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Reader Requests

Reader Request: where to donate formula?

July 27, 2010

Many of you haved emailed me to ask where to donate the formula samples you receive in the mail and don’t need.  I haven’t a clue which shelters and food banks accept donations of formula, and wanted to ask you guys: where in Colorado Springs can you drop off cans of unused baby formula? I’m [...]

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Reader Request: best place for printing?

July 13, 2010

Carol wants to know the best place in Colorado Springs to get full-color flyers printed.  Nothing too fancy, just an 8.5×11 full-color paper! Any tips for her?  We’ve done a little bit of printing and binding at Office Max but I’ll admit to not having shopped around much!

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Reader Request: tips on joining a CSA

June 29, 2010
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Last week we talked about which farmer’s market is the best; this week, Amanda is wondering about CSAs (community-supported agriculture): I’m wondering if anyone has experience with a local CSA. I hear the quality is great and most things are organic. Are there better deals on organic produce in the stores, or is this fairly [...]

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Best local farmer’s markets?

June 22, 2010

Now that farmer’s markets are in full swing – at least I think most of them have finally started! – I thought it would be a good time to ask this question from Brittany: I was wondering how the local farmer’s markets compare as far as prices and quality? Are there any locally grown foods [...]

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Help us find frozen treats in Colorado Springs!

June 15, 2010

Julie wants help finding a sweet summer treat: We love Rizuto’s for ice cream, but in order to be a bit healthier we would like to find a good local place for frozen yogurt.  Any ideas? Just in case you haven’t heard of Rizuto’s, it’s a local ice cream place that’s famous for the $1 [...]

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Reader Request: consignment stores for men?

June 8, 2010

Shanna wants to know if there are any consignment stores for men in Colorado Springs. Do you know of any? I think X S Threadz sells young men’s clothing, but I don’t really know of any others. If you can help Shanna out, please leave a comment!

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Reader Request: affordable shoe repair

June 1, 2010
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Amber needs some help finding a shoe repair-er (cobbler?) in Colorado Springs: I have several pairs of shoes that need to be repaired, specifically the tips of my heels. Do you or any of your readers have a suggestion of a great inexpensive place for shoe repair? Can anyone provide recommendations for Amber?  Recommendations with [...]

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Reader Request: pop-a-lock services?

May 25, 2010

Jeremy emailed awhile back with a scary story and a request for help should it ever happen again! My child locked himself in the car today and was unable to unlock the door. I was able to leave work early and take the extra key to my wife to unlock the car. I was wondering [...]

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Reader Request: affordable lodging in Colorado Springs

May 18, 2010

Connie needs some help finding lodging for some out-of-town guests: We have some friends coming from out of town, they are looking for a hotel preferably with a one bedroom suite/kitchenette that is kid friendly. They’d also consider a house rental for about 3 days. Do you or your other readers have any tips? Anyone [...]

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Reader Request: best time to buy a grill?

May 11, 2010

Andrea wants some input on the best time to buy a grill: I’m wanting to know if anyone can suggest that I buy a grill now for my hubby’s birthday/Father’s day gift, or do they usually go on sale for Memorial Day or Father’s Day? So, Springs Bargains readers, what would you suggest? When is [...]

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Reader Request: affordable pet grooming

May 4, 2010

Two Springs Bargains readers have both requested your help finding an affordable pet groomer!  Audrey writes: We have a 13lb. schnoodle who needs to be shaved really short twice a year. No fancy designer cut needed. We have taken him to Petsmart and it costs $44! Yikes. I guess that includes the bath, nail trim, [...]

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Reader Request: cheap cross-country moving tips

April 27, 2010
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We’re losing a Springs Bargains reader!  Karen writes: Our family is moving back to the east coast this fall to be closer to family. I am hoping one of your readers might have some advice for cheap cross-country moves… I am particularly interested in doing container shipping or where we would load the front part [...]

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