Frugal Family: Candles, Halloween and Fall Fashion

Yankee Candle

Deal: Buy one get one half off

Good Through: Sept. 24

Come into to get those stinky rooms smelling pie fresh with sales like buy one get one 50 percent off all food scents. Your favorite jar candles, tarts and accessories are at a discounted price now for a limited time so you can get your home smelling like the season. The "Yummiest Sale" is happening now and includes scents such as Spiced Pumpkin, Apple Cider, Autumn Wreath, Banana Nut Bread, Blueberry Muffin and more. More than 25 fragrance candle are BOGO 50 percent off. Get them in any size, large or small jars, tealights, voltive candles and wax potpourri. Also, if you're looking to start decorating your home early for Halloween, Yankee Candle has a huge assortment of seasonal candles such as Candy Corn, Witches' Brew, Pumpkin Patch, and Trick or Treat. The best thing about these candles is that they act as decorations, too. There are plenty of skull, pumpkin and candy corn shaped candles; as well as Halloween accessories for tapers and tarts. Go to Yankeecandle.com for more scents or visit the nearest location at Westfield Shopping Center in Trumbull.

Deal: Fall clothes for less

Good Through: Sept. 22

Start the transition to fall with new clothes and a good excuse to shop. Save a ton of money on new key pieces to all of your family's wardrobe at Old Navy, who is having a the perfect sale for the frugal shopper. Now through next Thursday, you can pick up autumn essentials such as leggings and knit-tops for toddlers at $5 or jeans and casual pants all for $10 a pair. The toddler sale doesn't end there, other fall goodies like hats, scarves and vests are all 30 percent off. If you're looking to dress the older kids, Old Navy has markdown there, too. Girl's knitted sweaters, vests, three-quarter sleeve tees, crochet-trim sweater dresses are only $12.94 right now! Those are great pieces that can be paired with Old Navy's Faux-Suede Cozy Boots for $19.94. For the boys, Old Navy has select hoodies, skinny cargo pants, and graphic waffle tees also for just $12.94. Get your kids stylish with a variety of 30 percent off merchandise for the cooler weather ahead. If you want to know more about Old Navy's fall sales or to get some fashion inspiration, head over to Oldnavy.com or stop into their Trumbull location at the Westfield Shopping Center on the lower level near Target.

CVS

Deal: Personal care markdowns

Good Through: Saturday

Gather up all the personal and home items you've been needing to pickup at CVS in Stratford. Located right on the Trumbull line at Hawley Lane, this location is convenient and easy on and off Route 8, 25 and the Merritt Parkway. Now through Saturday, CVS is having sales on toiletries and basic home good while giving you the opportunity to earn CVS Bucks. When you spend $25 on particular products, you'll earn $10 in rewards, good to be redeemed like cash on another visit to the store. Items include: Bounty Extrasoft 12-pack for $12.99, Puffs Plus Lotion tissues at two for $3, Charmin Ultrastrong bath tissue at $9.99 for a 16-pack or any variety of Duracell batteries. Sales earning you Extrabucks are throughout the store, like Lysol, Woolite or Resolve products at 2 for $10, Xtra 2x laundry detergent at $1.49, Finish dishwashing tablets 20-count at $2.99, Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner at $2.99 or CVS allergy or cold relief medicines starting at $3.69. Don't forget, cash in on these sales you'll need to be using your CVS card. No worries, if you don't already have one you can easily sign up for one at the register to start saving immediately. For more information on Extrabucks, other sales and store hours, visit their official website at cvs.com.

Deal: Home decor sale

Good Through: Saturday

Get your home in fashion for the upcoming fall season. Now through Saturday, stop into the Target for savings on decor for every room in your house before these savings go away. Target Home goods are the items you have to get your hands on right now. All products are marked down, including all towel and countertop accessories such as toothbrush holders, soap pumps, soap dishes and more at just $9. Bath towels by the same brand are even less, at $6 each, you can stock up on patterns or solid colors to match your bathroom, or start a funky new look. Waterpik brand handheld shower head is on sale this week for $17 and be sure to check out the $19 dollar Tamarask brand dinner and salad 4-piece sets for $19. Get game day ready with a stlyish television stand for $179 by Renovations by Thomas Beau Monde that'll make it your living space look elegant yet in Mahogany. If you're looking to add something new to your kitchen, or just need a different look, pickup some barstools by Target Home for $25 a piece. Accent tables for any room by the same brand are $64 each and can store books, flowers, candy bowls, you name it and are perfect for besides the bed or couch.  For more interior design ideas, sales on furniture or other Target products, visit their website or stop into one of their two Trumbull locations at 120 Hawley Lane or at the .