Free Hy-Vee KidsFit Summer of Fun Box (Sign up by May 15th)

May 6, 2021 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

Summer is almost here and I just found out about a cool summer freebie for kids from Hy-Vee!

You can sign up your kids to get a FREE Summer of Fun KidsFit Box!

You have to sign up by May 15th then you can pick it up at a Hy-Vee store starting June 4th.

You’ll be signing up your kids for a free KidsFit “club” and you’ll get emails with fun for them to help them stay fit.

Kids can then earn prizes all summer long!

I signed up my kids!

Here’s what’s inside the box:

24-page Summer Challenge Workbook- Explore a new theme each month through health education, comics, challenges & more!
Bookmark- Your first summer challenge is Ready to Read, jumpstart the fun with your first prize of the summer.
Coupon Book- Being a part of the Club has it’s perks including exclusive deals from our partners!
Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages- Don’t let a booboo ruin your time in the sun, stay prepared with a full box of bandaids to help continue the fun.
Nature Valley Minis Sandwiches- Take these portable sandwiches on your next outdoor adventure because when we get outside, something amazing happens.
Kodiak Cakes Crunchy Granola Bar- With a crispy crunch, delicious flavors, and 100% whole grains these bars don’t just satisfy, they help fuel your next adventure.
GoGo squeeZ Red Raspberry Big Pouch- Take your fruit on the go with the BIG pouch! These pouches have 33% more fruit to help keep you fueled.
Crystal Light Pure- Lemonade is a summertime staple and this portable pouch is free of artificial sweeteners, flavors and preservatives.

Check it out!

Minnesota State Fair 2021 Kickoff to Summer May 27 – 31 (Register by May 6)

May 5, 2021 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

HUGE NEWS!

The 2021 Minnesota State Fair is presenting a fun event called Kickoff to Summer at the Fair sponsored by Paddle North, and it’s happening May 27 – 31!

You can walk around the fair and enjoy food, brews, music, shopping and fun!

The dates and times are:

Thursday, May 27, 4-9 p.m.
Friday, May 28, 4-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 29, 4-9 p.m.
Sunday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 30, 4-9 p.m.
Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets will be available for sale through a lottery process, and registration for the lottery is NOW open through Thursday, May 6, at 11:59 p.m.

Then tickets will be $12.50 each (fees and tax included). Children 4 and under are free with a child ticket. Each ticket is valid for a specific date and timeslot.

Learn more and register by May 6th here!

I registered and emails will be sent out May 10th with more information.

No definite word yet on 2021 fair itself. They need all the income they can get though since they had to cancel last year. This is a great, fun way to support the Minnesota State Fair!

What to Buy in May to Save Money

May 1, 2021 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year?

A while back I put together a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money!

Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month!

May

This month there are special holidays offering discounts…

For example, you can find Star Wars merchandise and deals thanks to Star Wars day on May 4th: “May the Fourth Be With You.”

Mother’s Day means unfortunately higher prices for flowers leading up to the holiday, but at least you can find them everywhere!

National Wine Day is May 25th! Or just snag my Mother’s Day wine deal from FirstLeaf here! (Get 6 bottles of wine shipped for $29.95!)

National Burger Day is May 28th. Look for burger deals!

-Tex-Mex Foods for Cinco de Maya including tacos, avocados, ground beef.
-Summer items like picnic supplies, outdoor furniture and fire pits
-Mattresses: Mattress manufacturers are shipping new models, so retailers want to move lingering inventory
-Cookware to woo wedding shoppers and moms for Mother’s Day
-Athletic Apparel
-Large and small appliances – look especially for deals around Mother’s Day (think Instant Pots for mom!) and Memorial Day (grills!)

Seasonal produce on sale now:

Apricots, artichokes, asparagus, cherries, lettuce, mangoes, okra, pineapples, radishes, rhubarb, spring peas, strawberries, Swiss chard, zucchini.

Memorial Day – 50% off clothing, shoes and home items at thrift stores like Savers and Unique Thrift Stores!

View the full month to month list here!

And be sure to view my Deals & Events Calendar for more deals and fun this month!

Free May Desk Organizer Kids Workshop Kits from The Home Depot on Saturday, May 1st

May 1, 2021 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

In lieu of The Home Depot’s FREE monthly kids workshops which are on hiatus due to COVID, they’ve been offering free kids workshop kits that you can do at home!

Each month the kits are different and this month – May 2021 – they are May Desk Organizer kits!

There’s no paint included but all the parts and instructions are.

Here are details.

NOTE: They are available on Saturday, May 1st in stores. Call ahead to make sure they have them before you go.

Kits have the instructions in both English and Spanish (the instructions are two-sided).

The Home Depot says that the kits are available the first Saturday of the month, but honestly, I have been able to get them anytime I go and ask at customer service.

I checked out the Home Depot website and found instructional videos that go along with some of the free kits they offer each month!

They also have a ton of other DIY ideas and kits that you can purchase too!

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Firstleaf Wine Club EXCLUSIVE Mother’s Day Deal: 6 Bottles for $29.95!

May 1, 2021 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

Firstleaf Wine Club EXCLUSIVE Mother’s Day Deal!

Firstleaf Wine Club has been a HOT deal here on my blog, so I’m super excited to share their BEST DEAL YET!

Right now for Mother’s Day, you can get 6 bottles of wine, customized to your tastes, for only $29.95! Just use my exclusive promo code TCFM!

You can cancel anytime, too!

The deal they usually offer is $40 for 6 bottles of wine with free shipping, so you can’t beat this $29.95 deal!

Just click here and use my exclusive code TCFM in promo code space! You’ll get FREE shipping and will just pay the $29.95 plus sales tax.

Get the deal now while it lasts!

It’s available for a limited time!!!

I tried Firstleaf Wine Club myself!!!!

They’ve had such great deals in the past couple months that I signed up for the club myself!

The process was super easy and fun – you answer a few questions about wine and food that you like, and Firstleaf customizes 6 selections for you!

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The M&M’s Store Is Now Open at the Mall of America

May 1, 2021 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

SWEET!!!!!!

The M&M’s Store opens today – Saturday, May 1st – at the Mall of America!!!!

It’s located at 5160 Center Court- right by the TCF Rotunda on level 1. It’s hard to miss – we’ve walked by it many times in the past year as it was getting built. It’s where the American Girl store used to be. We miss that store but are actually SUPER excited about this new store!

A number of years ago I visited the M&M Store in Las Vegas – now that was awesome. There are several stores worldwide – and I’m SUPER excited there’s one now here in the Twin Cities!

This new store is filled with immersive experiences so you can leave with memories and digital downloads to share with friends and family. Yay!

It’s totally FREE to enjoy all the interactive experiences in the store. For example, there’s “M&M’S Sweet Moves,” where you can express your personality “through color, sound and movement.” You can also visit “Peanut Peak,” a rooftop celebration of the local landscape inspired by the gorgeous Minnesota views.

In fact, I received a cool box full of samples of the Minnesota merchandise you can find in the store! Check these out!

Of course there are also M&M’S fan favorites in the store, including the personalization station, signature M&M’S, “Wall of Chocolate” and exclusive merchandise.

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Free Consignor Coupon for Just Between Friends White Bear Lake Kids Sale May 20-23

April 28, 2021 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

I’m excited to share with you a special deal if you have thought of selling your kids’ stuff at a Just Between Friends kids’ consignment sale but haven’t ever signed up yet…

You can sign up for FREE!!!!!!

Use this FREE New Consignor coupon for the Just Between Friends consignment sale in Maplewood, May 20 – 23, 2021!

With this coupon you can sign up and pay NO consignor fees (that’s a $15 savings) AND you get $5 JBF Bucks!!!!!

So sign up now and make some money!!!!!!

Sell stuff and shop the Just Between Friends NE Metro Kids Consignment Sale!

Even if you don’t want to sell items, it’s an AWESOME sale to shop at don’t miss it either way!

It’s Thursday, May 20th through Sunday, May 23rd at Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Ave in Maplewood, MN!!!!

First, be sure to get your FREE admission ticket for opening day! Then be sure to use this FREE first-time consignor coupon if you want to make some money selling your kids’ stuff!!!!

Here are the sale details

Where is it?

Aldrich Arena
1850 White Bear Ave
Maplewood, MN

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Free Extreme Sandbox Drive Thru Experience in Hastings returns on Saturday, May 15th

April 27, 2021 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

Do your kids love watching big construction equipment at work? Are they (and you) tired of being cooped up in the house, especially now as the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter?

Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, MN is a heavy equipment adventure company where you can play on construction equipment.

And with the ongoing pandemic, they are offering FREE shows again on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 where you can sit in your car and watch big construction equipment at work!

Yes, these shows are back in 2021!

It’s called “Heavy Metal Drive Thru” and shows were packed last year from spring through fall. We attended and enjoyed a front row spot –read about our experience here!

Each show has between 4-6 pieces of heavy equipment operating and doing a variety of activities.

It is FREE and open to the public, but they do ask for people coming to secure a free ticket online in advance so they can plan accordingly. When you get a free ticket you can drive through as many times as you would like and park behind the front row. You only need one ticket per vehicle.

Shows are at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm.

The tickets for front row seats are $50 to $125, depending on the show. These will give you the best view.

Here’s the link with info: https://www.extremesandbox.com/heavy-metal-drive-thru/

The best part – you never have to get out of your vehicle so it’s very safe!

DEAL ALERT!

I have an EXCLUSIVE Deal for you! Save $100 off any of their packages when you use my coupon code FrugalMom. Here’s a link with info about their packages.

My friend and I had a BLAST driving bulldozers this summer! Read about our experience here!

Salt Cave 45-Minute Session Deals in Hastings (Lowest Prices I’ve Seen)

April 26, 2021 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

Salt caves have become super popular and are popping up at spas everywhere. I went with a friend earlier this year at one in Stillwater and it was super relaxing. We got a great deal since it was our first visit. It was only $19! Learn more about our experience.

Well there is now a great deal on Groupon for a salt cave at Pure Serenity Wellness Center in Hastings.

Right now on Groupon you can get a 45-minute session for $19. Regular price is $33.

BUT check their extra savings! RIght now you can save an extra 20% with code SAVE through April 29th!

This is a GREAT gift idea for mom or for yourself for Mother’s Day!

They also have deals if you buy 3 or 5 sessions at a time.

Check out the deals now while they last!

(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no cost to you. All opinions are 100% mine.)

Free Printable Mother’s Day Activity Page

April 26, 2021 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

It’s almost Mother’s Day and I have a FREE Printable Mother’s Day Activity Page for you!

It’s a fun activity page with some fun questions to fill out about mom (it’s fun to see little ones’ cute answers!). It also has some games to play with mom – a word search, tic tac to, and a drawing to finish.

Plus, kids can color a bookmark for mom that she can use!

I recommend printing this on white, cardstock paper.

Print this FREE Mother’s Day Activity Page HERE! It will open as a PDF in a separate window.

Check out my Deals & Events Calendar and blog for things to do Mother’s day weekend! (Check back for updates!)

Looking for more printables?

Visit my Free Printables page!

And download my FREE 30-page 2021 Planner & Calendar!

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You can sign up your kids to get a FREE Summer of Fun KidsFit Box!

You have to sign up by May 15th then you can pick it up at a Hy-Vee store starting June 4th.

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Firstleaf Wine Club EXCLUSIVE Mother’s Day Deal!

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Sell stuff and shop the Just Between Friends NE Metro Kids Consignment Sale!

Here are the sale details

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Yes, these shows are back in 2021!

DEAL ALERT!

I have an EXCLUSIVE Deal for you! Save $100 off any of their packages when you use my coupon code FrugalMom. Here’s a link with info about their packages.

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