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June 27, 2021

7 Reasons to Book a Spa Weekend at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd, MN

black girl looking out at the lake at Maddens in Brainerd

I wish I would have discovered Spa trips much sooner in life, but I am definitely making up for lost time! A few weekends ago, I took an incredible staycation to Brainerd, MN with my three sisters and my mom. It was intended to be a Mother's Day gift from all of the children, but it ended up being a gift for everyone! We did not realize just how much we ALL needed a restful weekend away, to relax and recharge. Coming off of a year of lockdowns, racial and political tension, a global illness, etc., I'm going to assume that you could use a spa weekend away[...]

Minnesota, Thrifty Tips, United States

June 7, 2021

The Ultimate Weekend Getaway in Stillwater, Minnesota

Two women sitting in front of a fireplace

Whether you are looking to take a romantic getaway with your significant other, a fun girls weekend, or simply a relaxing staycation for yourself in Minnesota, Stillwater is a great option! It is 40 minutes outside of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and located on the beautiful west bank of the St. Croix River. In this guide, we will share tips on where to stay, where to eat, and what to do while in Stillwater. We partnered with Discover Stillwater to come up with the perfect itinerary for a two-day trip to Stillwater and want to share it[...]

Thrifty Tips, United States

March 24, 2021

9 Free & Cheap Things to do in Arizona

What do you get when you combine perpetually warm weather, a charming food scene, and plenty of outdoor landscape to explore? The ultimate trip in sunny Arizona! In this post, we list all of the top free and cheap things to do while visiting Arizona. Enjoy! window.wanderlogEmbedKeys=['kkmmpbbncb'];window.wanderlogEmbedOptions={"alwaysShowRouteLines":true,"omitExternalLinks":true,"omitWebsitePhone":false};Trip map created using Wanderlog, a trip map maker Did Someone Say Free? Hike your way through all of AZ Arizona has some great options for hiking--[...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2020, Thrifty Tips, Wisconsin

November 28, 2020

13 Milwaukee Local Shops to Support This Holiday Season

It's time! It's time to show up and show out for some of our favorite small businesses in the Milwaukee area. It has been quite the year and all we have is each other to get through the end of it. This holiday season, help us show these amazing local businesses support. There are so many wonderful small businesses out there, but we gathered a list of our 13 favorite Milwaukee local shops to support this holiday season. A friendly reminder that you don't have to make a purchase in order to support local businesses. There are free ways, too! Write a review. Share[...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2020, Minnesota, Thrifty Tips

November 28, 2020

13 Minneapolis Local Shops to Support This Holiday Season

You're here! Thank you so much for showing up. All of the locally businesses in this post need your support this holiday season. We are excited to share our list of the 13 Minneapolis local businesses that have helped make this shopping season extra special! Each business in this post was carefully selected, majority of which are women owned and/or Black owned. We hope you enjoy shopping these small Minneapolis shops as much as we did! Make sure you check out our 13 Milwaukee local business gift guide as well! SPOONFUL OF FAITH For your best gal[...]

Thrifty Tips, Wisconsin

October 25, 2020

7 insanely cheap Things to Do in Milwaukee This Fall

Planning a fall weekend getaway? We picked our top seven activities to do in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let us know if there is anything else you would add! For Milwaukee natives, have you visited any of these fall spots this year? Grab a Festive Drink at Camp Spooky Bar If you are familiar with Milwaukee bars, then you will be no stranger to the Camp Bar family. Earlier in 2020, Camp Bar extended into their third bar extension called Deer Camp "Spooky Camp Bar". You guessed it, this popup bar is fully embracing Spooky season with its themed decor and fes[...]

Minnesota, Thrifty Tips

October 14, 2020

7 Minnesota Apple Orchards You Need to Visit This Year

There truly is never a better time to be in Minnesota than in the fall. One of our favorite fall activities is to enjoy a lovely hard cider and go apple picking at one of the many unique Minnesota Apple Orchards. This year we decided to explore some new Apple Orchards surrounding the Twin Cities. We tapped into our amazing Instagram community and checked out many of the suggestions that were shared with us. We compiled a fabulous list of Minnesota Apple Orchards for you to try out this year. Let us know which one you are most excited to visit![...]

United States

August 16, 2020

A Complete Guide to Yellowstone for First Timers

Two girls on a trip to Yellowstone at Prismatic Springs

This summer we were fortunate enough to go on an amazing 3-day RV trip to Yellowstone. If this is your first time planning an RV road trip like this—don’t fret. If you’ve never been to Yellowstone before—we got you! In this post, we share all you need to know for your first time at Yellowstone. From National Park highlights, to what you should wear, we are excited to help make your first trip to Yellowstone a good one. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission at no a[...]

Thrifty Tips, United States

August 1, 2020

Thrifty Glamping: 7 Steps to Planning Your Next RV Road trip

So, you're thinking of going on an RV road trip this summer? With many travel options up in the air right now, more and more people are looking into domestic road tripping to scratch that travel itch. Besides simply choosing your crew and packing your bags, planning for an RV road trip surprisingly requires a lot of preparation. This summer we took an unforgettable RV road trip through North & South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. If you are looking to go on an RV road trip soon, there are a few things you'll want to check off your list before yo[...]

Thrifty Tips, United States

February 12, 2020

Disney Swag on a Budget

Hey guys! We received a lot of questions around where to get the best Disney apparel when we posted about our Disney World trip. With that, we thought we would put together a guide to 'Disney Swag on a Budget' to share some of the awesome looks you can get without breaking the bank! We absolutely love Disney! But we all know a trip to Disney can add up quickly. Your outfits should not have to suffer just because your wallet is ha! We list some great items below from some of our favorite retailers, and we think you will be pleasantly surprised by the price[...]