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Saturday, December 19th, 2009

If you read the recent article about BookMooch but couldn't find the title you wanted, then have no worries. You have similar options elsewhere on...
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Giving gifts to support New Year's Resolutions

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Buying gifts can help families keep New Year's Resolutions. Holiday gift-giving can encourage new, frugal habits in the New Year. If something has...
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Indoor field trips, part 3

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

The Des Moines are offers interesting and free indoor attractions for frugal families, as mentioned in Indoor field...
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Iowa has great libraries, but sometimes you just want to own a book, or you want to spend more than three weeks with a particular title. Or maybe an...
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"No Room at the Inn" offers free Christmas entertainment

With many families considering the tradition of a large entertaining event while still moving focus away from...
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Using the public library for digital audio books

This column features free entertainment (including past articles here and here) that families can find at the...
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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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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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