Birthdays are soo much fun and getting freebies just makes the day better!! Here is a Birthday Freebies List of over 100 freebies that you can snag on your birthday (and just for signing up online)! Note: This is a national list. Check the businesses’ websites for locations. Offers may vary and change or expire […]
Try Hockey for Free Day is Saturday, March 1st for kids ages 4 to 9
Saturday, March 1st, 2014 is Try Hockey for Free Day. On March 1st, 2014, Minnesota Hockey and over 55 local associations across the state will encourage kids, ages 4 to 9, to come to a local participating rink and try youth hockey as part of the NHL’s Hockey Weekend Across America, presented by CCM, and USA […]
Universe of Light at the Mall of America
Universe of Light is a 9-minute interactive light show that takes place every night at 7:30 p.m. at the Mall of America. It has music and smoke effects and can be seen from all four levels at the south entrance of Nickelodeon Universe. We took our kids to the Mall of America last night – […]
Try Hockey for Free Day is Saturday, November 2nd for kids ages 4 to 9
Try Hockey for Free Day is Saturday, November 3, 2013! USA Hockey and over 500 local programs across the country will encourage kids, ages 4 to 9, to come to a local participating rink and try youth hockey as part of the NHL’s Come Play Hockey Month. All locations have a limited amount of equipment available […]
Minnesota sixth-graders can visit historic sites statewide for free
Minnesota teachers and parents of 6th graders! Great news! There’s a new 6th grade Minnesota History Pass that grants Minnesota 6th graders FREE admission to the Minnesota Historical Society’s 26 historic sites and museums statewide now through August 2014. It allows children to explore Minnesota history during non-school hours for FREE, and complements the new state […]
Free Upcoming Events All Across the USA
I’m sharing some great information about free upcoming events in the Twin Cities area, taken from a list of events across the USA from a great site called More With Less Today (shared with permission): Free Upcoming Events All Across the USA American Girl October In-Store Events include Bitty Twins’ Ballerina Paper Doll Craft, Doll ‘ Dos […]
2013 Minnesota Fire Prevention Events – Lots of Free, Educational Fun for Families in October!
Did you know that October is Fire Prevention Month, and that October 6-12, 2013 is National Fire Prevention Week? Many fire stations, schools and libraries around the country are hosting free events including open houses to help educate everyone about fire safety. There are many events in Minnesota – next week’s theme at my daughter’s […]
Two Free Truck Events for Kids this Saturday, Sept. 28 – Shoreview and Woodbury
My 2-year-old son LOVES cars and trucks. So much that he actually SLEEPS with his toy cars and trucks at night. And whenever I take him to a truck event where he can explore fire trucks, police cars and other vehicles, he has SO much fun! That’s why I’m planning to take him to at […]
Museum Day Live! Free admission to a select museum on September 28
This is FABULOUS. Go to http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ to sign up for TWO FREE MUSEUM TICKETS to the local participating museum of your choice for admission on Saturday, September 28th. Just fill in the form online and tickets will be emailed to you. Each household is limited to 2 free tickets. More than 1,500 museums are participating throughout […]
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 […]