We call them Household Heroes: They’re everyday objects that can save you time and money. Here’s a few that will help you keep your garden green….

• Coffee grounds: Sprinkle used grounds onto your garden to act as a nutrient-rich fertilizer. They also may help ward off slugs and snails.
• Grass clippings: Spread them over plant beds for an inexpensive, organic mulch.
• Tabasco sauce: Combine a half teaspoon of Tabasco sauce, one teaspoon of liquid dishwashing soap and 16 ounces of water in a spray bottle for a solution that will chase bugs from your flowering plants. (First test the spray on a branch to see if it will harm the plant. If it’s OK the next day, spray the whole plant.)
• Fish: Bury fish scraps in the soil at the base of rose beds to add vitality to the blooms

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Short sleeved Blazer, $4.99, sizes 6 through 18, wrinkle-resistant polyester, Blair.com, try coupon code NVT for free shipping.

Thrillville Off the Rails for Wii, $9.99, free shipping, recommended age: over 10; Toysrus.com.

Two Thomas the Tank Engine videos for $6.06 (buy one, get one free), free shipping, type in promo code B1G1AB0807 when checking out, deal ends tonight at midnight, Deepdiscounts.com.

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WalMart’s from site to store option is a great way to get free shipping (especially on larger orders which have big shipping fees). If an item has a site to store logo next to it, all you do is order it, check the store you would like to pick it up at, then within 7 to 10 business days you will receive an email telling you to go get it. Now you can get that nicer patio set you had your eye on without spending more cash. Here are some great summer saver options available on site to store: Five piece dining set with umbrella, $139; George Foreman indoor/outdoor electric grill, $55; cotton rope hammock, $55; outdoor iron fire pit, $48, steel sling folding lounger; $30.

Posted by Dwyer Paulsen, Associate Editor

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Upromise is sponsoring a $100,000 College Dream Sweepstakes: 10 winners will win $10,000. To enter to win, you need to join Upromise, which is free, and you are automatically entered again every time you use Upromise. Check out the rules or see how to enter by mail. What is Upromise? It’s a service that helps families earn, save and pay for higher education. Learn more.

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We’re all feeling the pinch these days as prices for everything seem to be going up, up up. But you don’t have to give up all organics and other healthy foods you and your family enjoy. Visit Health eSavers every week for savings on organic milk, whole-grain pasta, healthful cereals and snacks—even supplements. Also, make a list of your favorite healthy brands, and check out their web sites for more savings. Here are some of my faves:
Organic Valley
Stonyfield Farms
Brown Cow
After the Fall Juices
Posted by Beth Lipton, Food Editor

Do you find organic foods are prohibitively more expensive than old-school products?

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The price of gas is ridiculous, and there’s no way to avoid it. But you still want to find the best deal possible, right? Click here, enter your zip code, and, voila, you’ll get a listing of the stations in your area that have the cheapest prices. The prices are updated each night.
Has the high price of gas forced you to change your lifestyle? Tell us about it.

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Posted by Julie Parrish, a Shopping Strategist and co-owner of Hotcouponworld.com.

If your favorite way to enjoy summer is grilling on the BBQ, don’t fret! You’re not relegated to endless nights of hamburgers and hot dogs because meat prices have gone crazy. In fact, there are all kinds of great deals out there to keep your grocery budget in line while enjoying gourmet delights on the grill.

Shop Early: Most stores have a policy about moving meat products quickly. Many butchers will immediately mark down yesterday’s meat before they start packaging for the day. The savings can be as high as 50 percent off the last marked price. If the meat was already on sale, the daily markdown savings can be as high as 75 percent off full retail!

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Want your kid and his classmates to spend a day with an NFL player? The NFL and JC Penney is holding it’s Take a Player to School sweepstakes, starting today at noon. The winner will get to take an actual NFL player to school, as well as win some official NFL merchandise. Entries can be picked up at JC Penney stores, or you could enter online at jcp.com or nflrush.com. The contest ends September 29, 2008.

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Got a birthday coming up? Join Baskin Robbins Birthday Club and you’ll get a coupon for a free ice cream cone five days before your big day. When you sign up, you can also register all your family members for the birthday club, too. If you have triplets, that’s three free cones in one visit!!!

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Overstock.com has 10 percent off all it’s bath products today and tomorrow, which means you can save up to 70 percent off list price. A few steals: Rainfall chrome showerhead, $17.99, 60 percent off list price; large corner shower basket, $35.99, 66 percent off; La Grande 6-towel set, $35.99, 63 percent off. Shipping is $2.95, which, of course, cuts into your percentages….

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