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The heat of summer is upon many of us. How can we stay cool? Yes, we could just crank the air conditioner down to a frigid 62. . . but we'd live to regret it when the electric bill came. . . Join Jenn of Frugal Upstate and Lynnae of Being Frugal.net in a conversation about how to save money but still stay cool.

Jenn is out of town this week, but Lynnae of Being Frugal.net is holding down the fort and interviewing the talented Linsey Knerl of the extremely popular personal finance site Wisebread. Find out about their fantastic new book "10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget" as well as all thing frugal.

The school year is almost over, and now it's time to make some difficult choices. Of course you'd love to thank and reward every teacher, aide, bus driver, crossing guard & coach that has helped guide your little darling through their school year-but doing so can cost a fortune. Who "deserves" a gift? What are your alternatives? Do you have to go in on that $35 a parent spa day group gift from the whole class? Join Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate as they tackle these difficult problems and offer their frugal solutions.

With Memorial Day comes the "official" start of the cookout & barbecue season. Join Jenn of Frugal Upstate and Lynnae of Being Frugal.net as they discuss inexpensive ways to have a fabulous summer cookout. They'll discuss favorite frugal recipes, fun & games, and more.

One of the best things about spring & summer is the plethora of yard and garage sales that spring up seemingly on every corner. They have become a part of America's culture! Join Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate as they discuss yard sales. How can you run a successful yard sale? How do you price? What are the shoppers tips and tricks? You can get fantastic deals, but how do you "stop the bug" and not buy too much once you've started!

Everyone knows garden fresh vegetables taste the best-but as you approach a fresh gardening season it can seem that the cost in money and effort out weight the gains! Tune in while Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate talk about how to make a garden thrive without spending all your money or time!

Here it is, an entire show devoted to answering your most burning frugal living questions! Ask "The Frugal Chicks" whatever is on your mind. You can call in, ask in chat or contact us via our contact forms at Being Frugal.net, Frugal Upstate, or The Frugal Coast2Coast website ahead of time and we will answer it on the air! We'll answer any question-well *almost* any question. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

It's Earth Month! You know, people seem to think that being frugal and being green are mutually exclusive. Not so! You'd be surprised at how many times they intersect. . . As Jenn and Lynnae have traveled on their frugal journey they have learned that they quite literally are living at the intersection of those two ideals. Join them to discuss how Frugal and Green come together in so many different ways.

Children's birthday party spending has gotten completely out of control! What ever happened to a homemade cake and pin the tail on the donkey? Many of today's birthday parties involve themed everything, rental facilities and catering. . . but they don't HAVE to. . Join with Lynnae and Jenn, two frugal moms who refuse to keep up with the Jones when it comes to birthday parties. You CAN have a fantastic party the kids will love on very little cash. Learn about what you can make, where you can get it for less and how to cut back without being considered "cheap" by the maminazis.

Easter is almost upon us. Well all want to share the joy of spring with our families, but money is tight. . . What to do? Never fear, as always Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate have tons of great ideas for inexpensive Easter Baskets, Treats, Games, Meals and Decorations. You can have a fantastic holiday without breaking the bank.

If you have a special diet is can sometimes feel like there is no way to save at the grocery store. Glueten Free, Diabetic, Vegetarian or Allergy related diets can really increase a family's food bill-but there are still ways to save. Join Lynnae at Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate as we talk with Amanda of Mrs. W's Kitchen (Diabetic) and hopefully a Gluten Free expert about their experiences of keeping a special diet on a budget!

Where is the line between being careful with your cash and being downright cheap? Do you have to tip? Is it ok to take Ketchup packets you aren't going to use? Should you shop at a thrift store if you can afford to buy new? What about regifting? Join Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate as they ponder these questions and more on Frugal vs Cheap.

Sometimes you have to travel for work, and when you do it seems that your expenses increase exponentially. Airport food. Dinners out. Cab fare. It seems like the list goes on and on. Is it possible to be frugal on business travel? Jenn of Frugal Upstate and Lynnae of Being Frugal.net think so! We will be tackling food, entertainment and travel on this show.

Jenn of Frugal Upstate and Lynnae of Being Frugal.net dish on fashion with author Kathryn Finney of The Budget Fashionista. Just because you are living on a budget doesn't mean your wardrobe has to be stuck in a time warp! There are tips and tricks anyone can use to keep themselves up with fashion and look fabulous without spending a fortune.

Ahh! Spring break! The kids are home from school and climbing the walls. With a little thought and planning, there are tons of fun & frugal things you can do at home or out in your local community to make this one of the best spring breaks yet. Join Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate as they prove that you don't have to head out of town to have a fabulous spring break (although we have ideas for that too).