[aveigel]

a couple of practical things i do are...
shop the rebates that are offered monthly at walgreens, rite-aid and longs drugs (the rebate books are at the front of the store). there are offers for free items and $1-5 off many items, and when coupled w/ coupons, this can mean saving a lot. i get numerous things for FREE every month--from deoderant and toothbrushes to printer paper and film.
also, we rarely eat out, pay off our credit card every month so we never pay interest (and it also gives airline mile rewards--i flew to maui last year for free), and shop thrift stores or marshalls and tjmaxx when we need stuff. don't ever pay full price for anything! also-check out books at the library instead of buying them.
hope that helps!
aveigel