There are so many things you can do at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, Minnesota! This place has over 35 activities plus quirky, unique surprises everywhere. It opens for the season weekends including MEA, ...

MEA (now called Education Minnesota) means NO SCHOOL for Minnesota students. Here are my guides to local fun and road trips ...

Family finances are shaped by countless decisions, from determining what to do with an aging appliance to deciding whether a home still works for the people living in it. Spending less is not automati ...

Looking to save money and keep costumes out of the landfill this Halloween? Costume swaps are a fun, eco-friendly way to refresh your family’s Halloween wardrobe without spending a dime. Bring your ...

The Great Pumpkin Trail in Wyoming, Minnesota is back in 2026! And I have an exclusive discount to share—plus read my review!

Note that children 4 and under are FREE. Advanced admission is $26.95 (adults) and $16.95 (children) including on Groupon.

It’s National Coffee Day on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026! On this day, you can get free (or discounted) coffee at these locations in the Twin Cities and/or nationwide. It’s fall, and I think as the ...

We LOVE picking apples. They are so tasty freshly picked, and apple picking is so fun to do with kids! There are also usually hayrides and farm activities, plus much more.

Last year, we visited the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo, and it was amazing! With thousands of glowing pumpkins, impressive artwork, and displays grouped by themes, there was so much ...

One special thing about summer in Minnesota is that there are many opportunities to watch movies both inside and outside – for free or cheap! And you can make it even more frugal by bringing your own ...

If you’ve ever driven the familiar stretch of I-35 between Duluth and Minneapolis/St. Paul, chances are you’ve zoomed right past some incredible places without even knowing it. But tucked along this ...