How do I create more free space on my MacBook?

I've had my MacBook since Christmas of 2006 (bought it brand new with 1 GB of memory), and already my computer is telling me I have run out of free space. I have many songs and pictures saved, and no external hard drive. Is there a way to free up space without having to buy anything additional for my computer? I'm very upset. I've tried deleting many pictures from my computer, and I've also tried to delete programs, but I really don't own that many programs that didn't come with this mac., that would cause my computer to have less space. I can't even import new songs into my iTunes, or import new pictures into my iPhoto. Any advice would be great. If I've left any important info out that may help someone to give me advice, let me know and I'll try to fill you in. Thank you.

This may help.
The XLab: Uninstalling Applications
The XLab: Freeing space on your Mac OS X startup disk
Use either one of these too see what is taking up the most space and what all is on your system drive.
The X Lab: The Apple Hardware Test
WhatSize
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