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How does Erin Pettingill, a wife and mother, handle her new-found fame as a maven of scrimping and saving?

Find out through her blog, I Am Frugal. Pettingill, of Provo, Utah, is now a national name thanks to a recent story by The Associated Press.

On I Am Frugal, Pettingill tips off her readers about coupon deals, sales and specials at supermarkets and drugstores, and other assorted freebies and promotions.

If these baleful economic times — or the passion to procure people-pleasing presents — have you pinching pennies and wringing dollars for all their worth, consult I Am Frugal's frequently asked questions page as a primer to find possible savings.

You don't have to know someone in the military to treat a soldier from your home state to a holiday feast with all the trimmings and a phone call home. You can send a package complete with a phone card through online care package provider Treats for Troops.

The slumping economy has taken its toll on troop support programs. The number of packages being sent to the troops has fallen to an all-time low, says Treats for Troops founder Deborah Crane, and thousands of men and women on active duty are registered with Treats for Troops' Foster-A-Soldier Program.

You can choose the soldier who will receive your package by home state, branch of service, gender or area of deployment. A quick check of the soldier's online profile tells you what kinds of foods, snacks and supplies they need and want, why they chose to serve their country and what they miss most about home.

You will also have the opportunity to create a personal message to go with your package, and get a personal thank you from the soldier.

It's hard to resist all the goodies that go with the traditional turkey dinner, but you might find it easier after checking out the brutally honest Thanksgiving calorie counter. Just click on the items you plan on eating. The Web site totals the calories and then shows you how many miles you'll have to go in order to walk them off. Put on some comfy shoes - an average meal could cost you more than 20 miles.

If you're the family shutterbug, you might want to read up on this site. You'll find tips for taking better Thanksgiving photos, including help with large family portraits.

If you are looking for a different way to fix your Thanksgiving turkey this year, click here for some deep fried turkey recipes. While it may sound greasy, it¹s not. Deep-frying sears the turkey quickly to seal in flavor. For a large crowd, it makes a tasty alternative to the traditional tom.

Halloween is sooooooo yesterday. Time to start thinking about your Thanksgiving turkey. Or at least that's what the people at Butterball are hoping.

Starting today, they have a turkey blog, tip of the day and podcast (seriously) that will run until Thanksgiving Day. The site also has a special section for first-time turkey cookers and some games for the kids.

Go here.