Thrifty Minnesota

Here’s your chance to get a sneak peek at the long awaited MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE with a free advance screening! We’re super excited about this one! I think the most excited is my husband who has so many great memories of He-Man being a big part of his childhood! Now it’s time to see

The Pine Island Cheese Festival is June 4th- 7th and it’s so much more than cheese! It’s fun for the whole family with a carnival, live music, food and more! Pine Island is located 60 minutes southeast of the Twin Cities on the way to Rochester. They have been hosting the Pine Island Cheese Festival

For summer 2026, there are over 80 Minnesota County Fairs for you and your family to visit! Check out our huge list and start planning. My husband and I LOVE to visit county fairs. While I grew up in rural Minnesota, he’s from the Bronx, NY. I love visiting county fairs because they bring me

Do you have a toddler that loves trains? Check out Tots and Trains every first and third Wednesday of the month at the Jackson Street Roundhouse in St. Paul. My daughter and I decided to check out Tots and Trains at Jackson Street Roundhouse last month. We weren’t sure what to expect, but we had

Hitch a ride and skip the parking hassle by hopping on the Como Zoo free shuttle! Did you know that Como Park Zoo & Conservatory offers free shuttle service? Parking is always crazy at Como when the weather warms up, so the shuttle is a great way to avoid that hassle. The shuttle service for