Living well and centsibly in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
Looking for deals and free things to do with dad this weekend in the Twin Cities?
Here’s a list of deals, activities and freebies for dad! If you have any freebies or events to add, let me know! (twincitiesfrugalmom@gmail.com)
June is here and it’s time for graduations, Father’s Day, summer festivals and many outdoor events!
First be sure to plan your shopping for the month (and year) with my guide, What to Buy (& Skip) in June to Save Money!
Your kids can make this FREE Father’s Day Super Dad Paper Craft for Father’s Day!
I’ve updated the Deals & Events Calendar and there are also many fun activities this month.
Minnesota Children’s Museum: EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNTED tickets for the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul with my special code TCFM! Save $3 per admission!
The Works Museum in Bloomington: EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNTED tickets for The Works Museum in Bloomington with my special code!
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!
June is Dairy Month! Look for deals on dairy items.
Also June 3rd is National Donut Day! Look for donut freebies and deals.
It’s the best time to buy:
Dairy foods like cheese
Grilling and outdoor items like burgers, hot dogs, bratwursts, buns, baked beans, mosquito repellant, sunscreen, first aid items including bandages
Swimsuits and summer wear
Workout gear
Power tools, tech products for grads and dads for Father’s Day
Also check out this fun Super Dad Paper Craft to make for Father’s Day:
Wedding gifts: Now is the height of wedding season, so get some dishware now
Semi-annual sales take place at Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret
Air conditioners – people need them most now which is why prices will go up. (But if you need one, get one, or maybe get one used.)
Amazon devices (like Fire TV sticks, Fire tablets) – wait for Prime Day in July
Mattresses – these will go on sale again around the 4th of July
Apricots
Blueberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Corn
Cucumbers
Green beans
Kiwi
Lettuce
Mangoes
Peaches
Strawberries
Swiss chard
Watermelon
Zucchini
View the full month to month list here!
And be sure to view my Deals & Events Calendar for more deals and fun this month!
May is here and it’s time for Mother’s Day and spring events, plus many kids consignment sales!
First be sure to plan your shopping for the month (and year) with my guide, What to Buy (& Skip) in May to Save Money!
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!
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.”
From May 5th – 7th in EAGAN, there is an AWESOME Just Between Friends kids consignment sale!!! It’s the Just Between Friends – Eagan kids spring sale. There are 100 goodie bags for the first 100 shoppers and you’ll find a free summer activity page from me!
Mother’s Day means unfortunately higher prices for flowers leading up to the holiday, but at least you can find them everywhere!
Don’t forget to print out this FREE Mother’s Day Activity Page!
National Burger Day is May 28th. Look for burger deals!
Also on sale:
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!)
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!
April is here and it’s time for Easter egg hunts and events (watch for a full list coming soon), plus many kids consignment sales!
First be sure to plan your shopping for the month (and year) with my guide, What to Buy (& Skip) in April to Save Money!
I’ve updated the Deals & Events Calendar and there are also many fun activities this month, Some events happening this month:
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!
Easter clearance! Easter falls on April 17th this year, so shop clearance starting the 18th.
It’s Springtime! Look for sales on cleaning supplies and vacuums.
March is here which means spring is coming! There are a variety of fun family events in the Twin Cities. And I’ve updated the Deals & Events Calendar for March 2022! Some highlights include:
For more March savings and fun… Be sure to plan your shopping for the month (and year) with my guide, What to Buy (& Skip) in March to Save Money 2022!
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!
It’s Frozen Foods Month!
February in Minnesota means fun in the snow and many outdoor AND of course indoor events!
February Calendar!
I’ve updated the Deals & Events Calendar for February 2022.
Some highlights include:
For more February savings and fun…
Be sure to plan your shopping for the month (and year) with my guide, What to Buy (& Skip) in February to Save Money 2022!
