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Shopping on Black Friday

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Can the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, be a frugal way to shop for gifts? After doing a quick...
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Steps to lower your heating bill before winter, part 2

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Sealing up the house from the outside is routine winter preparation in our area. Some areas in a house could use...
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Making paper rubbings as a family

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

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

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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