Frugal Family Finds

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.  - 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 woodwinds, brass, violin, piano, guitar, bass, drums, percussion and vocals. All Suburban Music students receive an additional 15% off any store purchase which will definitely come in handy if they choose the drum set. Offer not valid with any other promotion.

Good through:  Limited Time

2. Amazon.com- Online

The Deal: Have you ever said to yourself, “Wouldn’t it be great if diapers and wipes just appeared magically at my door whenever I am out? Laundry detergent would be good, too and I don’t want to pay for shipping because that makes me look lazy but free shipping makes me look efficient.” Amazon Mom heard the inner monologue of caregivers everywhere.  Amazon Mom is a free membership program offering caregivers the products they need from the prenatal days through the toddler years. Amazon Mom members receive benefits such as 30% off diapers and wipes, FREE Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime, as well as exclusive offers via e-mail.  Not just for nappys and wipes, Amazon Mom members can earn an additional 15% discount on top of the standard 15% discount on Subscribe & Save delivery items which offers a delivery schedule that can be changed or cancelled at any time. Sign up at: www.amazon.com/mom

Good through: Offer Available now

 3. DuPage Children’s Museum- Naperville

The Deal: The museum is fun but what to do after all the monster bubbles have been popped and the wind tunnel has blown you away? Take the fun home this month with 20% OFF ALL Art Supplies & Selected Art Kits at The DCM Explorer Store. Choose items that will extend the museum experience with a variety of creative, fun and educational art projects to do at home.

 Good Through- April 30th

 4.  Morton Arboretum – Lisle

The Deal: Unique, proven winners selections offered at a great value. How often do you hear that? Get your green thumb in gear and order from Morton Arboretum;s Members' Exclusive Plant Catalog where Arboretum members can purchase unique, hard-to-find plants recommended by Arboretum experts that are ideal for growing in the Chicago region. Choose varieties of trees, shrubs, grasses, vines, and perennials that average garden shops don't sell and be the envy of the neighborhood with 19 new-to-market plants that are released at select nurseries across the U.S.

With plant purchases of $250 or more, you'll receive a commemorative 2011 Arbor Day t-shirt as a "thank you" for supporting The Morton Arboretum's mission.

Visit www.mortonarb.org for more details on membership and ordering from the plant catalog.

Good Through- April 11th

5. Cabernet & Company Fine Wine  – Glen Ellyn

Deal: Wine in the all, wine in the winter, wine in the spring, Wine not join the crew at Cabernet & Company this Sunday, April 10th from Noon - 4pm for the Wine Thing, an in-store wine tasting.
 Choose from 100 wines open for tasting and enjoy discounts of up to 24% off. The more you buy the more you save. This special event only happens twice a year so get ready to stock the cellars or just make some room on the kitchen counter.

Good through:  April 10th only

6.   - Wheaton

Learn how to clean green and help celebrate Earth Month on Monday, April 11th at 7 p.m at Whole Foods in Wheaton by creating your own all-natural cleaning products. For $10, you’ll learn how you can use simple ingredients such as baking soda and vinegar to clean your kitchen or bathroom. Register by contacting customer service at 630.588.1500.

Good through: Space is limited for April 11th class.