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Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington & Wis Dells as Low as $109 a Night plus fees (October – December dates)

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Plan a fall getaway to the Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington or Wisconsin Dells! They’re open! And Groupon is offering a great deal on stays right now!

In Bloomington, get a Deluxe Bunk Bed Suite (like the one my family stayed in before!) for as low as $109 a night, or a Family Suite for as low as $119 a night from Groupon! (Plus fees, as with any booking.) In the Wisconsin Dells, get a Double-Queen Sofa Suite for as low as $109 a night for a 2-night stay from Groupon.

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Just Between Friends Brooklyn Park Fall Kids’ Sale September 24 – 27 (& Free Opening Day Admission Ticket)

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Kids Grow Fast JBF

Just Between Friends Fall Sale in Brooklyn Park!

September is here and the weather is getting cooler, so I’ve been starting to swap out summer clothes for fall and winter clothes (especially yesterday -brrr!). How about you? I also turned on our heat last week – so I think it’s time to start thinking about what your family will need in the coming months including kids items!

Of course, kids grow so fast and their stuff can be expensive, which is why I rarely buy things new. Instead, I’ve bought things gently used for years, especially at Just Between Friends kids consignment sales! And they have new safety protocols to keep everyone safe and healthy.

And there’s a big, safe, not-to-be-missed Just Between Friends Fall Kids Sale coming up September 24 – 27, 2020 in Brooklyn Park!

What to Expect

If you haven’t been to a Just Between Friends sale, you need to check it out. There is so much including:

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Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries $5 Curbside Bag of Books Sale in September

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Curbside Bag Sale

Book lovers! There’s a $5 Curbside Bag Sale fundraiser all September long outside the Ramsey County Library in Shoreview!

This is a socially-distanced alternative to their usual fall used book sale. Books will be offered in pre-filled bags. Just make a reservation in advance for curbside pickup. A bag is only $5 and will be pre-filled by genre with 10 or more books.

Also, two Sundays will feature a Potluck Bag Sale when no pre-request is necessary. Just drive up to the Shoreview library’s parking lot between 12:00-2:00 pm and view the list of what bags are available. 

This is a fundraiser for many public library programs and is run by volunteers.

See how to sign up and more information on their website!

Target Car Seat Trade-In Event September 13 – 26 (Free Recycling & Save 20% on a New One!)

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Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Event returns September 13-26, 2020, where you can recycle used car seats for free!

All car seats collected through this popular program will be recycled so that each component will see a second life. And what’s super neat is that when you recycle your car seat, you get a 20% coupon for a new car seat, stroller or other baby gear item!

Target Car Seats 2020

Here’s what you do:

  1. Bring an old car seat or base to a nearby Target and drop it in the designated box outside the store.
  2. Open your Target App to scan the code on the box. Talk to a Team Member in Guest Services if you need help.
  3. Open your Wallet in the Target App and view “Extra offers” to find your coupon + more contactless savings.
  4. Click the green checkmark next to the offer and place your order online, or scan your barcode at the register.

I also recommend that you combine your savings with using your RedCard, which saves you 5% on all purchases (I love mine!).

LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.target.com/c/car-seat-trade-in-event/-/N-v41nu

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

Final Free Extreme Sandbox Drive Thru Shows in Hastings August 28th – 29th

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Heavy Metal Drive Thru

Bring your kids to watch the final Minnesota Heavy Metal Drive-Thru shows of the summer THIS Friday & Saturday – August 28th & 29th in Hastings, Minnesota!

Extreme Sandbox is a heavy equipment adventure company where you can play on construction equipment.

With the current pandemic going on, they are offering FREE shows where you can sit in your car and watch big construction equipment at work.

And the final shows are this weekend!

Friday, August 28th at 11:00am 
Saturday, August 29th at 12:00pm. 2:00pm and 4:00pm

Check their website for details! You can also buy tickets for front row parking spots.

We watched this show earlier this summer and loved it! Check out my review here!

Heavy Metal Drive-Through

Here’s what to expect:

◾ Giant excavators picking up cars. 
◾ 20-ton bulldozers climbing hills. 
◾ Wheel loaders moving dirt and debris around.
…all close up and from the comfort of your own car! 

They are also open for regular business, and my friend and I drove bulldozers a few weeks ago!

Check out our experience and save on a visit with my code below!

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.

Free Homer Learning 30-Day Trial for Your Family (& Back to School Deal)

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Homer Learning

School is starting soon, so it’s a great time to look into educational programs for your kids to help them succeed.

Homer Learning is an early childhood education program that offers personalized, fun, and proven learning products for children ages 2-8. And right now you can get a FREE 30-day trial!

And you can set up up to 4 children!

Homer Learning has proven results. With just 15 minutes of practice per day, HOMER is proven to increase reading scores by 74%. It’s also personalized, with 1,000+ lessons, stories, and activities personalized by interest, skill level, and type of learning. It’s highly rated by reputable sites like the Apple store and The New York Times.

Homer Learning

Click here to get started! Then click the “Try for Free” button to start your free trial. 

After your 30-day trial, you’ll be billed automatically for whichever option you choose – $45.99 for a year (this is a HUGE savings of 62% off), or $9.99 monthly. Note that the $45.99 annual deal is a great back to school deal they have right now so grab it while it lasts!

If you choose to not continue be sure to cancel before the 30 days ends!

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

Best Back to School Deals for the Week Starting 8/23

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Best Back to School Deals

School districts are starting to share needed supplies for students for this unique school year – and thankfully there are deals at stores everywhere including Target, Staples, Office Depot, Walgreens and Walmart!

We’re most excited about the 25¢ deals at Staples, the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Backpacks at Walgreens, and the ongoing crazy low prices at Walmart!

Here I highlight many of the best deals this week, August 23 – 29, 2020!

Pencils

Walmart Top 10 (Ongoing):

  1. Pen + Gear 2-Pocket Paper Porfolio – $.15
  2. Cra-Z-Art Crayons 24ct – $.25
  3. Cra-Z-Art Washable School Glue 4oz or Glue Sticks 2pk – $.25
  4. Pen + Gear 5″ Kids Scissors – $.25
  5. 1-Subject Notebooks, 80 Sheets – $.25
  6. Pen + Gear 12″ Ruler – $.47
  7. Blank 3×5 Index Cards 100ct – $.48
  8. Cra-Z-Art Fineline Markers 10ct or Colored Pencils 12ct – $.50
  9. Cra-Z-Art Colored Pencils 12ct – $.50
  10. Composition Notebooks, 100 Sheets – $.50

Visit the Walmart website to view all Back to School deals!

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Crayola Experience Mall of America Reopens on August 21st (& Lowest-Priced Tickets)

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Crayola Experience Mall of America

After being closed for several months due to COVID-19, the Crayola Experience at the Mall of America is reopening to the general public on Friday, August 21st, 2020!

The Crayola Experience is one of our family’s favorite local attractions and we’re so excited to return safely.

Hours

The Crayola Experience will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and will be closed Monday and Tuesday. The Crayola Store is already now open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Discounted Tickets!

I am super excited to offer the LOWEST-priced tickets you can find! 

Regular-priced tickets are now $22.99 – $24.99. 

Previously, I offered tickets for $13.99 each, but because the Crayola Experience had to increase their prices, my discounted ticket price is now $17.50. I’m bummed that the price had to go up, but my price is still cheaper than what you’ll find elsewhere! Here’s how to get them –

How to get discounted tickets:

If you have annual passes or tickets:

Annual pass and valid general admission ticket expirations have been extended, and to welcome new guests, Crayola Experience Mall of America also is offering a 2020 Unlimited Pass for the cost of a full-price admission ticket. The $24.99 ticket purchased this year starting Aug. 21 will be good for unlimited visits to any Crayola Experience attraction through the end of 2020. You can purchase these through my link as well!

Crayola Experience

How the Crayola Experience is keeping everyone safe!

The Mall of America attraction has implemented numerous protocols aligned with state and local government regulations, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and industry guidelines including:

  • Restricting attendance to 50 percent capacity.
  • Requiring face masks for employees and guests 3 years and older.
  • Entry screenings for employees and guests, including temperature checks.
  • Clear bags for personal belongings to enable touchless bag checks.
  • Recommended cashless transactions and e-ticketing to reduce physical contact.
  • A new timed-ticket entry system – reservations are strongly encouraged.
  • Activity modifications and signage for physical distancing.
  • Enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols.
  • Additional hand sanitizer stations.

Detailed information about what Crayola Experience has done to prepare for reopening and what guests should do to plan their next visit, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, can be found at CrayolaExperience.com/Mall-of-America. Guests are urged to follow guidelines established by the CDC, conduct temperature checks, and evaluate their own health and risk prior to their visit. 

Crayola Experience continues to monitor the situation for additional guidance issued by the CDC and local and state officials and health agencies.

Our Past Visits

Though things are different now during COVID-19, you can read our reviews from our previous visits here!

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

Tea Lovers! Get a Free Tin of Amora Tea (Pay $3.95 for Shipping)

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Amora Tea free

Previously I shared a deal for Amora Coffee where you can get a bag shipped for a $1 fee plus $2.95 shipping and handling! 

Well if you also like tea, or prefer tea, there’s also a great deal for Amora Tea, and you can get a similar deal. 

Right now you can get a FREE tin of Amora Tea and only pay $1 for a reservation fee, and $2.95 shipping and handling when it ships (plus sales tax)!

You can choose from 6 different varieties!

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Best Back to School Deals for the Week Starting 8/16

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Best Back to School Deals

School districts are starting to share needed supplies for students for this unique school year – and thankfully there are deals at stores everywhere including Target, Staples, Office Depot, Walgreens and Walmart!

We’re most excited about the 10¢ 1-Subject Notebooks and the 97¢ Crayola Markers & Colored Pencils Bonus Packs at Staples!

Here I highlight many of the best deals this week, August 16 – 22, 2020!

Walmart Top 10 (Ongoing):

  1. Pen + Gear 2-Pocket Paper Porfolio – $.15
  2. Cra-Z-Art Crayons 24ct – $.25
  3. Cra-Z-Art Washable School Glue 4oz or Glue Sticks 2pk – $.25
  4. Pen + Gear 5″ Kids Scissors – $.25
  5. 1-Subject Notebooks, 80 Sheets – $.25
  6. Pen + Gear 12″ Ruler – $.47
  7. Blank 3×5 Index Cards 100ct – $.48
  8. Cra-Z-Art Fineline Markers 10ct or Colored Pencils 12ct – $.50
  9. Cra-Z-Art Colored Pencils 12ct – $.50
  10. Composition Notebooks, 100 Sheets – $.50

Visit the Walmart website to view all Back to School deals!

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