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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 […]

Potato Pancakes Recipe

October 24, 2011 By TC Frugal Mom

My 89-year-old German grandmother taught me this potato pancakes recipe. It’s a very frugal, tasty German recipe she’s known her whole life. Potato Pancakes Recipe For about 6 pancakes (2-3 servings): 1. Peel and cut up 2 large potatoes. 2. Put in a food processor with half a small onion, 2 eggs, and a teaspoon […]

Halloween Weekend Restaurant Deals in Twin Cities

October 30, 2010 By TC Frugal Mom

There are many restaurant deals in the Twin Cities this Halloween weekend, but here are a few I’ve found: CARIBOU COFFEE: Get a FREE kids hot chocolate for your costumed child with each Caribou Coffee beverage purchased. Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st ONLY. Click here for coupon. APPLEBEE’S: Free kids meals for children 10 […]

Homemade Banana Bread

September 25, 2010 By TC Frugal Mom

To me, banana bread is one of the most frugal yet tasty recipes you can make. I can’t count the number of times per year we have several overripe bananas sitting on our dining table – what better use for them than a loaf of fresh banana bread? Many of my earliest attempts at banana […]

Farmer’s Markets

August 20, 2010 By TC Frugal Mom

If you haven’t yet been to a Farmer’s Market this summer, now’s a great time to go! I love the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market but there are plenty in the Twin Cities area you can find if you pick up a Minnesota Grown directory. Many Farmer’s Markets offer more than just produce – you can find […]

Garage Sales! It’s that time again!

April 30, 2009 By TC Frugal Mom

Here are three great ways to find out about garage sales in the Twin Cities. Twin Cities Frugal Mom Map 2. The Pioneer Press newspaper has a new email newsletter you can sign up for, to find out about larger, group sales. 3. The Star Tribune has a yard […]

40 Ways to Survive the Recession

March 9, 2009 By TC Frugal Mom

When the economy is in a recession and things like job security become uncertain, we need whatever control we can get over our lives. In order to survive the recession, we must think differently because we can’t control the job market, declining home values or increasing prices, but we can control how we spend money […]

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 […]