The last time I went clothes shopping was a month ago at a department store and I had to take the kids with me. I browsed while trying to pay attention to my 2-year-old running around and hiding in the clothes racks, and repeatedly asking my 5-year-old to go get him and bring him back […]
Once Upon a Child 40% Off All Apparel on Saturday, August 17 – 5 locations
Once Upon a Child store locations in Burnsville, Maplewood, Rochester, Roseville & Woodbury are celebrating 20 years in business by offering 40% off all apparel ONE DAY ONLY – Saturday, August 17th from 9:30am – 8:00pm. Sale excludes costumes and shoes, toys, equipment and any already clearanced items. A great way to get some of […]
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore in New Brighton
Did you know there’s a place in the Twin Cities where you can buy new and gently used home improvement products and building materials for 50-75% off retail prices? I had heard of the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore in New Brighton some time ago, but decided to visit a week ago with my […]
Arc’s Value Village – Save 25% on Mondays in August with Village Rewards card
I just heard about a neat deal at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers this month from Julie, an Arc Greater Twin Cities member, so I’m passing it on! Each Monday in August – 12th, 19th, and 26th – if you’re a Village Reward$™ member you can save 25% when you use your Village Rewards card. The […]
Back to School Shopping Events & Deals in the Twin Cities
Got kids starting or heading back to school this fall? My oldest is starting kindergarten (and she’s sooo excited about it!), so I’ve been checking out all the best, frugal-friendly deals in the Twin Cities area. Here’s what I’ve found: FREE PRE-KINDERGARTEN EYE EXAM – THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 The nonprofit Minnesota Optometric Association is launching a Pre-K […]
Go Minneapolis – a useful website with info and deals
Looking for things to do in Minneapolis? Looking for a good place to find and print coupons for attractions and restaurants in the area? Visit Go Minneapolis, a user-friendly site run by Meet Minneapolis, Convention and Visitors Association. I heard about it from a reader (thanks, Josh!) and there are a few family-friendly coupons to print, such as $2 […]
Don’t mess with me! I’m shopping at Rainbow Foods on Double Coupon Day
Today I shopped at Rainbow Foods and got $108.10 worth of groceries for $54.80. That’s 50% off! I’ve never shopped very much at Rainbow Foods – for years I’ve been faithful to ALDI, SuperTarget, Wal-mart and recently, Fare for All. The prices at Rainbow just always seemed – high. ALDI & Wal-mart have rock-bottom prices. […]
Black Friday! Flip Thanksgiving to snag the early deals
I am NOT impressed that the “Black Friday” deals are starting as early as 8pm on Thanksgiving this year. In the last couple years we’ve seen the 5am Black Friday openers turn into 4am, then 3am, then midnight. Now the big box stores are opening on Thanksgiving in the evening while we otherwise would all lay around, stuffed […]
Thrift Store Shopping Series Part 3: Deals you may not realize you can find
When thinking of what we usually buy at thrift stores, we all think about clothing, furniture and books. But what about other Thrift Store shopping deals? Featuring my favorite thrift store, SAVERS, here are five things you can find there that you may not realize, or that are easy to forget: 1. Wallets, purses, belts […]
Thrift Store Shopping Series Part 2: Halloween!
It’s Halloween shopping time! I’m proud to say I’ve now got my kids’ Halloween costume shopping done. For any of you who still have shopping to do, I recommend going to SAVERS thrift store first! If you haven’t shopped there before, you might be surprised by how much you can get there. I took the kids to the Halloween section to […]
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