Frugal Family: A Zoo, the Groove and You

Ten Thousand Villages – 226 Harvard Street, Brookline
Deal: It’s tricky to find an interesting and unique gift for a good friend without breaking the bank. But Ten Thousand Villages has a variety of great finds, all under $25. The store is a fair trade retailer and gives artisans in developing countries opportunities to bring their amazing products to our markets. Go with the Gold Fish Paperweight for $7, or the Mahogany Leaf Frame for $18.
Good Through: Items and prices vary. Visit this great shop and bask in the bargains.

Brookline Booksmith – 279 Harvard Street, Brookline
Deal:  The bargains are in the basement! Booksmith is an incredible local bookstore and their sales are not to be missed. But to enjoy the deals that never end, walk downstairs to their Used Books Cellar. The books might have started out in someone else’s home, but they’re in great condition with slashed prices, so make them yours today.
Good Through:  Until further notice

Franklin Park Zoo – One Franklin Park Road, Jamaica Plain
Deal: Want to feel like a kid again? Or perhaps you just want to enjoy kid prices as you take a look black bears, meerkats and flamingos. From 10 a.m. until noon on the first Saturday of every month, all guests are charged the children’s admission price: $8.00. Throw the shackles of adulthood (and the typical $14 admission price) aside!
Good Through: Until further notice

Spontaneous Celebrations – 45 Danforth Street, Jamaica Plain
Deal:  We are fast approaching the wedding season.  When you have weddings, you have dancing.  Maybe your dance moves are still rusty from winter weather so freshen them up with a  Zumba class at Spontaneous Celebrations.  Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday nights and are a mere $10 each. 
Good Through:  Until further notice

Isis Parenting – 2 Brookline Place, Brookline
Deal:  Parenthood is a rewarding, but sometimes downright confusing, journey.  Isis Parenting wants you to know that they’re available to give you the support you deserve.  They offer free, drop-in visits with a licensed psychologist each Tuesday from 2:15 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.  These brief visits are totally confidential and can help address issues women face during both pregnancy and parenthood.
Good Through:  Current schedule runs until June 21