It's tax season and hiring someone to prepare your taxes, can be expensive in itself. If you qualify, you maby be able to receive help preparing your taxes for FREE. Here are some programs to investigate. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help for those who make $54,000 a year or less and need assistance filing their return. Simply use the handy VITA … [Read more...] about Where to find free help with your taxes
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6th Graders Eligible for FREE admission to all MNHS locations through August 31
If you have a 6th grader - sign up to receive the 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass. The pass is good through August 31 of the year after 6th grade. Sixth graders can visit any Minnesota Historical Site or museum for FREE (excludes field trips, paid programs or specially priced exhibits). Any child who is in 6th grade during the current school year is eligible for the pass. Click here to register … [Read more...] about 6th Graders Eligible for FREE admission to all MNHS locations through August 31
Recycle used Markers and Drink Pouches for FREE
Now instead of tossing those markers or drink pouches you can recycle them for FREE through the Crayola Colorcycle program and the Terracycle Drink Pouch Brigade. The goal is to protect our environment and teach kids about it along the way. The best environment for this occur is by setting up a program through your local school or other community organization. If you don't see one already in … [Read more...] about Recycle used Markers and Drink Pouches for FREE
Research Questions answered for FREE online
Instead of randomly searching the internet, not knowing if your sources are good, Minnesota residents now have the opportunity to chat with a real person, trained as a librarian that knows how to find legitimate research material. In keeping up with the new computer age, AskMN.org is now providing online question and research help, FREE of charge. This online service for information and research … [Read more...] about Research Questions answered for FREE online
Find Cheap and Affordable Soccer for all ages at Joy of the People
Tired of paying for expensive soccer clubs? Looking for a place for kids to play soccer just to have fun? Joy of the People (JOTP) has created a new youth sport model centered around having fun. In the process they have created an optimal learning environment for kids based on play where play becomes learning in disguise. The theory is based on the following facts: that kids are … [Read more...] about Find Cheap and Affordable Soccer for all ages at Joy of the People
Hair and Salon Deals
If you can't stand spending money on your hair or nails or just want to pamper yourself with a spa treatment but don't want to dish out the big bucks, a beauty or cosmetology school offers the perfect choice for getting the services you desire at a fraction of the cost of regular salons and spas. Luckily the Twin Cities is host to 4 great beauty and cosmetology schools. To give you an idea of … [Read more...] about Hair and Salon Deals
10 FREE Brewery Tours in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities is home to numerous Breweries - many of which offer FREE brewery tours. Below is a compilation of the FREE brewery tours in the Twin Cities area. Excelsior Brewing Co. in Excelsior hosts FREE tours weekly every Saturday 12-2, every half hour. No reservations are needed unless you have a group of 10 or more. The Fulton Brewery in Minneapolis offers FREE tours on Saturday at … [Read more...] about 10 FREE Brewery Tours in the Twin Cities