I had my first coffee flight in 2022 at The Annabelle House in Osseo, a cute coffee shop with breakfast and lunch items as well. It was DELICIOUS and super fun to sample different coffee drinks in one order. This was a Halloween-themed flight in October: Then I discovered and tried a coffee flight in […]
The Ultimate List of Minnesota Family Fun
Minnesota is home to amazing family attractions, museums, zoos, parks and so much more. I grew up in Duluth and then moved to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area to start a family, but no matter where you go in the state, there is so much to discover and explore with kids of all ages. Cities throughout […]
A Winter Afternoon Escape to Ely, Minnesota
It was a beautiful, spring-like weekend, and I was already up north for a visit, so I took a “grown-ups only” trip up to Ely, Minnesota just for a few hours this past Saturday. No kids for this getaway but after visiting, I can’t wait to bring them sometime soon! There is SO much to […]
Free Minnesota Printables, LiveCams and Activities to Do at Home
Free Minnesota Printables, LiveCams and Activities to Do at Home LAST UPDATED: March 2022 Minnesota is becoming more and more homebound during this COVID-19 pandemic, which should feel like second nature for us where the air hurts our face much of the year. But we are also a state with many fun things to do […]
Twin Cities Super Bowl Events for Families
It’s almost here! The Super Bowl is happening in Minneapolis very soon! There are SO many things happening in the Twin Cities area – both in the heart of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and throughout the entire metro area and beyond. The official Super Bowl LIVE events in Minneapolis start January 26th but if you […]
Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota
If one or more of your family members is enrolled in a program like WIC or Medical Assistance, you/they may qualify for FREE or specially discounted admission at places like the Minnesota Zoo or Science Museum of Minnesota! Here is a list of the places you may get in FREE or for a discount, where, […]
Top Ten List: You Know It’s Summer in Minnesota When…
I love summer in Minnesota, but have to laugh at some of the ironies about it, too! Here’s a top ten list I started thinking of while stuck in road construction traffic… You know it’s summer in Minnesota when… 1. You’re driving and 15 miles per hour feels fast. 2. People stop complaining about […]
Welcome to Twin Cities Frugal Mom!
Updated in 2013: I’m a mom living in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area with my husband and two young kids, ages 5 and 2. I am always seeking great deals and better, affordable ways of enjoying life with my family. I created this site to share with you what I find – and talk about frugal living as well as life as a […]