014 Like I did last year, I’ve included as much information as I could find […]
Pleasant Valley Orchard in Shafer, MN (near Taylors Falls)
One of our family’s favorite apple orchards to visit for the past few years has been Pleasant Valley Orchard in Shafer, MN, a short drive away from the Twin Cities near Taylors Falls. Where is Pleasant Valley Orchard? It feels like a little getaway for our family as we drive east on Highway 8 from […]
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska
This post has lots of pictures. LOTS of them. That’s because my family and I went to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska recently for the first time. We went late on a Saturday afternoon when there were 4 weddings going on (!) and few regular visitors were left, so much of the time it […]
A Frugal and Fun End-of-Summer Week in the Twin Cities
I can’t believe kids are already starting school next week! Where did summer go? My oldest, Heidi, starts kindergarten next Tuesday, and she’s so excited! I’m not sure how I feel. I’m thrilled that she’ll learning a lot and making new friends, but I know I’ll miss having her at home during the day. I […]
Minnesota Children’s Museum
Recently we visited the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul. I had purchased an online 2-for-1 deal this spring (offered by Star Tribune’s “Steals”). It’s the second time we did so and the kids had a blast! We went in June when crowds are lighter and the air conditioning feels soooo good. We spent about 3 hours […]
Discover Aviation Days in Blaine – June 1 & 2
Today our family went to the annual Discover Aviation Days event at the Anoka County Airport in Blaine. We also attended last year and it’s a lot of fun. The admission is FREE – they only ask for a parking donation to cover event expenses (you choose the amount – we gave $5). There are […]
Frugal-friendly Choo Choo Bob Events coming up in the Twin Cities area
For all of you with a child who loves trains – like my 2-year-old does! – I want to share several Choo Choo Bob events coming up in the Twin Cities area: SATURDAY, JUNE 1 “The Choo Choo Bob Show“ will be returning live to the historic Riverview Theater in Minneapolis. The 2-hour adventure, from […]
NEW Twin Cities Summer County Fairs List for 2013!
Now on my site: A Twin Cities Summer County Fairs List for 2013! Wherever you live in the Twin Cities, this list will help you plan your fair visits for June through September! PLUS – I’ve included 6 tips for fair-going with kids, from last year’s list. Summer County Fair List 2013
Pump It Up Inflatable Play Places for Kids
Yesterday I took my kids to Pump It Up during Pop-In Playtime hours. I bought a Groupon deal recently for 4 admissions for the price of 2 for kids during open play times (these deals have been offered a few times a year), and because I know my kids love play places, I knew it […]
Adventure Peak at Edinborough Park in Edina
We recently attended a birthday party that my 5-year-old daughter was invited to at an indoor play park called Adventure Peak in Edina. It was our first time there and wow, there was quite a lot of fun for kids. The energy was crazy with multiple birthday parties going on at the same time and […]
Monkey House in White Bear Lake
Yesterday my husband and I took the kids to the new Monkey House in Maplewood, a “party and play center” near Maplewood Mall. I heard it had just opened up a few months ago and we were curious. Plus, we wanted a place for them to burn off their energy other than at home! The […]
Five Things to Do in the Twin Cities on Labor Day Weekend
It’s Labor Day! There are MANY things to do in the Twin Cities area this weekend. Here are five ideas: 1. Visit the Minnesota State Fair. Last day is Labor Day so if you’re looking for fun things to do in the Twin Cities on Labor Day Weekend, it’s a great option! It’s “Kids & […]