Frugal Family: Let's Swim!

Looking for a place to cool off? Check out these great, inexpensive ideas for swimming with the family.

Splish and splash all summer long with great swimming deals around the city of Atlanta.  1.   Adamsville Recreation Center Deal:  From GoCityKids - Adamsville Recreation Center has a full-size indoor Olympic pool with individual lanes and a kiddie pool, a dance studio and classes, weight training, basketball and other sports programs, karate classes, and more.   Drop in rates for use of the pool ranges from free to $2, depending on age!  Membership is not required to use the facilities but it does provide a significant discount. Good through: Ongoing 2.  Swim for free at Piedmont Park Deal:  The Piedmont Park Aquatic Center offers free swimming, Monday through Friday from 3pm - 5pm.  Parking is not included with this deal. Good through: …

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Frugal Family: Cool Off with these Hot Deals

Stay cool this summer with these hot deals.

Chances are, you've said "It's hot" at least once this week.  Cool off with these great summer deals in our neighborhood and all around Atlanta! 1.  Bruster's Ice Cream Deal:   Every week, our local Bruster's in the Camp Creek Marketplace offers a cool treat at a discount.  From ice cream sundaes to special scoop days, check their flyer at the counter window for which treat is on sale.  Also, sign up online for their Sweet Rewards program and receive deals via email! Good Until:  Ongoing 2. .99 Cent Kids Meals at Piccadilly Deal:  Beat the heat with a glass of cold sweet tea and let the kids eat up! On Thursday's and Saturday's Kids  Meals are only .99 at Piccadilly in Greenbriar Mall.  Children 12 and under can receive an entree, 2 sides…

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Frugal Family: Military Deals, Free Wi-Fi and More!

As the summer heats up, so do the local deals.

Each week we feature local deals in and around Southwest Atlanta.  Know of a deal?  Leave a comment and we will be sure to feature it in the future! 1. Save up to $1 Per Gallon on Gas at Kroger Deal: Kroger stores are offering a new fuel promotion.  Now you can combine your fuel points to earn up to $1 off of each gallon of gas at Kroger fuel stations.  From the website:  The fuel program now allows you to receive greater discounts on fuel purchases at Kroger and at participating Shell locations. For each increment of 100 Points redeemed at the pump, 10¢ off per gallon is awarded up to $1 off per gallon.      Example: Good Through:  Ongoing.  Check the Kroger WEBSITE for details. 2.  CVS New Fuel Card Offer Deal:   Spend $30 on qualifying …

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Tammy Garnes

6:21 am on Friday, June 3, 2011

A Free Doughnut for Frugal Families! Good morning! It’s National Doughnut Day and time to claim your one FREE Krispy Kreme Doughnut. The offer is good for one doughnut of any variety per customer at participating U.S. and Canadian Krispy Kreme retail shops (no purchase necessary).   more ›

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Frugal Family: Vacation Super Savings

Never pay retail for your family vacation. Summer travel savings are all around you!

This week, either you're saying "School is out!" or "Wow, is school already out?" The start of summer is always welcomed, but the stress of forking over tons of cash for a summer vacation makes most of us cringe.  In the blink of an eye a family can find themselves spending, or even worse, charging, thousands of dollars on their summer vacation.   Well, frugal families know better than to ever pay retail for plane tickets, cruises, car rentals, hotels and attractions.  Read and click on the links below to find out how to save up to 80% on your summer vacation! 1.  Ask Clark Howard! Deal:   Financial guru Clark Howard dedicates a portion of his website and on-air time every day to telling readers and listeners about phenomenal travel deals…

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7:06 am on Friday, May 27, 2011

Free gas if you stay at this Florida resort: Sterling Resorts helps families fuel their spring and summer fun with its "Tanks for Staying" Package, offering a gas credit of up to $100 for guests who fill up at the pump along the road to a no-hassle getaway on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Full details here: http://www.sterlingresorts.com/Deals/Tanks-for-Staying-Sterling-Gas-Package/8/   more ›

Frugal Family: Health and Beauty on a Budget

Enjoy these Cascade area health and beauty deals that won't break the bank.

Need to feel pampered?  Looking for a health boost?  Below are a few great deals in the neighborhood that will leave you looking and feeling great. 1.  Yoga Special at Opare Integrative Health Care Deal:  Enjoy the benefits of a deep stretch, focused breathing and strength training with Opare's2 for the price of 1 Hatha Yoga classes.  You and a friend can enjoy the Monday night class this month for only $15!  Good through: May 2.  Itty Bitty Beauty Savings at Curls to Cuts Deal:  Cascade Road houses a fantastic salon tailored towards the needs of children and teens.  Curls to Cuts Children's Hair Salon sends out discount coupons via email on a regular basis.  Sign up on their website to receive emails and look for 10% off coupons in your …

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Frugal Family: Stay Green and Save Green

In honor of Earth Day, help save the environment while you save money.

A healthy and strong earth is a great gift to leave for our grandchildren and their grandchildren.  Are you a frugal family?  Here are some money saving tips that allow you to keep some green while keeping our earth green. 1.  The Big Blue Can Deal:   Message from the City of Atlanta:  The City of Atlanta is excited to present the ReCART (Rewards for Collecting All Recyclables Together) Curbside Recycling Pilot Project! This pilot project has been made possible by a partnership between Coca Cola Recycling, Rehrig Pacific, RecycleBank and the City of Atlanta. In the ReCART pilot project, participating households will earn RecycleBank Reward Points for all accepted recyclables placed in the new 95 gallon carts. Collection will continue to …

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11:59 am on Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Just tweeted: Movies ATL has added $5.00 10am Shows for Saturday 4/23 for most movies! Go to www.movietickets.com or... http://fb.me/LgthXaew @SeeTheMovies #frugalfamily   more ›

Frugal Family: Summer Break Savings in the City

For those choosing a "staycation" in Atlanta for the summer break, there are tons of affordable and fun activities for the entire family.

While there may have been moans and groans in your home this week, due to the end of spring break, the upside is that summer is right around the corner.  Looking to save a buck and give your wallet a big break during the Hotlanta summer months?  Below are Frugal Family summer savings in our city. 1.  Escape Break at Movies ATL Deal: Leave your cares at the door and enjoy America's favorite escape activity...a good movie!  Movies ATL  on Camp Creek Parkway offers a Tuesday Bail Out Special.  All movies, all day only $5, 3D films are $6.  Also available is a popcorn and drink special for $5.  Super Frugal Tip:  Each summer, this chain also offers a Summer Free Film Festival!  Like them on Facebook and follow on Twitterto learn about more …

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7:43 pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Random Deal: Free 8x10 wrapped canvas from the Canvas People. Whoo Hoo! Glad they are doing this again. All you have to do is pay shipping. What a deal! Here's the link, enjoy! http://canvaspeople.com/canvas-discount?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=FanPg&utm_campaign=gen50dpFan   more ›

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Frugal Family: Attention Kroger Shoppers!

This week we focus on one of the best known grocery chains in the south, Kroger. Find out how to get the absolute best deals at one of Atlanta's favorite stores.

We are going beyond coupon clipping 101 in this article.  So fasten your seat-belts....this is how you REALLY save at your local Kroger 1.  Transfer a Prescription Deal:   Currently, Kroger stores are offering $25 to customers for every prescription you transfer from another drugstore.  According to their 1-800 customer service representatives, the Atlanta market allows for up to $300 worth of transfer fees to be collected per household during each calendar year.  How it Works:  Bring in your empty pill bottle, the label from your previous prescription or visit your previous pharmacy to receive your prescription number.  Drop off your prescription with the Kroger pharmacy, and when you return for pick up, $25 in cash will be loaded onto …

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Spring Break is for Moms Too!

Still looking for something to do? Here are a few spring break ideas for Southwest Atlanta kids AND parents.

Since it is officially spring break, I am more than likely sitting in a dark closet, hiding...ummm....working as my children run through the house singing "mommy, what are we going to do nooooooooowwwwwww?"  I don't know about you, but getting out and about is the primary focus for our family during breaks from school.  Here are some quick ideas, (no time for a lengthy article, this closet is getting cramped and you may very well be hiding...ummm....relaxing in your own as you read this).  Have a great week! Test Your Survival Skills:  Sweetwater Creek State Park This is a true gem in our Southwest Atlanta backyard.  Breathtaking views, a historical setting and trails that range from easy to difficult.  A great family hike at wallet …

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Frugal Family: Six Great Deal Sites You May Not Know

Homegrown, Atlanta-based deal sites are abundant online. Several are new to me, are they new to you?

Anyone who reads this column knows that I LOVE daily deal sites.   Why pay retail for lessons, camps, entertainment and dining out when being patient can earn you the same experience, at half the price?   This week we are exploring Atlanta-based, home grown, daily deal sites that may not be as familiar to you as the ever popular, Atlanta-based ScoutMob and rapidly expanding Half Off Depot.  Those listed below are headquartered right here in our fabulous city, so when you score a deal with them you not only help yourself, but help recycle the Georgia dollar as well.  And that's a win-win for everyone! 1. The Green Half: Stay green while you keep some green Deal:  From their website: "The Green Half is Atlanta’s eco-matchmaker. If you want …

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11:03 am on Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Another Kroger Deal: Currently Kroger is giving $25 to shoppers who transfer their prescriptions to the Kroger pharmacy. If you combine this deal with medicines off of their $4 list as well as use the 50 fuel points you receive for each prescription, you are WINNING all around! Offer good thru 4/16/11. View the ad paper here for the Cascade location: http://krogeratlanta.mywebgrocer.com/Circular.…   more ›