John Ewoldt
Columnist/Reporter | Shopping/Consumer affairs
Phone: 612-673-7633
E-mail: jewoldt@startribune.com
John Ewoldt finds great deals and shopping strategies for Twin Cities residents and beyond in Dollars & Sense on Thursdays in Source.
Recent content from John Ewoldt
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Sports Illustrated ranks Eden Prairie among top high schools for sports
Eden Prairie has landed a spot on Sports Illustrated's ranking of the top 10 high school athletic programs in the country.
Jul 7, 2009 -
Quiz: Can you sense a bargain?
Here's a test to see if you remember -- or already know -- some of the many money-saving tips that deal-spotter John Ewoldt has written about over the years.
Jun 30, 2009 -
The best buys of summer under $25
Have fun and play safely on the cheap this summer. These best buys, old and new, are all under $25.
Jun 25, 2009 -
Go green, plus get more for clothing donations
Sales can help balance the cost of tissue products with recycled content. And, here's help putting a value on your donated clothing.
Jun 24, 2009 -
Sample sale to include women's clothing and accessories
A sample sale in Eagan with women's clothing and accessories includes trendy items sold in boutiques and better department stores. Also, Ikea's summer sale.
Jun 22, 2009 -
A calendar of sales for the rest of 2009
Where are the deals between now and Christmas? Here are dozens of store events to save you big bucks.
Jun 16, 2009 -
Cooks hosts a garage sale; also bargains on gowns, watches
Their annual garage sale starts Friday in a tent behind the St. Paul store. Also, a bridal sample sale, furniture and Comcast deals, plus a Father's Day idea.
Jun 11, 2009 -
Maternity consignment arrives
Saving money on higher-end maternity clothes was tricky until recently, when a pair of speciality consignment shops opened.
Jun 9, 2009 -
Donating jeans and cheap moving boxes
Donate jeans to a Lands' End Inlet and receive a $5 voucher toward merchandise. Plus, the moving boxes featured in this week's Home Depot ad are priced really low.
Jun 3, 2009 -
Out of work and off to camp
A new six-week camp -- complete with "happy hours -- give adults a place to network and get some career tips. .
Jun 2, 2009
