This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on end-of-season grills at Ace Hardware, one-week specials through True Value, Kid's art and other supplies at Play Time, more art specials and online ordering via Artbet, and a new store in town that presents a rare, language learning opportunity. End of Season Grills at Ace Hardware Deal: Although outdoor grilling season is wrapping up, now is a good time to buy that new grill as the end of the season deals come rolling in through Ace Hardware. From the more modest $154.99 Broilmate Gas Grill …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on food savings at Stop and Shop and Johnnie's FoodMaster, a great deal in town for lawnmower tune-up and repairs, a peek at a new Patch savings column to compliment Frugal Family, and new baby seats savings at Isis Parenting.   Buy More Get More at Stop and Shop Deal: This week's Stop and Shop circular is focused on buying in bulk. There are a number of buy-one-get-one offers on such items as Boneless Chicken Breast, Jumbo Cantaloupe, Potatoes, coffee, laundry detergent and more! Good Through: …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on Labor Day savings at Stop and Shop and Johnnies FoodMaster, City Paint's new website, the ColorZone, Pink Dolly Inside's Fall Flyer and end of summer savings and Sports Etc.'s new line up of Fall/Winter hockey and skating equipment.   Labor Day Savings at Stop and Shop Deal: Although Labor Day may be over, Stop and Shop is focusing on Labor Day specials all this week. Save on sirloin tips for just $5/lb, or fresh pork spare ribs at $2.99/lb. Also, good deals on corn, watermelon, diet coke and…

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on fabric sales, clothing at Kohl's, a look at the Arlington Family Connection, school supplies at Walgreens, and a rundown of clothing and other stores in the area offering back to school savings. Fabric Corner Back to School Sales Deal: The Fabric Corner has rolled out some back to school specials including all quilting cottons are 25% off and home decorating fabrics at $13.99 per yard. With the kids heading back to school, it may be a good time to think about your knitting/quilting hobbies or…

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on Ace Hardware end of season deals, bargains of the month at True Value, a printable coupon for savings at PSG Photo Solutions, a look at a new doggie day camp program and grooming service in town, and Ryan's Florist Deal of the Day savings. Ace Hardware End of Season Deals Deal: Ace Hardware has come up with a variety of savings for the end of August. 2 for $10 storage containers and large trash bags and savings on home goods such as toilet paper, Ajax, bleach and more. Plus, be sure and check…

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on a unique realtor special, Stop and Shop and Johnnie's FoodMaster deals for family cooking, maternity tours and information through Isis Parenting, and a printable coupon worth 25% off at La Mirage Salon. Special Realtor Deal: These hard economic times have made people tighten their belts in a number of different ways. Today, even something as big as selling your home has a special deal that helps saves where it counts the most. Right now, if you sell your home with Stephen McKenna & The Home …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on 10 for $10 items at Stop and Shop, Johnnies FoodMaster 4 day specials, a trade in service at The Book Rack, a unique and fun promotion from Henry Bear's Park, and a peek at Arlington's local comic book store.   Stop and Shop 10 for $10 are Back! Deal: The Stop and Shop 10 for $10 deals have come around again this week. Mix and match items such as Dole Coleslaw, Daisy Bread and Butterball Thin and Crispy Bacon. Good Through: Aug. 4.   Johnnies FoodMaster 4 Day Specials Deal: Johnnie's …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on seasonal clearance sales at True Value and Ace Hardware, a $100 cleaning sweepstakes, Isis Parenting special picks, and a look at the new Holovak and Coughlin Sporting Goods website.   True Value Seasonal Clearance Sales Deal: True Value is already pumping out some clearance deals on summer items. Save on specials like NeverKink Hoses for just $18.99, marked down from $35.99. Adjustable Sprinklers for $5. Triazicide Insect Killer, $5.99, marked down from $11.99. Good Through: While supplies …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on weekly savings at Stop and Shop and Johnnie's FoodMaster who has increased their normal 3-day specials to a 4-day special. Also, savings on free balloons at Paper and More Party Goods, summer color tag sales at Pink Dolly Inside, and the Artbeat studio pass and upcoming events.   Weekly Specials at Stop and Shop Deal: This week's circular at Stop and Shop offers some great deals on $1.99/lb boneless chicken breast, buy one get one for strawberries and blueberries bunches and 5 for $5 on two …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on July specials including: buy one get one sales at Walgreens, True Value Bargains of the Month, Ace Hardware Warm Weather Essentials sales, 25% off cleaning at Anton's, and the Henry Bear's Park deal of the week. Walgreens Buy One Get One Free Sale Deal: Walgreen's is having another buy one get one free sale this week. Items include: alkaline batteries, almonds, and a variety of health supplements. Walgreen's deal of the week is also a useful one for those planning a vacation. Pay just $3.99 …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals for after-holiday specials at Stop and Shop and Johnnies FoodMaster, Redbox's popping up in and around Arlington, an update on Isis Parenting's summer classes, and affordable local swimming spots. Happy 4th of July Savings at Stop and Shop Deal: This week's Stop and Shop circular focuses on all those good 4th of July grilling standards like 10 for $2 on fresh corn on the cob, 4 for $10 on coke 12 packs, and $2.99/lb 80% lean ground beef. Good Through: Through July 7. Johnnie FoodMaster 3 Day …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on Fourth of July savings on snacks at Walgreens, a Jambalaya deal at Something Savory, a look at a local spot to buy grills, a cheap way to celebrate the Fourth, and, as a complete non-sequitur, drumming lessons in town. Walgreens Star Spangled Savings Deal: Walgreens is offering up some early Fourth of July savings with $2 snacks like potato chips and popcorn, $.88 for two liter Pepsi products, and buy one get one almonds. Get your Fourth of July snacks now and save! Good Through: 6/26-7/2. …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on post-Father's Day savings at Stop and Shop, another Johnnies FoodMaster 3 Day Sale, the Thompson Community Card Program, the Ace Hardware To-Done-List savings, and June specials at True Value. Happy Father's Day Savings at Stop and Shop Deal: Stop and Shop is centering their weekly circular around Father's Day this week. Save on Semi-Boneless Rib Steak at $5.99/lb or on Boneless Chicken Breast at just $1.99/lb. Also, be sure and check out Stop and Shops Gift Card Specials this week, in case …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on Father's Day presents at Walgreens, AC units at nearby Sears in Cambridge, a local jewelers Bruins bracelet, savings on bikes and a look at a new cool dessert making it's way through New England. Father's Day Deals at Walgreens Deal: Walgreens is getting a jump on next Sunday's (June 18th) Father's Day celebrations. This week's specials include sunglasses, gift cards and colognes for dad. Good Through: 6/12-6/18. Air Conditioners at Sears in Cambridge Deal: You'll have to swing over to Sears …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on grill food specials from Johnnie's Foodmaster and Stop and Shop. Plus, two places to buy a new grill, or fix up the old one. Also, the best spot in town to get a few drinks to go along with the BBQ. Johnnie's Foodmaster Fire Up the Grill Specials – Deal: This week, Johnnies Foodmaster is offer a bunch of deals on items meant for cookouts. $1.69/lb chicken, $1.39/lb pork riblets, and more. Good Through: 6/6-6/12. Stop and Shop Grilling Specials -Deal: Also sensing that grilling season is prime…

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on Memorial Day items including: food savings at Stop and Shop, buy one get one sales at Walgreens, an Ace Hardware and True Value Hardware Memorial Day sales special, and a look at Arlington's local flag guru. Memorial Day Savings at Stop and Shop- Deal: This week, Stop and Shop are bring out the Memorial Day sales items including fresh corn, coke, watermelon and buy one get one blueberries. Good Through: 5/27-6/2. Buy One Get One Sales at Walgreens- Deal: Walgreens is offering up a special buy…

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on summer savings at Walgreens, Johnnie's Foodmasters mid-week specials, yard sales in Arlington, Arlington's premier driveway paver, and heralds the soon-to-be return of the Arlington Farmers' Market. Summer Savings at Walgreens Deal: This week, Walgreens is tossing up a few beginning-of-the-summer sales items including cheap flip-flops, sun-screen and buy-one-get-one-free sunglasses. Along with this, soda and snack specials abound. Good Through: Saturday, May 28 Johnnie's FoodMasters Mid-Week …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on graduation specials. Here are sales on food, party supplies, flowers, jewelery and clothing for your high school and college grads alike. Stop and Shop Weekly Specials Deal: This week's Stop and Shop's savings focuses on a few two-for-one deals, including Perdue Split Chicken Breast, Hotdogs and Grape Tomatoes. Also added to this week's circular are sales and planning tips for graduation parties with savings on soda, desserts and appetizer trays. Good Through: May 19 Paper and More Party …

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals around town. Walgreens Top Sales Items Deal: Every week, Walgreens updates the Sales Items page on their website. With more than 3,500 items on the list, this is a great resource to check out what items are a good deal to buy in bulk, or which items are having a special deal. This week, look for $5 off on Poise Long Maximum Absorbency Pads and Nescafe Taster's Choice Decaffeinated Gourmet Instant Coffee. Good Through: ongoing Ace Hardware May Specials Deal: Ace Hardware recently released its new…

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on gas savings at Stop and Shop, a Dunkin Donuts Loyalty Program, 10 percent off from a local electrician, Spring jewelry and end-of-season hockey deals. The following is a list of deals for the week of May 2 through May 9 and beyond. Gas Savings at Stop and Shop Deal: This week, Stop and Shop has kicked up their savings you can get on Shell gas. Every 100 Stop and Shop points is good for 30 cents or more off gallons at Shell. There are even extra points available through purchase of certain …