Reader Tips

We left out some key information in a previous tip about using expired coupons on military bases. The six-month extension of expired coupons applies only on overseas military bases. But your expired coupons can still help by either mailing them to someone stationed overseas - via an APO address - using US domestic postage or by calling your local military base family service department and asking if they have a coupon exchange program in place.

Here are a few other ways to save at the Grocery Store:

I have discovered sending E cards through email.

We are in the process of moving from Massachusetts to Rhode Island — why — because Massachusetts housing prices were too expensive.

Sometimes you do frugal things for so long you forget how good they are. For years I've been chilling my woolen and cashmere clothes before storing them for the summer. I do this to eliminate moth eggs and larvae. I put the clothing in a plastic bag and then stick it in the freezer for 24 hours. Then I take it out and transfer the clothes to an airtight plastic storage bag. The clothes will stay moth free and be wearable next winter.

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