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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Frugal Family: Scones, Mimosas and Other Deals

Plus, Elwin & Co. in Berkley has added homemade soup, custom gift baskets and new specials to its menu.

Whether it's lunch, brunch or a good cleaning, we've got the deal for you. Elwin & Co. owner Elwin Greenwald said he is making some changes to the Berkley bakery's lineup. "We have much more than scones," he said. Check out Elwin's new homemade soup served with savory scones, custom gift baskets and new specials. Greenwald said he hopes to be a one-stop shop for breakfast and lunch in Berkley and Huntington Woods. "The idea is, pick up some scones and coffee for breakfast, soup and savory scones for lunch and be set until dinner," he said. You are very important to this column. Have you seen a deal around town that is too good to pass by? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to check with these merchants for additional details. Deals: Get …

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Elwin & Company, Berkley Bistro & Cafe, Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs, and 2 more ›

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Frugal Family: Think Ahead for Savings

With a little planning, you can save on early holiday shopping and or save up for a free sandwich at Mr. Kabob.

Like to think ahead? Here are a few deals that offer advantages for the planners in Berkley. Head to the Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop and stock up on toys for the holidays. You'll save on your bill and shop without the rush. Or bring your punch card to Mr. Kabob and earn credit toward a free sandwich. Make sure to plan meals around the restaurant's children's deals, offered Sundays and Wednesdays. You are very important to this column. Have you seen a deal around town that is too good to pass up? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to check with these merchants for additional details. Deal: Save 15 percent on purchases more than $150 and 20 percent on purchases more than $300. Layaway available with 30 percent deposit. Free gift wrap …

In this Article:

Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop, Mr Kabob Mediterranean Cuisine, Family Video, and 1 more ›

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Frugal Family: A Day of Deals at Yellow Door Art Market and More

A tent sale full of creative discounts will be held Sept. 24; 24 Seconds Bar & Grill has exclusive coupons for those who join its email club; and get bargains on knitting classes, sweet treats and bagels.

Local shops have lots to offer for fall savings. Join 24 Seconds Bar & Grill for lunch or on game days for specials, and make sure to sign up for the email club, which provides a slew of coupons. Get bargains galore from 12 Yellow Door Art Market artists as they fill six tents with all their goodies Sept. 24 during a Day of Deals from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Artists include Martha Sintz, Lisa Siebert, Sandy O'Brien and Holly Laginess. Have You Any Wool? offers a class for young knitters. For just $10 a class, children can work on dexterity and fine motor skills while having fun creating exciting knitting projects. Children are encouraged to try new techniques with an abundance of materials, while always working at their own pace and skill level. …

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Yellow Door Art Market, 24 Seconds Bar & Grill, Have You Any Wool, and 2 more ›

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5:10 am on Thursday, September 15, 2011

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Frugal Family: Dress for Success and Other Deals

Get tips to help with your job hunt and save on business attire during event at Council ReSale shop.

The Council ReSale shop, formerly Council Thrift, in Berkley is planning a Dress for Success event 1-3 p.m. Sept. 13. This will be the fourth time the Jewish Vocational Services and the National Council of Jewish Women has put on the event, which offers job seekers free tips on interviews and resumes from career experts, plus extra discounts on interview attire and accessories.   Merchandise retail director Robert Lebow said he expects about 30 attendees. The event is open to people of all faiths, he said, and no registration is necessary. "This is a great event," Lebow said. It offers the perfect opportunity for those job hunting and those wanting to advance in their current jobs to learn how to better present themselves, he said. Along …

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Family Video, Council Resale, Have You Any Wool, and 3 more ›

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Frugal Family: Clearance and Seasonal Sales Abound

Take advantage of discounts on fall fashions, sales on summer produce and more.

Local shops are preparing for fall and wrapping up summer with some sweet deals. City Style is offering big bargains on its fall styles with a coupon that expires today, so hurry in. Or, hunt for blue, orange, green and yellow stickers in the clearance section in the back of the store and save 20 percent to 80 percent on summer shoes. The coupon cannot be used on clearance or sale items. You are very important to this column. Have you seen a deal around town that is too good to pass up? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to check with these merchants for additional details. Deal: Get 15 percent off one pair of shoes or 20 percent off two or more pairs of shoes. Get 10 percent off handbags, apparel and accessories with this coupon. Good …

In this Article:

City Style, Hiller's Market, Westborn Market, and 2 more ›

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Frugal Family: Deals for the Whole Gang

These discounts on school supplies, children's meals, bowling and more offer something for everyone.

Whether you need to grab some school supplies, pick up some food or take the children bowling, you'll save some late summer cash with this week's deals. You are very important to this column. Have you seen a deal around town that is too good to pass up? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to check with these merchants for additional details. Deal: Back to school sale: All educational items and supplies in the Parent Teacher Resource Center are 15 percent off. Also, get Melissa and Doug, Learning Resources, Thomas, Alex, Schleich, Playmobil, Plan Toys and Corolle products for 15 percent off. Good through: Sept. 11 Deal: Children eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Good: Wednesdays Deal: Get your eighth sandwich free with punch …

In this Article:

Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop, Hartfield Lanes, Hiller's Market, and 2 more ›

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Frugal Family: Cruise Events Inspire Sales, Deals, Extended Hours

Oddfellows Antinques, A&W, Catching Fireflies, The Lunch Cafe and O'Mara's Restaurant all have specials or sales this week.

Oddfellows Antiques has more to celebrate than Dream Cruise weekend – it is also marking its 10th anniversary during the last few weeks in August by having a blowout sale starting Saturday. A drawing will be held as well, co-manager Joan Walsh said, and entry forms were mailed to those on the Oddfellows' mailing list. If you're not on the list, stop by the store for a form or to sign up for the list. Oddfellows will be open until 9:30 p.m. Friday during the Berkley CruiseFest. Speaking of the cruise, A&W has some goodies to share with cruisers, as well. All summer, the drive-in offers a "cruisers menu" that includes special pricing for those driving a classic car 25 years or older. Pull up on Friday and Saturday and receive special cruise …

In this Article:

Odd Fellows Antiques, Clawson A&W Drive-in (in Clawson Patch), Catching Fireflies, and 4 more ›

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Alissa Malerman

9:12 am on Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Two other deals! There's a Groupon for Mazza (You pay $9 for a $19 Groupon) today and tomorrow. Also, Hartfield Lanes has a Dream Cruise deal for you: FREE bowling! On its website: Friday the 19th and Saturday the 20th enjoy FREE BOWLING.. Yes FREE BOWLING for the Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend!!!   more ›

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Frugal Family: Yellow Door Art Market Daily Giveaways and More

Shop local and save this week at Catching Fireflies, Dandelions Children's Consignment & Boutique and Parent Teacher Resource Center.

Gov. Rick Snyder designated July 27 through Tuesday as Buy Michigan Week  and Yellow Door Art Market is celebrating with daily Michigan-made art giveaways. "We do realize that there are some products and services that do not come from Michigan," according to the Buy Michigan Now website. "(Pineapples and mountain-climbing expeditions leap to mind.) That said, an enormous amount of products are grown, manufactured, or distributed by Michigan-based businesses." To foster interest in local artists, Yellow Door's Facebook page will be featuring a photo of a Michigan-made art item that will be used in a daily giveaway. Some of the items up for grabs include Michigan pottery by Gail Hiller, Detroit photography by Sooney Kadouh, letter …

In this Article:

The Room Downstairs, Yellow Door Art Market, Catching Fireflies, and 2 more ›

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Frugal Family: Get the Scoop on a Few Ice Cream Deals

Take the children out for ice cream without taking much out of your wallet.

Ice cream deals don't have to melt through your dollars. Check out these deals and enjoy a summer favorite with your family. Stop by Dairy Queen on Aug. 11 and participate in Miracle Treat Day. The Berkley Dairy Queen will donate $1 or more from each Blizzard treat sold to the Children's Miracle Network Hospital at Beaumont. And if you like Blizzards, join the club. Scroll to the bottom of the Dairy Queen website to sign up for goodies and discounts. Check out local favorites Clark's Ice Cream & Yogurt or Frosty Freeze for their always-frugal family treats. Hint: Don't let the "1/2 scoop" size fool you at Clark's — it's still a fairly large scoop. You are very important to this column. Have you seen a deal around town that is too good to …

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Dairy Queen, Clark's Ice Cream & Yogurt, Berkley Frosty Freeze, and 2 more ›

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Frugal Family: Score Summer Savings at Edible Arrangements, Dairy Queen

Find sweet deals at Westborn Market, The Lunch Cafe and Janet Davis Cleaners in Berkley.

Summer deals can be found at Westborn Market and The Lunch Cafe. Take advantage of special offers from Edible Arrangements and Janet Davis Cleaners. Ginger Page, owner of Edible Arrangements, said in celebration of National Dipped Fruit Month, her business is offering a special on dipped fruit boxes. A variety box of a dozen pieces of available fruit dipped in chocolate is $10 this week. Page said it's quite a bargain because the boxes usually cost $25. You are very important to this column. Have you seen a deal around town that is too good to pass? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to check with these merchants for additional details. Deal: A dozen pieces of dipped fruit for a special price of $10. Good through: Saturday Deal: "Like" …

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Edible Arrangements, Janet Davis Cleaners, Dairy Queen, and 2 more ›

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