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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Frugal Family: 5 Fall Deals for the Whole Family

A roundup of some of the best deals in town to save your family money.

FREE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN Deal: Buy one Perdue rotisserie chicken and get one free at Stop & Shop. Have people over for dinner or feed your family dinner and still have plenty for sandwiches for their lunches the next day. Good Through: Oct. 13  $5 COUPON FOR YOUR NEXT HOUSE PROJECT Deal: Go to True Value’s Facebook page and “Like” them to receive a $5 coupon good for your next purchase of $25 or more at True Value stores such as One Stop Building Supply. Good Through: Ongoing PEARS FOR PENNIES Deal: Shaw’s is selling in season Bosc, Northwest Anjou, Bartlett, Seckel, and Comice pears for only 99-cents per pound. Good Through: Oct. 13 HARDY MUMS FOR $4 Deal: Adorn your doorstep with the fall foliage of hardy mums which are on sale at three …

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Stop & Shop, One Stop Building Supply Center Inc, Shaw's Supermarkets (in Middletown Patch), and 2 more ›

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Frugal Family: 5 Great Deals from Dining to Dressing

A roundup of the best deals in town to save your family money.

25-PERCENT OFF DINING DEAL Deal: Head down to Spanglish on Broadway and show your  I.D. with a Newport, Middletown or Portsmouth address to receive 25-percent off your check. Good Through: Sundays through Thursdays KIDS PATAGONIA SALE Deal: Patagonia on Thames will host a kids sale with items at 15 to 60-percent off. Good Through: Oct. 8-10 $5 PUMPKINS Deal:Ocean State Job Lot is selling 17” round pumpkins for $5 apiece. Good Through: While supplies last. HALLOWEEN PAPER PRODUCTS FOR $1 Deal: Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just want to get festive at home, pick up Halloween themed paper plates, cups, and napkins for $1 per pack at the Christmas Tree Shops. Good Through: While supplies last. CONSIGNMENT KIDS SALE Deal: Mommy & …

In this Article:

Ocean State Job Lot of Middletown (in Middletown Patch), The Christmas Tree Shop (in Middletown Patch), and Mommy & Me (in Middletown Patch)

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Frugal Family: 5 Great Grocery Deals

With the rise in food prices, these deals will save you money on your grocery staples.

HEALTHY DELI TURKEY FOR LESS Deal: Save $1.50 on Applegate Farms’ antibiotic free roast turkey at A Market where it’s currently on sale for $3.99. Good Through: Sept. 30 $1.50 FOR A SIX-PACK Deal: Pepsi is on sale for $1.50 per six-pack at Walmart this week. Good Through: Oct. 1 STOCK UP ON YOGURT Deal: Stop & Shop is offering their store brand yogurt at 10 for $4.50 or 45 cents apiece. Good Through: Sept. 29 PRODUCE FOR PENNIES Deal: Shaw’s is selling avocados for 75 cents, lemons for 25 cents, and cantaloupes for 99 cents. Good Through: Sept. 29 OLIVE OIL FOR UNDER $3 Deal: Get a 16.9 oz. bottle of Basso Extra Virgin Olive Oil for only $2.99 at Ocean State Job Lot. Good Through: While supplies last.

In this Article:

A Market Newport, Walmart, Stop & Shop, and 2 more ›

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Frugal Family: 5 Deals For Your Everyday Needs

A roundup of some of the best deals Newport and Middletown have to offer.

$11 ENTREES Deal: Give yourself the night off from the kitchen and enjoy $11 entrees at Norey’s. Good Through: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays FREE CHILD ID Deal: Michael Corcoran of New York Life is offering free child ID services in which you’ll receive an ID card, fingerprinting, and a photo on a CD. For more information, contact him at 855-4011. Good Through: TBD CAR REPAIR DISCOUNTS Deal: Log on to NewportTire.com for a wide selection of discounts on car repairs including one to save $10 for every $100 of service. Good Through: Ongoing CATAPALOOZA Deal: Bringing a new cat into your home will be a whole lot more affordable with the Potter League’s Catapalooza in which all cats over age 7 months will be available for adoption for $25…

In this Article:

Norey's, Potter League for Animals (in Middletown Patch), and CVS Pharmacy

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Frugal Family: Update Your Home With These 5 Deals

A roundup of the best deals around to help you update your home and garden.

COMPTOIR DE FAMILLE LIQUIDATION SALE Deal: This Newport-based wholesale home furnishings business is closing its doors and having a huge sale on household items ranging from candles and soaps to dishes and furniture as well as lots of pillows and linens starting as low as $1. Stop by their offices at 428 Thames St. to check it all out. Cash only. Good Through: September 18 MULTI-PURPOSE TARPS ON SALE Deal: Whether you’ve got a paint project or are looking to make clean-up a bit easier, a heavy-duty tarp will help with your project. Save $4 at One Stop Building Supply where they are currently on sale for $4.99. Good Through: September 30 FABRIC SALE Deal: The Fabric Connection is having a 20 percent off sale on their entire backroom which …

In this Article:

One Stop Building Supply Center Inc, The Fabric Connection of Newport (in Middletown Patch), and The Christmas Tree Shop (in Middletown Patch)

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Frugal Family: 5 Deals for Students from Pre-School to Grad School

A roundup of the best deals in town to safe your family money on back-to-school items.

BOYS POLOS FOR UNDER $5 Deal: Walmart has a wide selection of boys’ polos in stripes and solids for only $4.97. Good Through: Ongoing  $5 STORAGE BINS Deal: Whether you’re packing up your summer gear or looking for extra storage in the dorm, CVS is selling two 17-gallon storage bins for only $10. Good Through: September 10 HALF OFF ON POWER STRIP Deal: The Enercell six-outlet surge protector will power you on, but is half off in price at Radio Shack. Good Through: September 10 PAPER FOR A PENNY Deal: A ream of Hammerill Copy Paper is being sold for one cent at Staples. That’s a lot of school papers that can be printed for next to nothing. Good Through: September 10 BOGO GOLDFISH Deal: Stock up on school snacks with buy one, get one free …

In this Article:

CVS Pharmacy, Radio Shack, Staples (in Middletown Patch), and 2 more ›

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Frugal Family: Five Back-to-School Fashion Deals

A roundup of the best deals in town to outfit your family for back-to-school.

SCHOOL UNIFORM DEALS Deal: Save up to 25 percent on school uniform pieces such as polos, oxfords, shorts, skirts, pants, dresses, sweaters and more at Old Navy. Good Through: N/A 30 TO 50-PERCENT OFF AT GROOVY GATOR Deal: There are still many warm weather days ahead so pick up shorts, tees, and dresses from summer collections at 30 to 50 percent off at the Groovy Gator. Good Through: While supplies last. 40-PERCENT OFF ON PANTS Deal: Gap Kids is offering a huge selection of boys and girls pants ranging from jeans to cargos to leggings at up to 40 percent off. Good Through: August 24 BACKPACKS FOR UNDER $10 Deal: You don’t have to spend a fortune to get stylish backpacks. Walmart has a wide selection ranging in price from $7-$9. Good …

In this Article:

Old Navy, The Groovy Gator, Gap Kids, and 1 more ›

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Frugal Family: Discounts on Dorm Room Bedding, Storage, Appliances and More

A roundup of the best deals around to set up your college student's home away from home.

BED IN A BAG STARTING AT $33 Deal: Choose from a wide selection of colors and patterns of complete bedding sets starting at $33 at Walmart. Good through: Ongoing 40 PERCENT OFF STORAGE BASKETS Deal: Whether it’s for under the bed, on a closet shelf or to organize a desk, every dorm room needs plenty of storage baskets and Michaels Crafts is offering their entire stock of them at 40 percent off. Good through: August 20 DORM MESSAGE CENTER FOR UNDER $10 Deal: Get a dry-erase and cork board combination that includes slots for three 4” x 6” pictures for memories of home at the Christmas Tree Shops for only $9.99. Good through: While supplies last. TASK LIGHTING AND DESK STORAGE FOR LESS Deal: Bed, Bath & Beyond is offering a desk lamp with …

In this Article:

The Christmas Tree Shop (in Middletown Patch), Bed Bath & Beyond (in Middletown Patch), Best Buy (in Middletown Patch), and 1 more ›

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Frugal Family: Shoe Sale, Discounted Dorm Fridge, and Double Dollar Coupons

A roundup of the best deals in Newport to save your family money.

BUY ONE, GET ONE HALF OFF SHOES Deal: It’s a great time to stock up on shoes for the whole family, so check out the buy one pair, get a second pair at half off deal at Payless. Applies to all shoes and accessories. Good through: September 6 DORM FRIDGE DISCOUNT Deal: Save $32 on a 3.1 cubic ft. Energy Star rated refrigerator and freezer combo at Walmart. It's a great fit for the dorm or the office. Good through: August 13 DOUBLE DOLLAR COUPONS Deal: Pick up a flyer at Stop & Shop this week to double as many as three manufacturer dollar off coupons. Good through: August 11 LABELS FOR LESS Deal: A new clothing outlet selling name brand clothing such as Ann Taylor, L.L. Bean, Michael Stars, Pendleton, and many more at discounts of as much as …

In this Article:

Payless Shoe Source, Walmart, Stop & Shop, and 2 more ›

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Frugal Family: Half Off Backpacks, Free Pens, and Notebooks for 20 Cents

A roundup of some of the best deals around to save your family money on their back-to-school gear.

HALF OFF ON LUNCH BOXES AND BACKPACKS Deal: Every kid needs a new lunch box and backpack for back-to-school, and CVS is offering buy one get one half off on both of these items. Good through: August 6 NOTEBOOKS FOR 20 CENTS Deal: Back to school is only about a month away and every kid needs notebooks. Walmart has single subject (70 pages) notebooks for only 20 cents. Good through: August 6 FREE PENS  Deal: Staples is offering a five pack of Pental Black ball point pens worth $4 for free with their easy rebate of $4. Good through: While supplies last FOLDERS FOR PENNIES Deal: Pick up as many as six two-pocket folders for 11 cents at Walgreens. Good through: August 6 20-PERCENT OFF CRAFT SUPPLIES Deal: Stock up on school and craft supplies …

In this Article:

CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, Staples (in Middletown Patch), and 1 more ›

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