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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Frugal Family

Spend Less Green going Green

Deals to create an enviable green landscape.

  • ARTS
  • Augusta
  • Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Eco-friendly landscaping and home improvement is no longer a designer home trend, but instead it has become a lifestyle. How can homeowners go green, while keeping your lawn looking green, without spending the green? Here are local retailer deals ranging from maintenace and home garden supplies to seminars and do-it-yourself advice: DEAL: Premium bark mulch at Northeast Nursery $42.50 per cubic yard. Northeast Nursery offers free seminars starting next month on everything from lawn maintenance and planning to landscape design ideas.  Early season and bulk pricing are also available - see website for class details and 2011 catalog. Northeast has an impressive amount of organic lawn care items. DEAL: Hanging plants and tropical plants for $5…

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Northeast Nursery

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Frugal Family

Locally Owned Restaurants Offer Great Food at Affordable Prices

Here are some deals offered by five Peabody eateries.

Most families enjoy going out to eat at their favorite local restaurants to get a break from cooking breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fortunately, Peabody is blessed with many locally-owned restaurants that serve up great food at very reasonable prices that cater to many familie's household budgets. This week, Frugal Family looks at some of the specials and deals offered by five of the city's eateries. DEAL: Authentic Greek fare and comfort food at the Wardhurst Grille. The Wardhurt Grille has been serving up delicious steaks, seafood, chicken and pasta dishes for many years and some of the Greek fare is not to be missed. Two dishes worth trying are the roast lamb dinner for $8.95 and their Shepherd's pie for $11.95. The restaurant's kid's menu…

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Wardhurst Grille, Artie's Lynnfield Street Diner, Westside Family Restaurant, and 1 more ›

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Frugal Family

Retailers Offer Great Deals on New and Used Baseball Equipment

The best places and dates to purchase your future baseball stars' required gear.

  • ARTS
  • Augusta
  • Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Spring Training has officially begun and baseball fans everywhere are gearing up in anticipation of an exciting season of ball.  Little League city teams everywhere are building their youth rosters and getting ready to play ball as well.  This weeks Frugal Family includes five deals on Little League approved composite bats, gloves, balls, cleates, clothing and equipment for the aspiring athlete in your family.  Deal: Little League International and Dick's Sporting Goods Appreciation Day Print the Customer Appreciation Event coupon found in the Peabody Little League youth sign-up Web site above to take advantage of some great savings on March 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to a packet of discounts prepared for sale day, the coupon …

lillian johnson

5:28 pm on Tuesday, March 8, 2011

all around excellent articles!   more ›

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Frugal Family

Vehicle Maintanence Saves Money

Five tips and coupon deals to refresh your automobile after a tough winter.

  • BUSINESS
  • Augusta
  • Tuesday, March 1, 2011

New England’s snow, ice, salt and potholes have done a number on your automobile. Save money and time by taking preventative measures that will limit your need for auto repairs as well as prepare your car for spring. These five frugal tips along with five frugal service shop offers ensure your auto lasts longer.  These money saving maintenance deals will pay for themselves. 1.  Salem Car Wash Deal: Special offer every month at this touch-free car wash specialist.  Substantial savings when you purchase an advance car wash card, a birthday club for free washes and more as well as online coupons for up to $6 off each wash here: Coupons and carwash 2.  Meineke Deal: This easily accessible Route 1 Peabody oil change specialist offers many …

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Frugal Family

Great Deals on Fun and Affordable Outdoor Exercise Equipment

Bargains on "toys" for all ages with Spring just one month away.

  • BUSINESS
  • Augusta
  • Tuesday, February 22, 2011

This week, Frugal Family features bargains on items that get you out and moving as the weather improves.  Exercise does not have to be boring and tedious - and these five fun and challenging deals will keep you smiling as you burn away the extra calories you stored up this cold winter: 1.  Dicks Sporting Goods Deal: Huge sale on golf equipment.  From gloves and balls to drivers, woods and irons from brand names such as TaylorMade and Calloway. Good Through: Saturday, February 26 except as noted in-store details. 2. Sports Authority Deal: Get ready to play ball with all Mizuno Baseball Gloves on sale for 20 percent off.  Pay from $20 to $88 for top quality a top quality ball glove.  Good through: Pricing in effect for this week only. …

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Frugal Family

Take Advantage of February Vacation Bargains

Five deals to cure your family's spring fever.

  • ARTS
  • Augusta
  • Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Having February break just around the corner signals that spring is not too far away.  Moms, dads and kids are often thinking about renewal, new beginnings and the "out-with-the-old,  in-with-the-new" traditions of spring. School vacation week is a great time for families to spend time together at home to catch up on projects, implement January resolutions, clean closets and ease into the wonderful season ahead.  This week, Peabody Patch's Frugal Family highlights five bargains for families as the city gradually moves closer to spring. 1. Gamestop Deal: 50 percent additional trade-in bonus on games at Hannaford Plaza GameStop location. Deal is on all video games (WII, Playstation, etc.)  traded-in at participating GameStop location. Bonus …

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Robert Cook

8:12 am on Friday, February 18, 2011

Hi Jake: Thank you for letting us know about this. I will make sure we update the story to reflect that. Bob Cook, Editor, Peabody.Patch.com   more ›

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Frugal Family

Bargains for the Cupid in All of Us

Valentine's Day Deals on deliveries and in-store specials.

  • BUSINESS
  • Augusta
  • Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Everyone loves a bargain.  Patch makes it easy to find the best deals of the week offered locally. This week, Frugal Family features five fabulous finds with equally fabulous prices on Valentine’s flowers, plush animals, balloons and care baskets stuffed with love and fresh baked cookies for anyone and everyone to enjoy – from husbands, wives, children and co-workers to your loving mother-in-law. 1. Hearts n Flowers Deal: Free Delivery on all floral arrangements and gift basket or balloon orders booked online only. Good through: ongoing special for Peabody deliveries. Deal:  One dozen roses, wrapped, for only $19.99 - several beautiful colors available at their in-store display. Good through: ongoing special for walk-in's only - Cash and …

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Unwind, People Watch, Shop at City Cafes and Hearts 'N Flowers

Meredith

5:56 pm on Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Dear Lori, It was so nice meeting you. Thank you so much for featuring Hearts 'n Flowers in your article. I take great pride in serving our customers and I hope that this will send new customers our way. Happy Valentine's Day to you! Sincerely, Linda Ayala owner: Hearts 'n Flowers   more ›

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Frugal Family

Bargains Abound for the Savvy Shopper

City retailers, Brooksby Farm provide great deals for families who know where to look.

  • NEWS
  • Augusta
  • Wednesday, February 2, 2011

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five 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.  You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box.  Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.  This week, Frugal Family features local bargains to get through winter in New England, from in-home and outdoor activities to Valentines. Here are five specials on gift sets…

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