It’s almost time for the outdoor Farmers Market season in Minnesota and I can’t wait! I love browsing markets, especially the Minneapolis Farmers Markets on weekends when the place is bustling with everything imaginable from produce to breads and meats (and the BEST bratwurst and lemonade!). I was excited to recently hear about and review
This is a list of Twin Cities area resources to help you get rid of yard waste, papers, clothing and any other type of household items you no longer need. This list will be added to and updated as needed. CLEAN UP YOUR YARD YARD WASTE COLLECTION SITES Each county offers free yard waste collection sites
A while back I wrote a popular post called “Three Myths about Couponing and Why Anyone Can Do It!” This is a follow-up to that post with details about grocery shopping in the Twin Cities, how to begin, and all the ways you can save at each major grocery store in the Twin Cities area!
You know what I’m talking about. Everyone goes through tough times when money is extra tight, like when income goes down for a while, you have an unexpected $1200 in car repairs, the washing machine breaks down and needs a $500 replacement, or you need to buy an $800 plane ticket to visit an ill family
Think using coupons will cramp your style? If you found you could save 60-70% on your groceries, would that change your mind? Here are 3 beliefs about couponing that even I have had in the past, but then realized weren’t true! 1. “Clipping coupons takes too much time!” Not if you use coupon lists provided on
Here is a compilation of great retail and restaurant coupons, most of which are available in the Twin Cities area, and several educational freebies you can get online.
Adidas Outlet - $20 Off $80 Purchase Starting 4/8 (exp: 4/28/2014)
Aeropostale - $10 Off Every $50 or $25 Off Every $100 Spent (exp:5/4/2014) » Read more..
The Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore in New Brighton is having a big Earth Day sale April 22nd – 26th! The ReStore is a great, frugal place to get home building supplies and more for low prices.
Every day a different product category will be on sale! Purchasing our new and gently used inventory is a great way save on your project, while putting reusable building and home improvement materials to good use.
Tuesday, April 22nd (Earth Day!)
Enjoy 50% off Hardware all day! This includes all tools (power and hand models). » Read more..
It’s almost time for the outdoor Farmers Market season in Minnesota and I can’t wait! I love browsing markets, especially the Minneapolis Farmers Markets on weekends when the place is bustling with everything imaginable from produce to breads and meats (and the BEST bratwurst and lemonade!).
I was excited to recently hear about and review a new cookbook available called the Minnesota Farmers Market Cookbook: A Guide to Selecting and Preparing the Best Local Produce by Tricia Cornell. It’s not only a cookbook but a comprehensive guide to choosing, using, and preserving the food found at farmers markets. » Read more..
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is celebrating Earth Day with Party for the Planet – Friday, April 25th to Sunday, April 27th from 10:00am – 4:00pm for FREE (donations always accepted):
Hey party animals, it’s cool to conserve! Earth Day is April 22, but we’re stretching it out and celebrating the following weekend with our annual “Party for the Planet”, in partnership with Xcel Energy. Bring the family for a fun weekend of activities, crafts and education programs that explore animals, plants and people that depend on this big blue ball. You’ll leave with some great ideas for reducing your own impact on the planet, and improving our natural habitats.
Here is a compilation of great retail and restaurant coupons, most of which are available in the Twin Cities area, and several educational freebies you can get online.
Adidas Outlet - $20 Off $80 Purchase (exp: 4/28/2014)
Aeropostale - $10 Off Every $50 or $25 Off Every $100 Spent (exp:5/4/2014)
Barnes & Noble - 15% Off 1 Single Item (exp: 4/13/2014) » Read more..
This guest post is written by Nell Aburto, a professional photographer. Nell lives in the Twin Cities with her family and owns Pink Parasol Photography. She does beautiful photography of children, families, grads, and more.
I met Nell at a mom’s group event where she discussed “5 tips for taking photos of your children.” I thought her tips were so helpful I invited her to share them here!
Hi, my name is Nell Aburto, and I own Pink Parasol Photography, which is a boutique photography business serving the Twin Cities area. » Read more..
A FREE ebook by Dave Ramsey is available for download. It’s called Complete Guide to Money and you can download it here. The printed book is valued at $21.95.
I just downloaded the book for myself. Use the Download link on the left side of the screen and ignore the “download” ad links on the right side of the screen.
You’ll have the option of donating to Young Life, a Christian organization. » Read more..
Coming up in New Hope this month is a fun and frugal way to shop for kids’ stuff while encouraging earth-friendly practices at home and school!
Kids’ Stuff Garage Sale and Earth Day Celebration sponsored by Robbinsdale Area Schools ECFE PAC
Saturday, April 26, 9am-1pm
New Hope Learning Center Community Gym
8301 47th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428 » Read more..
11th Annual Lakeville Area E.C.F.E. Kids’ Stuff Sale
Kenwood Trail Middle School (Cafeteria and Gym)
19455 Kenwood Trail (Co. Rd. 50 & 194th St. W.)
Lakeville, Minnesota
Friday, April 11, 2014, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday, April 12, 2013, 8:00 a.m. — 3 p.m. » Read more..
(This is a guest post by Gianna from FamilyFunTwinCities.com. They’re celebrating their 1st birthday. Visit their website for fun things to do in the Twin Cities!)
My name is Gianna Kordatzky, and I am part of a team of moms who has created a website called Family Fun Twin Cities. Every week, we talk about what is happening around the metro: activities that are a must, events that were trying, local businesses that are too fun to ignore. We keep a calendar of happenings, both free and not so free. We aren’t endorsing these events as much as letting you know they are there. If you have feedback on outings you have taken with your family, we would love to hear about it!
I met Lisa technically through a group on Facebook, but apparently, we have brushed elbows being that we have a mutual friend. Lisa is a very talented lady and lots of fun. I am excited to get to know her readers! » Read more..
As a Purex Insider, I was given the opportunity to review a great new laundry product: Purex Crystals Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh. Plus THREE Twin Cities Frugal Mom readers will win a coupon for a FREE Purex Crystals Fabulously Fresh! » Read more..
Wake up and taste the free coffee! McCafe invites coffee drinkers across the U.S. to stop by their local participating McDonald’s restaurant for a freshly brewed small McCafe coffee during McDonald’s first-ever national Free Coffee Event. Free McCafe coffee is available during breakfast hours starting March 31 through April 13 in participating restaurants.
This is a list of Twin Cities area resources to help you get rid of yard waste, papers, clothing and any other type of household items you no longer need. This list will be added to and updated as needed.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION SITES
Each county offers free yard waste collection sites or assistance for its residents. At these sites you can often pick up free compost for your garden (while it lasts). They may also offer junk collection days where you drop off items like tires or electronics and even hazardous waste for a discount. Check out your local county website for locations and times: » Read more..
(This is my review of The Sneaky Chef brand pasta and pasta sauces which contain hidden veggies, and the no-nut peanut butter made completely tree nut free. We were provided with complimentary samples of these products to facilitate this review. Our opinions are 100% our own!)
Picky kids. Desperate moms.
Before having kids, I was convinced I’d be a parent who could get my kids to love veggies and other good-for-you foods right away as infants, and then they’d just grow up to eat well. I figured as a mom I’d have the power to get my kids to do what was best for them.
HA! » Read more..
Rhea Lana’s of Minnetonka Children’s Consignment Event - April 30 – May 4!
Spring is a great time to shop for new clothes and items for your kids! I know consignment sales are great for getting quality items for low prices. » Read more..
