Category: Seasonal

Simple Ways Going Green Can Save You Money at Home

Have you ever thought about making your household more environmentally friendly, but felt it would just be too expensive? Many homeowners are under this impression, even though they have a desire to reduce their carbon footprint. However, you don’t need to buy all new energy efficient appliances. In fact, going green and saving money can

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Common Cyber-Security Threats While Traveling

Whether you are traveling for work or pleasure, the last thing you want to battle with is having your cyber-security compromised. If knowledge is power, Iowa State Bank & Trust Company of Fairfield has created a list of potential threats to your private information and steps to prevent damage while away from home. Before You

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7 Absolutely FREE Activities for the Kids

Whether it’s during the summer or after school, keeping your children occupied takes a truly creative mind! This season, Iowa State Bank is excited to share some of our favorite and affordable activities for all of your little ones to enjoy! Take advantage of your local library and their summer and afterschool programs. Even if

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5 Affordable Summer Vacations

One of the best things summer brings, aside from the beautiful weather, is time to enjoy with your family. Whether that’s planning a fun weekend adventure, or carving out a week to go exploring, your kids are sure to remember these getaways for decades to come. After years of trial and error, we’ve discovered some

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How to Plan Spring Break on a Budget

Spring break is a magical time of the year when school is out, the beaches are calling, and wanderlust seems to finally hit at full force. Before you jet-set to your next destinations, make sure you’ve saved enough to enjoy this vacation, without the addition of debt. To help cut the costs, but not the fun,

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Thanksgiving Costs Through History

Filled with laughter, good food, and heart-warming conversation, Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on all things family. Dating all the way back to 1621, this festive celebration originally began to signify a successful and fruitful fall harvest. Today we enjoy this day of thanks to remember all the blessings and loved ones in our life.

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Scary Sweets for Halloween

At Iowa State Bank, Halloween is one of our favorite holidays! We love resurrecting recipes each year for both neighborhood and community Halloween parties. Before you start planning your next Halloween bash, be sure to add these dangerous delicacies to your list of spooky specialties! Witch’s Fingers: These pretzel rods add a delicious and haunting

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