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This column will be dedicated to giving you great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.Nothing says I love you like a homemade gift. Especially when it's made with little hands. Valentine's Day will be here soon and too often people feel pressured to break the bank in order to say, "I love you." If you really take the time to think about something special, you can make a wonderful gesture of your love that will warm anyone's heart. From cupcakes with heart-shaped sprinkles to photo frames adorned with special 'love-day decor,' there are so many things you can make to share the love. Stores like A.C. Moore and JoAnn Fabrics carry nearly everthing you'd need to make a special …
Each week, Frugal Family will feature great deals on local products, services, tickets, meals or anything else that reaps savings for families. As long as it doesn't end in kids screaming and parents having to scarf down a full meal in a matter of seconds to avoid a major meltdown in public, eating out is a treat for the whole family. However, dining out can often get pricy as well as unhealthy. Some restaurants are making an effort to make it easier for customers to make healthier choices. Others have great choices if you're willing to get creative with ordering your food. Fast Food: …
Each week Frugal Family features great deals on local products, services, tickets, meals or anything else that reaps savings for families. This week we're in search of a new winter coat. My daughter suddenly went through a growth spurt just as the temperatures finally caught up with the chilly winter season. Because most retailers are already pushing their spring clothing, now is a great time to buy winter clothes and outerwear. Note: Check with the vendor for additional conditions that may apply.BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY• Deal : Donate a coat and get 10% off your entire purchase. OLD NAVY• …
Each week Frugal Family features great deals on local products, services, tickets, meals or anything else that reaps savings for families. This week, I noticed the whole family is in need of a new pair of sneakers. Running shoes for mom and dad, and comfortable sneakers for the kids. So we decided to scour the Internet for some local deals on a pair of new kicks. Note: Check with the merchant for additional conditions that may apply. THE RUNNING PLACE• Deal: Sign up for their quarterly newsletter and in their newsletter you'll find a $10 coupon. FINISH LINE• Deal: End of season sale, get 65 …
Each week Frugal Family features great deals on local products, services, tickets, meals or anything else that reaps savings for families. This week, we're vowing to take better care of ourselves and get into better physical shape. So we searched the area for savings on gym memberships and fitness classes. Note: Check with the merchant for additional conditions that may apply. PLANET FITNESS• Deal: Pay a $10 initiation fee and only $10 per month. Good Through: Jan. 11 ROW ZONE• Deal: 20 classes at $11/each and the price, which equals to $220. Good Through: Jan. 31 ELLIS ATHLETIC CENTER• …
Each week Frugal Family will feature great deals on local products, services, tickets, meals or anything else that reaps savings for families. With the new year upon us, it's time to forget the past and make a clean start. Instead of leaving everything up to fate, why not enjoy a meal to increase your good fortune? There are a variety of foods such as pork, greens, and fish that are believed to be lucky and to improve the odds that next year will be a great one. This week, we searched the area for savings on our favorite foods to kick off a great new year. Note: Check with the merchant for …
Each week Frugal Family will feature great deals on local products, services, tickets, meals or anything else that reaps savings for families. This week, we're getting ready for our holiday parties with festive food and decor. Check out the deals from local grocery stores to create beautiful meals and centerpieces the whole family will enjoy. Note: Check with the vendor for additional conditions that may apply.ACME• Deal #1: Lancaster brand spiral sliced ham for $1.99 per pound with Acme supercard.• Deal #2: Locally grown poinsettia starting at 3 for $12, while supplies last.Good through: …
Personal and thoughtful gifts trump the merely expensive every time. And whether buying for your best friend or your child's piano teacher, there are a variety of personal and thoughtful gifts available at local stores for less than you might think. In our efforts to save you time and money, we scoured the area for the best gift ideas and stocking stuffers under $10. Before you set out with cash in hand, make sure you have a list of ideas for each recipient, and definitely check out our own list of high-impact, low-cost gifts below. Note: Check with the merchant for additional conditions that…
There's nothing like festive strands of lights, fragrant evergreen wreaths or a beautifully decorated tree to lift your spirits and spread the holiday cheer. Fortunately, decking your halls and home with these delights doesn't have to drain your wallet. In our efforts to save you time and money, we scoured the area for the best deals on quality, fresh-cut and artificial trees, wreaths and garland, and added in some tempting discounts on lights and ornaments for good measure. See the merchants below to kickstart a little holiday magic at your place. Note: Check with the merchant for additional…
"Cyber Monday," or the Monday after Black Friday, has become known for some of the hottest online shopping deals all year. Plenty of those who skipped Black Friday will be tempted by deep discounts on goods that can be purchased from the comfort of their home or office without the nuisance of standing in long lines. Plus, many online retailers are now offering free shipping or free shipping with a minimum purchase, making it even more tempting to skip the mall altogether. In our efforts to save you even more time and money, we've listed the most-talked-about money-saving online discounts …
Love it or hate it, Black Friday, which marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season, has become a celebrated event in itself. This year, in a scramble to win more shopping dollars, retailers began marking down items as early as October. Prices will head even lower in certain categories this Friday. Based on our review of the Black Friday ads, online circulars and discussion boards, you'll score the best deals this weekend on apparel, computers and tablets, HDTVs, toys and video game consoles. In order to save you both time and money, we've listed the very hottest money-saving deals …
Whether hosting the big family meal or simply contributing a favorite dish, it feels great to score good-quality items at a lower price. That's why we scoured the weekly ads, online circulars and coupons to bring you the local grocery stores and markets offering the best deals on Thanksgiving main courses, sides and pies. Also, because our families appreciate our time (and sanity) more than the perfect made-from-scratch green bean casserole, we included a variety of frozen or deli- and bakery-fresh prepared foods that offer real time-saving options for the big day. Note: Check with the …
Whether heading out for some early Christmas shopping or to stock up on gifts for upcoming birthday parties, save yourself some cash with our research on the area's best deals. We searched through the weekly ads, the Christmas toy books and the coupons to bring you the local retailers that clearly want your business the most. See a sample of those deals below and check out the linked merchants' websites for even more deals. Note: Check with the merchant for additional conditions that may apply. A.C. MOORE• Deal #1: Get 50 percent off entire stock of Crayola.Good through: Thursday, Nov. 10 to …
Online grocery shopping and grocery delivery are not for everyone, but try it and the benefits and cost savings could turn you into a vocal advocate. Although home delivery (or Acme store pick-up) can add around $5-$8 to your total bill, the ability to resist impulse buys, to compare all product prices at once and to easily subtract items from your virtual shopping cart can make sticking to a weekly budget very doable. Add frequent promotion code deals for free delivery and you often come out even further ahead. The benefits of getting groceries delivered to your door multiply if you have …
Buying Halloween candy can be a tricky proposition. Buy too much or too early and the resulting temptation can be detrimental to your waistline. Buy too little or too late and those last-minute purchases can put a dent in your wallet. In order to save you both time and money, we searched the area high and low for the best deals on Halloween candy this week--and came up with a few good, inexpensive candy alternatives as well. Also, check out the Saturday store events at CVS and Toys 'R' Us for free fun and giveaways while you're there. Note: Check with the merchant for additional conditions …
As driving conditions change with the fall weather, it pays to check your car's windshield wipers, tires and brakes and to see that maintenance records are up-to-date. In order to cut costs for you and your family, we've scoured the area for the best deals on tires and auto service, including oil changes, inspections and brake service. Take advantage of the discounts in your neighborhood by printing coupons for each business listed below. Note: Check with the merchant for additional conditions that may apply. PEP BOYS• Deal #1: Get $10 off a fall maintenance package with coupon. Includes …
Although it may seem early to worry about the flu, outbreaks of the flu virus can happen as early as October. Getting a flu shot significantly lowers your risk of getting the virus and of spreading it to others, and now that pharmacies, grocery stores and even our local library offer the vaccinations, it's easier than ever just to get it over with. To save you time and money, we scoured the area for the most convenient, low-cost ways to get your flu shot. Each of the businesses listed below offer walk-in vaccinations, most with evening and weekend hours, and all accept most major forms of …
It's officially football season. Host friends and family for the big game at a moment's notice–or be the star of your friends' tailgate parties–with coupons for pizza, burgers, wings and more. With football season upon us and as part of our continuing mission to help you cut costs, we searched the area for the best deals on local tailgate fare. Take advantage of these deals on game-day feasts by printing coupons for each business listed below. Note: Check with the merchant for additional conditions that may apply. ALFREDO'S PIZZA • Deal #1: Get the football special: large cheese pizza, …
If you've been waiting to purchase a big-ticket item for your home, now is the time to save. In our continuing efforts to help you and your family cut costs, this week we scoured the Labor Day sales for big discounts on mattresses, furniture and major appliances from local retailers around Marple Newtown Patch. Check out the deals below, but act fast as many of the sales end Monday. Note: Check with the merchant for additional conditions that may apply. SLEEPY’S • Deal: Get 50 percent off Sealy Posturepedic mattresses, plus free delivery on Sealy Posturepedic and Stearns & Foster sets $899 …
Add wet basements, downed trees and other hurricane damage to normal end-of-season home maintenance and the effects can really take a toll on your wallet. As part of our continuing mission to help you cut costs, this week Frugal Family scoured the area for the best deals on waterproofing, tree service, roofing and other home repair services. Print the money-saving coupons offered below by local hardware and home repair businesses to take a bit of the sting out of impending clean up and repair costs. Note: Check with the vendor for additional conditions that may apply. THERMAL QUALITY WINDOW …
