FRUGAL FAMILY: Great Deals for the Whole Family

1. The Pennsylvania Dutch Market website features printable coupons for items ranging from meat to pies to shirts. Located on York Rd. in the Ashland Marketplace, the Market features new items every month. Fresh on-site baked goods are a specialty. 

2. Ready for some outdoor fun? Dick's Sporting Goods is offering 50 percent off on golf and tennis items as well as fitness equipment. Some deals are online-exclusive, but visit the Dick's Sporting Goods in the Hunt Valley Towne Centre for more deals and information. 

3. For the "Best Ribs in Baltimore," visit The Corner Stable and get those ribs on Mondays for $13.99. On Wednesdays, you can get a crab cake sandwich with fries for $14.99. And every day but Saturday, mom and dad can feast with happy hour prices: $2 off draft beers and half-price appetizers. 

4. The Oregon Grille off Shawan Road is typically known for fine dining, but it offers casual lunch deals and a 7 for $7 "In The Bar" special. The following are the featured dishes for each day: Monday: Open Face Reuben Sandwich; Tuesday: Chicken Caesar Salad ; Wednesday: Grilled Portobello and Cheese; Thursday: Marinated Chicken Sandwich; Friday: Fish and Chips; Saturday: The Grille Burger; Sunday: Cheddar and Chive Omelet.

5. Looking for a new hobby? How about needlepoint? Right now, you can take a beginner's class at Bedecked and Bedazzled off York Rd. in Lutherville for just $79. Needlepoint is a good skill to have in case your kids rip their clothes and need a quick stitch, or for making gifts for family and friends.