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Discounted Tickets to Wild Mountain Waterpark, Go-Karts, Alpine Slide & Other Summer Fun

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It’s getting warmer out and it’s time for summer deals!

Right now you can get great deals on Wild Mountain Superday passes!

Wild Mountain

Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls is a year-round attraction for outdoor activities. This summer you can visit their waterpark, enjoy their go-karts and go on their alpine slide for up to 30% off via Groupon!

My friend and I went there a previous summer and there was a good number of people there! We went on the alpine slide which was a blast.

Wild Mountain Alpine Slide

For this deal you get your choice of:

  • One Superday Daily Pass – $31 (regularly $39) 20% off
  • Two Superday Daily Passes – $59 (regularly $78)  24% off
  • Four Superday Daily Passes – $109 (regularly $156) 30% off
  • One Superday Season Passes – $85

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Free Planet Fitness Memberships for Teens this Summer (2022)

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Planet Fitness is giving away free memberships to teens for summer 2022!

It’s back! And it’s called the High School Summer Pass.

From May 16th through August 31st, teens ages 14-19 can work out at Planet Fitness TOTALLY FREE. 

There are no catches or commitments for this freebie, and it’s being offered at all Planet Fitness locations in the U.S. and Canada.

At Planet Fitness there are cardio and strength equipment to use, free fitness training classes, plus there are giveaways.

Teens can sign up at any Planet Fitness location, but if they’re under 18 they must have a parent or guardian present at sign up.  More information available here!

For more FREE SUMMER FUN see my guide:

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Free 8-Page Printable Summer Activity Planner for Kids

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It’s almost time for summer in Minnesota (woohoo!) – and it’s actually feeling like summer!

And I’m so excited to share this freebie with you!

Download my exclusive
FREE Printable Summer Activity Planner for Kids! 

TCFM Summer Printables for Kids

There are 8 pages of summer planning fun:

  • Summer Bucket List (32 ideas for summer fun!)
  • Summer Schedules with themes and ideas
  • “10 Things I Want to Do this Summer” Worksheet
  • 3 Coloring Pages

Print whatever pages you want!

To get this FREE Printable Summer Activity Planner for Kids, be sure you’re signed up for my FREE weekly email!

You’ll get the links to the FREE printables INSTANTLY, and you will be subscribed to my weekly email newsletter which so you can get MORE freebies, deals and fun! Your information will not be shared with anyone and you can unsubscribe anytime.

Get this FREEBIE INSTANTLY by signing up here!

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Note: If you have any issues with accessing your free printables, email me at twincitiesfrugalmom@gmail.com.

Also be sure to check out my guides:

Free Summer Fun for Twin Cities Kids & Families 2022

free summer fun twin cities kids

The Ultimate List of Minnesota Family Fun

Ultimate List of Minnesota Family Fun

Freebies for Kids & Families in Minnesota

freebies for kids in minnesota

Use Buncha for Cheap Grocery Delivery (Save $25 off a $50 order now!)

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Save $25 off a $50 grocery order from Buncha
with my EXCLUSIVE code TCFM!!!!

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Buncha. All opinions are 100% mine.

I recently tried out a new grocery delivery service based right here in the Twin Cities called “Buncha.”

It’s new, and has been featured locally on KARE 11, the Star Tribune and more. They’ve been well-funded by a variety of tech investors and they’re growing super fast. It actually was originally called “Pikup” but they changed the name to “Buncha.” 

What sets them apart from other grocery delivery services is that delivery only costs $1.45! And it’s $1.45 no matter how much you order. And there are NO MARKUPS!

How is it so cheap?

It works like a co-op but it’s a delivery service – you sign up for deliveries that are in your neighborhood, which saves on gas and money. This is their goal – to reinvent grocery deliveries by scheduling deliveries by neighborhood, which lowers carbon emissions AND saves everyone money.

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Meet the Minions! Meet and Greet in St. Louis Park on May 13th

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The Minions are coming! The Minions are coming!

Seriously – they’ll be at Showplace ICON in St. Louis Park this Friday, May 13th, 2022 from 5:00 -8:00pm for a free meet and greet!

Bob and Kevin – two characters from Universal’s Minions: The Rise of Gru – will be there for pictures. Don’t miss it!

minions rise of gru meet greet

About the movie:

This summer, from the biggest global animated franchise in history, comes the origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions, forged cinema’s most despicable crew and faced off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled in Minions: The Rise of Gru.

Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement.

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*BEST PRICE* Sam’s Club $14.99 1-Year Membership Deal + $10 Gift Card

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This is the BEST deal I’ve EVER seen for a Sam’s Club membership!

Right now you can get a new Sam’s Club 1-year membership for $14.99 AND get a $10 gift card!

This is a 55% off deal, and you also get the gift card!

Previously the best deal was for $19.99 plus a gift card, rotisserie chicken and cupcakes. But this is even better!

The Retail Price is $67.96 + tax $0.00 = $67.96.

YOUR MEMBER PRICE: $14.99!

With the gift card, that’s basically $5 for a one-year membership! PLUS you save more one everything from groceries to gas! (YES – gas is cheaper at Sam’s Club!)

Get the deal now!

Sam's Club

You will receive your Club membership activation voucher by email, along with:

– $10 Sam’s Club gift card voucher and redemption instructions

– Complimentary card: One free additional household membership

– Perks like free curbside Pickup and Scan & Go™ contact-free checkout

Click here to see the deal and grab it before it’s gone!

Sam's Club Deal

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Mother’s Day Weekend FREE List for the Twin Cities 2022

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In years past there were fun places to visit in the Twin Cities on Mother’s Day weekend where moms and grandmas get in FREE.

This year there are mostly events that are free for everyone! Of course, you could be like me and be just fine napping in bed all day!

But if you’re looking for family fun, here are some ideas:

Free Printable to Enjoy with Mom!

First, be sure to print out my FREE Mother’s Day Activity Page! [Read more…]

Free Summer Fun for Twin Cities Kids & Families 2022

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Free Summer Fun for Twin Cities Kids & Families 2022

The Twin Cities has so many fun activities and events for kids and families – but did you know that many are FREE? So every year I compile a list of all the free fun I could find!

This guide is sponsored by my money-saving partners, Just Between Friends of Eagan and Apple Valley!

Just Between Friends sale

Just Between Friends Kids Sales are a fantastic way to save money on gently used (and new!) kids items, and to make some cash selling your kids’ used items!

Just Between Friends of Eagan has TWO GREAT KIDS SALES this summer – in May and August – don’t miss them!

Just Between Friends of Eagan and Apple Valley’s next sale is in August in Eagan:

Fall Kids Sale – August 4-6, 2022
Apple Valley Sports Arena
Apple Valley, MN

 Do you have stuff to sell? Become a consignor now for their next sale in August and make some extra cash!

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Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids 2022

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Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids There are some great summer reading programs that your children can take advantage of to earn FREE books and other prizes!

Here is a roundup for programs available to families in Minnesota!

AudioFile SYNC – Teens age 13 and up can download two audiobooks each week for FREE.

Barnes & Noble Imagination Destination – This summer reading program through Barnes & Noble gives your child the ability to earn a FREE book after reading 8 books and keeping track of them in a reading log. View and download the reading log here!

Summer Reading Camp

Half Price Books -They are again offering the “Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp” which starts June 1st and includes reading logs, weekly printable activities, and a donation drive. Sign up to get everything by email or visit their page of activities from last year. [Read more…]

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 7, 2022

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The first Saturday in May is FREE Comic Book Day across the nation, and there are many participating comic book shops here in Minnesota! All you have to do is go to a participating shop on May 7th and you’ll get at least one free comic book!

Some comic book shops are giving away more than one comic or are celebrating with other promotions and activities.

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Here are the Twin Cities comic book shops participating (according to the website):

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