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Janine Dorsey

Janine is a 20-year veteran journalist who puts her sleuthing skills to use unearthing deals and discounts for families in the Tampa Bay area. Raising her own two daughters has taught her that some of the best things in life are “free” but not necessarily “cheap.”

Gayle Guyardo

Gayle Guyardo co-anchors “News Channel 8 Today” weekday mornings with Rod Carter. She does a special segment, “Ways to save today,” each Monday between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Gayle is a third generation Tampa native and a graduate of Auburn University. She and her husband Mark raise four little girls - Katie, Lindsay, Ali and Ella.

Richard Mullins

The Tampa Tribune’s retail reporter, Richard Mullins writes about consumer trends and everything you buy at the mall, grocery stores and restaurants. He believes credit cards are the window to our souls. And yes, he gets paid to wander the mall for work.

Debbie Swartz

Debbie, a 20-year veteran journalist, can typically be found at the end of Target aisles looking at clearance items. She’s also been known to send one her young daughters through the checkout lane to redeem a coupon.

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Free admission during National Parks Week

Posted Apr 12, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Apr 13, 2012 at 09:23 AM

Mark your calendars, National Parks Week is April 21-29.

During this annual event, admission fees are waived at more than 100 national parks that normally charge an entrance fee.

Other fees, such as for services like tours and camp sites may not be waived. Please contact the park office of the facility you intend to visit for specific exclusions.

In Florida, some of the parks that will be free include the Everglades National Park and Canaveral National Seashore.

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Free salon services for prom

Posted Apr 11, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Apr 12, 2012 at 05:02 PM

The Tampa campus of Remington College is offering complimentary student salon services for local high school students going to prom.

The complimentary salon services will be available Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 and Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19.

Services offered include updos, manicures, pedicures and makeup for girls and haircuts for guys.

Services will be performed by staff and students currently enrolled in the school’s cosmetology program.

Appointments are recommended and can be made by calling (813)316-4470.

All services will be done in the Cosmetology Department on the Remington College-Tampa Campus, 6302 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa.

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Free sample roundup

Posted Apr 10, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Apr 10, 2012 at 02:36 PM

If you like getting free samples in the mail (as opposed to say, bills) then take a few minutes to fill out some online forms to fill your mailbox with goodies.

Seattle’s Best Coffee

Purex laundry detergent

Meow Mix, Metamucil, Garnier wrinkle serum and more

Shout Color Catcher

Emergen-C vitamin drink

Gevalia coffee

Splenda no-calorie sweetener

Zevia soda

Find Your bliss bath oil

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Free fitness classes in April

Posted Apr 10, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Apr 10, 2012 at 03:24 PM

If you have long since fallen off the New Year’s resolution fitness wagon, Lifestyles Family Fitness may be able to get you back on.

During the month of April, Tampa Bay area residents can work out in group fitness classes for free for 30 days.

The free 30-day pass is for non-members who are first-time visitors and local residents. They must be 18 years or older or 12 years with parent. The pass must be used within 30 consecutive days and will expire 30 days from first use or on May 31, 2012.

Some of the class choices include Sh’Bam, BodyFlow, BodyPump, Stength Clinic, Yoga Power and Zumba.

For a schedule of classes nearest you, use the club locator on the LFF site.

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