Whether you’re looking to save on local events, fun family attractions, restaurants or shopping, we’ve got your deals!
Here you’ll find deals and freebies at local restaurants, online shopping deals, discounts on local events and attractions, cash back offers, money saving programs and more. This page is updated regularly, so be sure to keep checking back for the latest deals!
*NEW*: I created a “Quick Freebies & Deals” email alert so that I can send out those great things that pop up in the morning and are only good for that day and won’t have time to show up in our regular newsletter and you might miss on Facebook. You can sign up for that HERE. It will usually only come once a week max, unless there are a lot of can’t miss deals rolling in!
As deals can change at any time, always verify current prices at checkout before completing a purchase!
New and Short Term Deals and Freebies
• 4th of July weekend sales are over and this week is bringing more big deals. While Amazon is having Prime Days 7/8 to 11, it’s also Walmart Deals days those same days and Target has Circle Week all week. I’ll share more specific deals as they happen, but for now you can see what’s up directly on their sites at: Target deals, Walmart deals and Amazon deals.
• The Paramount+ Summer Sale is here – and it’s their best offer of the year! Right now, you can get 2 months of Paramount+ Essential or Premium for only $0.99/month. ENDS MONDAY!
• Enter our reader giveaway for a chance to win 4 tickets to the Isanti Firefighters Rodeo on Saturday 7/12! Entry deadline is 9am Saturday morning. Prize is a $120 value.
• Madewell is offering an EXTRA 50% off many sale priced jeans with code SUMMER – making final prices up to 80% off!
• Saturday, 7/12, is the day for Target GiftCards 10% off with Circle up to a $500 total. If you’re a regular Target shopper and are able to buy the max now, that means you’ll be saving $50 off your next $500 worth of Target purchases.
• Get a FULL YEAR of AARP membership benefits for only $15 per year PLUS you get a FREE $5 Target or TJ Maxx Gift Card! Membership means you get access to tons of discounts all year long and you don’t even have to be 55+ to sign up.
• Domino’s “Best Deal Ever” is back again through August 3rd. Get up to 7 toppings on any crust for only $9.99 each! (Max of 6 toppings on pan or NY style crust). Reminder that Domino’s is one of the restaurants in Upside – the app where you get cash back on gas, restaurants and groceries. (If you’re not yet signed up they’re now offering a $5 Cashback Bonus on your first purchase of $10 or more with code CACTUS5.)
• Today 7/11 is FREE Slurpee Day, which means everyone can get a free small Slurpee at Speedway.
• One more deal related to Free Slurpee Day is that the first 711 customers can get the Ninja SLUSHi drink maker for $299.99 shipped with promo code SLUSHIDAY.
• Get a FREE sample of Blue Lizard Mineral Sunscreen Lotion.
• The 32 Degrees Summer Sale is still happening with up to 80% off everything you need for summer including tops, shorts, swimsuits, sandals, sneakers, etc. all starting at $3.99. You can also get this tote for FREE with your order. Just use code FREETOTE.
• ENDS SUNDAY: Amazon Music has a BIG deal for Prime Day. Sign up here and Prime Members get 4 months FREE and Non-Prime Members get 3 months FREE!
• WOOT! has a huge toy sale with prices already up to 65% off but then if you buy 4 or more products you get an extra 30% off or if you buy 10 or more it’s an extra 70% off! These are name brand toys like Disney, Osmo, GUND, Paw Patrol, Fisher-Price, Squishmallows, etc. Ends 7/14, but I think they’ll run out before then.
• Freddy’s is offering a FREE mini custard with any purchase of $1 or more once a day, every day through 7/17.
• Shop Under Armour’s semi-annual sale HERE with prices already up to 50% off and use code EXTRA50 for an EXTRA 50% discount! You can find shorts, tops and more starting as low as $5, sweatshirts as low as $12 and more!
• Amazon has a bunch of LEGO sets on sale up to 55% off!
• PetCo is having free in-store events all month including deals and free samples for your pups. See them all.
• It’s Dairy Days at Kwik Trip through 7/14, which means you pay only $1.99 for milk gallons and/or shredded and block cheese.
• NEW: Speaking of Kwik Trip, also check your Kwik Rewards app for a coupon for a FREE 1lb Kwikery White Bread Loaf. Expires 7/14. (I had to scroll pretty far down in the offers list to find it. (They also have a BOGO donut coupon and a free cake donut with coffee purchase coupon – plus a bunch of other good ones.)
• For Prime Day Amazon has gift cards up to 20% off for lots of stores/restaurants i.e. Old Navy, Spafinder, Bath & Body Works, Eddie Bauer, etc. Shop HERE and look for the RED bar that says Prime Day Deal to find the discounted cards.
• You can still get a new Sam’s Club Membership for 60% off! Normally $50, the membership is only $20, as long as you haven’t been a member in the last 6 months. Offer ends 7/13.
• Today only 7/11 get an HP – 15.6″ Touch-Screen Laptop at $300 off making it only $349.99! That’s 46% off. – via Best Buy
• Request a FREE Sample of GoMacro Bar! If you don’t already have a Send Me a Sample account, you’ll have to do a quick sign-up for it.
• Turn Style Consignment in Roseville is having a Green Tag clearance event with prices that continue to drop over the course of the sale that lasts through August 9.
• Right now you can get a Walmart+ membership for 50% off. It offers early access to deals, free shipping with no minimum, free delivery to your door, member savings on gas, 25% off Burger King orders, and more.
• Wow! Get Beats by Dre on-ear headphones for only $26! These are regularly $129.99 so I don’t think this deal will last long! Only available in blue.
• Each Friday now through July 25 celebrate FroZEN Fridays and get a FREE ice cream or frozen novelty treat (up to $5) if you’re one of the first 500 to upload your receipt to be reimbursed.
• Wayfair has new Deals of the Day with prices up to 70% off! They include every type of furniture, lots of mattresses, patio and outdoor furniture, home decor and pretty much everything else.
• Get a FREE Sample of IAMS Kitten Dry Food here.
• Right now you can get Craftsy for a whole year for only $.49! Craftsy gives you unlimited access to classes in baking, cooking, crocheting, drawing, knitting, painting, quilting, sewing and more. You also get admission to LIVE online streaming events, free downloaded resources and other features.
• Antrhropologie is having a BIG summer sale with an EXTRA 50% off already discounted items.
• While we can always find some great deals at the Vera Bradley Outlet, you can now find Vera Bradley up to 90% off via Target – plus you’ll get your extra 5% discount if you use your Circle Card.
• Geologie’s 100% off is back with code CACTUS100. Get a personalized step-by-step skincare routine including face wash, eye cream, night cream and morning cream for FREE, simply pay $3.95 shipping. This is the start of a free trial but you can cancel at any time.
• Looking to earn some extra money? Right now you can sign up to deliver with DoorDash and choose when and how much you want to work. You just need to be 18 or older.
• PRICE DROP: Get a $25 Auntie Anne’s eGift Card PLUS an Original Free Pretzel for only $22.50!
• Get an EXTRA 40% off already reduced price HeyDude shoes using code SAVE, making prices up to 60% off.
• If you’re looking for a new dinnerware set in a white, contemporary style, get this service for 4 for only $19.99 – 72% off the regular $72 at Macy’s.
• Get this SUPER CUTE Hello Kitty x Care Bears crossover set of 2 collectible 10″ plush for only $9.97! (Regularly $29).
• Get a FREE subscription to ELLE magazine. When you fill out the form it will give you the option to sign up for lots of other options, but you can just say NO to all of them.
• Grab Nike hoodies on sale up to 60% off for both kids and adults.
• Get big discounts on scenic train rides on the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway!
• At Subway through 8/9, use code BOGO50 to Buy One Footlong and get one 50% off or, code FTL699 for 1 for $6.99. You can also use code FTL1299 for 2 for $12.99.
• On Fridays from now to August 29, you have a chance to get 4 packs of FREE Lemonhead Ropes if there’s rain in your local forecast. Head to LemonheadRopes.com at EXACTLY noon CT for your chance. I was able to get in on time last Friday and had my candy delivered with the hour.
• Aerie is having a Summer Clearance sale with prices up to 80% off! Shipping is free with a $75+ purchase or you can choose free store pickup.
• Save $70 on a Collapsible Wagon perfect for camping, beach, sports, etc. It’s marked down to only $49.88 from $119.99!
• Kohl’s has a BIG Sephora Clearance Sale with prices up to 70% off with new deals added daily!
• If you’re planning a Valleyfair visit this summer, be sure to check out our Valleyfair TICKET DEALS info to find the best price.
• Now through 7/13, get a half-priced shake daily at Potbelly after 3pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. You just need to be a Potbelly Perks member, which is free to join.
• If you have an Alexa device, get a FREE sample of Larabar by saying ““Alexa, send me a sample of Larabar”. You can then choose from Peanut Cocoa Crunch, Lemon or Blueberry Muffin.
• If you have an Alexa device, get a FREE sample of Dollar Shave Club by saying ““Alexa, send me a sample of Dollar Shave Club”.
• The KS95 Double Your Paycheck promotion is back! Sign up here, listen Tuesdays and Thursdays and if they call your name and you call in within 10 minutes they will match 1 week of your paycheck with a minimum of $500 and up to a maximum of $1K. That link is my friend referral link so if you win, I’ll win something too. Once you sign up, refer your friends and family so if they win then you will too!
• Current App Instant Win Games: Both Wendy’s and Burger King have daily games to play in their app to win free food prizes and entries into their grand prize sweepstakes. Both games have options where you can choose “skip game” to just find out if if you have won instead of playing the game. KwikTrip also has a MTN Dew Kwik Climb game where you can win free food/beverage instant prizes and entries into their Grand Prize $250k or weekly cash giveaways of $5k up to $50k. They are long shot odds, but its free to play and someone has to win!
• Apple invites kids ages 6–10 and their families to imagine what kindness means to them by making their own interactive storybook on iPad in this free event. (Check for locations and times in your area.)
• If you’re looking to buy a Blackstone Griddle, if you buy it from Lowe’s you can get a Blackstone Deluxe 8-piece Tooklit with Carry Bag ($53 value) for free.
• Get this Immersion Blender and Frother/Whisk for less than half price. It’s already on sale and then you can click the digital coupon for an EXTRA 25% off, bringing the price down to $18.74.
• The Jack Link’s DUOs gift box is on sale for 50% off, but is a LIMITED TIME deal. Get it for $19.99. It includes all three NEW DUOs flavors: Original & Teriyaki, Mango & Jalapeño, and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Style with Creamy Ranch Flavor. It also contains two Teriyaki Tender Bites bags and two of each beef stick flavor: Original, Teriyaki, and Zero Sugar.
• Get the tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara & Brightening Trio for only $29.98 if you’re a new QVC customer and use code WELCOME10 for $10 off. Or, better yet, add something to your order to make it over $40 and use code WELCOME20 for $20 off.
•ULTA’s Big Summer Beauty Sale has up to 40% off makeup and haircare jumbos, BOGO 50% curl brands, BOGO 40% off skin and body care and more.
• Joe’s New Balance is adding an EXTRA 25% off select styles with no coupon needed. This brings them down to as much as 70% off!
• Join National Consumer Panel, use their app to scan barcodes on the items you buy, share with NCP and earn points to redeem for digital gift cards! Earn extra incentives for taking part in surveys and special programs.
• Request a FREE sample of Extra Strength Tan Breathe Right® strips.
• If you’ve been wanting to try out SiriusXM, now is the time to do it because you can get 3 months of in-car satellite radio for FREE with no credit card required.
• Request a FREE sample of Furtuna Skin care.
• Columbia is having a BIG sale with 25% – 40% off almost everything!
• Get this Franklin Sports Pickleball 2 Paddle and 2 Ball Set for only $11.87! That’s 60% off.
• Panchero’s is having a Wednesday happy hour all month long! Each Wednesday in June from 2pm to 5pm get half off entrees using your Panchero’s rewards app.
• Get a Famous Amos Classic Chocolate Chip 12-Pack for only $5.53 when you clip the digital coupon for 15% off and select Subscribe & Save.
• Save big on a LIFETIME license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for only $16.50! There is NO monthly fee and you’ll get access to the whole MS Office bundle 2019 with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and OneNote! Use discount code DISCOUNT5 at checkout. (Regular price is $219.99!) You can use that same code to take $5 off any of the other bundles instead for a final price that’s a bit different, but still a great deal.
• Fridays now through July 25 get a FREE ice cream or other frozen novelty treat on FroZEN Fridays when you’re one of the first 500 to submit your receipt for reimbursement. (Up to $5)
• Did you know that DirectTV is available as a streaming service? You can save $30 in your first month and try free for 5 days! Watch it on your TV at home or stream on your portable devices.
• Stanley has a big sale to kick off summer with prices up to 40% off tumblers, bottles and other items.
• The Walmart Summer Beauty Box is now available! It’s only $6.98 and includes an assortment of new beauty products and helpful tips. This is part of a 4 times per year subscription, but you can cancel at any time.
• Grab a Get Healthy U TV premium membership with workout videos and calendars, private Facebook group access and more for only 75¢ for a full year! TIP: Once you click the link, if you hesitate for a bit the offer price will actually go down to only 75¢! The company was founded by Minnesotan Chris Freytag.
• Get 42 Persil Laundry Detergent Ultra Pacs for only $8.97 after Walmart Cash Back. You can also get the huge 170 oz jug of Arm & Hammer laundry detergent from Walmart for only $8.98 after either Walmart cash back or Ibotta rebate.
• Hooked on Phonics is offering a 94% off trial. Just pay $1 for the first month.
• Teens starting grades 9 – 12 in the fall can sign up for a FREE YMCA summer membership at locations in the Twin Cities.
• Teens ages 14 to 19 can work out for FREE all summer long at Planet Fitness once they’re registered (and you give permission if they are under 18).
• Valleyfair discount tickets are back! There are two options available – a one-day with souvenir bottle and unlimited drinks or a TWO DAY option where they days do NOT have to be used 2 days in a row.
• Get a FREE subscription to Better Homes and Garden magazine. When you fill out the form it will give you the option to sign up for lots of other options, but you can just say NO to all of them.
• Get a free sample of the latest Charlotte Tilbury fragrance collection. You’ll answer 3 questions to determine the scent you might like best.
• Target is having a BIG sandal sale with prices up to 75% off sandals for women, men and kids!
• You might have seen Remento on Shark Tank – they turn precious life memories into a keepsake book. Your parent, grandparent or you SPEAK your memories from prompts and submit photos and they turn it all into a very special book. You can get a FREE second copy of your book when you order HERE and use our exclusive coupon code THRIFTYMNBOOK (a $59 value).
• Get 90 dishwasher detergent pacs for only $9 and change when you click the 15% off coupon and opt for Subscribe and Save. I haven’t tried the Presto! brand, but it gets GREAT reviews. If you’re looking for Cascade, you can get a 59-count for $13 when you choose Subscribe and Save and clip the 25% off coupon.
• Adidas has their super popular Trefoil Essentials Shorts on sale 55% off! Originally $40, they’re now $18.
• The summer KIDS BOWL FREE Program has started! Kids receive two free games of bowling each day at participating centers across Minnesota (and the rest of the country) all summer long!
• LIMITED TIME: For one week only Swirl is offering 18 premium bottles of wine for just $79 + Shipping! There is no subscription. This is a one-time purchase. Ends 6/10. This could be a great idea if you have a party or wedding coming up!
• Save 50% off this Portable Handheld Turbo Fan using code VUFS2TCX making it only$9.45! I have one of these little fans and it works GREAT! It’s loud, but that’s because it’s sending so much air from such a small little device. If you prefer a pretty pink fan with cute little bear ears, this one is $9.99 with code XKA3A5BM.
• There’s a new freebie for a FREE 2 pack of Fancy Feast Gems cat food. To get it, you need to be signed up as a Purina Perks Member and download their app. Once you’re in the app look for this offer on the home page or click the “Perks” tab. There’s also a sweepstakes to win a free year of pet food.
• Walmart has lots of FLASH DEALS going on HERE up to 70% off with everything from outdoors to clothing, kitchen, technology and pets. Right now there is a slushy machine 71% off!
• They also have Ozark Folding Camp Chairs with Cupholder and they also have the blue Lacoo Zero Gravity Patio Lounge Chair for only $69.99 – regularly $139!
• Get a STEM Flying Insect Light Fly Trap for UNDER $5 with either the clickable $10 off coupon from Target (it’s also included in the $15 Target GiftCard with $50 select household essentials deal mentioned below) OR you can get it from Amazon for $4.98 after clicking the $9.50 coupon.
• The Igloo Trailmate Journey Wheeled Cooler is super popular because it has big rugged wheels good for the lake, camping, etc. and right now you can get it $50 off.
• This is a GREAT deal to get the ThermoMaven Professional Meat Thermometer for only $9.99 with coupon code FJIMCFHU that takes $20 off the price! I have this one and love it. It reads instantly and is super easy to use.
• P&G Good Everyday Rewards has a new rebate on products like Tide, Charmin, Pampers, Tampax Gillette, Crest and many others that when you get $15 back when you spend $50 or $5 back when you spend $20. They also have coupons on these same brands. For the rebate, products much be purchased by 6/15.
• Get a FREE plantable seed paper heart to grow colorful wildflowers.
• Get the ULTA Beauty Besties Favorites Set PLUS a free 9-piece ULTA Beauty Collection gift set (automatically added to your cart) for only $16.50 using promo code 130821 at checkout! It’s a huge value with all the items included.
• Video game fans can get a free copy of Onimusha Pro Magazine. Inside, there’s a sweepstakes entry form you can fill in, tear out, and mail back to officially enter a sweepstakes to win a skateboard or a trip to Japan!
• The long-time paid survey company Springboard America is now named Unlock and you can join their survey panel to earn rewards for your opinion. Sometimes you’ll also see their polls reported in the media, helping to share the pulse of the public on current issues. Join now and confirm your email to create your free account and receive 500 Points ($5.00) as a welcome reward. You will also be entered into the $1,000 New Member sweepstakes. (Another survey option is Branded Surveys.)
• Upside (the app where you get cash back on gas, restaurants and groceries) is now offering a $5 Cashback Bonus on your first purchase of $10 or more with code CACTUS5!
• Right now the big tub of 84 Finish Powerball Quantum Dishwasher Pods is on sale 5% off with an EXTRA 20% off coupon to click for your first Subscribe and Save Order making the final cost only $17.20 + tax.
• Get 144 Individually Wrapped Wet-Ones packages for $9.99 with this 47% off deal.
• Get a Chomps Meat Stick for FREE at either Target or Walmart using the cash back deal from Ibotta.
• GAP has classic hoodies and sweatshirts for both kids and adults as much as 80% off! Prices start as low as $6.87. Use code GFSHIP for free shipping on all orders.
• Want to see real life bears? Head to Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary in Orr, MN with discount tickets up to 37% off!
• ULTA has new Beauty Finds samplers! They range in price from $15 to $40, but have product value of multiple times more.
• Woot! has this OtterBox 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging Stand for only $14.95 – that’s 85% off!
• At only $7.99 for THIRTY of them, these little mini pop fidget toys are so fun as party favors or as little gifts or to attach to the outside of a present along with the gift tag for any occasion. They come out to 25¢ each.
• Have you tried Misfits Market? It’s a way to save on grocery delivery and reduce food waste. Use code CACTUS25X4 for 25% off your first four orders – up to $100 value!
• The Children’s Place has the entire site up to 60% off plus you can take an EXTRA 20% off with code EXTRA20.
• Get a GREAT deal on wine from Firstleaf Wine Club! Get 6 bottles of wine for just $45 + Free Shipping. That’s just $7.50 per bottle!
• Groupon has added a lot of local restaurant deals. PLUS look for an extra coupon available at checkout to make the deals even better – some more than 50% off!
• Get 60% off freshly made meals for your dog with Nom Nom dog food!
• Get the super popular The Pink Stuff – Miracle Bathroom Foam Cleaner as low as $3.40 (Regularly $9.99). Right now it is on sale for 51% off PLUS if you select Subscribe & Save you can click an additional 20% off coupon AND get 10% off for S&S!
• Get a FREE box of Prime Shrimp at Lunds & Byerlys with this offer for your purchase price back via Venmo or PayPal.
• Sign up for a FREE Lego Life Magazine Subscription! It’s filled with features like comics, activities, competitions, sneak peeks, and the latest LEGO news.
• Get a bottle of Pepsi Zero for FREE when you submit this form to text in a photo of your receipt. They’ll refund your purchase price via PayPal or Venmo.
• These pretty and versatile reversible rib and plush throw blankets are available in 8 designs and on sale for $25.98 at QVC right now! They also have a promo code HELLO15 for $15 off $35+ purchases for NEW customers only.
• Save over 60% off an Under Desk Elliptical Machine – now only $101.59 and originally $354! It has great ratings too.
• It’s time for the Wayfair Big Outdoor Sale with up to 50% off outdoor furniture including dining and lounge and sets.
• Lodge has lots of Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron on sale at prices up to 47% off!
• Gap Factory currently has 50% off site wide plus an EXTRA 50% off clearance items (you’ll see the discount applied in cart) bringing tons of items down under $10!
• Get a FREE sample of Garnier Whole Blends Hair Honey Repairing Serum to help repair split ends.
• Happy Spring! Get LEGO Botanicals Flower Kits up to 30% off at Amazon ! They have several sets under $15 each!
• Request a FREE “Teach Love” magnet.
• Ollie 100% human grade food for dogs has just launched a New Year Sale where you get 50% off your first box + a FREE limited edition pint of Van Leeuwen’s Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream for dogs + Free Shipping!!
• Get a FREE sample of Breath Right Strips.
• Easy Canvas Prints is offering unlimited 11×14 for $10.99 and unlimited 16×20 canvases for $15.99 each.
• Kate Spade has this Kenzie Mini Crossbody marked down 76% off but then you can take an EXTRA 25% off that price making it only $44.25.
• Save over 50% on a Carote Non Stick Pots and Pans Set with removable handles that make them easier to store. Now only $69.99 vs. regular $139.99 price.
• The 2025 Minnesota City Wide Garage Sale List is now ready! We’ll keep adding to it over the next weeks and months as we get closer to sales time.
• Get a 40 piece Rubbermaid TakeAlongs food storage set for only $15.96! The regular price is $27.61. This was available before and then out of stock so no idea how long it will last this time.
• Get a FREE sample of Olay Cleansing Melts. When they ask where you heard about the promotion, select PG Good Everyday to get the sample. Then, if you’re not already a member, sign up for P&G Good Everyday Rewards to make sure you find out about free samples and coupons in the future. (I signed up for this sample a few months back, but it let me sign up again for this offer using the same email/address.)
• 32 Degrees has up to 80% off everything! This includes swimwear, tops, bottoms – everything!
• If you love tarte cosmetics, they have a sale with up to 60% off + FREE shipping AND you can select a free sample once you’re in your shopping bag.
• Check out today’s Amazon deals that are at least 50% off or more – including a silk pillow case, mattress toppers and sheets, HP Laptop, desk chairs, nugget ice maker, luxury towels, Cricut Mug Press, vitamins, earbuds, sneakers, women’s clothing and a lot more.
• There are currently two different offers for LifeVac, the patented life-saving device to help a child or adult during a choking emergency. (We have one of these in our hallway closet – thankfully haven’t had to use it.) You can either save $10 off OR Buy 2, Get 1 Free OR Buy 3, Get 2 Free, all with free shipping. Buying directly is cheaper than any other place we’ve found.
• Victoria’s Secret has a discount on lotions and body mists! These are regularly $19.95 each, but with this deal they end up being only $8 each when you buy 5.
• Amazon is currently offering a FREE 6-month trial of Amazon Prime to all young adults ages 18-24.
• Get a FREE llama sticker from Cotopaxi.
• Yankee Candle is running a Buy One, Get One 50% Off Sale on original and large jar candles! Get an extra 15% off your entire order as well if it’s your first time signing up.
• There’s Buy One Get One Free Offer for Partake cookies at Walmart. Get the offer here. You can combine this with the current $.25 per box Walmart Cash offer.
• If you have a baby or grandbaby you can possibly get free samples from Gerber if you follow them on social media.
• For a limited time, NIKE has up to 40% off select styles. Get free shipping on $50+ orders as a Rewards Member, which is free to join.
• I’ve used Fetch for maybe a year and it’s a fun app where you can earn rewards for submitting photos of your grocery receipts and other things. (I’ve earned multiple $25 gift cards.) You can sign up for Fetch here. Use code VVE5DW to get 2,000 bonus points when you submit your first receipt.
• Request a FREE sample of Honest & Pure Rose Facial Cream.
• The Children’s Place has a new big sale with all clearance 75% off the entire site!
• If a PBA Pro Bowler bowls a 300 on an originally televised event during the during the 2025 PBA/PWBA Tour Season, everyone that pre-registered here will receive a FREE Game of Bowling!
• Lululemon belt bags are as low as $29 in their latest “We Made Too Much” sale. Shipping is free!
• Hot Topic is currently offering 20% off site wide when you shop online.
• Joe’s New Balance Outlet has up to 67% off on select sale styles, that’s up to $120 off! I’ve gotten some great shoes from them.
• Get 24 packs of Pirate’s Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs for only $14.75 when you click the digital coupon for 20% off and choose Subscribe and Save.
Now it’s time for purse and handbag deals….
• Coach Outlet has gifts on sale 75% off including wallets, wallets with straps, belts, wristlets, mini totes and more. Write now this iconic wristlet is only $26.18!
• Kate Spade wristlets are back on sale as low as $29! That’s 79% off the comparable value of $139!
• Right now you can get your first Curology custom skincare or haircare box for only $15 AND you’ll also get 3 FREE gifts and free shipping too.
• Target has new Wellness and Fitness Discovery Sets offering a variety of products to try all for $14.99. There’s even a kids box.
• Amazon Haul is a new discount store by Amazon with heavily discounted items. It has a shopping cart that’s separate from the rest of their site and you can earn extra discounts based on how much is in your cart. PLUS maybe of the items have their own individual coupons making most things under $10. It’s only available via the Amazon app or on their mobile site.
• Target Circle 360 is available over 50% off to verified college students and/or government assistance recipients. Scroll down on THIS PAGE for info.
• Get a $25 Panera Gift Card with 3 months of Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club for only $29! Sip Club gives you unlimited drinks (coffee, fountain beverages, etc.) with refills up to every 2 hours. This offer is for new Sip Club members only.
• Nike started a new sale with up to 40% off shoes for both adults and kids. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more AND for Rewards Members (which is free to join)!
• Get the updated version of the classic “JIFFY” Mixes Recipe Book sent to you by mail for free.
• Walmart has lots of women’s and kid’s pajama sets on sale under $10!
• Tempo is a new meal program by Home Chef. Right now you can use their new customer deal get 60% off your 1st box + 10% off your 2nd-4th boxes, and 30% off your 5th box! Tempo meals cook in just three minutes vs. meal kits where it can take 30 minutes to put the meal together.
• Weight Watchers is starting off the year with a deal to get your first month FREE when you sign up HERE and use code RESULTS10 and then get it for as low as $10/month for 10 months.
• This wireless charger that can charge your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch all at once is marked down to only $17.60! (Originally $59.99). The reviews are great.
• Aeropostale has a Buy One Get One FREE jeans sale right now plus shipping is free!
• Request a coupon for a FREE Dorot Farms frozen herb product to be sent to you via mail. In Minnesota they’re available at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Fresh Thyme.
• Get the super popular and highly rated The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste for only $4.18 when you clip the 20% off coupon and opt for subscribe and save (which can be canceled at any time).
• Get a free sample of Natural Sun Shield Facial Moisturizer here.
• 32 Degrees has an Sitewide Sale with selections of items priced under $5, $10, $15 and $20 and pretty much everything on the site under $25.
• GAP Factory has the Great Gap Sale going on with up to 50-75% off everything + an EXTRA 10% off.
• Request a free bumper sticker or other sticker from Annie’s (as in the mac and cheese people) to be sent to you by mail.
• Soma has a HUGE bra clearance event going on with prices as low as $9.98 – since these are originally up to $62, that’s as much as 84% off!
• Barnes & Noble has 50% off thousands of hard cover books. They also have an in-store event where all hardcovers are 30% off! They also have 50% off toys, games and collectibles.
• Walmart has started their “Can’t Miss Clearance” Sale with lots of items up to 75% off! There are also lots of toys included and a huge section of items under $10 with clothing, housewares and more. One fun thing is this Mini Electric Waffle Maker for only $8.98 if you get it in teal! A great kitchen gadget for a quick snack.
• You can also get a Keurig K-Express Essentials Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker for only $35.00 if you opt for it in red!
• One more is to Get the Ninja Fit® Personal Single-Serve Blender for only $25.00 right now – that’s half price!
• Save up to 45% off AMC Theaters movie tickets. Some options even include popcorn and a drink.
• This is the best deal I’ve seen on this Cuisinart 10-piece knife set (5 knives and 5 blade guards) now 40% off and only $29.95!
• Grab this Free Printable 52-Week Savings Plan for a simple way to plan and track savings of over $1300 by the end of the year.
• Get a FREE watercraft ID decal from the Coast Guard Foundation for your canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard to help protect your safety, your property and potentially your life.
• Blue Apron is running a new sale! Get $180 off across the first 5 weeks of a new subscription + your first week ships free.
• Macy’s has some huge discounts on beauty gift and value sets – up to 81% for sets that already are often of a value twice the listed price. Check the list for some that are also offering a free gift with purchase.
• Walmart also has a selection of personalized photo gifts with some items under $10 each like stainless steel photo travel mugs, ornaments, bottle openers and more.
• Get 3 months FREE of SiriusXM Streaming!
• If you’ve got a cat, dog or other special pet in your life, get a free subscription to PawPrint magazine.
• Hollister has a big jacket and coat clearance sale and you can get them for as low as $39. Also be sure to look for select styles with a buy one get one 50% discount..
• SPANX has up to 70% OFF select styles and free shipping on tons of styles.
• Converse has a 25% Off New Styles deal PLUS an extra 40% sale when you use code SAVEBIG. Prices are as low as $19.97 for adults and $29.97 for kids.
• I have the O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop & Bucket Floor Cleaning System and it works great! Right now you can get it with two extra refills for only $39.98! (Regularly $59.97.) – Those mop heads last a LONG time, so you’ll be set for a while with two refills.
• Get the super popular TACO VS. BURRITO game for 36% off! It’s marked down from $24.99 to $15.97 right now, a total steal.
• Get a FREE bag of Dog or Cat Treats! To get it you need to have joined MyPurina Rewards and downloaded the app. (You can do both for free here.) Once you’re in, go to the Rewards tab on the bottom of the app and look for the $4 offer to request. That should be enough to get you a free small bag or savings off a larger bag. (They also currently have a sweepstakes you can enter.)
• There’s still a good deal on an AncestryDNA + Traits Genetic Test Kit. Get it for only $59!! We have done this and it’s fascinating.
• Anthropologie is having an EXTRA 40% off sale and no coupon code is needed. They have such pretty things.
• I always loved the puzzles in Highlights magazine a kid! Now they have a Highlights Puzzle Buzz subscription for kids ages 4-7 where each month they get 2 puzzle books with 32 pages of fun mazes, word games, codes and activities, along with 3 sticker puzzles in each book. Right now you can get the first 2 books for only $2 with free shipping!
• Free People has new markdowns up to 75% off plus it all ships free through Monday 2/17.
• Save over 33% on the Contixo Kids Tablet from Walmart – now only $54.99. It has great reviews.
• The I Can Read Book Club is offering your first 5 books for $5 with free shipping.
• If you’ve been wanting a Nespresso, THIS is the deal. QVC has a bundle with the machine, frother, 12 coffee capsules and a $20 voucher with 30 capsules. $219 value on sale for $149.98 plus use code WELCOME10 as a new customer for another $10 off for $139.98 final price. Get it here.
• Get a FREE sample of Giorgio Armani My Way fragrance.
• If you have a little Spongebob fan, you can schedule a FREE personalized call for them from SONIC!
• We’ve got a couple months left for COLD weather this year and for anyone who spends a lot of time in the cold with winter sports, working, hiking, etc. this heated vest with battery pack is 25% off right now!
• The Armor All Car Cleaning 12-Piece Gift Set is marked down from $43.56 to only $24.98. We got one of these last year and it’s a great deal!
• Get a FREE bottle of Electrolit beverage when you request they email you the digital coupon. It can be redeemed at Walmart or CVS.
• Walmart has kids character shoes and slippers on big discount starting as low as $5.
• Right now these KitchenAid Soft Silicone Oven Mitts are on sale 46% off. They’re available in a bunch of colors and very highly rated!
• Beauty Brands has knocked down the price of some of their discovery bags to only $9.99 each for bundles of products worth up to $70! There are bags for makeup, hair, bath and body and more. Great gifts!
• Get an Artist’s Academy membership for just 99¢ for a full year, a $102 value! With it you’ll get unlimited access to painting and drawing videos, instructional classes, and inspiration. You can watch the step-by-step instructional video classes on your computer, tablet, or favorite mobile device.
• With this Pioneer Press Newspaper EZPay Subscription Deal you can get Thursday and Sunday papers each week for only $7 per month PLUS you’ll get a free $10 gift card to your choice of Cub, Walmart, KwikTrip or others.
• Hello Bello diapers has a deal to start the year with $15 off each of your first 3 orders + a Free Gift + Free shipping with code DIAPERS at checkout.
• I tried and liked this dinner kit deal in the fall. I’ve found with a lot of them it takes forever to make their recipes and I feel like it would have been just as easy for me to make my own from scratch, but Gobble does all the prep work, peeling, cutting etc. for you so you just have to cook it up. Right now they are offering your first 6 meals for $36. Get the deal here.
• The Timberland Winter sale with up to 40% off is happening. You need to be a member to access the sale, but it’s free to join.
• The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learn & Serve Coffee Café is ADORABLE and marked down to $18.69 on Walmart right now.
• Your kids can get cozy with all fleece PJs and onesies starting at only $3.99 at Carter’s! That’s up to 82% off the regular prices. They have so many cute designs!
• Right now Walmart has lots of styles of Dearfoams slippers marked down to as low as $7.70 as part of their Cyber Monday deals!
• Have you tried StitchFix yet? They’re offering 20% off plus waived styling fee on your first fix!
• Apparently Hoka brand shoes are a popular thing (I just learned of them this fall) and right now they are up to 59% off at Nordstrom Rack.
• If you love to quilt or want to learn how to quilt, right now you can get a whole year membership in Quilters Circle for only $.99 – yes under $1! You get unlimited access to all their instructional quilting videos, techniques and expert tips for a full year. Your membership auto renews at the end of the year at the regular price, so be sure to set yourself a reminder a month or so before to determine whether or not you want to continue!
• I love my KitchenAid standing mixer, but they can be very pricey. An alternative is the Honinst Standing Mixer from Walmart that gets great reviews and right now is only $99.79 – that’s $190 off!
•Get a FREE subscription to Harper’s Bazaar. Complete a survey here to get it. It will present you with a bunch of offers, but just respond NO to all of them (unless you reallllly want one.)
• Vera Bradley Outlet Store has 70% on almost everything PLUS they have an additional 20% off all clearance styles. They also have a section of deals over 75% off.
• If you haven’t had a Costco membership during the last 18 months, you can sign up for $65 and receive a free $20 Digital Costco Shop Card. That’s like paying only $45 for a full year membership. I LOOOOVE my Costco!
thriftyminnesota.com/costco-membership-discount/↗
• Amazon has PatchRx Pimple Patches for only $7.19 for 120 patches. They’re very highly rated.
• Current Kohl’s deals include up to 70% off clearance. Plus you can save an extra 15% on certain items with code GOSHOP15. You’ll also earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent.
• If you love to crochet (or want to learn), get a FULL YEAR of Creative Crochet Corner for only 99¢! You get full access to hundreds of crochet videos, project plans, patterns, articles, and professional instruction. (Valid for 1st time members only.)
• BIG PRICE DROP: These Kate Spade Gumdrop Studs are only $19.00 after being marked down 61%.
• I’ve mentioned before that you can sign up for Sling Freestream totally free to watch 500+ live TV channels and thousands of hit shows and movies on demand PLUS earn rewards! There’s also an offer for regular Sling TV.
• Get your first bag of coffee for FREE (a $16 value) from Atlas Coffee Club as part of their Valentine’s Day Sale and only pay $4.95 shipping! This will start a subscription, but you can adjust or cancel at any time.
• Create a Target Baby Registry and get a FREE welcome kit with over $100 worth of coupons and samples for you and baby. You can also find more Free Baby Stuff.
• Get a FREE Baby Registry Welcome Box ($35 value) when you create an Amazon Baby Registry and spend $10 or more on any item from your registry.
• With the Entertainment Coupon Membership you can get tons of local 2-for-1 and 50% off coupons on dining, attractions, activities, golf, shopping, services, travel, and more! You might remember their big paper coupon books from years past. Now you get all the same coupons in your phone!
• Get a FREE package of Ocean’s Halo Trayless Sea Salt Seaweed Snack with a digital offer redeemable in-store at Walmart.
• There’s a BIG sale on UGG with prices up to 64% off at Nordstrom Rack! They have boots, slippers, and sandals all marked down. Shipping is also FREE on most orders of more than $89.
• Save $53 on a counter top ice maker from Walmart – now only $56.99!
• Get a FREE sample of Clean Cult Laundry Detergent sheets. You have a choice of 3 scents. I received this pretty quickly after ordering and love the sheets.
• Get Birkenstocks for as low as $34.95 with the big sale going on at QVC.
• If you’re an Amazon Prime Member you can now get free Grubhub+ with no expiration. That’s $0 delivery fees on eligible orders and more.
• Get a FREE Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum sample from LaRoche-Posay. You can also request a sample of their Athelios Sunscreen.
• A survey company that uses your opinions to shape the news is YouGov. When you make your voice heard by answering surveys you also earn points to trade in for gift cards or other rewards. Sign up here.
• One more place to take surveys to earn money is LifePoint.
• Walmart has a BIG toy clearance sale going on right now with prices up to 75% off. They have Disney, Barbie, craft kits, dollhouses, toddler toys and tons more.
• Get a FREE 3-month trial of Sirius XM for your car with no credit card required.
• Smash Park in Roseville offers their arcade completely FREE all day on Sundays! Plus they also have a deal for free $15 game play to use on other days.
• Free Museum Admission for Bank of America Cardholders. There are 7 participating museums in Minnesota.
• Hydro Flask has a LAST CALL sale with prices up to 50% off.
• These pretty Cate & Chloe Bianca 18k White Gold Drop Dangle Hoop Earrings with Swarovski Crystals are only $16.99 right now! (List price is $115.)
• A fun $7.99 deal is a 30 pack of colored gel pens (great for adult coloring books). They get really good reviews!
• Are you an established creator on Instagram? Sign up with ShopYourLikes and earn money for sharing the products you already love!
• Get FINISH Quantum Powerball Dishwasher Pods 82 pack for only $18.85 via Amazon. That is about HALF the current Walmart price.
• Get a Harry’s Starter Set for only $5. It includes a weighted, ergonomic handle, five-bladed razor, foaming shave gel, travel blade cover and exclusive savings with Harry’s subscription.
• We’ve rounded up some of the best Minnesota Bowling Deals!
• Students can get a FREE 6 month trial of Amazon Prime. They can use it on school supplies, dorm supplies – ANYTHING!
• Get a free sample of spicy salt from Firecracker Farms.
• Sign up for the Sour Punch Sample Squad for a chance to receive free candy and earn sweet prizes.
• Free Lysol Welcome Back Packs for Teachers
• See the rest of today’s Amazon deals here.
• Get a FREE 6-Pack of Bubbl’r Antioxidant Sparkling Water. In Minnesota it’s redeemable at Walmart.
• If you’re planning to sign up for Jenny Craig, use promo code PRES25 and save $30 on their new meal plan or get $100 off every shipment!
• Get a free 30-Day trial of Audible (they’ll send you a reminder before your trial ends)
• Find Disney Store Clearance Deals Under $15.
• If you’re getting married soon, create an Amazon Wedding Registry. Your guests can have the gifts shipped to you for free if they have Prime OR if their order is $25+. The best part is you’ll get a registry completion discount for the items not purchased after your wedding of 20% off most products on Amazon.
Free and Cheap Food Deals
• During the 2025 baseball season, get a $2 McDonald’s 10-Piece Chicken McNuggets when the Minnesota Twins score two or more runs in one inning the day before!
• During the 2025 baseball season, get Papa John’s Pizza 50% off the day after the Twins win.
• There’s a new KwikTrip Kwik-Tac-Toe game being played at Timberwolves home games. The day after the game when it’s played, everyone gets a FREE Karuba Coffee or Glazers Donut.
• Get a FREE Chick-fil-A original chicken sandwich thanks to the Timberwolves when an opposing player misses two free throws in a row in the 4th quarter of a home game.
More Restaurant Deals
• Casey’s is having FREE Frozen Fridays every week through August, which means you can get FREE medium frozen drinks each Friday. Limit 4 per rewards member per Friday (available at select stores).
• Sonic has introduced Live Free Fridays with a freebie every Friday through August 29 with any purchase when you use their app.
• All season long, get 50% off Papa John’s pizza when the Minnesota Twins win.
• At Panera for a limited time, buy one soup, salad, sandwich or mac and get another one for $5 when you use code BOGO5 online or in cafe.
Fun Things to Do
Valleyfair and ValleyScare Discount Tickets
Twin City Slime Discount Admission
Minnesota Twins Ticket Promotions – 2025 Season (+ Ways to Save at the Game)
Minnesota Historical Society Membership 45% Off
Discount Go-Kart, Bumper Boat, & Jump Pad Rides at Lilli Putt – Coon Rapids
Mall of America Savings: Nickelodeon Universe, FlyOver America, Sea Life Minnesota + More
Kamp Dels Discount Wristbands (Waterville): Waterpark, Petting Zoo, Paddleboats and More
The Museum of Russian Art Discount Admission – Minneapolis
Great Big Game Show Discount Tickets at Mall of America
Salt Cave Discounts – Various Locations
Cheers Pablo Painting Class Discounts – Coon Rapids and Woodbury
FREE Minnesota State Park Passes from the Library
Mall of America Attraction Discounts
Sustainable Safari – White Bear Lake
Fajita & Margarita Cruise on the St. Croix River
The Great Pumpkin Trail Discount Admission
Minneapolis Queen Mississippi River Cruises Discount
Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze Discount Admission
Elm Creek Tubing Hill – 50% Off Wednesdays
Wild Mountain Discount Snow Tubing Tickets – Up to 42% Off!
Minnesota Indoor Ice Skating Deals
Summerland Family Fun Park (Sauk Rapids) – Up to 40% Off Go-Kart Rides or Mini Golf
Attractions
Great Wolf Lodge Discount Day Passes – Bloomington
Great Wolf Lodge Room Discounts – Bloomington
Crayola Experience – Bloomington
Amazing Mirror Maze at Mall of America Discount Tickets!
ClimbZone at Mall of America Discount Tickets
Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze 2024 – Discount Admission – Brooklyn Park
Free Activities for Kids
I Can! Outdoor Skill-Building Programs (both free and low cost)
Free MN History Pass for 6th Grade Students
Minnesota Orchestra Free Tickets for Kids
Free National Park Service Annual Pass for All 4th Grade Students
Not an activity, but for kids: Free School Supplies Events in Minnesota 2024
Kids Bowl Free MN – Two Free Games of Bowling for Kids Each Day All Summer Long 2024
Free YMCA Summer Memberships for High School Students
Shopping Deals
Sam’s Club Membership Discount
Get Discounted Groceries with Fare for All
Get Discount Art and Craft Supplies at ArtScraps Reuse Store in St. Paul
Pay your Age at Build-A-Bear During your Child’s Birthday Month
Newspapers and Magazines
Pioneer Press Newspaper Subscription Best Deal
Travel
Holiday Station Gas Coupons (and food coupons) – Can be used in conjunction with Upside App cash back.
Upside App to get cash back on gas, restaurants and groceries.
Prebook Parking at MSP to Save Time and Money
Water Park Deals
Battle Creek Waterworks Discount Tickets – Maplewood
Wild Mountain Discount Superday Passes – Taylors Falls
Kamp Dels Discount Wristbands – Waterville
Free Kids Admission to North Commons Water Park – Minneapolis
Cash Back Rebate Offers
Get a FREE box of Flings Cinnamon Toaster Pastries at Target when you submit for the rebate from Aisles Online. You’ll just have to text over a photo of your receipt and get your purchase price back via PayPal or Venmo.
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales
Craftsy Black Friday Deal: Just 49¢ for a Whole Year
Creativebug: Black Friday Deal – Get 2 Months FREE!
Cricut Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
DaySpring Black Friday 2024 Deals
Erin Condren Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales
Gymboree Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales
Highlights Magazine Black Friday Deals
Pura Vida Bracelet: Black Friday Sale
Black Friday Self-Cleaning Litter Box Deal
Sweet Night Mattress Black Friday Deals
Vera Bradley Black Friday 70% Off Sale
Stay up-to-date with our Best Thrifty Deals Facebook Page! It’s nothing but great deals and freebies! You can also sign up for our Best Thrifty Deals Newsletter to get the deals sent right to your inbox!
