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Free admission and activities for kids at Home Show

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I thought that when I decided to stay home to be with my pre-K guy and my newborn last year, that I would have all of this ‘free time’ to tackle some of the urgent remodeling jobs at home. Weeeeell, not exactly. But perhaps if I drag the hubby along to The HBAGK (Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville) Home Show at the Knoxville Expo Center this weekend, we can kick start some of the projects we’ve been dreaming about.

After looking through the list of vendors in the newspaper I was pleasantly surprised to see some new faces (so many of these Expos have the usual suspects). And the schedule  boasts some interesting speakers. I want to hear Dawn Steimer of Master Custom Homes discuss Secrets to Hiring a Great Remodeling Contractor and Christy Cagle-Brooks from TVA discuss the Energy Right Free Self-Audit, I-HEE (In Home Energy Efficiency) Program (I’ve heard there are instant rebates when you tackle one of the audited projects.

Oh, did I mention the big draw card? There will be fun (and free) kid-friendly projects. Lowe’s will run their Build And Grow Clinics all weekend long at no cost.  Kids will get to build their own special project.

If you’re thinking of going, here’s the lowdown…

When? Noon- 8 p.m. Friday March 2; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday March 3; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday March 4

Where? Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway

Cost? $10 for adults ($8 with a coupon from the website), free for children under 18

More details: 865-546-4665, http://www.therealhomeshow.com

 

Coupon Workshop this Sunday

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Since we’ve officially become a one income family I’ve been dabbling in couponing again. And mixed with the thrill of saving $30, $40 or even $50 are the missteps that cost me money. Local couponing guru Gabrielle Blake, of the local blog Couponing in Critical Times is the presenter of a couponing workshop this very Sunday October 9th.

The workshop starts at 2pm and should last roughly 2 1/2 hours. Admission of only a $5 donation at the door will benefit the many outreach programs and ministries of Faith.  Attendees will learn the basics of couponing and how to save 50-75% from their grocery budgets by using coupons and savvy shopping.  Budgeting, coupon organization, coupon sources, store policies, and drugstore shopping will be reviewed.   The workshop will take approximately 2-2 ½ hours.  All are welcome!

Faith UMC is located at the corner of Dry Gap Pike and Rifle Range Road at 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN.  http://www.faithseekers.org (865) 688-1000 or contact couponingincriticaltimes@gmail.com for questions.