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A large sculpture of a rabbit with exaggerated features, including big eyes, sits in a grassy park surrounded by trees. Apartment buildings are visible in the background. The sky is overcast, and the ground is covered with fallen leaves.

Outdoor Sculpture Areas in Minnesota

Holiday Gas Station.

2026 Printable Holiday Gas Coupon – Save 20¢ Per Gallon

Girl in Indoor Playground

BIG List of Indoor Playgrounds in Minnesota

5 Ways to Pay Less for Gas in Minnesota

Pistachio and Birthday Cake Ice Cream in Green Striped Cup with plastic spoon.

Minnesota Seasonal Ice Cream Shops

You know Spring is on its way when Minnesota Seasonal Ice Cream Shops start to open for the year!  Do you eat ice cream all year round or is it more of a seasonal food? One of our daughters seems to think ice cream just might be one of the food groups. Unfortunately, some of our favorite ice cream spots aren't open year-round. It's a Continue Reading

Clay pencil buddies.

Michaels In-Store FREE Craft Experiences

Head to your local Michaels for one of these In-Store Craft Experiences! Did you know Michaels hosts In-Store Craft Experiences? I have to admit I've shopped Michaels for years and didn't know about these events! UPDATE: Many of these events are completely free but some require attendees to buy select supplies. For complete details, Continue Reading

Families enjoying Rochester Art Center Family Day.

Rochester Art Center Free Family Day

Head to Rochester Art Center for Free Family Day each month! The Mia isn't the only art museum in Minnesota to host a Free Family Day – Rochester Art Center has one, too! The next event is coming up Sunday, March 29th from 11 am - 4 pm. Enjoy a day of creativity and fun with free activities for the family. Celebrate modern art and design Continue Reading

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Clay pencil buddies.

Michaels In-Store FREE Craft Experiences

Families enjoying Rochester Art Center Family Day.

Rochester Art Center Free Family Day

Minnesota Easter Egg big list, grass with decorated eggs on top of it.

Minnesota Easter Egg Hunts 2026

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Attractions

Pistachio and Birthday Cake Ice Cream in Green Striped Cup with plastic spoon.

Minnesota Seasonal Ice Cream Shops

Bell Museum Wonder.

Wonder: Experiences of Nature, Curiosity, and Play at the Bell Museum

Floral Tree at Bachmans Flower Show Cirque de Fleurs.

Bachman’s Flower Show: Cirque de Fleurs – A Vintage Carnival Floral Fantasy

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Great Deals

Double Your Dollars at Cub’s “Pinch for Pennies” Event this Weekend

crayons.

Crayola Experience National Crayon Day Giveaway – Get a FREE Custom Box of Crayons!

Frozen Pizza Cooked.

Lunds & Byerlys: BOGO All Frozen Pizza

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barn quilt star

Barn Quilts of Minnesota

Eagle in a tree.

Soar with the Eagles at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha

Split Rock Lighthouse.

Northern Minnesota Day Trips from Bemidji

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Hi, I'm Chrysa, and I'm here along with my friends Hannah and Laura to share fun and thrifty ways for you and your family to enjoy all the awesome things Minnesota has to offer! Read More

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