Wednesday, February 22, 2012
February is dedicated to the health of one’s heart in many ways. There’s Valentine’s Day, but February is also “American Heart Month.” Take five minutes and review how to be frugal with your heart health.
1. Healthy Cooking Deal Time: Everyday Where to Find It: In your kitchen. Find tips and help on this website. Visit the American Heart Association’s Healthy Cooking section of their Nutrition Center website. Here you can find summer barbeque tips, healthy snacking ideas, smart substitutions, and step by step guides for healthier preparation methods. 2. Physical Activity and Other Healthy Habits Deal Time: Everyday Where to Find It: American Heart Association’s Get Moving microsite Visit this website to learn about the price of inactivity, how physical activity can improve the quality of your life, and many other tips for getting started and resources to keep you moving. There are also sections about stress management, weight management, …
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Stretch your money on school vacation week.
1. Toe Jam Puppet Band Deal Time: Wednesday, February 22, at 11 a.m. Where to Find It: Norwood Civic Center, 165 Nahatan Street, Norwood | 781.769.0466 Toe Jam delivers super fun kids’ music that grown-ups can enjoy too! Tom and Vinny bring smiles with their unique combination of interactive games and songs for $4 per person. 2. Jackson’s Ski & Sport Deal Time: Now through February 24 Where to Find It: 1570 Providence Highway (Rte 1), Norwood | 781.255.1754 Heading north to ski during February vacation? Now is the time to take advantage of savings on gear and winter clothing at Jackson’s Ski & Sport: 3. City Sports Deal Time: Now through February 20 Where to Find It: Legacy Place or http://www.citysports.com | 781.381.1550 Shop City Sports…
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
No matter what your budget is, it is important to make your Valentine feel valued. Although a nice card letting your special someone know how you feel is always appreciated, here are some additional values to help in your quest.
1. Spa Packages from Shear Illusions Deal Time: Now through February 14 Where to Find It: 45 Vanderbilt Avenue, Norwood 781-352-3505 Located inside the Vanderbilt Club, this beautiful hair studio and spa is offering values for your Valentine. Treat your special someone to a 60 minute deep tissue massage for only $55 (a $70 value). They are also offering two combination service packages at $110 each (both are a $165 value). “Night on the Town” includes a face framing foil, cut and style, and make up application. “Night Cap” includes a 60 minute hot stone massage, custom conditioning, treatment and blow dry, and an eyebrow wax. These specials are being offered for sale until Feb. 14, but do not need to be used by that day. 2. Experience …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Are you ready for some football and special savings? For the big game or any other game, here are some local deals.
1. Christina’s Fireside Grille Deal Time: Superbowl Sunday (February 5, 2012) Where to Find It: 2 Washington Street, Foxboro | 508.668.9800 Check out CFG’s website to hear more about their Superbowl Sunday brunch (11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). CFG is offering a special game day menu from 2:00–10:00 p.m., and they’re offering some great takeout to take the work out of the Superbowl party in your home. 2. The Yard House Deal Time: Monday – Friday 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Sunday – Thursday 10:00 p.m. - midnight Where to Find It: 200 Legacy Place, Dedham | 781.326.4644 The Yard House offers half price on a big selection of pizzas and appetizers during the time frames listed above. They also offer some amazing lunch specials from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. …
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
This week’s Frugal Family is dedicated to the procrastinators. You might not be worried yet, but panic will soon poke its sour puss into your peaceful protective layer and wreak havoc.
1. Yankee Candle Coupon Deal Time: Now through Dec. 24, 2011 Where to Find It: http://www.couponmountain.com/Yankee_Candle-coupons-deals.html CouponMountain.com told us about this buy 1, get 1 free reed diffuser, five-dollar flat rate for shipping on all orders under one hundred dollars, and 25-60 percent off selected items. 2. Batteries at Shaw’s Deal Time: Now through Dec. 24, 2011 Where to Find It: Shaw’s in Norwood | 134 Nahatan Street, Norwood | 781.761.0610 We all need batteries for the gifts we’re giving and receiving. Why not pay $3 less for an 8-pack of AA or AAA batteries. 3. Christmas morning breakfast from The Spot Deal Time: Any day the spot is open, but only after 3 p.m. Where to Find It: The Spot | 20 Broadway, Norwood | …
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
A feather in your “cap” for $10? A pizza feast? Game day specials? An inexpensive night out for parents? Yeah, we’ve got that!
1. Dominos Pizza Deal Time: Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday Where to Find It: 1023 Washington Street, Norwood | 781.769.7800 You can feast on a large 3-topping pizza for $7.99 on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. This is available for carry out only. 2. Game Day deals at Not Your Average Joe’s Deal Time: Football season Where to Find It: 109 Chapel Street, Needham | 781.453.9300 You can get a large cheese pizza and two appetizers (take out, or eat in and pair it with a game day priced pitcher of beer) for $19.99. Or, you can visit their Monthly Specials online page to see a full list of available specials. 3. On the Edge Hair Design Deal Time: Now through Christmas Where to Find It: 248 Providence Highway, Westwood | 781.329.3999 Looking for …
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
The fall season is in full swing, and it is time for a little retail therapy.
1. Twenty-five percent off at Abercrombie & Fitch/A&F Kids (in store and online) Deal Time: Now through Oct. 16 Where to Find It: 250 Granit Street, Braintree (South Shore Plaza) | 781.380.3754 or http://www.abercrombie.com Still back to school shopping? Take advantage of this deal: Abercrombie & Fitch is offering 25 percent off your entire purchase, both in store and online, now through Oct. 16. Use promo code: 10149 for Abercrombie or promo code: 20180 for A&F Kids. 2. Twenty-five percent off at Hollister (in store and online) Deal Time: Now through Oct. 16 Where to Find It: Patriot Place | 508.698.1060 or http://www.hollisterco.com Maybe you like Hollister better than Abercrombie? A little friendly competition puts discounts on your …
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
All sorts of free events going on this week!
1. Free Fireworks: Deal Time: Friday, Sept. 16 Where to Find It: Coakley Middle School, Norwood Enjoy the fireworks on Friday night to kick off a weekend of fun with Norwood Day. The fireworks are sponsored by T.G.I. Friday’s this year and start as soon as it’s dark. Bring your chair or a blanket to lie down on with the family. 2. Sherborn Grange Fair: Deal Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 Where to Find It: The Barber Reservation, Western Ave., Sherborn The Sherborn Grange Fair is back with a number of activities for families and people of all ages. The best part about it is admission is free! There will be pony rides, hay rides, horse demonstrations, live music, exhibits and speakers throughout the day. Click here for …
