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Each Wednesday, Medford Patch brings you five great deals for families.On Saturday, the Medford Family Network holds its annual swap day -- don't miss it! Plus, find out how to give back to children who need shoes while also receiving a dicount on new shoes for your child. And, if you're in need of something to do with the kids this afternoon, there's a free puppet show. As always, be sure to check with each merchant for details and conditions. MFN Swap Day: Free toys, books, baby gear, children's clothes, and maternity wear are available for at the Medford Family Network's Swap Day. Take what you need on Saturday, June 11, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Kids Footstop: Donate a…
With Mother's Day and May come all sorts of deals and free things. As always, be sure to check with each merchant for details and conditions. Edible Arrangements: Still need a gift for Mother's Day? Take $5 off an arrangement when you use code NURS0971. Free Comic Book Day: Saturday is free comic book day, and almost every comic book store in North America will be giving away free comics, including Harrisons Comics & Collectibles in the Meadow Glen Mall. May 7 only. Zoo Deals: Great deals all weekend at the Franklin Park and Stone Zoos! On Saturday, everyone pays kids' price at either zoo …
This week at Frugal Family, we're thinking ahead to summer entertaining. Also this week, don't miss West Medford Open Studios or deals from Dunkin' Donuts and CVS. As always, be sure to check with each merchant for details and conditions. West Medford Open Studios: Get a whole weekend of free entertainment at WMOS, where you can visit artists in their studios, hear writers read their work, and more. April 30 & May 1, noon to 5 p.m. Bed, Bath & Beyond: Market umbrellas and more are in for summer, including a Double Beverage Jug for serving summer drinks for $29.99. Check your circulars for a $…
Wouldn't you love to send the kids to a movie and have a parents' date night at the same time? Find out how below. Also this week, kids' cinema deals, a play at Tufts, and pizza specials. As always, be sure to check with each merchant for details and conditions. Six Seeds Movie Night: Kids see a movie, while parents get a low-cost date night at Six Seeds Video in Winchester. $15/child, siblings discounted. Ongoing Friday and Saturday nights. Showcase Cinema Kidtoons: Strawberry Shortcake is playing in Woburn this weekend. Tickets are $3.50 and include a voucher for a kids' concession combo. …
This week's Frugal Family brings you dancing pigs, bargain haircuts, a deal on dry cleaning, and more. As always, be sure to check with each merchant for details and conditions. Tufts Kids' Day Signup: Kids' Day at Tufts is a free, full-day drop-off event on Saturday, April 16. Don't miss registration, which ends March 31. Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig: Children's book author David Ira Rottenberg and dancers from the Ballet Arts Centre of Winchester will be at the Medford Public Library for a free afternoon of stories and dancing. Wednesday, March 30 at 3:45 p.m. Kids Eat Free: Get a free kid's …
This week's Frugal Family brings you deals on burritos, lunch specials, and pizza. We'll also tell you how to pay kids' price at the Stone Zoo. And, if you want to get a jump on the Easter bunny, don't miss these holiday candy deals. As always, be sure to check with each merchant for details and conditions. You’re a big part of our Frugal Family: if you know of a great deal in town, email Tiffany or put in a comment at the end of this article. Your deal may appear in an upcoming column. Boloco Burrito Deals: Boloco is celebrating its 14th anniversary with new deals every day. Head down to …
It's school vacation week and, if you're looking for things to do with the kids, Frugal Family brings you some great free and low-cost activities. As always, be sure to check with each merchant for details and conditions. You’re a big part of our Frugal Family: if you know of a great deal in town, email Tiffany or put in a comment at the end of this article. Your deal may appear in an upcoming column. Free Ice Skating: There's free public skating at Flynn Rink this vacation week. Daily Wed-Fri, 1:30-2:50 p.m., plus an evening free skate on Friday, 7:00-8:50 p.m. $1 Theatre Tickets: On …
If you want to eat cheap at some of Medford's best restaurants, check out this week's deal on gift certificates. Don't miss savings on car seats, strollers and more, plus a Patch exclusive on gifts from a local boutique. As always, be sure to check with each merchant for details and conditions. You’re a big part of our Frugal Family: if you know of a great deal in town, email Tiffany or put in a comment at the end of this article. Your deal may appear in an upcoming column. 84% Off Gift Certificates to Medford Restaurants: Restaurant.com has deals for five Medford restaurants, from Bistro 5 …
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and there are plenty of deals in town. If you’re looking for a gift for your Valentine, don’t miss these discounts on Edible Arrangements and Elizabeth Grady gift certificates. Also this week, a family ice cream social, half-price pizza, and a prom dress swap. As always, be sure to check with each merchant for details and conditions. You’re a big part of our Frugal Family: if you know of a great deal in town, email Tiffany or put in a comment at the end of this article. Your deal may appear in an upcoming column. Save $5 at Edible Arrangements: Save $5 on …
Starting today, Patch brings you 5 great deals for families each Wednesday, and we’re calling it Frugal Families. You’re a big part of Frugal Families: if you know of a great deal in town, just put in a comment at the end of this article. Your deal may show up in an upcoming column. On tap this week, we have a free children’s book, a couple great deals for pizza on this Super Bowl weekend, children’s clothing steals, and glasses for kids. Be sure to check with each merchant for details and conditions. Free Children’s Book & Free Pizza: Come to the Medford Family Network on Thursday night, Feb…
