Cell phones are fantastic things. (I wouldn't have told you this before I got one, because I was very wary of the electronic leash effect it has.) Anyway, I called up Vanessa (my honey) to double-check what flavors of gum she likes. The grocery store had a bunch of her favorite flavor for about half of what Costco charges. So, I got her 80 packs

Another quick money-saver: If you have a cell phone, check with the provider to see if your workplace provides discounted service. I found out that gov't employees got a 5% discount. It's $3.50/month right back in my pocket!