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Living on a Dime

Submitted by Garen Daly on Wed, 2007-03-07 15:01

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.

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Lobster Coast - Rebels & Rusticators

Submitted by Garen Daly on Wed, 2007-03-07 17:47

One of America's most iconic and compelling cultures, the lobstering communities of coastal Maine are explored by the Frugal Yankees with award-winning journalist Colin Woodard, author of The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier. The culture and environment are facing intense pressures. Are lobstermen doomed?

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Tradition Threatened: Maple Sugaring in New England

Submitted by Garen Daly on Thu, 2007-03-08 12:54

Is there anything that says New England than maple syrup? The Frugal Yankees tap into a conversation with Keith Dufresne, maple sugar farmer. The conversation will go from how it's done to why it's endangered.

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Ten Frugal Tips

Submitted by Garen Daly on Sun, 2007-03-11 16:14

Quick, smart money saving tips soothing a burned mouth to the best mouse bait and more. All from the The Frugal Yankee. Listen in and comment.

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Old Farmer's Almanac

Submitted by Garen Daly on Mon, 2007-03-12 12:05

The Old Farmer's Almanac 2007 predicts weather, has planting guides, astronomical charts, great stories and is the oldest publication of its kind. The Frugal Yankee interviews Editor-in-Chief Judd Hale. The conversation ranges from the history of the magazine to hypnotizing chickens and why he loves this classic New England magazine.

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What's Up, Doc?

Submitted by Garen Daly on Sun, 2007-03-18 16:05

Whether it's the first time or just the annual physical, seeing the doctor isn't what it used to be. Dr. Ronda Rockett from Newton-Wellesley Hospital shares insights and tips when seeing your primary care physician.

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Lean Mean Recycling Machine

Submitted by Garen Daly on Sun, 2007-03-18 18:13

Well, not really mean, but a new company is taking #5 plastic and reusing it. It's a cutting edge eco-business right here in New England. They are taking yogurt cups and recycling them into consumer products. The Frugal Yankees have a chat with its CEO, Eric Hudson.

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Cranberry Farming in New England

Submitted by Garen Daly on Mon, 2007-03-19 07:52

The cranberry is a native American food tied to New England & Thanksgiving. The Frugal Yankee takes a trip down to the cranberry bogs and meets with farmer Eric Angley. After listening, go over to NEW ENGLAND KITCHEN and see some recipes from Jack's wife Dot.

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A Cheap Bastard in Boston

Submitted by Garen Daly on Tue, 2007-03-20 06:58

Kris Frieswick is the author of The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Boston: Secrets of Living the Good Life--For Free! . She tips us off to some of the best deals around - a few that even the Frugal Yankees had not heard about.

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Blinded by the Light

Submitted by Garen Daly on Sat, 2007-03-31 08:03

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.

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