Living well and centsibly in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
Kids Bowl Free is a program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Select schools and bowling centers around the country participate each year, including 28 in Minnesota!
Yes – this is for real!
Open to the public: This Wednesday and Thursday, the Bump Club Twin Cities will be hosting never before seen interactive events for expectant parents at select Target stores in the greater Minneapolis area. At these complimentary events, expectant moms will have the opportunity to learn about parenting must-haves from experts, win fun prizes and participate in a Q&A.
You can register for each event by clicking on the links here:
BCBasics for Target: Guide to Diapering, Swaddling and Bathing for Expectant Parents
Bump Club Twin Cities
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM (CDT)
Minneapolis, MN
BCBasics for Target: Guide to Diapering, Swaddling and Bathing for Expectant Parents
Bump Club Twin Cities
Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM (CDT)
Minnetonka, MN
There are a number of kids stuff and consignment sales coming up in the Twin Cities area this weekend through next week. Here are a few:
Friday, April 25
Children & Maternity Consignment Sale – Christ the King Lutheran Church. Bloomington, MN. 9:00 – 6:00.
Saturday, April 26
Roseville ECFE Stuff Sale: 8:00 – 1:30. The Roseville Early Childhood Program Stuff Sale is April 26th from 8:00am-1:30pm at Parkview Center School! The half-price sale starts at 12:15! If you are unfamiliar with this event, it is an annual consignment sale of new and gently used baby, kids and maternity items. The sale is open to the public. All current and past Roseville ECFE/Early Childhood Program participants are eligible to sell and/or volunteer at the sale.
Children & Maternity Consignment Sale – Christ the King Lutheran Church. Bloomington, MN. 8:00 – 2:00. 50% off marked items.
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…]
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.
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…]
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.
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…]
