Did you know that Winterset, Iowa is the home of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum? Since we love John Wayne movies and are raising our kids to love these classics, a visit to this museum was an exciting part of our trip. We expected that we would spend a little time looking at some memorabilia and walking through his home…
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If you have been around Hobbies on a Budget very long, you know that I love quilts. For the past 6 years, I have hosted an online quilt show each February featuring some of the favorite quilts in my home and from my friends and family members. What is it about quilts that just makes people feel warm and comfortable…
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If you know me very well at all, you know that I love a good competition! I also love finding ways to make a little side money, earn points or win prizes. So when I got a FitBit a few years ago, my first thought was how can I make this device work for me! Sure, I’m going to count…
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How much do you know about President Nixon? One of the most valuable things we can teach our kids is the stories of the people who have influenced and led our country. Visiting presidential libraries, home-places and museums is a great way for us to learn American history and about the leaders of our great nation. Visiting the Richard Nixon…
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