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Need to make a mid-week stop at the grocery store? If you only need a couple of items then get a hand basket, not a art. The more space you have, the more likely you will fill it up with things you never intended to buy in the first place. Only need milk and bread? Better yet--don't take a basket at all, then you'll just have your own two hands to carry the items you NEED to the checkout.

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Got tees with graphics and printing on them? Wash them inside out and extend the life of the shirts.

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Slugs can be a real pest. They love to eat up summer plants like hostas and veggies. Here's a surefire way you can be rid of the little critters:

Bury a cup into the ground near that plants the slugs are offending. Leave the rim about one inch above the ground and fill with beer. Yes, beer. Any ole beer will do, even old stuff from the back of the fridge. Slugs love that yeasty smell and are drawn to it and fall in and drown.

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Bills got you down? Why not call and ask if you can bundle some of them together? Our cable company also offers internet services and phone services. Get 2 or 3 services by the same company and you will definitely see some savings!

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Got weeds? No need to buy pricey weed killer. Pour boiling water over the unwanted buggers and it will kill them just the same.

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Do you have a credit card? Does it charge you an annual fee? Ditch it! Why should you have to pay extra for the honor of using your credit card?

Pay it off and switch to another card and you'll save yourself $50-75 per year.

This year Regal Cinemas (and other theaters owned by them) are offering a 9 week children's movie festival. Admission is $1 a ticket. Check for showings near you!

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Did you know that many major stores offer an opportunity to get a price adjustment? Yes, it's true! Some stores offer anywhere from a week to a month to bring back the receipt for an item you purchased and receive the difference back in a refund if it goes on sale AFTER you already purchased it at regular price. Check it out.

I am proud to announce that Free 2 Be Frugal has been given a mention in Power Moms, a new book by Maria Bailey, CEO of BSM Media. I am proud to be a part of the MomSelect Program and to be able to help shape and influence marketing to and with other mothers!

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Want to stretch that meat budget? Try stuffing chicken. It is much more filling than simply preparing plain ole chicken breasts and it is easy to do. Here is a great how-to video.

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Simplify your menu plan. Trying lots of new recipes can be fun, but if money is tight trying new things may waste money. You may have to buy several ingredients you have never used before and may not use again. Not to mention, if you try something and the family hates it you have to cook something else or order out.

So when your family is trying to tighten the belt, stick with what you know. Stick with simple recipes with fewer ingredients that you already know your family loves!

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Have a baby who will turn one soon? Many grocery stores have a baby's first birthday program. You bring in the birth certificate and they will give you a free cake for baby. Sweet deal, huh?

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If you ever plan on taking Dunkin Donut Munchkins into school as a special treat for your kiddos (like I did for my son today...HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY, CODY!) here's a gem of a tip for ya. Buy them the night before!

If you go after dinnertime they will not only drop the price frequently (I ordered 50 which should have cost about $10 - I paid $6) BUT they will also load you up with extra! They won't sell them again the following day so as the day comes to a close they are very generous. That box was overflowing and my son shared his birthday treat with his class as well as the other kindergarten class in his school. And he still brought some home!

I tasted one after school and they were just as fresh as ever.

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Make sure you take care of the wardrobe you already have. Buying a clothing shaver is a small investment when you consider how many of your clothing items will be nub-free and usable for much longer!

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Looking for some frugal entertainment for the family or a date night? Check out your local college and university websites and see what concerts, plays, festivals, or planetarium viewings they might offer. They are usually pretty inexpensive compared to bigger venues!

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Do you go down the international aisle at the grocery store? You should! Often times you will find that foodstuffs like rice, beans, tuna, hot sauce (to name a few) will be much cheaper because they are less commonly known brands.

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Last weekend I was shopping at the local Stuff-Mart and saw that they were selling these tools that telescoped up to the ceiling to clean cobwebs and whatnot. Really??? You don't need a special tool for that!

Save yourself some money and try this: take an old t-shirt and dampen it slightly with water. Toss it over top of your broom and you are all set to de-web (is that a real word?) your home!

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Need to send someone a small package? Take a cracker or cookie box, cut along the seam, turn inside out and tape back together. Voila! Now you're ready for shipping.

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Are you on Facebook? You should be! Even if you don't care to find friends from the past, there are savings to be had on Facebook. Simply search for brand names that you and your family love and "Like" them. You will get plenty of chances to print coupons and sign up for freebies via Facebook. Who knew coupons would ever go high-tech?

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Now that the weather is nice your family is bound to be having lots of outdoor adventures in the near future. Why not make up a "kit" for that purpose? It could consist of a backpack and be filled with things like a couple of dry snacks, a couple of bottles of water, sunscreen, and a mini first aid kit (is my kid the only one who gets a boo-boo at every park playdate?)

Keep your out and about kit near the front door so you can grab and go at a moment's notice. This will save you from having to stop at any convenience stores along the way.

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Ask around in your social circles and see who coupons. Sharing with fellow couponers is a great way to score the ones your family could use! For instance, I no longer need formula and diaper coupons (but I still get them in the mail after all these years). So I swap them with a friend for kitten and puppy food coupons, as well as coups for diabetic products.

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Do you buy those makeup remover wipes? Cut 'em in half, then put in a sturdy ziplock bag. You don't need that whole wipe to simply wipe off old mascara!

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Having a spring yard sale soon? Add some balloons to your yard sale signs in your neighborhood and I guarantee you'll get more customers! It is an inexpensive way to draw attention to your sale.

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Ready to do some spring cleaning? Don't toss those old cloth diapers! They make excellent repurposed rags for window cleaning. They leave no streaks or lint.

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Want to extend the shelf life of your fresh produce? Line crisper drawers/shelves with clean paper towels, which will absorb the extra moisture. A less moist veggie/fruit is a fresh one!

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Tired of tossing out cartons of eggs? Ignore the expiration date and try this trick to see if the eggs you found in the fridge are truly fresh or not.

Fill a container with cold water. A fresh egg will sink; a bad egg will float.