South Metro Job Fair June 13th

The South Metro Job Fair at the Mall of America on June 14th can help you find the job that's right for you!  Up to 40 participating metro area employers will attend. You'll have the opportunity to talk to company representatives about current job openings, pick up company information, complete company application forms, learn job responsibilities and performance requirements, practice the job-seeking skills that get people hired, and more! Be sure to wear appropriate business attire and to bring your resume. For more information, call Hennepin County Human Services Department at 612.348.8953.

Wednesday, June 13
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mall of America Rotunda

DoubleTree by Hilton Little Things Project on Nicollet Mall Friday

On Friday, June 1, the DoubleTree by Hilton Little Things Project will visit Nicollet Mall from 11am to 5pm to surprise tourists and locals with some of the “little things” they asked for, including:

• Free DoubleTree by Hilton signature chocolate chip cookies
• Some really great giveaways and deals on local attractions and businesses (while supplies last!), including passes for a free ride on the Light Rail to visitors to tell us the “little thing” that brightens travel for them and $5 Target gift cards
• Free WiFi lounge where visitors can connect, check email and just get online
• A Plug-In station where people can charge their cell phones and more.

Little Things Project ambassadors will also venture out into Minneapolis in a “Swarm Car” delivering real-time “little things” requests received via Twitter using hashtag #littlethings. So far, they have delivered everything from fresh flowers to pool toys and even a lobster dinner!

$30 at Green Mill for Only $15

Buy a $30 Groupon to Green Mill for only $15 through tomorrow, 5/31.  You can choose from any one of 13 locations.  Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Expires Oct 3, 2012.  See additional details/restrictions.

If you're new to Groupon, sign up HERE first.   If you're already signed up, then find the $30 to Green Mill for only $15 Groupon here.

Teresa Giudice Book Signing at Mall of America Saturday

Calling all Real Housewives and Celebrity Apprentice Fans: Teresa Giudice, star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and seen on "Celebrity Apprentice" will be signing her cookbooks Skinny Italian and Fabulicious!: Teresa’s Italian Family Cookbook at Mall of America on Saturday, June 2, in Sears Court.

 Click here for the official event guidelines.

Half Price Tickets to Sharks After Dark at Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium

This Sharks After Dark event at Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium looks really fun! On June 14th, you can see over 10,000 sea creatures in the dark and a live DJ will entertain guests at the Aquarium. There is even a complimentary nacho bar. You also get a 2-hour unlimited gaming card at Sky Deck (4th floor of Mall of America), where drink specials will be offered.

Regular priced tickets are $25, but you can get a discount ticket to Sharks After Dark at Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium for only $12.50. This half-price deal ends Thursday!

50% Off Restaurant Deals: Sushi of Tokyo, El Nuevo Rodeo, ZZA Factory & More

Right now Crowd Cut has 50% off deals at 6 different restaurants, many with an international flair.  To find these deals, look on the right side of their home page.  They are:

Minneapolis: $15 for $30 of Mexican Cuisine at El Nuevo Rodeo Restaurante

Plymouth: $7 for $14 Worth of Sushi & Japanese Cuisine at Sushi of Tokyo

Minneapolis: $15 for $30 Worth of Malaysian Food & Drinks at Peninsula Malaysian Cuisine

Fridley: $10 for $20 of Food & Drink at The ZZA Factory

Roseville: $10 for Punch Card for 10 Drinks of Your Choice at J. Arthur's Coffee ($40 Value)

Inver Grove Heights: $10 for $20 toward Food & Drink at Jersey's Bar & Grill

Find all these deals on Crowd Cut.

Also available today:


Golden Valley:  $10 for $20 in food & drinks at Mort's Deli

Disney/Pixar Summer Movie Weekend at AMC Eden Prairie 18 - Tickets Only $6

If you're not "up at the cabin" this Memorial Day, head to AMC Eden Prairie 18 for the Summer Movie Weekend May 25-28.  You can see family favorite Disney/Pixar Movies including “Toy Story 3,” “Ratatouille,” “Up” and “WALL•E” for only $6 each!  You'll also get to see an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at BRAVE.  See details for the Disney/Pixar Summer Movie Weekend here.

BRAVE arrives in theaters everywhere on June 22nd and I'll be attending the red carpet premiere a few days before that!

Disclosure:  Disney-Pixar is sponsoring my travel, accommodations and activities during the #BraveCarsLandEvent in June. Any opinions expressed are my own.