Chrysa, Author at Thrifty Minnesota

Gabby’s Dollhouse Crafts and Activities PLUS a Cupcake Giveaway!

Published February 8, 2021 | Updated February 8, 2021 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Have your littles watched the new Netflix series for preschoolers - DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse? It's full of adorable fun. From celebrated preschool creators and executive producers, Traci Paige Johnson (Blue’s Clues, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood) and Jennifer Twomey (Blue’s Clues, Team Umizoomi), DreamWorks Continue Reading

Shareable Game Day Ham and Cheese Sandwich with Mustard Aioli

Published February 2, 2021 | Updated January 17, 2023 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Get ready for the big game with this amazing Game Day Ham and Cheese Sandwich with Mustard Aioli! It's big enough to share for 2 or 4 servings. This post was sponsored by Kretschmar as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Sandwiches are Continue Reading

Buffalo Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe for the Big Game

Published January 25, 2021 | Updated January 17, 2023 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

This post was sponsored by Kretschmar as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. When it comes to game day, the most important thing to me is THE FOOD! I know some people might be thinking about who the starting quarterback will be or their team's odds Continue Reading

Maple Grove Sports Dome Walking Track

Published January 3, 2021 | Updated May 3, 2022 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

The Maple Grove Sports Dome walking track is now open for individual walkers and joggers. If it's a bit too cold and/or snowy outside for you, get your walking done INSIDE at the walking track of the Sports Dome in Maple Grove, located at 9800 Fernbrook Lane. The walking track at the Sports Dome is open for Continue Reading

Free Home Energy Efficiency Kit with Light Bulbs and Showerheads from Xcel

Published December 4, 2020 | Updated February 24, 2021 | by Chrysa | 7 Comments

If you're an Xcel customer, you can get a free gift for the holidays! They’re offering a free Home Energy Efficiency Kit delivered right to your door. Xcel knows this is a challenging time for many families as COVID-19 affects a number of people in our communities. They’re here to help by providing a free home Continue Reading

Minnesota Filmed Christmas Movie Coming to Lifetime

Published November 27, 2020 | Updated December 11, 2020 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

A brand new Christmas movie filmed in Minnesota is premiering this week! I heard the buzz about the crews filming a movie near Isanti at Erickson Farmstead back in February. Now that movie will be coming to Lifetime channel this week! We went to a party at Erickson Farmstead about a year ago and it is Continue Reading

DMP Furniture Designer Marketplace in Maple Grove – 25% Off Sale

Published June 16, 2020 | Updated June 16, 2020 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

We have been spending more time at home lately, so this big sale from DMP Furniture Designer Marketplace is coming at the perfect time to help spruce up our homes and love where we live! Stop by DMP Furniture Designer Marketplace this Father's Day weekend and help them celebrate with 25% off storewide! This is a Continue Reading

Privacy Policy

Published June 5, 2020 | Updated May 2, 2022 | by Chrysa | 1 Comment

Thrifty Minnesota Privacy Policy Thrifty Minnesota found at https://www.thriftyminnesota.com/ (“Website”) is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable Continue Reading

Fig + Farro Curbside Carryout Now Open in Minneapolis

Published May 8, 2020 | Updated May 11, 2020 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Fig + Farro is one of those places that was on my "to visit" list and then this pandemic hit and that list fell by the way side, along with my hopes of being able to visit some of Minneapolis' best restaurants. So, I was happy to hear that Fig + Farro re-opened this week for curbside pickup! I picked up food from Continue Reading

FREE Pack of Pollinator-Friendly Seeds from Xcel Energy

Published May 7, 2020 | Updated July 8, 2025 | by Chrysa | 1 Comment

Just in time for spring planting season, you can get a free pack of pollinator-friendly seeds from Xcel Energy! Xcel wants to partner with all of us to plant seeds for a renewable energy future. Did you know that as an Xcel Energy customer, you’re already using renewable energy? Today, about 29 percent of the energy Continue Reading

Thrifty Minnesota on KSTP-TV – Garage Sale Alternatives

Published April 30, 2020 | Updated April 30, 2020 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Today I chatted with Jessica Miles from KSTP-TV about our current state of garage sales during social distancing and alternative ways to sell your stuff! Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the video! A lot of us have extra time on our hands and once we clean out our basement, garage and attic have Continue Reading

Watch Us on KARE 11 Today! Garage Sale Alternatives

Published April 21, 2020 | Updated April 21, 2020 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

I did an interview this morning with KARE 11's Rena Sarigianopoulos that you can see today at 4pm and 6pm. We're talking about garage sales and alternatives to garage sales in this difficult time. You can see some of these ideas over on Thrifty Jinxy in our list of Garage Sale Alternatives. Here's the video if Continue Reading

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