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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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 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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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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Goodwill, a charity and re-sale store, has its loyal fans. Clearance racks, garage sales, second hand stores, and...
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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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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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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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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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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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