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Salt is no everyday seasoning – it’s a miracle worker around you home
By Tara McAlister | May 17, 2013
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The Deal Diva has found multiple ways to use salt to clean your mugs, soothe sore throats and take stains off furniture.

Great apps, websites to help you save money when shopping
By Tara McAlister | May 9, 2013
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The Deal Diva has found apps that can get you a deal on a meal, fix your hair and clear the keychain clutter. Budget-conscious websites include high-end dress rentals, Target deals and Amazon price trackers.

You don’t need to spend a lot on mom to make her happy
By Tara McAlisterBy Tara McAlister | May 3, 2013
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The Deal Diva has several ideas to make mom feel great this Mother’s Day, including craft projects, discounted gift sets or even coupons for a day off of chores.

Take advantage of May seasonal sales, holidays to save money
By Tara McAlister | April 26, 2013
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May is a great time to find sales on gifts for mom, cookout necessities and even goodies for a Cinco de Mayo party.

Stuck in a couponing rut? Four tips to get you back on the savings track
By Tara McAlister | April 19, 2013
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The Deal Diva understands that it can get old cutting coupons, sorting them and matching them up at the grocery store. She has four great tips to revive your love affair with coupons.

Website encourages consumers to upload video reviews of products
April 12, 2013

The free online community EXPOtv.com asks participants to review products and then make a video to upload on the site.

New phone app rewards consumers for window shopping
By Tara McAlisterBy TARA MCALISTER | March 29, 2013
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Shopkick is the Deal Diva’s favorite new app. Its kickbacks program rewards shoppers who visit a wide range of stores, including Target and Toys “R” Us. You can also link your debit or credit card to the account.

Everyday items,surprising uses
March 23, 2013
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Don’t go out and buy new products to get everyday tasks accomplished. The Deal Diva has great suggestions on how to use WD-40, bananas and dishwashing soap in clever ways.

BI-LO revamps Fuel Perks program
By Tara McAlister | March 16, 2013

The grocery chain is adding more products to its rewards system, which gives loyal shoppers a chance to save big at the gas pump.

Take advantage of seasonal sales to save big money
By Tara McAlister | March 1, 2013

A smart tactic in budgeting is buying items at the right time, says the Deal Diva. Buy mangos and strawberries in March when they are in season. Snag winter clothes now that they are on clearance.

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Tara McAlister
Tara McAlister
Tara McAlister is MomsCharlotte.com's Deal Diva, giving you loads of easy tips to save money.
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