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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.

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.

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.

May is a great time to find sales on gifts for mom, cookout necessities and even goodies for a Cinco de Mayo party.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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