
The latest local deals include Children’s Museum discounts, a special at the new MOA Crocs store, and holiday fun in downtown Minneapolis.
$1 Off Minnesota Children’s Museum Admission, $15 Off Gift Membership
The Minnesota Children’s Museum, located in downtown St. Paul, has a printable coupon on their Facebook page for $1 off admission. If you want to check out their new Storyland exhibit, this would be a good way to save a couple of dollars. Admission is usually $8.95 for anyone over one year old. Coupon expires 12/21.
Also, through 12/31, you can save $15 on a gift membership when you use the code 140007014 on the Minnesota Children’s Museum website.
20% off One Item at Crocs at the Mall of America
Crocs has opened a new store at the Mall of America, and to celebrate they are offering 20% off one item with this printable coupon. This could make for a nice deal on their cozy slippers or boots.
The store is also hosting a grand opening weekend beginning tomorrow, 12/3 at 9am. You can find the details on the Crocs Mall of America page.(Thanks, Thrifty Minnesota!)
Free Nestle Morsels with $10 Purchase at Lunds and Byerly’s
Through 12/7, Lunds and Byerly’s weekly coupon special is a free 8-12 oz package of Nestle Morsels with a $10 purchase. When I want to spend $10 at Byerly’s I often go on Friday and get a 5 buck cluck ($5 rotisserie chicken) and a side dish or two – or maybe a couple gallons of milk – and then use the coupon for the freebie.
If you have a need for multiple bags of Nestle Morsels, since this is a store coupon, you can combine it with manufacturer’s coupons. The available coupons all require purchase of more than one bag. The manufacturer’s coupons are:
$0.50/2 Nestle Tollhouse printable available after registering
$1.25/3 from 11/6 Red Plum insert
*UPDATED* Open Box TVs B1G1 Sale
OpenBoxTVs.com has a store in Hopkins, where they sell open box, refurbished, and scratch and dent televisions. If you missed out on Black Friday deals and are still looking for a nice TV, a trip to this store may be worth your time. They offer great discounts and are currently having a buy one, get one free sale. The store also allows you to test out the televisions so you can ensure they are up to your standards. The store is located at 8564 Excelsior Blvd.
*UPDATE* – The sale is buy one, get one half off.
Holidazzle and Macy’s 8th Floor Display
‘Tis the season for Holidazzle and the Macy’s 8th Floor Display in downtown Minneapolis. Both events are free.
The Holidazzle Parade runs Thursdays through Sundays at 6:30pm through December 18th. Full details can be found on the Holidazzle website. Also, ride Ride Metro Transit free to the parade on 12/10 and 12/17 from 4-8 pm or ride Northstar train free after 3 pm both days.
Macy’s 8th Floor Display, through 12/30, is again “A Day in the Life of an Elf.” Santa will also be available for visits. Check out the Macy’s Events page for details on hours, which vary depending on the date.
Your turn: Do you have a favorite local way to celebrate the holidays?

The Open Box TV website states buy 1 get 1 50% off
The website for the tv place says it’s Buy 1 Get 1 half price
Caribou deal Sat Dec 3rd: $2 medium drink, $2.50 large. Need to show coupon
Didn’t see anything on their web page, do you know where we can find the coupon? Thanks!
you need to sign up for their emails.
Out of curiosity, does anyone know if a person can just show the Byerly’s coupon on a mobile device to redeem, or does it have to be printed? I’m wondering the same about the coupons in the Holiday Stationstores email newsletter. Thanks!
you can show them your iphone at the register. i have done it many times. they changed the coupon wording a few monhs back to include ecoupon. i am pleased since it can be a hassle to print coupons.
Has anyone had any experience buying a t.v. through Open Box TVs?
So disappointed that Macy’s is AGAIN doing “a day in the life of an Elf”! Is this the 3rd, or is it the 4th, year in a row? Used to be a family tradition for us to go downtown for this, have lunch and go shopping. Not anymore :(
I saw somewhere that Macy’s plans on keeping it “A Day In the Life of an Elf” permanently. :( It’s a disappointment to our family too, as many great memories were made traveling to see the displays and the magic they created through each story.