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Five Ways to Save $$ this Week: Martial Arts, Bowling, Senior Services and More

This weekly column will help frugal families by providing five great local deals to make life more affordable and often more fun.

[Note: This column is interactive: Readers and business owners should feel free to email columnist Kim Bova McDonald with deals in town you want to share or publicize.]

This week, Frugal Family has found deals on services for seniors, martial arts, bowling, spa services and art classes.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions.

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Deal: Xquisite Salon & Day Spa (Stoneham)

  • New clients save $20 OFF first visit on any services over $30 (refer to this promotion).
  • Refer a friend and receive 50% OFF your next service over $30 when new client mentions your full name.
  • Come in on a referal from a friend and mention that frined and receive 20% OFF any service over $30.
  • Schedule a follow up visit and receive $3 OFF your next visit.

Fine Print: Contact salon for more information.

Deal:
Looking to beat the heat with a fun indoor activity? Wakefield Bowladrome offers not only a retro bowling alley but also retro pricing that won't leave us spare.

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  • Senior Discount - Bowl $2.50 per string Monday - Friday
  • Daily Pricing - $3.00 per string Monday-Saturday before 5 pm
  • Evening Pricing $3.50 per string Monday-Friday after 5 pm and all day Sunday and holidays.

Fine Print: Contact for more information.

Deal:

  • Kids & Adults get 2 weeks free (or 1 Fitness Kickboxing class) of training OR
  • Quickstart for Kids - two introductory 30 minute private classes and 2 weeks of group classes for only $29.

Family member discounts of:

  • 2nd Family member saves 10%
  • 3rd Family member saves 20%
  • 4th Family member saves 50%

Fine Print: Contact for more information.

Deal: Summer Art Lessons (North Reading)
Summer Art Lessons for kids, teens & adults with group, private and semi-private lessons.

  • Session Two: August 3, 10, 17, 24, Wednesday Evenings, 6-7:30pm - $85
  • Drop-In Rate for Summer Classes, $25 per class (cash only)
  • Semi-Private Art Lessons  (2 students): $30 per student, for each 90 minute lesson (cash only). All materials included.
  • Private Art Lessons  (1 student): $60 for each 90 minute lesson (cash only). All materials included.
  • Kim's Creations offers Birthday Painting Parties starting at $150. We can hold up to 12 guests per party. Each ninety minute party includes step-by-step painting or drawing instructions.
  • Additional services such as girl's night out, oil painting lessons and more available.

Fine Print: Contact studio for more information.

Deal: Seniors Helping Seniors
In home service providing a wide variety of services to Seniors
How to help:

  • View information here.
  • Recieve and hourly wage.
  • Work as much or as little as you want.
  • Help seniors in your community.

Receive Help:

  • Review information here for yourself or a family member.
  • Companionship.
  • Light Houskeeping.
  • Errands.
  • Grooming/Dressing.
  • Overnight Stays.
  • 2-3 hour check-ins.

Fine Print: Contact agency for more information.

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