Wrentham resident Joanna McFarlane, 32, doesn't have a cellphone, cable television, or an entertainment budget to boast. The stay-at-home mother - and former economist - was selected from about a dozen finalists who entered a contest on Boston.com for the most frugal New Englander.

Here's some tips on spending smart from the most frugal New Englander.

Also, watch McFarlane explain some of her strategies in this video

– Julie Balise, Globe Correspondent