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Reader Requests

Reader Request: computer repair expert

August 31, 2010

TJ’s having computer problems and needs an expert: I am looking for a good computer repair person.  Last night my husband’s laptop had the “blue screen of death” appear.  We also have an old PC that needs pics saved to disk and another older PC that needs refurbishing for the kids.  I’m looking for somebody [...]

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Reader Request: garage door panels

August 24, 2010
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Valerie posted this on Facebook: Can anyone recommend a place to buy a garage door? Or garage door panels? We can install it ourselves, I just need to find the cheapest place that sells doors or door panels. Any ideas? Can you help Valerie out with suggestions for where to buy a garage door in [...]

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Reader Request: getting started canning

August 17, 2010
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Reader Lynne is thinking about taking a big frugal step and getting started canning: I am thinking of delving into the world of canning. Did a garden this year and would like to preserve some things for this winter. Do you, or your readers, have any good ideas about where to get jars, etc at [...]

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Today is the big Swagcodes day!

August 12, 2010

Update: there’s a code available on the Swagbucks blog until 10:30 AM Mountain time! Just a reminder that today’s the day will be releasing five codes that you can input into your account and grow those points!  I’d be keeping an eye on their blog, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as your toolbar, so you [...]

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Reader Request: tree trimming services

August 10, 2010
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Renee would like recommendations on a tree-trimming service in Colorado Springs.  Any experiences, good or bad? Please share by leaving a comment! To submit your own Reader Request or view the archives, read here.

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Reader Request: The Slice Coupon Cutter

August 3, 2010
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Mimi’s a big fan of the Slice coupon cutter – she says she uses them for everything! It’s $6.77 at Amazon, but Mimi wants to know if she can pick up it or something similar up locally. Anyone know? Submit your own Reader Request or view the *new* index here!

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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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