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MEDIA ALERT: Look for Frugal Yankee Louise Reilly Sacco this Friday at 7:45 AM on NE Cable News.
She'll be highlighting some smart and thrifty Mother's Day gifts.
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| EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
 A tool that reveals personality types can be extremely useful in work, at home or in any relationship. Frugal Yankees Garen Daly and Louise Reilly Sacco speak with Travis Bradberry, author of The Personality Code. Are you a 'negotiator' or a 'diplomat', perhaps a 'leader'? Listen in to find out.
 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ON SPRING CLEANING
Carolyn Forte from Good Housekeeping gives the Frugal Yankees the benefit of her experience on how to clean your house this season. She has the trends, the products, the tips and ideas, all designed to make it easier for you and your family.
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 DEALS AT YARD SALES
It's getting tougher and tougher to find good deals at yard sales, but the Frugal Yankees have tips on what you shuld be looking for and how to negotiate. Heck, you might even find something worth a bundle.
 TELL TALE TELLS
Do interrogators really have the upper hand? Do poker players really see 'tells' that tip off a hand? Is body language universal? In the new book I Can Read You Like a Book, Maryann Kranich shows the Frugal Yankees what works and what doesn't.
 WEB SITE POPULARITY
You've built your site, but they aren't coming. Why? Scott Smigler of Exclusive Concepts reveals how it is done and offers tips. Useful, smart and thrifty information from the Frugal Yankees.
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FRUGAL FACTOIDS
There are 4 billion light bulb sockets in the US. Does that mean there are 4 billion light bulb jokes? How many Frugal Yankees does it take . . .
Nationally, the average wedding costs over $26,000. In New England, we're a little more frugal. It's only a little over $22,000. Coming soon, the Frugal Yankees tackle the no-nos of weddings.
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SMART 'N SAVVY FRUGAL TIPSKid’s birthday party coming up? Here's a frugal idea. Instead of gifts or party favors, have the kids bring a book to swap. It's frugal and smart. You can find more tips like these by listening to our podcast HOW TO KICK THE BIRTHDAY HABIT.
When negotiating with a car salesman, refrain from telling HOW you will pay for the car. Get your best deal first. Salespeople often make a nice commission on the financing. If you’re paying cash or already have financing in place, they’ll make less there and may not be as eager to make a good deal on the car.
These and more FY tips on our website. Please send us your tips
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We're been working on...
- Are cell phones dangerous and is there a big coverup?
- Biofuel: grow your some diesel fuel in your backyard?
- Is pirate Jack Sparrow based on fact? It just may be true.
- Tired? You need a good night’s sleep!
- Buying at auction – do it like the pros.
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NEW AT FRUGAL YANKEE
OUR NEWEST PODCASTS Age of Betrayal: Big business is running the country, corruption is running rampant, unions are struggling, the rich are getting rich and the poor are getting poorer. Sound familiar? It should. It's America from 1865 to 1900. Jack Beatty explains how his new book. Age of Betrayal reconnects our past to today.
Getting Ahead in Your Back Yard: Landscaper Roger Sturgis swings by Frugal Yankee to give us professional lawn and garden tips. From assessing your yard, figuring out what to do when and deciding whether to go 'green', it's smart talk this spring from the Frugal Yankees.
Auto Tips for Spring: Your car survived the winter. Now it's time to clean that baby up. Ace mechanic Andy Polin will polish chrome, change filters and charge up the AC as we get our autos spiffed up and ready for a little tooling down the highway. Great tips from the Frugal Yankees.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
A woman should have a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra.
Maya Angelou
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