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Making paper rubbings as a family

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Making rubbings with a crayon and a piece of paper is a fun and frugal way to spend time family time, preserve art, look at the world, and enjoy your...
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Free family events for Veterans Day

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Des Moines area establishments are offering several events with Veterans Day themes, beginning this weekend and ending on Veterans Day, Wed., Nov. 11,...
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Shopping for clothes at Goodwill

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Goodwill, a charity and re-sale store, has its loyal fans. Clearance racks, garage sales, second hand stores, and...
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How to save time and money by using large cuts of meat

One of today's largest budget items is food. In the past, most families had vegetable gardens and cooked at home. With the vast availability of...
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Comparison of sewing your own clothes and buying new

A couple questions have come in about making your own clothes as a way to save money. Readers who have seen my personal blog, Wandering Knits, know...
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Using Halloween candy for holiday treats

If you enjoy holiday baking and candy making, consider using after-Halloween candy sales for supplying your chocolate chips for holiday baking. Since...
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Saving seeds to lower gardening costs

As roadside and farmers market produce tapers off, frugal families may want to think ahead to next spring while making purchases. Growing your own...
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Free Gustafer Yellowgold concert in West Des Moines

School-aged and preschool children may enjoy a concert from this innovative group: Gustafer Yellowgold's Show Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 10:30 AM and...
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Nature-inspired decorating ideas for autumn

Autumn just started, and it's time to decorate for the season. Many frugal families already know that fitness and fun can be easy and free when taken...
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Illumifest 2009

Illumifest 2009 is a fun nighttime event for families. Held at the West Des Moines City/School Campus at 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, the event begins...
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