If you are looking for childcare that can save you money, particularly if you are a parent of multiples, there’s an option to consider that can be found right here in the Twin Cities! Cultural Care Au Pair I had the privilege of talking with Tracie Kapaun, a local childcare consultant for Cultural Care Au […]
Free Events coming up in the Twin Cities – August 2013
There are lots of free events I’ve found coming up in the Twin Cities and I’m sharing them all in one post! For even more deals & events in the Twin Cities, be sure to check out my Deals & Events Calendar. EVERY DAY (through Sept 21) Walker Art Center – FREE Gallery Admission until […]
Back to Blogging & Even More Frugal
It’s been a year since I last posted. That’s because I’ve been busy with our new baby who now just turned 1! He’s a little bundle of joy in our lives. But also another reason to pursue the frugal life…to ensure a financially secure future for him and for his 3-year-old big sister. So while […]
Grocery Stores in the Twin Cities
Grocery Shopping! For me, the best way to save money on groceries is to shop at SEVERAL stores. Get a few things here, get a few things there, wherever the best prices are. Some of my favorite places to get groceries in the metro area are (in order): TRADER JOE’S (Maple Grove, Woodbury, elsewhere in […]
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 […]


