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To avoid making serious impulse purchases (not to mention arguments with your spouse!) comes up with an impulse limit. Ours is $50. Meaning...if you fall in love with something in the store and it costs more than $50, do no go buying it without leaving the store and discussing it with your significant other first.

It's time for a frugal tip of the day.

Leather shoes lost their luster? Rub the inside of a banana peel on them to shine them up and have them looking like new again!

Time for the tip of the day.

Need a quick substitute for shaving cream? Try using hair conditioner! Not only can it be found super cheap, but it is so very moisturizing!

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Did you know that some manufacturers of major drugs offer coupons for your prescriptions? This is more common for meds people are prescribed for daily use for an extended period of time. A friend of mine recently found out she could shave an additional $4 off her copay for her Zoloft prescription. That's almost $50 extra bucks back into her pocket annually.

Google the meds you take and check it out!

If you want to be more frugal, troll the internet for tips. Strike up conversations with friends (for once in a really long time EVERYONE is talking about how to save money). But for the love of Pete, DO NOT spend money on books that promise to tell you how to save money.

Frugal friends, I can promise you I will never sell out and put out a book spouting the same stuff I share with you right here for free. I pinky promise...

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Got some bath poufs that have been around a little whirl? Don't toss it! Give it a ride in the washer with your delicates and it will be sparkly clean!

Everyone in our house suffers from allergies of some sort. My son even does year-round. That means he take Allegra every. single. day.

And it is not an approved drug (insurance swears Claritin should do the trick and it does not).

So we were paying $60 a script for it! Yikes!

Good news-----March 4th Allergra is finally going to be offered OTC (over the counter for those not in the know). Yay! I bet there will even be sales and coupons on top of it costing less now! Woo hoo!

ETA....a little bird told me you can sign up for coupons right on Allegra's site!

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Everyone knows that going to the grocery store without a list is a recipe for disaster! You'll overspend for sure. Try Grocery List Maker's application to make a customized shopping list without lifting a pencil. It's free!

Ever think you would like to start a stockpile, but just don't know where to keep all your treasures? Read up all about it right here.

Here's a look at a tip from the past, my menu planning notebook system.

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You know that expression "save up for a rainy day"? I've always said the opposite, I like to save up for a sunny day!

Today's mild weather here on the east coast has me thinking the Groundhog might be right this year...spring could be just around the corner. And after that comes --- SUMMER! Think of all the fun things you might want to do this summer. If you start saving now, little by little, you could have enough for that weekend at the beach, community pool registration, etc.

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Are your old towels getting worn out? Try running them through a cycle in the washer with vinegar instead of detergent. This will eliminate mildew odors and will fluff them back up and soften them!

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Got leftover candy canes? Turn them into these adorable valentines. Or into these lil lollies. Or go the extra mile and add a little chocolate lovin with these cuties!

Why is it that when Valentine's Day falls on a weekday people choose to celebrate on the Saturday BEFORE the holiday? Why not AFTER? All the holiday merchandise will be 50-75% off (at least!) and the restaurants will not be hiking up their dinner menu any longer like they do for the holidays.

This may not appeal to new daters, but for old-time couples who have been married for years it really doesn't matter which day you celebrate your love, right? That's what DH and I decided long ago...

Time for the tip of the day:

Have you seen that coupon lady on tv commercials yet? If you haven't yet, you will soon! If you didn't catch her, she's Coupon Suzy and her site is chock full of printable coupons.

ShopRite is kicking off a fab new promotion called Shop Once. Give Twice.

How does it work?

Now through September 30th, register your Price Plus Card here. Each month, visit the site to see a list of awesome products and get coupons, too!) February's items include Cheerios, Fiber One Bars, and Fruit by the Foot. When you buy any 5 of the participating items from their store you will not only get Box Tops to earn money for your child's school, but you will also have 55 cent donation to the Partners in Caring Fund to help fight hunger (some restrictions and limitations do apply, see site for full details).

Easy, right?

Don't forget to enter the sweepstakes when you visit their site, because 5 lucky winners will receive 5,000 Box Tops for the school of their choice! No purchase is necessary to enter.

And one lucky Free 2 Be Frugal reader will receive a $25 ShopRite gift card to take advantage of these exciting offerings! To enter please fill out the form below. The winner will be announced here on Valentine's Day. Good luck!

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Are you tired of paying for high phone bills for your house line? How about trying a VOIP provider instead of a standard phone service provider? VOIP stand for voice over IP, which basically means the phone works off your internet connection. Our family happily uses Vonage, but there are many companies that offer great prices for unlimited monthly calls for around $15.