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!
Living well and centsibly in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
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!
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!
Hate to clean?
As much as I love having a clean house, the process of cleaning and dusting and organizing can be a pain. And there are always things I avoid doing because they’re either putsy, awkward (climbing on ladders to dust up high) or just not pleasant.
So here I have an exclusive FREE Printable “I Hate to Clean” 30-Day Plan to help make it easier!!!!!!
It simplifies cleaning your whole house by giving you one not-so-fun task to to do each day for 30 days. This way by the end of the month you’ll have all those yucky tasks you’ve been avoiding DONE!
You do get a few “FREE” days during the month too. You can use these for either resting or doing any other task you need to include on this calendar.
It’s great for any time of year. I like to get a lot of cleaning done in January when our schedules are quieter and it’s cold out anyway. Spring is another time I like to get a lot of cleaning done.
Whenever it can help you…
Want more?
Here is a free 5-page printable spring cleaning checklist!
The Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore Earth Day Sale is coming up on Saturday, April 20th, 2019!
During the Earth Day Sale, you’ll receive 30% off your entire purchase (excluding Amazon Paint) on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be one of their best sales yet, with discounts, doorbusters, and more!
Every day, ReStore’s mission is simple – divert items from landfills. When individuals, building supply stores, contractors, or other businesses donate extra, mismeasured, or gently used items to our stores, they can be sold at discount prices to the public. These items can be enjoyed again or upcycled, keeping them out of landfills while providing people with quality household items at low prices.
[Read more…]Tax Day is Monday, April 15th, and whether you have gotten your taxes done early or not, there are freebies for you! (Hopefully the snow will be gone by then so there will be even more to be DONE with!)
Boston Market – On April 15th, they’re offering a $10.40 Tax Day Meal Special, which includes a Half Chicken Individual Meal with two sides, cornbread and a regular fountain beverage (while supplies last). Also, through April 15th, enjoy $10.40 off any catering order of $100 or more.
Bruegger’s Bagels – Now through April 15th, get a Big Bagel Bundle (any 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese) for just $10.40. Deal is only available to Bruegger’s Bagels Inner Circle members (free to join online).
Firehouse Subs– Free Medium Sub with purchase of chips and a drink (use this coupon or order code) from April 15th – 17th.
Great American Cookies: Get one free Original Chocolate Chip Cookie at participating locations (there’s one location in Minnesota at the Mall of America though it’s not clear if they’re participating).
Hardee’s – Free sausage biscuit from 7:00am – 10:00am on April 15th. Just say “Made From Scratch.”
Noodles and Company– Get $4 off online and mobile orders of $10 or more if you’re a NoodlesREWARDS member. Valid from April 10-15, but you need to be signed up for the program by April 9. Sign up at www.noodles.com/rewards.
Pizza Hut: Now through April 15, get any large two-topping pizza for $5.99 if you order online. Carryout only though (not for delivery).
Potbelly Sandwich Shop: On April 15, to celebrate the end of Tax season, Potbelly Sandwich Shop is offering customers a Buy One Sandwich, Get One Free of equal or lesser value all day! To redeem, Perks members can use their Potbelly Perks account and non-Perks members can tell the cashier it is Tax Day when at check out.
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Through April 27, get up to five pounds of documents shredded for free with a coupon posted here at www.officedepot.com.
Planet Fitness: From April 11-20, members and non-members can use available HydroMassage chairs with a coupon that will be available at www.planetfitness.com soon (check between now and April 14). Or visit the Hydromassage website here to find a participating location.
For all you busy bees out there who haven’t had time to get your taxes done (don’t worry, I’m with you), the tax deadline was extended to Tuesday, April 17th this year. Yay! And for an added bonus, here’s a round-up of great freebies and deals you can get!
(Hopefully the snow will be gone by then…)
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Boston Market – On April 17th, they’re offering a $10.40 Tax Day Meal Special, which includes a Half Chicken Individual Meal with two sides, cornbread and a regular fountain beverage (while supplies last).
Bruegger’s Bagels – Now through April 17th, get a Big Bagel Bundle (any 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese) for just $10.40. They also have a deal for 20% off Catering Orders.
Great American Cookie Company – One FREE Cookies & Cream cookie to customers who stop by on Tuesday, April 17th.
Firehouse Subs– Free Medium Sub with purchase of chips and a drink (use coupon or order code) from April 17th-19th.
Hardee’s – Free sausage biscuit from 7:00am – 10:00am on April 17th. Just say “Made From Scratch.”
Noodles and Company– From April 11 – 18, as a celebratory treat for those filing online this year, Noodles is offering $4 off any $10 purchase placed through order.noodles.com using the code “TAXDAY18” at checkout.
Sonic Drive In– 1/2 Price Cheeseburgers on Tax Day, 4/17. [Read more…]
The annual Earth Day Sale is coming up on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at both the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Minneapolis and New Brighton, you can save 30% all day!
Both stores will be open regular hours (10am – 4pm), and they’ll also be sharing some Earth Day-themed projects. These Earth-friendly projects focus on reusing materials and celebrating efforts to “go green” and divert materials from local landfills.
They also have 5 tips for shopping the sale, posted on their blog, including arriving EARLY and shopping both locations!
If you haven’t been to the ReStores yet, this is a great time to find materials for spring DIY or home repair projects. You’ll find all kinds of new and gently used furniture, flooring, cabinets, windows, appliances, and more.
If you’re looking for something specific, be sure to follow their Facebook page as they post inventory regularly!
Minneapolis store:
2700 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis
New Brighton store:
510 County Rd D, New Brighton
If you’re looking for some inspiration for those spring projects, be sure to check out their Tips and Tricks blog series, featuring home maintenance tips and DIY ideas. Also, if you’re into Pinterest, explore their Pinterest boards to pick out your next project!
I love what Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and their ReStores do for families!
Be sure to check out my Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide 2018 which I did in partnership with them.
Here’s my review of the New Brighton location!