Frugal Family Finds: The "Easter's on its Way" Edition

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 York shops will ship the $18 canvas tote to your location for just $5. Call 212.274.1991 to order.

 Good through: While supplies last

2. M & EM’s  — Glen Ellyn

Deal:  M & EM’s touts that Girls Just Want to Have Fun and look fabulous too. Cyndi Lauper would surely approve of the Girls Celebration sale now through Friday with all Girls Apparel in sizes 2T to 14 at 20% off.

Good through:  Through April 22nd

3. The Stork’s Cradle — Wheaton

The Deal:  The Easter Bunny gets around. Taking a respite from mall duties, the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance at Stork’s Cradle just hours before his global eggstravaganza.  Stop by the lovely local children’s boutique to get your child’s picture with the Easter Bunny from 1-3pm on Apr. 23.

 Good through: April 23rd

4. Ten Thousand Villages — Glen Ellyn

The Deal: Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend and sure it’s the gemstone for the month of April but beautifully crafted stones, beads and metal are worth getting acquainted with as well. Shop through Apr. 30 in stores and online at Ten Thousand Villages for the One Gem of a Jewelry Sale and save 25 percent off on select unique jewelry from the globally sourced selection of handcrafted designs. Ten Thousand Villages is A Fair Trade Retailer with the mission to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships.

Good Through: Apr. 30

5.  Paisley on Main — Glen Ellyn

The Deal:  Even the littlest princess deserves a Vera Bradley bag. 
Give the budding prepster in your life the ruffled and diminutive handbag, Little Princess Promotion Limited Edition Bag for $24.00  (suggested retail $34.00). The bag is specially suited to be a "First Vera" for the wee ones and it can also double as an Easter Basket.

Good Through: Offer ends Apr. 24

6. Edible Arrangements — Wheaton

Deal: Spare the guilt and the gluttony that can occur on the major candy distributing holidays and serve a delectable fruit arrangement instead. Your wallet and your waistline will thank you when you save $8.50 on Edible Arrangement’s festive  “Easter Party” fruit bouquet and decorative balloon filled with pineapples in the shape of bunnies, hand dipped in gourmet semisweet chocolate, surrounded by strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew and grapes. No coupons valid with the purchase of this arrangement.

Good through:  This week only