Twin Cities Frugal Mom

23/06/2024

Going on a road trip? Or even just a day trip today? Print out these FREE Road Trip Activities for Kids and keep your kids busy and engaged with the world around them!

FREE PRINTABLES:

Check this out! You can download a FREE 6-page Printable Road Trip Activities Set right now! This 6-page freebie has 5 different activities kids (or anyone) can play while riding in the car on road trips! Road Trip Word Search Road Trip Scavenger Hunt What is in the Back of the Truck? License Plate...

23/06/2024

DESPICABLE ME 4 GIVEAWAY! 🎉🎉🎉

Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain, returns to theaters on Wednesday, July 3rd in DESPICABLE ME 4! But 2 families can see it EARLY.

There’s a special early showing of the movie on Monday, July 1st at 7:00pm at the Showplace ICON West End in St. Louis Park, and I have partnered with the Universal Pictures to give away 2 sets of 4 reserved seats and prize packs full of Minions swag!

ENTER HERE BY TUESDAY: https://wp.me/p5dCTS-7EX

Minions

22/06/2024

Paris Baguette is now open in Maple Grove! Their grand opening event is this Saturday, June 22nd. We signed up for their rewards program - if you sign up you get a free pastry with a purchase!

We went here to get our free pastry deals and wow, what sweet treats they have! You can get sandwiches, salads, pastries, and coffee. The pastries included "Crab Meat Croquettes" plus pizzas and hot dogs.

Yummmm....

They are at 7855 Elm Creek Blvd in Maple Grove.

21/06/2024

Highlights for this weekend, June 21-23!

😎 MSRA Back to the 50’s Weekend. June 21-23. Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
😎 26th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival. June 21-22.
😎 Grand Opening! Paris Baguette, Maple Grove. June 22-23.
😎 Afton Strawberry Festival, June 22-23.
😎 Eagan Art Festival. June 22-23.
😎 Community Fun Day. Saint Paul Public Library.
😎 Hopkins Food Truck Festival. Downtown Hopkins.
😎 Summer Fest 2024. Minnetonka.

Full calendar:
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/deals-events-calendar/

What other events are you aware of?

21/06/2024

Free Community Hope Fest 2024 in Elk River – Sunday, August 11th from 1-6pm! Save the date! There will be:

🎉 FREE backpacks filled with basic school supplies will be given to the first 1000 kids
🎉 FREE food
🎉 Horse rides,
🎉 Yard games
🎉 Face painting
🎉 Inflatables
🎉 A beanbag/cornhole tournament
🎉 A ninja course
🎉 A skateboard tricks demonstration
🎉 Live Music

Check it out: https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/06/free-community-hope-fest-in-elk-river-august-11th/

21/06/2024

Congratulations to Sharifah, winner of the Camp Urbie giveaway! Sharifah, check your email!

Camps start next week and my son is excited for his week - check it out:

https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/06/urban-air-camp-urbie-summer-camp-in-coon-rapids/

20/06/2024

Urban Air Adventure Park “Camp Urbie” Summer Camp in C**n Rapids - GIVEAWAY! Be sure to enter my FLASH GIVEAWAY for one week of full day summer camp good as early as next week. This is worth $269! Ends tonight (Thursday)!

Camp Dates:

June 24 – 28
July 15 – 19
July 29 – August 2
August 12 – 16

Pricing:

$269 – 1 Week of Full Days (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
$189 – 1 Week of Half Day sessions (9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or 1 – 4 p.m.)
$100 – Single Day Drop-In Pass

Camp Urbie is here! Urban Air Adventure Park – C**n Rapids is a fun place for indoor fun, and this summer they’re offering their action-packed “Camp Urbie” for kids! Camp Urbie is for kids between the ages 6 – 13 during 4 different week-long sessions. Plus I have a special GIVEAWAY! Camp U...

20/06/2024

BIG FLASH GIVEAWAY! Urban Air Adventure Park has partnered with me to GIVE AWAY ONE WEEK of summer camp! And the giveaway ends Thursday so enter soon!

Urban Air Adventure Park – C**n Rapids is a fun place for indoor fun, and this summer they’re offering their action-packed “Camp Urbie” for kids! Camp Urbie is for kids between the ages 6 – 13 during 4 different week-long sessions: June 24 – 28, July 15 – 19, July 29 – August 2, August 12 – 16.

ENTER TO WIN ONE WEEK FOR YOUR CHILD! (Up to $269 value)

ENTER HERE: https://wp.me/p5dCTS-7EF

19/06/2024

FREE PASSES are available to see "My Lady Jane" episodes 1 & 2 this Thursday, June 20th at 7pm at Showplace ICON in St. Louis Park!

This new series based on the best-selling book is coming to Prime Video June 27th, but you can see episodes 1 & 2 BEFORE they're officially released. Limited passes available. This is more adult-oriented so makes a great date night or girls' night out! GET YOUR PASSES HERE! First-come, first-served:

http://amazonscreenings.com/JANEminneapolis

19/06/2024

Kids bored yet? Give them these lists!

100 Things for Kids to Do at Home When Bored (Written by My 12-Year-Old!)
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/100-things-for-kids-to-do-at-home-when-bored/

Boredom Busters for Kids! 7 Free Printable Posters with 42+ Ideas
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/boredom-busters-for-kids/

19/06/2024

Looking for INDOOR FUN this week? There is plenty on my lists here!

The Ultimate List of Minnesota Family Fun
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/minnesota-family-fun-ultimate-list/

Twin Cities Discount Guide for Families
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/twin-cities-discount-guide-families/

Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2017/05/free-discounted-admission-programs-limited-income-families-minnesota/

Deals & Events Calendar
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/deals-events-calendar/

Kids Bowl Free - All Summer Long!
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/05/sign-up-for-kids-bowl-free-valid-all-summer-long-2024/

Free Summer Fun for Twin Cities Kids & Families 2024
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/05/free-summer-fun-for-twin-cities-kids-families-2024/

100 Things for Kids to Do at Home When Bored (Written by My 12-Year-Old!)
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/100-things-for-kids-to-do-at-home-when-bored/

17/06/2024

Get DISCOUNTS for Battle Creek Waterworks in Maplewood! Save up to 32% off plus save even more through today with promo code QUICKDEAL!

We've visited and my kids love it here. Discounted admission is good through August 18th.

DISCOUNTS AND INFO: https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/06/battle-creek-waterworks-admission-discounts-maplewood/

16/06/2024

Happy Father's Day! Here's a bunch of fun for your family today - plus last minute gift ideas!

Father’s Day Weekend Deals & Freebies for the Twin Cities 2024
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/06/fathers-day-weekend-deals-freebies-for-the-twin-cities-2024/

FREE Super Dad Paper Craft - make this for dad!
https://www.twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2021/06/super-dad-paper-craft/

Free Summer Fun for Twin Cities Kids & Families 2024 (with ideas for staying cool in the heat today!)
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/05/free-summer-fun-for-twin-cities-kids-families-2024/

Go to Valleyfair and Soak City to stay cool! Save on admission:
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/06/discounted-valleyfair-tickets-37-99-for-full-day-admission-lowest-price/

Get dad a Pioneer Press or Star Tribune newspaper subscription for cheap with my exclusive deals:
https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/discounted-newspapers/

15/06/2024

Free Printable Road Trip Activities for Kids! 🚗🛣️📷

This 6-page freebie has 5 different activities kids (or anyone) can play while riding in the car on road trips!

🚗 Road Trip Word Search
🚗 Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
🚗 What is in the Back of the Truck?
🚗 License Plate Coloring Game
🚗 Color Car Search

I’m giving it to you just in time for summer and road trip season. It’s exclusively for my newsletter subscribers. Info:

15/06/2024

Father's Day Weekend Fun - and FREEBIES For dad! Here's what's going on in the Twin Cities:

📅 Fridley ‘49er Days. June 13-15.
📅 Parktacular Festival. June 13-16. St. Louis Park.

SATURDAY

📅 Father's Day Apron Decorating at Fleet Farm. 9:00am - 1:00pm. Fleet Farm locations.
📅 Free Eco Fair! Powered by Donate Good Stuff. St. Paul.
📅 Truck & Tractor Weekend. Northfield, MN.
📅 Free Sensory Friendly Summer Kickoff. Success On The Spectrum, Minneapolis.
📅 Midsommar. American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis.
📅 Stone Arch Bridge Festival - Take dad to this 30th annual Art Festival this weekend!
📅 Hodgepodge Food Truck Grand Opening Weekend at Forgotten Star Brewing. Deals all weekend!
📅 Big Rock Creek - Free Admission for Dads! Big Rock Creek, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. (See details on my calendar)

SUNDAY

📅 Crystal Airport Open House. Bottineau Blvd. & 58th Ave. N., Crystal, MN. Pancake Breakfast ($10 per person - makes a great meal out for dad!), Flyovers, airplane and helicopter rides and more! FREE admission, though there's a charge for some activities.
📅 Dad's Day Paintball Event. Splat Tag, Hudson. Dads and Kids play paintball for Free.
📅 Truck & Tractor Weekend. 9748 110th St East, Northfield, MN.
📅 Hodgepodge Food Truck Grand Opening at Forgotten Star Brewing. 1 FREE beer and ice cream cone for dads! Plus a free bounce house for kids.
📅 Stone Arch Bridge Festival.
📅 The Minnesota Reptile Show. Doubletree, 2020 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425. Ticketed event.
📅 FREE Father's Day Petting Zoo & Food Truck! The Mustard Seed Garden Center, 10000 Great Plains Blvd, Chaska.
📅 Historic Hastings Car Show.
📅 Father's Day Celebration. Tamarack Tap Room, 8418 Tamarack Vlg, Woodbury, MN. FREE beer for dad. (See details)
📅 The Dad Games. Dave & Buster's locations.
📅 Twin City Model Railroad Museum. Dads get in free all day (Open noon to 5). Also, all kids 4 and under also get in free every day!
📅 Father's Day Food Truck Festival. Canterbury Park, Shakopee.

SEE FULL FATHER'S DAY LIST WITH FREEBIES AND DETAILS: https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/06/fathers-day-weekend-deals-freebies-for-the-twin-cities-2024/

SEE FULL CALENDAR WITH TIMES: https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/deals-events-calendar/

15/06/2024

GIVEAWAY! 🎉🎉🎉

There’s a new series coming to Amazon Prime Video – MY LADY JANE! It’s based on the best-selling book and all eight episodes drop June 27th.

But I’m giving away two pairs of reserved seats for an early screening at the Minneapolis Showplace ICON in St. Louis Park on Thursday, June 20th at 7:00pm. 2 will win! Enter by Monday:

https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/06/my-lady-jane-amazon-prime-advance-screening-giveaway/

14/06/2024

Father’s Day Weekend Deals & Freebies for the Twin Cities 2024! Events and fun things for dad:

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!

13/06/2024

A dad's review of Disney/Pixar's Inside Out 2! 🎬

My husband and stepson got to see an advance showing of Inside Out 2 last night (it is officially in theatres this Friday) as I was at another event, and they both enjoyed it!

My husband says: "It's a solid successor to the first movie. It applies a lot to teenagers as it deals with a lot of new emotions that come up for teens like boredom, envy, embarrassment, and most importantly, anxiety. It's probably more for pre-teens, teens and adults than little kids as some emotions can be complex to explain, but it's fun for all ages. It's relatable and validating for many. I'd give it 8 out of 10 stars. Go see it!"

12/06/2024

It's Strawberry 🍓 picking time!
What are your favorite places to pick berries?

12/06/2024

10 Questions to Ask Before Hitting the Road for Your Next Summer Adventure!

Road trips are a great way to save money while still getting in a great summer vacation with the family. Of course, it’s important to make sure that your vehicle is ready for the trip before you hit the road. Here are a few crucial questions to ask yourself while planning your next summer adventur...

11/06/2024

Discounted Valleyfair Tickets - $37.99 for Full Day Admission! This is the LOWEST price out there! This is valid for visits through July 14th. Plus I have info on other discounts for all summer long too: https://wp.me/p5dCTS-7DO

11/06/2024

It's back! FREE Admission for Kids at North Commons Water Park in Minneapolis all summer long! It opens this Saturday, June 15th.

Note: Kids 12 and younger need an adult 18 or older to supervise. Adults are $5 if swimming and $3 if not swimming.

INFO: https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/06/free-admission-for-kids-at-north-commons-water-park-in-minneapolis-2024/

Photo source: MinneapolisParks.org

10/06/2024

SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, August 11th from 1pm - 6pm head to Elk River for a fun-filled afternoon with tons of FREEBIES! ☀️☀️☀️

Community Hope Fest 2024 is back at the Sherburne County Fairgrounds with plenty to do for all ages. Enjoy horse rides, yard games, face painting, inflatables, a beanbag/cornhole tournament, a ninja course, a skateboard tricks demonstration and much more! There will be live music, free food, plus free community resources along with family activities.

FREE backpacks filled with basic school supplies will be given to the first 1000 kids so get there when doors open at 1:00 pm and stay all afternoon! Visit https://communityfestmn.com/ for all the details of this free event or to donate, sponsor, or sign up to volunteer!

Note: This is a faith-based event that is open to all.

08/06/2024

The new Monsters exhibit at the Minnesota Children's Museum looks awesome - they're really taking over the museum! Opens today. Save $3 per admission or $20 on a membership with my code TCFM!

Step into the world of Wild Kratts® to explore the secret lives of amazing creatures in this hands-on exhibit. Immerse yourself in animal habitats from around the globe, discover incredible creature powers and go on a mission to foil the villains’ nefarious plans.

08/06/2024

It's a fabulous weekend in the Twin Cities, June 8-9! Check out these events:

☀️ Albertville Friendly City Days 2024. June 5-9.
☀️ WestFest | Explore West St. Paul Days. June 6-9.
☀️ Father Hennepin Festival. June 6-9.
☀️ World's Largest Rubber Duck . June 7-9. Princeton.
☀️ 2024 Hugo Good Neighbor Days. June 7-9.
☀️ Chalkfest Maple Grove in Maple Grove
☀️ Deutsche Tage (German Days in St. Paul
☀️ Free Park Day
☀️ Nature Wellness Day at the Minnesota Zoo.
☀️ Free JcPenney Kids Zone Craft.
☀️ "Rock the Cradle" at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
☀️ Summer Family Days. Fort Snelling, St. Paul.
☀️ Exhibit Opening: Monsters on Summer Vacation. Minnesota Children's Museum, St. Paul. Use my code TCFM to save $3 per ticket or $20 per membership.
☀️ Goldfish Swim School - Lakeville Grand Opening Event.
☀️ And more!

Check out all out here:

Looking for FREE events for families in the Twin Cities? As a frugal mom myself, my calendar has deals and free events updated all month long.

07/06/2024

It's National Donut Day! 🍩 That means lots of donut freebies and deals today!

We stopped at Duck Donuts in Woodbury - you can get a free cinnamon sugar donut today! We also picked up some other yummy donuts- you can customize each one here! They have toppings like Twix, bacon and bourbon sauce!

You can also find freebies and deals at many other donut shops and businesses today. I made a full list here: https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/06/national-donut-day-freebies-2024-june-7th/

donut day

06/06/2024

BIG NEWS! I am giving away FREE passes to see Disney/Pixar's new INSIDE OUT 2 this Tuesday, June 11th at 7pm BEFORE it's officially in theatres! 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️

I have 10 sets of 4 passes to give away for this advance screening at AMC Southdale in Edina,, but they're FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED, rather than a giveaway you enter. I'll be sending out the link to grab them exclusively in an email to my subscribers this Friday, June 7th at 8:00pm (central time). Yes, they may go fast, but this way everyone knows when the link is coming and it's sent directly to you.

Not on my email list? Sign up now and get my exclusive VALLEYFAIR discounted ticket link, plus free printables! Then watch for the email on Friday at 8:00pm.

INFO: https://twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2024/06/free-passes-for-disneys-inside-out-2-before-its-in-theatres/

Sign up for my email newsletter list here (direct link): http://eepurl.com/gDBiJP

06/06/2024

What to Buy (& Skip) in June to Save Money 2024!

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! What to Buy in June June is […]

06/06/2024

National Donut Day is this Friday, June 7th, and there are places in the Twin Cities (& beyond) to get a free or cheap donut! 🍩🍩🍩

Here's my list: https://wp.me/p5dCTS-7Dc

05/06/2024

Father's Day is coming up! Here's a free Super Dad Paper Craft to make for dad. It's a great, frugal gift!

I have a FUN paper craft for kids to make for Father's Day, dad's birthday or any other time of year! It's a SUPER DAD Paper Craft!