I have attended the state fair nearly every year since I was a young child. My grandmother would drive us grandkids to the fairgrounds and proudly tell us that her… Read More... "Images of the Iowa State Fair"
Frugal Tuesday Tip #32: Giveaway time
Add a frugal tip right here. And enter my giveaway. The Frugal Tuesday Tip is the time of the week when my hostesses and I share our frugal tips with… Read More... "Frugal Tuesday Tip #32: Giveaway time"
Produce auction: recap video with Sara and Julia
Sara and I took a few minutes during the kids’ 4-H meeting to talk about our shopping experience at a produce auction. Some people get excited to power shop at… Read More... "Produce auction: recap video with Sara and Julia"
Sights and sounds of the produce auction
I LOVE THE FRUGAL TUESDAY TIP because I get to learn many new things. Jennifer, for example, linked up earlier this month and wrote about a produce auction. I had… Read More... "Sights and sounds of the produce auction"
Frugal Tuesday Tip: savings you love
Week 31 of the Frugal Tuesday Tip! I love Tuesdays! The Frugal Tuesday Tip is the time of the week when my hostesses and I share our frugal tips… Read More... "Frugal Tuesday Tip: savings you love"
Vote Sept. 13 in the school board election
If you are personal Facebook friends or Twitter followers of mine, you know that I am running for school board in the West Des Moines School District. (My school board specific Twitter profile is here. I… Read More... "Vote Sept. 13 in the school board election"
Apple crafting in Colorado
We experienced rain almost every late afternoon and evening while we were in Colorado two weeks ago. Here’s what the kids did one night during the rain. “I” of GAIN… Read More... "Apple crafting in Colorado"
Frugal Tuesday Tip: because we all love saving money
Three cheers for the Frugal Tuesday Tip! Are you ready to learn something new? Then read on! You can participate by: Clicking on and reading the links below that… Read More... "Frugal Tuesday Tip: because we all love saving money"
Crafty Monday: Custom birthday card
My side of the family’s monthly birthday gathering was this last weekend. Being a frugal woman with little time, I didn’t leave the house to get a card — I… Read More... "Crafty Monday: Custom birthday card"
An update: No contacts for me
Before we left for vacation, I had to visit the ophthalmologist. Long story short: NO MORE RIGID GAS PERMEABLE LENSES FOR ME. I usually say hard contacts. It’s easier. The… Read More... "An update: No contacts for me"