SHOPPING
Shop Smart
By Jessica Sly Are you in need of some new outfits but are restrained by a strict budget? Too intimidated by all those racks of clothes to even attempt browsing? Good news! There are plenty of ways to...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 10:08 AM
Simplify in 2013
New year new rules? Well, maybe not new but something to work towards. Yes, call it a new years resolution or call it a feeling that you want to take charge of parts of your life that have been a li...
Posted on 1/8/13 at 11:09 AM
The possibilities are endless
It's that time of year. The garden catalogs started arriving a couple of weeks ago. It's such an exciting time--at this point, the possibilities are endless. Should we grow potatoes again? If so, ...
Posted on 1/4/13 at 8:36 AM
Black Friday: Greed for the 99%'ers
Greed isn't reserved for the rich, and it isn't an all-or-nothing, good-or-evil proposition. Greed is a sneaky foe that creeps up on us normal folks, too... All alone on Thanksgiving night,I decided ...
Posted on 11/27/12 at 8:49 AM
The Holiday Tree Debate: Real or Artificial?
The weekend after Thanksgiving is known for two things: shopping and decorating for Christmas! And every holiday season a debate ensues: which is the greener choice a real or artificial Christmas tre...
Posted on 11/21/12 at 9:49 AM
Farm Bureau sparks awareness about food
March 15, 2013
Kids, cops tackle Christmas shopping together
By Amy Chaffins , December 21, 2012
The long-term consequences of overspending during holidays
Millions of consumers have begun their holiday shopping, snagging sale items either in-person or online, and therefore considering themselves savvy shoppers. At the same time, many lost sight of the fact that regardless of the price, a bargain isn’t a smart purchase if it compromises a person’s overall financial health.December 02, 2012
Savvy saver shares tips and tricks
By Crystal Dey , February 17, 2012
10 tips for holiday online shopping
The last-minute holiday shopping crunch is upon us, and shoppers across the nation are making online purchases in record numbers. In fact, a recent study showed that more than half of consumers say they will buy most of their holiday gifts via the Internet this year.December 22, 2011
DNR offers a variety holiday gift ideas
Looking for a special holiday gift for someone who enjoys the outdoors? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) online gift shop at www.mndnr.gov can help. The site offers a variety of gift ideas including a magazine, books, lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, and state park gift cards and permits.November 27, 2011
Five things to do before leaving home on Black Friday
Financial counselors at The Village Family Service Center advise consumers to shop smart by planning ahead. Following are five steps consumers should take before hitting the stores on Black Friday, helping them enjoy their shopping excursion without harming their pocketbook.November 24, 2011
This season, heed the financial ghosts of Christmas
“Bah Humbug!” This famous line from Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” sums up the way many of us react when its time to talk finances.By Staff Report , December 12, 2010
Scrooge-O-Meter: The true cost of charging gifts
Given the economy this past year and with the biggest shopping days upon us, it’s important to think about holiday spending and the true cost of using plastic for those unbeatable deals you’re sure to be tempted with this holiday season.By Staff Report , December 04, 2010
Column - Black Friday was eye-opening
I’m not a big shopper but I decided to see for myself what Black Friday is all about.By Al Edenloff , December 03, 2010
Shopping while on the job? Be prepared for consequences
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just days away, workers who plan to bargain hunt while on the clock should do so with caution.By Staff Report , November 24, 2010
Avoiding holiday debt – more consumers using cash and debit cards
Thinking about using cash or debit cards over the holiday shopping season? You’re not alone!By Staff Report , November 21, 2010
Alexandria ranks high for pulling in shoppers
By Al Edenloff , June 18, 2010
Better Business Bureau launches service to protect online shoppers
The Better Business Bureau has partnered with Azigo, a leader in user-centric technologies, to launch a new online search tool designed to help consumers find businesses they can trust when they research and shop online.May 28, 2010
Editorial - Ten reasons to keep shopping at home
An Alexandria business owner sent us something that he said should be printed every week to remind people about how important it is to shop locally.March 24, 2010
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