I’m excited to share that I was interviewed for the Summer 2026 issue of Minnesota Recreation & Parks magazine for an article about what makes a playground worth visiting. As someone who’s spent years exploring parks throughout Minnesota with my family, this was such a fun conversation. On Twin Cities Frugal Mom, I’ve visited and […]
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 […]
Bookawocky – Your Summer Reading Experience
Have you heard about Bookawocky? It’s a summer reading experience for kids and teens from the 8 public library systems in the Twin Cities metro area. The metro public library systems include: Anoka County Library, Carver County Library, Dakota County Library, Hennepin County Library, Ramsey County Library, Saint Paul Public Library, Scott County Library, and Washington […]