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Deep in debt. Bankruptcy looms. Can a family survive? Check this out, Tawra Kellam was in that kind of mess. Listen to how she dug herself and her family out.

Driving over a hill at night an oncoming car's headlights blinds you. Are headlights getting brighter or are your eyes dimming? AAA's John Paul joins the Frugal Yankees shedding light on what's happening, what's being done and how all of this effects you.

Handy with your hands? Leah Kramer has taken her passion and created a unique book and a crafts community. Find out why the new craft movement isn't your grandmother's doily. And take a look at Leah's book, The Craftster Guide to Nifty, Thrifty, and Kitschy Crafts: Fifty Fabulous Projects from the Fifties and Sixties. This book is fun!

Professor Mark Morgan aka 'Ozark Mark' reveals the ancient traditions and the revival of 'noodling' or hand fishing where 60 to 100 lb. catfish are caught by hand. No rods, no reels, no nets, just the fish and yourself. Oh yeah, they do bite, that's how you catch them - with your hand in their mouth.

1.2 million cars are stolen every year. Surprisingly, It's often a common everyday vehicle. Do you know how to stop them? It's simple, listen to Garen Daly & Louise Reilly Sacco, The Frugal Yankees.

Buying or selling your house this spring is way different from many other years. Cheryl Marquandt from Truffant Real Estate in Abington MA shares tips from both sides. How do you maximize your sale or get the biggest bang for your buck?

Every 33 seconds an American has a heart attack. Now Larry Katzenstein and the AARP have produced a new book, Living with Heart Disease. It makes it easy to understand and even easier to get yourself healthy. Listen in as the Frugal Yankees get serious about a serious problems. An ounce of prevention...

More students are narrowly focusing their education to make money, but what happened to liberal arts? You know, the college degree designed to make you think? Sheila Curran, author of "Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads" knows the smart moves for these grads.

Robert Krughoff from Consumer's Checkbook has a new survey on the best deals in eyeglasses, for price and service. Surprising results. The best places, and the worst stores, from the big boxes to mom and pop independents.

Americans are clueless. Map skills are questionable, locating our own state capital is a guessing game and finding Pago Pago is down right scary. We've become geographic illiterates. Is this a problem? Kathy Stewart, author of Earth Facts for Earthlings not only thinks so, but has reasons why we should be geographically smart.

Recorded May 1, 2007 at 10:00 PM at Little Pond behind Frugal Yankee Garen Daly's house with an iPod. These are peepers announcing their availability for a one night stand. Sometimes they get so loud, it disturbs your sleep.

Cell phones destroying brains? Wi-Fi creating cancer? Dr. George Carlo, telecommunication analyst, was hired by them to prove how safe the ubiquitous cell is. So how come he's on other other side now? Listen in and find out what's happening, and if there is anything you can do. The book is Cell Phones: Invisible Hazards.

20 years ago the term microbrewery was hardly known. Today, microbreweries are thriving. Garen Daly & Louise Reilly Sacco interview award-winning brewer, Aaron Mateychuk of Watch City Brewing. Aaron discusses techniques, trends, growlers and why the beer tastes, well, so tasty.

Is it a biological imperative that men need to burn large chunks of meat over an open flame? Perhaps the answer is yes. The Frugal Yankees explore that proposition plus factoids about BBQs and cool tips to be the king of the pit.

In the past two decades farmers have been bringing their produce to open air markets across the country. It's a growing trend. Is this helping family farms? Do farmer's markets help communities? What's the future? Listen in as Garen Daly & Louise Reilly Sacco talk with David Webber from the MA Dept of Agricultural Resources.

Michael Vick, Pacman Jones, Barry Bonds, Tour de France bikers and more have tainted sports. Yet, we've all heard sports builds character. But in this world of steroids, doping, arrests and some really bad behavior, is that really true? The Frugal Yankee steps into the box and takes a swing at sports character, good or bad?

Basic bidding, antique investing, furniture deals, and finding scores are explained by Skinner Auction's Stuart Whitehurst. If you ever thought about bidding at an auction, listen to this.

David Jacobson's Get Me Out of Here!: Exit Strategies for All Occasions has excuses, tips and tricks to get out of any social predicament. The Frugal Yankees interview him and join in the fun.

Ticket scalping is legal and illegal; it's fair & unfair. Why it has become a hot button issue? Wellesley College Professor Karl Case weighs in with his studies and thoughts.

Weddings costs $28k. Invites, limos, cakes, dresses, churches, receptions all add up. You'll need smart and thrifty tips to survive. That's what the Frugal Yankees have. We can't guarantee a happy marriage, but at least we can help you save some money.

A 'how to' primer on air conditioning maintenance. Inspecting, cleaning, fixing yours will make you smart and thrifty, the Frugal Yankee way.

Americans are going broke. The Frugal Yankee looks into the psychology of over spending with tips to avoid. Also famed Hollywood actor and director LQ Jones stops by with some humor and an inside look at the film making business. Plus factoids on fish, magnets and more.

This weeks show: Tom McCarthy & Richard Jenkins from THE VISITOR, Carl Faust on post Boston Marathon injuries & Martha Lear discussing if memory oss is dementia.

Alzheimer's, dementia or natual aging? Is memory loss something to fear? Auhor Martha Lear remembers it all. Her book is Where Did I Leave My Glasses?: The What, When, and Why of Normal Memory Loss.

This week's show includes the legendary Buck O'Neill story, discovering unknown Diane Arbus photos and frugally vacationing in New England by Yankee Magazine.

He saw it all and lived it all. From the Negro Leagues to Ken Burns' BASEBALL to his final days an a baseball ambassador, Buck O'Neill's life is was baseball. The Frugal Yankee gets it all in perspective with Joe Posnanski's The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America.

Winter is over and sprig is beginning its song. The peepers are looking for that certain special amphibian. Listen as they get noisy.

The economy stinks and your vacation looks like a goner. Think again. The Frugal Yankee has thrifty tips to get away this summer for little money.

Early one morning, a animal cry emanates from the woods behind the house. What is it? Fisher cat? Coyote? The Frugal Yankee starts investigating. The search and what was found.

For May 10, 2008 - Big Screen Boston, Yard Sale Pointers, Bad Art Gallery, Restaurants: Locally Grown & the death of Irish pubs.

Films like THE DEPARTED or MYSTIC RIVER show Boston in a recent light. Yet since the beginning over 250 films have used New England's largest city as a backdrop. Author Paul Sherman explores all of them in BIG SCREEN BOSTON.

A few timely tips on how to score at a yard sale.

The week: are the Red Sox a dynasty, remodeling your house is a waste of money, the truth behind locally made products plus Canada Geese, cow flatulence and padded undies for men.

Boston Herald sports writer Tony Mazzarotti explores how the Red Sox won their second World Series and how they will do it again. What is their secret?

Thinking about home remodeling? Think you'll get your money back? Think again. Remodeling is NOT a good financial investment. There may be other benefits. The Frugal Yankees fill you in.

Boston Comic Emily Singer discusses humor, other Boston comics and why New England is a great place for laughing. You can find more about her at Emily Singer dot com.

A obscured saga of Boston history is revealed. A robust side to Beacon Hill, illegal activity and a bit of revolutionary behavior, intermingle in this report from Yankee Magazine's Justin Shatwell.

Tips on finding, hiring and working with a house remodeling contractor.

Are we deaf? People are dying, losing limbs & going blind. 17 million of us have it. It's on the rise. It'll cost billions. Maybe your life. Yeah, let's ignore diabetes as a national epidemic until it's too late.

Everyone suffers with back pain. Dr David Wang tells us what works and what doesn't. A simple primer to ease the suffering.

Don't buy anything new, at least not until you hear how the Frugal Yankee can stretch your wallet and save money. And isn't that what we need in these tough economic times?

Ties & tools. Typical Father's Day gifts, but get creative and be frugal. Here are a few ideas.

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The Frugal Yankee gets cranky about carrot cake disappointment, patriotic Chinese flags, flatulence, and pay phone ubiquity.

Remember when sodas were really good? Check out this new organic root beer made in Maine. Brings back my youth.

This week's blog: cash saves money, Spam on the rebound, when to buy your heating oil contract and don't wear blue.

Astronomer, Quaker, teacher Maria Mitchell went from fame to marginalization when the boys at Harvard decided women shouldn't be scientists. Author Renee Bergland explains. Get the rest of the story in her book, Maria Mitchell and the Sexing of Science: An Astronomer Among the American Romantics.

The Frugal Yankee found this piece of audio a long time ago. It is hurt by the poor quality of the recording and the not too good background music, but bear with it. The ending is quite good.

ERs are defacto doctor's offices. Securing prompt, professional care is easy, if you know the tips. The Frugal Yankee queries an ER nurse/manager. Tips to help you when you need it most.

Yankee Magazine's August issue profiles 25 unique New Englanders. The Frugal Yankee and YM editor Mel Allen ponder, does this region have a unique character? If so, what is it?

Cheaper, but at what cost? 'Big box' stores hurt you, our community and our economy. Maine Author Stacy Mitchell explains.

Green & frugal funerals are anew trend. The Frugal Yankee examines the issue with Joshua Slocum, Executive Driector of the Funeral Consumers Alliance. Savvy ways to save and not be taken.

Tough economic times stretches budgets. A way of easing that burden is buying clothes at consignment stores. The Frugal Yankee explores this topic with Brenda Starks owner of New England's well regarded consignment store, THE CLOSET EXCHANGE.

Cuba in the 50's was vibrant, sexual, corrupt and dominated by the Mob. TJ English's HAVANA NOCTURNE exposes it all. The Frugal Yankee sat down and talked with him about the times and how it still influences us today. LISTEN, DOWNLOAD or BUY THE BOOK

The perfect demographic & folks are cashing in. Faithful christians are being sold everything from action figures to breath mints. The Frugal Yankee talks with Sacred Heart University Professor, Dr. Peter Maresco, the why, how and impact of doing business.

Smell food & lose weight? Yep, Dr Alan Hirsch reveals the latest breakthrough. It is not only possible, it's happening.The Frugal Yankee sharpens their senses and ask the questions. LISTEN, DOWNLOAD or BUY THE BOOK For more info on Dr. Hirsch, go to SCIENCE OF SMELL

The economy is hurting. How about New Englnad's backbone, our dairy farmers? The Frugal Yankee talks with Roberta MacDonald from the award winning Cabot Creamery. The economic crisis, the wry humor of farmers and how a cooperative thrives are just a few of the topics we touch upon.

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Film director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) discusses SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, his latest film. Made in India, the Toronto Film Fest winner is the art house hit of the season. Danny talks about filmmaking, India and destiny. See a clip on Boyle discussing the movie below.

John Hanson Mitchell literally explores the natural history of Boston then and now. The evolution of an urban environment, what was lost, what was gained and where are we going next. We talk to the author of THE PARADISE OF ALL THESE PARTS.

Yankee Magazine's Food Editor Annie Copps shares her secrets for having a frugal AND flavorful kitchen. Tips, conversation and laughter.

The myth persists. Genius is unlocked with drugs like heroin. Michael Largo chronicles the destructiveness of this myth in his latest book. The Frugal Yankee talked with him.

Ryan Fleck (Half-Nelson) & Anna Boden direct SUGAR, a film where a young Latino pitcher tries to make the 'bigs' by way of Iowa. This isn't simply a good baseball movie. They expain why with the Frugal Yankee.

BBQ tips with Boston chef Brian Flagg focuses in on seasonal, affordable foods including clams, asparagus & lamb. Simple, elegant, tasty. Brian is the head chef of North 26 located in the Millennium Bostonian Hotel.

Has the recession changed weddings & their guests? The Frugal Yankee asked Jodi Smith of Mannersmith.com to answer that question and some more.

With over 50,000 choices, how do you navigate through supermarket aisles finding healthy, tasty food for your family? Registered dietician Leslie Cordella-Simon has ways.

Men are jokes. Just look at a TV commercial & it's bad news. Author Guy Garcia discusses his book THE DELCINE OF MEN How the American Male is Turning Off, Giving Up & Flipping Off His Future.

The Decline of Men: How the American Male Is Tuning Out, Giving Up, and Flipping Off His Future

Having a frugal fun Fourth of July. Is your car mechanic bad? Hayden Pantierre's tattoo boo-boo, plus more.

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Topics for this show: frugal summer vacation ideas, tips that don't make sense, the new Harry Potter movie.

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Vacations are a must, but tough times means cut backs. Can you have a vacation & not spend a lot? Yes, says Melissa Massello editor of Shoestring Magazine.

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Harvard University's Kermit Baker checks in on the home remodeling sector. Is the recession still hammering it? What are the signs it is getting better.

Kermit Baker is a Senior Research Fellow at Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, and is the Project Director of the Remodeling Futures Program. This research effort, which began in 1995, is the first comprehensive analysis of U.S. remodeling activity ever undertaken by the Joint Center. Its goal is to develop an improved understanding of the dynamics of the U.S. repair and renovation industry so that businesses can better take advantage of the opportunities that this market offers.

Nora Ephron's new movie is JULIE & JULIA. The Frugal Yankee tracked down Judith Jones, Julia Child's first editor/publisher. We talked about the famous chef, the movie, New England and the state of food in America.

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SpendLessTV archives free videos on smart money & savvy consumerism. The Frugal Yankees chatted with founder Michael Fishman to explore this unique and invaluable web site.

Find out more about SpendLessTV. Visit their site. Tell the the Frugal Yankee sent you.

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Boston Red Sox Senior Business Analyst Tim Zue goes beyond the Green Monster to reveal the inside info on a typical game day at Fenway Park. How many people work there? I'm a visiting dignitary, how do I get free tickets? And more.

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Fenway Park fan Tim Shea has written the ultimate Fenway Park book. Full of history, but more importantly, full of ways to save on your trips to America's most beloved ball park.

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No Impact Man is Colin Beavan who went a year without hurting the environment while living in NYC. His story along with his wife's and two year old daughter is the premise of the film, the book and the blog. Garen Daly talked with him. Enjoy the podcast.

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A documentary crew follows Colin Beavan, his wife and 2 year old daughter around for 1 year as they attempt to live without leaving any ecological impact in the world. Problem is they live in Manhattan, in a 9th floor 750 sq.foot apartment.

This straight ahead doc depicts their decisions and struggles of giving up electricity, fridges and toilet paper. The center of the film is not Colin, but his wife. Her skepticism and gameness are the very core that makes this documentary a cut above and allows it not to be a 'preaching to the choir' tree hugger film.

NO IMPACT MAN is enjoyable exploration of modern life, modern couples and, oh yeah, being green Read more »

Save money by packing your own lunch. Poor Girl Gourmet Amy McCoy shares some ideas with Garen Daly & Louise Reilly Sacco, the Frugal Yankees

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Save money using Restaurant.com, watch out for burgeoning debit card fees and a personal stroy on how health costs are getting unaffordable, all told with the down home charm of Garen Daly & Louise Reilly Sacoo, the Frugal Yankees.

Author Harriet Reisen wrote THE WOMAN WHO WROTE LITTLE WOMEN a biography of Louisa May Alcott. From stunning poverty to one of the wealthiest women alive, Ms Alcott was a remarkable human being.

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader is full of trivia, stories & history. It is the essential book while sitting on the throne. The Frugal Yankee talks with its founder and bad pun collector.

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The Frugal Yankees question whether Black Friday is worth it & look behind a Canadian movement called Buy Nothing Day. Full of tips, ideas and web sites.

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Boston's best Santa shares some great tips for parents to help them make the experience an enjoyable and lasting memory.

Here are a few more tips on SEEING SANTA:

Remember, the Santa and child photo is not the most important thing. Success is if the child enjoys meeting Santa and forms a lifelong memory. If you get a great picture, that's a bonus.

Santa is unusual. He doesn't look like a child's parents or most other adults. This newness can be scary, even for a sociable child. Enthusiastic or not, any child may react differently when the face-to-face visit with the Big Man happens, but here are a few tips from the experts.

1. DON'T OVERSELL
Keep expectations low key. Any child can feel overwhelmed when a big guy starts booming "HO, HO, HO!" A calm conversation just before meeting him will help. Perhaps a question like "What will you ask Santa for?"

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The Frugal Yankee looks at emerging trends and how we can best take advantage of them. 2010 will be challenging for families & business, but understanding what lies ahead can help.

This time of year, many consider running as a way to get in shape and lose weight. The more adventurous decide to enter the Boston Marathon 2010. Carl Faust from Newton-Wellesley Hospital puts it into perspective with a prescription for success and no breakdown on Heartbreak Hill.

Also listen to Carl talking with the Frugal Yankee on AVOIDING RUNNING INJURIES .

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From back stabbers at work to praising kids, is there an economics of compliments? Jodi Smith of MannerSmith.com joins the Frugal Yankee to discuss the etiquette of compliments.

3D TV has hit America with expensive new sets, glasses & Blu-Ray players. How much does it really cost? Is it worth it? The Frugal Yankee measures the 3rd dimension of entertainment.

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Yankee Food Editor & Today Show guest Annie Copps on enjoying your garden all year long plus Susan Hynes on the brave new world of book publishing & how it affects the budding author.

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Acclaimed actor Sam Rockwell stars in the new film CONVICTION. In our recent interview we discuss that film plus some of the other films his had been including GALAXY QUEST, THE GREEN MILE, MOON and more.

Tony Goldwyn directs the true life story of Betty Anne Waters, a woman who spends 18 years educating herself to free her brother Kenny from a wrongful incarceration. The film is CONVICTION & stars Hillary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver, Juliette Lewis & Melissa Leo.

NE Cable News' Leslie Gaydos talks with Frugal Yankee Louise Reilly Sacco. There are 'traps' in holiday entertaining. Learn what they are & how to avoid them.

Finding good deals at yard sales is more than luck. It's knowing, it's observing, and it's negotiating. Check this podcast out as the Frugal Yankees share some helpful tips, and if you score real big, be sure to send us a check.

Check out these other FRUGAL YANKEE pages on Yard Sales:
PODCAST: A Successful Yard Sale
REPORT: How to Hold a Yard Sale
PODCAST: Yard Sale Tips How to Hold a Yard Sale
REPORT: Essential Yard Sales

Gnomes are special. Noted English gardener Twigs Way discusses all things about these former dwarfs. From their history, their likes, and why we love them, Twigs Way gnows more about gnomes than any human being. (Extended version)

Stretcher.com founder Gary Foreman talks saving money, recession trends & the importance of savvy consumerism with the Frugal Yankee. Dollar Stretcher is one of the oldest & most respected sites for saving money & smart shoppers.

After listening to Gary & the podcast, swing by the DOLLAR STRETCHER web site. See why the Frugal Yankee and many other savvy people enjoy what they are doing. Be sure to tell we sent you.

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DEADLY SPIN is how PR firms manipulate messages specifically how the health insurance companies spent millions to frame the debate to the detriment of America. Insider Wendell Potter shows how and why.

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Cloth vs disposable, environmental issues, stressed parents & babies bottoms - the diaper wars continue. The Frugal Yankee takes a close look at cost, impact & ease of use. Special guest: Sandra Gordon from Consumer Reports

Film director Charles Ferguson discusses "Inside Job" his movie explaining the economic meltdown & who is responsible. It's a good old fashioned bank heist, but done by the people running the banks and stealing from the customers, us. Before #Occupy Wall Street started Ferguson nailed it.

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Lisa Reynolds is Red Plum's "Mom Saver-In-Chief". She is a savvy shopper, smart coupon user & a real mom. The Frugal Yankee sat down to talk to her about the latest trends in store coupons as well as how families can save money.

Tell 'em the Frugal Yankee sent you. Check out Red Plum's Coupon page.

Child Care, aka Baby Sitting, can be expensive, sometimes needlessly so. The Frugal Yankee reports on ways to be smart & fiscally responsible. From vetting the traditional baby sitter to the latest web sites that help, the Frugal Yankee helps.

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Yankee Magazine's Editor Mel Allen enjoys having fun in winter. From going to winter carnivals to building your own igloo, winter in New England is a time to relish the warm hearths and cold ponds. Ideas from one of the masters.

Sadly, Carl Beane has died. The Frugal Yankee interviewed him and he was great. We even asked who he slept with to get the Fenway gig. Ever the gentleman, he never revealed who it was. While he was alive, he had one of the best jobs in Boston as P.A. announcer at Fenway Park. Carl Beane tells all. Ladies & gentlemen, boys & girls.....