Living well while spending less in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
The Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore’s BIGGEST sale of the year is Saturday, January 25th from 9:00am – 4:00pm! It’s the seventh annual one-day sale where you can get 50% off everything in-store! All proceeds from the sale support Habitat’s mission and help build homes for deserving families.
The 50 percent off sale is their way of showing their appreciation for the continued support they receive each and every week from the surrounding community. [Read more…]
It’s back! FREE TICKET ALERT! At the Crayola Experience Mall of America, all kids 4 and under receive free admission Mondays to Fridays from January 13th through February 28th!
Note that kids 2 and under can always get in free, but now for a limited time, 3- and 4-year-olds can get in FREE too!
*Excludes holidays and weekends. Must present proof of child’s age with a birth certificate or other valid documentation. Admission ticket must be used on date of pick-up.
These is so much for preschoolers to do here!
Minefaire, an Official Minecraft Community Event is coming to the RiverCentre in St. Paul in March, and you can save up to 40% off tickets right now on Goldstar.com!
What to expect at Minefaire?
•Participate in the famed costume contest
•Witness live stage shows
•Learn from Official MINECRAFT Developers & MINECRAFT Education Global Mentors
•Shop at the World’s Largest Official MINECRAFT Merch Store
•Score Minefaire event exclusives
•Solve your way out of the MINECRAFT Escape Room
•Experience MINECRAFT with Acer VR Mixed Reality Headsets
•Show off your creativity in the LEGO building zones
•and more!
The discount tickets are available only for a limited time. CHECK AVAILABILITY!
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Monster Jam is returning to U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, February 15th at 7:00pm and you can save 29% right now from Groupon!
From Monster Jam: Monster Jam® is the big leagues of motorsports competition, where 12,000-pound trucks and the world-class athletes who drive them tear up the dirt with gravity-defying feats. Engineered to perfection, the legendary Grave Digger®, Max-D™, El Toro Loco® and many more push all limits in Freestyle, the Skills Challenge and Racing competitions. The Series Champion receives an automatic bid to the prestigious Monster Jam World Finals® to compete for the title of World Champion. This is full throttle family fun. This. Is. Monster Jam™.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS
Tickets are regularly $31.10 and up but you can get tickets from $22 and up! That’s 29% off!
Nick Jr. Live! is coming to the State Theatre in Minneapolis January 24th – 26th, 2020, and I have a discount to share!
You’re invited to sing, dance, clap, cheer and move to the music with your friends from Bubble Guppies, PAW Patrol, Dora The Explorer, Shimmer and Shine, Blue’s Clues and You, Blaze and the Monster Machines and Top Wing in an unforgettable musical spectacular! Nick Jr. Live! “Move to the Music” follows Dora and her PAW co-hosts, Marshall and Rubble, as they team up with their Nick Jr. friends, live on stage together for the first time ever, in a one-of-a-kind adventure sure to excite the whole family!
| Friday, January 24 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, January 25 | 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, January 26 | 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. |
Tickets start at $19 and you can save one of two ways right now!
(Additional fees may apply.)
Join the Nick Jr. Live! VIP Experience!
Nick Jr. Live! VIPs are treated to premium seating and access to an after-show Meet & Greet with Dora the Explorer and Rubble from PAW Patrol. Plus, get an exclusive photo opportunity with Blaze from Blaze and the Monster Machines! VIPs also receive a VIP merchandise item and souvenir lanyard.
Each adult & child (aged 1 & up) must have a VIP ticket.
Tickets are on sale at the State Theatre Box Office and through Ticketmaster.
Visit NickJrLive.com for more information!
(Disclosure: I was provided with complimentary tickets in exchange for sharing this information. All opinions are 100% mine.)
Ice Castles is coming back to Minnesota this winter (January 2020), and this time they’re in New Brighton, at Long Lake Park!
They open on Friday, January 17th, and tickets go on sale on Monday, January 13th!
And I have an exclusive DISCOUNT and ticket giveaway to share!
I’ve visited and reviewed Ice Castles with my family each year since 2015. Each year it has been a unique experience (though definitely dress warm!). In 2015 – 2016 Ice Castles were in Eden Prairie’s Miller Park, in 2017 and 2018 Ice Castles were in Stillwater, and in 2019 they were in Excelsior at the Commons, on the shore of Lake Minnetonka.
I’m excited to share an EXCLUSIVE discount for Ice Castles 2020!
Just use my code FrugalmomIC and you’ll save 15% off tickets any day of the upcoming season!
Tickets will be available the morning of Monday, January 13th. Visit their website to purchase them and use the code here: https://icecastles.com/minnesota
Regular admission is $12.99 (weekday) and $17.99 (weekend).
Child admission is $9.99 (weekday) and $17.99 (weekend).
Save Money!
The prices went up this year, especially for weekend prices, so to save money be sure to use my discount code FrugalmomIC.
I also definitely recommend getting tickets in advance online to guarantee your admission, as standby admission is not guaranteed.
Check the Ice Castles website or follow them on Facebook for updates.
What can you expect at Ice Castles?
Lots of beautifully sculpted ice, slides, tunnels and photo opportunities. Princesses and fire performers. A snack bar with goodies and hot chocolate.
NOTE: They’re open BOTH day and night!
My Reviews Each Year
Read my previous reviews here:
Ice Castles in Stillwater 2018
Ice Castles in Stillwater 2017
Ice Castles in Eden Prairie’s Miller Park 2016
Ice Castles in Eden Prairie’s Miller Park 2015
Check out my Twin Cities Discount Guide for Families:
I’ve partnered with Ice Castles to give away 4 tickets, good anytime this season! Enter by filling out the Rafflecopter from below with your information by Monday, January 13th at 11:00pm. Winner will be randomly chosen and contacted by email (please be sure to use a valid email that you check regularly!).
Note: The Blog Post Comment function is currently not working (I’m working to fix it!), but you may still click “I left a blog post comment” and your entries will count! Sorry for the inconvenience!
This is the first of several Ice Castles giveaways this season here so check back for more!
(Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored partnership with Ice Castles. All opinions are 100% mine.) a Rafflecopter giveaway
Ring in the New Year at Minnesota Children’s Museum!
This year, Sparklerama is back at the Minnesota Children’s Museum on Tuesday, December 31st from 6:00 – 9:00pm!
At the Sparklerama party, your family will enjoy:
• Music
• Art projects
• Beach ball drop at 8 p.m.
• Full access to the museum
Tickets and discounts!
The ticket price is $17, but there are ways to save!
If you are a member, save get tickets for ONLY $10/child and $5/adult with code MEMBEREVENT.
If you’re not a member, use my code TCFM to save $2 per ticket!
ALSO – use my code TCFM to get $20 off a gift membership or $3 off gift tickets. https://mcm.org/gift
GIVEAWAY
Enter my giveaway on Facebook for a chance to win 4 tickets!
Target is offering 10% off ALL Target Gift Cards on Sunday, December 8th!
I go to Target for everything from groceries to clothes, and at this time of year, they have great deals on toys and other gifts. This is a once-a-year deal that is not-to-be-missed. Stock up to use for yourself too!
It’s valid in-store and at Target.com.
Offer is valid for up to $300 in Target GiftCard purchases ($30 maximum discount) per household. Minimum Target GiftCard purchase is $10 per card.
The gift cards won’t be valid until the next day, Monday, December 9th.
Visit their website for other rules and limitations. (See this article with the deal info.)
(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links at no cost to you. All opinions are 100% mine.)
FlyOver America savings! Save 50% on general admission tickets on Cyber Monday only until 5pm! Use promo code CYBER50 during online checkout to save! Offer valid ONLINE only. Check it out here!
We love FlyOver America and they have a special holiday show going on right now through January 2nd!
I am excited to share the BEST Crayola Experience deal for tickets! I have a Cyber Monday deal for 50% off general admission tickets in my affiliate store – they are regularly $21.99 each but today only you can get them for $10.99 each!
· Handmade Holidays: November 23 through January 2, fill this season with color and create gifts from the heart during Crayola Experience’s Handmade Holidays! Create an ornament, color a handmade gift box and craft a Model Magic snowman. Seasonal treats and colorful photo ops also available! These holiday adventures are all in addition to 24 creative, hands-on activities.
· Crayons for Cancer Event: At Crayola Experience on November 29-30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Crayons for Cancer will give guests an inside peek into their extraordinary story and efforts, an opportunity to participate in the unwrapping process needed to turn Crayola crayons into Crayons for Cancer creations, and a chance to see how they too can make a difference. Admission required.
Crayola Experience Intergenerational Fun
Visit the Crayola Experience website for info about the attraction.
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