* Check out a Walgreens preview ad for next week’s coupons at fromwagstoriches.com. Tons of after mail-in rebates, lots of Valentine’s Day goodies at discounted prices!

* Enter to score a free iPod Touch (second generation 8GB) at commonsensewithmoney.com.

* Rumor has it that lots of Old Navy stores are seriously marking down baby and toddler clothes—up to 50% off items that are already up for clearance! Check out a list of prices at thethriftymommy.blogspot.com to get an idea of what the deals are like.

* Get a free sample of Playtex Sport—the details are at thefrugalmomblog.com.

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Posted by Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor

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I recently came across an interesting newspaper article about couples who live apart for financial reasons—maybe one spouse got offered a job in another state or country and couldn’t pass up the paycheck. Are you and your family in the same boat? Here are some tips garnered from the article:

Take advantage of technology. Many of the couples interviewed use Skype, software that lets you video chat with faraway loved ones using an Internet connection. This way, you can catch up with and see your significant other “in person.”

Be available. One man in the article sleeps with his cell phone next to him so his children can reach him 24 hours a day.

Visit as often as possible. One couple who lives in different countries has a rule that they must meet up at least once every five weeks for a minimum of five days.

Look for the positives. Being apart from your spouse can be lonely, but not seeing each other often can also spice up your marriage. One woman said, “the physical distance has been exhilarating for our relationship.”

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Posted by Emily Hendricks, Relationships Editor

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Harlequin Books is celebrating 60 years of romance by giving away free books! Go to harlequincelebrates.com to download any of the 16 complimentary books, a $60 value. Happy reading!

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The cold, dry winter air coupled with harsh indoor heating can wreak havoc to your hair, leaving them dry, limp and prone to static. Here are a few no-cost tricks to beat the winter hair blues.

Shampoo less. Are your locks super dry? Unless you have super oily hair, skip shampoo entirely and just use conditioner.

Leave conditioner in. Don’t rinse out conditioner completely. Leaving a bit in will double as a leave-in conditioner.

Avoid hot showers. We know it’s cold out, but don’t do it. It can worsen a flaky scalp and make strands rougher and harder to manage. Wash with warm water instead.

Control static. Spritz hairspray directly onto a natural-bristle brush, then smooth it through hair from root to tips.

Prevent hat hair. Before putting on your hat, sweep hair into a high ponytail on top of the head. That way, when the hat comes off, your roots will still be lifted.

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Posted by Tomoko Takeda, Senior Beauty Editor

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Are you ready for some football? Super Bowl Sunday will be here before you know it! This year, you can throw a fantastic party that will score a touchdown for your guests without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips to kick off your gridiron bash:

1. Host a potluck
Instead of ordering chicken platters or pizza, put a homemade spin on your football festivities. Completely slash your food costs by asking your guests to bring an appetizer, dessert or beverage. Try to coordinate the menu options to avoid ending up with an endless supply of potato chips … and nothing else for guests to eat.

2. Put on your chef’s hat
If you don’t want to burden guests with food requests, here are a few quick and easy recipes you can make (or take with you to a potluck party).

EXTRA POINT: All these recipes cost less than $2 per serving!

Beer-and-Cheese Biscuits
Broccoli-and-Cheese-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Easy Vanilla Cupcakes
Super Bowl Pumpkin Spice Cake
Garlic-Parmesan Popcorn
Creamy Dill Dip With Pita Chips
Spicy Roasted Potato Wedges

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It’s early enough in the new year that we’re still trying to stick to our healthy eating resolutions—how about you? The good news: Bob Evans restaurants are doing their part to help. From now until Feb. 28, eat lunch or dinner at the restaurant and enjoy a free Mini Fruit and Yogurt Parfait for dessert. Save $3 and have a treat with only 178 calories and 1g fat? Yes, please! Get your coupon here.

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Posted by Beth Lipton, Food Editor

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Hi everyone!

If you’re reading our newest selection Time Is a River, come on over to our book club blog to join our ongoing discussion! A new post about Chapters 5-8 has just gone up.

Lindsay Benjamin, Assistant Health Editor

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Beat the winter itch and keep your body soft and smooth with these cold-weather skin savers:

For normal skin
Jergens Natural Renew Daily Moisturizer, $8; at mass retailers.
Packed with potent antioxidants—blueberry, pomegranate and grapeseed extracts—typically used in face treatments, this lightweight moisturizer softens skin without leaving any kind of residue.

For dry skin
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil; $11; at Wal-Mart and other mass retailers.
Slap this on as soon as you towel off after bathing. This dry oil sinks in quickly (it won’t stain your clothes) and leaves behind a subtle cocoa scent.

For extremely dry skin
Vaseline Intensive Rescue Clinical Therapy, $5; at mass retailers.
Smooth on this prescription strength formula to calm and soothe chronic cracks, scales and flakes. Although it’s ultra-rich, it spreads easily to protect you all day.

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Issue 2 of ALL YOU magazine is now on sale, which means we have a new sweepstakes! Enter for a chance to win a 32-inch HDTV, a Warriors in Pink scarf or an adorable muffin pan that bakes heart-shaped muffins!

Featured in Issue 2: Delectable dessert recipes, gorgeous outfits for Valentine’s Day, tons of tips on how to apply makeup, a 5-minute diet plan, plus more than $33 in coupons! Pick up a copy today at Walmart. Never want to miss an issue? Subscribe and you’ll receive two free trial issues.

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Posted by Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor

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Great news! Some fantastic prizes are being given away in celebration of our newest book club selection. One lucky reader will even win a visit from Time Is a River author Mary Alice Monroe to his or her book club! Other prizes include advance copies of Mary’s new book Last Light Over Carolina (which is set to be published in May 2009) and signed copies of Time Is a River. Head here to enter!

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Posted by Lindsay Benjamin, Assistant Health Editor

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