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.

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Bill LoVerme from Newton Wellesley Hosp. explores new trends for women & men plus why the Golden Globes are like The Emperor's New Clothes.

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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The Frugal Yankee talks w/GrubHub.com's Matt Moloney on how new website/phone app is changing restaurant take-out plus a look at the Recession Generation. How will they be changed by the state of the economy.

Every season has its share of deals. In March & April it is everything from asparagus to used cars. Listen as the Frugal Yankee not only points out the deals, but how to score them as well.

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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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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.

This week's show discusses how hardwired humans shop like hunters & gathers plus a rant on those "Blog Cowards" who diss behind a screen anonymity.

There are over 10 million yard sales/year. Learn how to find good ones & get good deals. The Frugal Yankee has tips & ideas.

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

Barbecues is an American tradition, but too many folks are stuck in culinary ruts or spending too much money. BBQs can be fun & inexpensive. Listen in as the Frugal Yankee lights up the barbie.

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.

AntiThrifts, or financial services companies, are entities who take your money. The Frugal Yankee explores their greedy ways. Plus how to pick good veggies at the store.

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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Author Eric Jay Dolin talks about his latest book - FUR, FORTUNE & EMPIRE, how fur trapping defined New England & America from the very beginning and then spawned the conservation movement. Insightful & engaging conversation.

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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Lance Daly's KISSES takes place in Dublin where two pre-teens spend Christmas alone enjoying the wonder of the city & then the dangers. Lance talks about the making of the film, working with kids & running away from home.