With Stoughton High School’s Senior Class graduating Thursday evening, the weekends ahead will surely be full of parties celebrating the students’ worthy accomplishments.  However, with many parties, come many challenges.  Just how can you give each deserving graduate something personal without breaking the bank?  Here are some ideas to help you do just that.  Of course, not all college students will be living on campus; therefore, I have provided a couple of ideas that are universal as well.  Gear Up Grads are so proud of their school of choice so why not let them share that pride all summer…

For those of us not fortunate enough to be traveling this Memorial Day weekend, we are lucky in our own right.  By staying put, we can scoop up the great deals being offered, along with the multiple scoops of potato salad and coleslaw at our family barbecues.  I am hopeful that these deals will assist you in fattening up your wallet, instead of just your waistline!  No matter how you choose to spend this long weekend, I wish everyone great deal of fun and laughter with friends and family! Deals to be Had: Papa John’s…Any Large Pizza, including specialties, for $11.  Use promo code C527ANY.  …

How I just LOVE the rush of finding a bargain!  So, I am thrilled that hunting season has begun…bargain-hunting season, that is.  Though, I in no way will claim to be a yard sale pro, I have developed some effective techniques over the years.  Since there are so many other Frugal Mamas out there, I wanted to share both my best practices and some additional tips I found online.  Hopefully, they will prove helpful during this fun time of year!  Keep an eye out Cut ads from the pennysaver or newspaper that seem worthwhile. Don’t forget to check Patch and Craiglist for yard sale postings Then of …

Believe it or not, there is actually a National Pizza Party Day.  In fact, it is on the same day as National Chocolate Chip Day, Sunday May 15.  Who can pass up an opportunity to eat pizza and cookies?  Not me, that’s for sure!  At first glance, the word party may send you running for the hills.  But the beauty of these wacky celebrations is that you can be as elaborate or as simple as you like.  The following ideas give you a sampling of both.   Décor * Start by putting on some Italian music  (Christmas Tree Shop usually has CDs for less than $5). * A red and white checkered tablecloth is a …

We all want to celebrate the special moms in our lives, including aunts, grandmothers, sisters and godmothers. Unfortunately it became quite expensive to do so in the “typical ways”.  This edition of Frugal Families shares some deals around town to limit the impact to your wallet while allowing you to acknowledge just how special these mothers are to you. Mother’s Day Golf Food and Fun Event at Cedar Hill Golf Course Includes 18-holes of golf and food $35.00 for two.  FREE RAFFLE & GIFT for every mother.  Call for available tee times, 781-344-8913.  (Please note that this does not include …

National Teacher Appreciation Week is from Monday, May 2 until Friday May 6, and while there are so many important educators in our kids’ lives, and so few dollars in the bank account these days, there is no reason to get discouraged. Gifts that are creative and personal to the individual do not have to cost a great deal and are always worth much more than a pricey (generic) store bought gift. With that in mind, here are a few inexpensive ways to show our teachers just how much we appreciate all their hard work.  A Hand-Written Thank You Note…In today’s electronic age, anything hand written …

With this being the last weekend of vacation, you may be like me-SPENT!  Both literally and figuratively so here are some frugal ways to enjoy these last few days. Celebrate Earth Day with free activities at the Stoughton Public Library (Saturday, April 23) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m…Information Booths of many town wide organizations.  Come show your support for the volunteers who comprise these valuable resources for Stoughton. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m…Spring Baby Farm Visit.  What child doesn’t want to feed a chick or hold a cute little bunny? 3 p.m. - 5 p.m…Earth Day Concert Use the time to do some Spring …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. Are you a local business owner or a savvy shopper? Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box or e-mail jeffrey.pickette@patch.com. Activities: FREE Easter Egg Hunt…Saturday …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. Are you a local business owner or a savvy shopper? Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box or e-mail jeffrey.pickette@patch.com. Friday Only: Shaw’s Seafood Special……

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. Are you a local business owner or a savvy shopper? Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box or e-mail jeffrey.pickette@patch.com. *** Last week we shared some great …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. Are you a local business owner or a savvy shopper? Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box or e-mail jeffrey.pickette@patch.com. * Eat for FREE at IKEA Friday, March …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. Are you a local business owner or a savvy shopper? Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box or e-mail jeffrey.pickette@patch.com. Lent Specials: Shaw’s…Wednesday, …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. Are you a local business owner or a savvy shopper? Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box or e-mail jeffrey.pickette@patch.com. Fun for Dr. Seuss’ Birthday: Toys R’ …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. Are you a local business owner or a savvy shopper? Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box or e-mail jeffrey.pickette@patch.com. Fun for the Family: Click here for a …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. Are you a local business owner or a savvy shopper? Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box or e-mail jeffrey.pickette@patch.com. Deals for Mom: Amethyst Day Spa (1044…