Each week, Patch looks at a mix of goods and services around town and offer a savings tip in this column. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. For our tip, see below. And remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. MEIJER Deal: Meijer's is offering Meijer gallon milk, two for $5 and General Mills cereal three for $10. Also, buy any two Stouffer's family size entrees or Digiorno pizzas and get a free 1.5 quart of Edy's ice cream.  Good through: Saturday. 2. BIG LOTS Deal: Paula Deen's 10-piece stainless steel cookware set is on sale…

Each week, Patch looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. This week's savings tip School has officially begun which means summer clearance is now in full swing. Shop anywhere and almost all of their shorts, bathing suits, sandals and flip-flops will now be 80 percent off. Stock up on these type of items, expecially since length doesn't matter on the kids and also look for sunblock, pool toys and beach towels. Great items to store in a box... just…

Each week, Patch looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. This week's savings tip My friend and Patch photographer Jennifer Whitbeck sent a me a great link about shopping at the local Dollar Tree, which can save you money on items such as gift wrap and cleaning supplies. I have started a new habit of trying to stock up on the larger-sized gift bags and tissue paper that only cost $1. There is a large selection and variety to choose from and I …

Each week, Patch looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. This week, we also are starting a new feature to share helpful savings tips. This week's savings tip Our first tip centers around school supplies and stocking up on items you will most likely need to replace or replendish throughout the course of the school year. After two weeks of the kids being back in class and after parents have already fulfilled the traditional list, start watching …

Each week, Patch looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. HARTLAND FLOWERS Deal: Hartland Flowers received free flowers with their purchase and are passing the savings on to you. With any purchase of $25 or more (Pick up or local delivery) you get half dozen roses for free, a $15 value. Mention Facebook when ordering. Good through: Wednesday or while supplies last. 2. NEFF MARTIAL ARTS Deal: Introductory special for new students only includes…

Each week, Patch looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. SCHAFER'S HOUSE OF MUSIC  Deal: School band instrument rentals deals going on now that include 40 percent off select instrument reeds and 30 percent off instrument accessories like care kits and mouth pieces.  Good through: Limited-time offer. 2. SUSAN'S HALLMARK Deal: Pillow Pets and sandals are now on sale with a buy one get one for half off deal. Good through: Limited-time offer. 3. …

Each week, Patch looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. GO BANDS  Deal: Hartland team 1-inch or 1.5 inch go-bands on sale now for $18. Discount on orders of 10 or more with the same name. For more information, inquire at info@GO-ACTIVEWEAR.COM. Good through: Limited-time offer. 2. WALGREENS Deal: School supply sale going on now with buy one High Trails or Anchorage backpack for $9.99 and get one free. Sale prices also include notebooks, …

Each week, Patch looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. HARTLAND FLOWERS Deal: Michigan Gladiolus (or sword lillies) are now available at Hartland flowers for $5.67 a bunch. Good through: Limited-time offer 2. CROMAINE DISTRICT LIBRARY Deal: Christmas in July sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stock up on books, media and holiday items. Christmas items will be on the lawn under the big tent and books and media will be in the Community Room. Good on…

This week, Frugal Family looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. SPICER ORCHARD FARM MARKET AND CIDER MILL Deal: The Raseberry crop is ready for picking. For every quart of raspberry’s picked, customers will receive a free doughnut and glass of cider or frozen slushy. Picking hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Good through: Limited-time offer 2. TIM HORTONS Deal: Any size real brewed iced tea or small frozen lemonade is just 99 cents all summer long…

This week, I have returned to writing about area discounts in Frugal Family — a look at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. BLACK BAR & GRILL Deal: Bring in your movie ticket stub from the Brighton MJR theater within seven days of show and receive 10 percent off your meal.  Good through: On-going 2. TYRONE HILLS GOLF COURSE Deal: Recession Buster Mondays is going on now. Play 18 holes of golf with cart for $19 on Mondays. Good though: Limited-time…

Once again, I've been looking out for the deals this week until Tatum Ryan returns. (That's her column picture). If you're new to this feature, each week Frugal Family looks for great deals on goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the link. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. And feel free to add more. 1. KAHUNA COFFEE Deal: $1 off The “Big Kahuna” Sandwich, The Roast Beast” Sandwich or a medium or larger Turtle Mocha Latte. Good through: July 31 2. KROGER Deal: Kroger-brand yogurt, 10 for $4. Good through: Monday. 3. CVS …

I'm filling in for Tatum Ryan this week, who normally gathers these sales. So, that's Tatum in the column logo. If you're new to this feature, each week Frugal Family looks for great deals on goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the link. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. And feel free to add more. 1. HARTLAND FLOWERS The deal: Red, white and blue bouquet for $19.95 Good through: July 2 2. TARGET The deal: 12 pack of Coca-cola products for $2.50. Good through: July 2 3. WALMART The deal: Twin pack of 16.6-pound bags of …

This week, Frugal Family looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. DUNHAM HILLS GOLF CLUB Deal: Parent/child golf outings every day after 6 p.m. One parent and one child can play 9 holes with cart for $25. Child must be 15 years old or younger. Good through: Limited-time offer. 2. BLACK ROCK BAR & GRILL  Deal: Kobe Steak on the Stone will be at a special price of $25.99 this week.  Good through: Limited-time offer. 3. KICKS & STICKS Deal: …

This week, Frugal Family looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. SUSAN'S HALLMARK Deal: Buy any Father's Day card and all decorative beer bottle openers are half-off. Share your email address and receive a free gift. Good through: Sunday. 2. F.A.O. JEWELERS Deal: For the entire month of June, buy three Swarovski crystal beads and receive a free silver necklace or stick pendant, your choice—a $45 value. Good through: June. 3. THE MAJESTIC AT …

This week, Frugal Family looks at a mix of goods and services around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. CJ ROBERTS SALON & DAY SPA Deal: First-time massage clients receive $10 off any massage. First-time hair clients receive $20 off any cut-and-color combination. All manicure and pedicure combinations are $10 off, plus customers receive a free gift. Good through: June 2. HARTLAND POOL Deal: Summer is right around the corner, and now is the time to get a family membership for the …

This week, Frugal Family looks at a mix of services from around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: 1. FLAME TO FIRE Deal: Flame to Fire presents a pre-Father's Day cookout that will include special one-day discounts.  Good on: June 11. 2. LADY OF LIVINGSTON Deal: There's a summer three-month special at this women's only fitness club in Brighton for $99. Good through: Limited time. 3. OH MY LOLLI Deal: Oh My Lolli candy shop is celebrating its second birthday with in-store specials, …

This week, Frugal Family looks at a mix of services from around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: 1. COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL Deal: In celebration of Hartland's Memorial Day parade, Companion Animal Hospital will be giving away patriotic bandanas for your pets. Stop in any time before May 31 to get your free bandana. Good through: While supplies last. 2. CJ ROBERTS SALON & SPA Deal: May specials include a $10 bonus gift card for every $50 gift card purchase. $10 off any massage, …

This week, Frugal Family looks at specials for Mother's Day. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: 1. BIG BOY IN HARTLAND Deal: A free gift during the Mother's Day Brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. We asked what it is — they aren't saying, yet. Good on: Sunday 2. F.A.O. JEWELERS Deal: With any $100 or more purchase of Pandora jewelry, receive a free ring holder valued at $35. Limit one per customer, while supplies last. Good through: Sunday 3. HARTLAND FLOWERS Deal: Celebrate Mother's Day …

This week, Frugal Family looks at a mix of services from around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: 1. BIGGBY Coffee of Hartland Deal: Free short butter bear. Good through: Thursday 2. MEIJER Deal: The store is hosting its "Celebrate Mother's Day Photo Event" from noon-3 p.m. Saturday that'll include a Photo Book Creation Demo and $3 off coupons for one 8.5-inch-by-11-inch photo book. Good through: May 14. 3. IRONWOOD GOLF CLUB  Deal: Register now for the May 7 Sportsmaster Golf …

This week, Frugal Family looks at a mix of services from around town. For more information about each company, click on the business name in blue. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:  1. ANYTIME FITNESS  Deal: Join in April and recieve the iPROFound Package which includes a 10-week "Commit to be Fit" progam, $25 "anytime" bucks and one month free tanning. Good through: April 30 2. VILLAGE MANOR RETIREMENT Deal: Village Manor is offering a spring special for all new move-in residents to save up to $1,000 a month. Call for more details and to arrange a free lunch and …