1. Anthropologie—Oakbrook, Geneva and online The Deal: If the only thing your coat and boots are made for is taking out the trash, then you might want to twalk yourself over to your nearest Anthropologie for 30 percent off all full-price outerwear and boots through Oct. 9. Offer Good: Through Oct. 9 2. Marcel’s—Glen Ellyn The Deal: Foodies, cooks, and eaters can now unite and congregate in Glen Ellyn. To celebrate their Grand Opening, Marcel’s Culinary Experience, a gourmet retailer and cooking school, is offering gourmet food tastings, product demonstrations and gift basket raffles in …
1. Amazon.com—Online The Deal: Young jedi and old jedi new Star Wars Blu-ray want they. Leave the Yoda speak to the padawans but pick up the Blu-Ray edition of the epic series for up to 43% off. The addition of over 40 hours of special features and new content deems this a must have for any serious Star Wars fan. Offer Good: Limited time pricing 2. J&R Auto Repair—Glen Ellyn The Deal: You can only turn up your radio so loud to drown out the unknown noise your car is making. Get it fixed or tune it up and save money by signing up for J&R’s Auto Repair newsletter and receive 10% off any …
1. Swap Shop Resale — Glen Ellyn The Deal: Frugal Family finds would like to shine a weekly focus on a local resale shop. This week shines on Swap Shop Resale. You had me at Jimmy Choos. But the selection beyond the stilletos was inviting as well. Upscale brands include clothes, shoes, purses and jewelry from Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Chloe and St. John. Offer Good: See web site for store hours. 2. Cellar Bistro — Wheaton The Deal: How about a big juicy hamburger and an ice cold beer? It's an easy sell. On Tuesdays, the Cellar Bistro pulls through with the recipe for simple …
May day, May day fresh cut Frugal Family Savings are coming your way by means of flowers, children's clothes, shoes, appliances, jewelry, toys and more. Read on, click on and most of all, shop on for all the details and sales. 1. Whittier Elementary Flower and Plant Sale — Wheaton The Deal: Flower planting season is upon us. Dig into your wallet and shop Whittier Elementary’s Flower & Plant sale. A whole truckload of flowers & plants from Greenside Flower Farm in Michigan will be available for green and not-so-green thumbs alike on Thursday, May 12 from noon-7 p.m. and Friday, May 13 from …
Mom’s the word this week of celebrating all things mom and a word to the wise, you better mom up and grab some of these delightful deals on jewelry, yoga, flowers, accessories and more to help her celebrate her special day. 1. Amelia Rose Design — Online The Deal: Visit Amelia Rose Design online for gorgeous jewelry and mom-appropriate monogrammed gifts that include a charm pendant available in gold or silver that can also be as customized with a birthstone detail. The site also showcases jewelry now being offered at Anthropologie stores. For a limited time use code ardfb4 for 30% off your …
Frugal Family Finds has a case of Spring Fever with the only cure being able to get out and about in new clothes while eating tacos, strawberries and ice cream and going to ladies night, a wine tasting and even attending an adventurous Paddle Day expedition. Spring has Sprung! 1. Qdoba — Chicagoland locations including Wheaton The Deal: Free Food Friday alert: Stop by any participating Chicagoland area Qdoba all day on Apr. 29 and you’ll receive a FREE order of Mini Street Tacos when you purchase a regular beverage. No coupon necessary. One order per person per visit. Good through: Event …
Hippity hop hop, hippity hop hop deals are on their way. Pack your snack bag with matzo crackers and jellybeans to give you the energy you need to power shop through this holiday week’s super shopping selection of deals ranging from fruit to bags to clothes to Easter Bunny pictures and more. 1. Kate Spade — New York Stores Deal: Kate Spade knows that some of us in the flyover states appreciate access to the stuff our urban sisters are grabbing up in droves. Fashionistas across the country can be counted on to support this very important cause- the Kate Spade Supports Japan tote. The New …
When T.S. Eliot penned that “April is the cruelest month” he must have been down in the dumps about missing out on the great deals in his area. But not you my fellow frugal friends, save more than poetic justice when you tune in for this week’s deals on music, diapers, flowers, art, wine and cleaning supplies. 1. Suburban Music Center - Wheaton Deal: Are you waiting for Beiber fever to break? Is Rebecca Black making you plead for her to take Friday back? Redirect the music mania in your household and sign your American- Idol wannabes up for lessons at the Suburban Music Center. Choose from …
If getting ready for spring break has sprung a hole in your leaky wallet then repair the damage this week’s deals designed for springtime savings including delicious food, discounted iPods, baby pictures, kids meals and clothes and even free cupcakes. 1. College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn Deal: Feast like a king and pay like a pauper on food and desserts made by chefs-in-training at The Culinary Market at the College of DuPage. The menu changes weekly but recent offerings included hearty soups by the quart for $4, chocolate scones and croissants for 75 cents and more gourmet salad, bread and …
Friends, Wheatonians and Countrymen- send me your deals. I have come to find you bargains not to break your wallet. But Beware of the Ides of March Madness: avoid excessive spending on trying to win your office NCAA brackets, Spring Break spray tans and leprechaun paraphernalia and instead try some of these area deals on nails, food, bikes, shoes, bags, beads, fitness and more. 1. AliKat and Cosmos — Glen Ellyn Deal: Pre- spring break list: Mani Pedi, something new to wear and a martini to cope with the stress of logistics and packing. Done, done and done. AliKat is supporting local …
This week, Frugal Family forages for free food for the wee folk. And guess what we found: more fantastic finds! You need to eat, your kids need to eat, why not let them eat for free? So load up the car, bring your crew of rumbling tummies and we’ll set you on your way for a good meal and a good deal. 1. Alfie's Inn – Glen Ellyn Deal: The “Camelot of Glen Ellyn” delivers tasty hamburgers, french fries and more in a family-friendly medieval setting while hosting a weekly Tuesday night kids eat free Good through: Every Tuesday 2.The Glen Oak Restaurant- Glen Ellyn Deal: This casual, family …
1. DOMO 77 Deal: $15 off birthday dinners, $39.95 dinner for two, $20 free gift certificate with $100 purchase Good through: varies 2. EGG'LECTIC CAFE Deal: ten percent off total bill or $2 with $15 purchase Good through: varies 3. C & J CLEANING Deal: $12.50 for $25 savings card for C & J Cleaning service Good through: end of the week 4. GORILLA GAMES Deal: $2 of gaming cage per hour Good through: varies 5. GENGHIS GRILL Deal: $5 for $10 savings card Good through: varies
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. This week, Frugal Family found deals on pool passes, subs, tickets to the auto show, …
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. This week, Frugal Family found deals on pool passes, subs, tickets to the auto show, …
