Frugal Family: The Betterment Edition

This week's "betterment" edition of our new round-up of local deals gets you a $5 wardrobe, a free consultation toward a revamped look for your home, cheap yoga classes for beginners, a new parent/child group, and a well-earned treat for all your improvement efforts.

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The Deal: All proceeds from the Junior League's second-hand shop for ladies go to charity. Give back while getting a great deal when everything you can fit into one white bag (excluding handbags and boutique items) is yours for only $5 total.

Good through: March 5 only, starting at 10am.

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The Deal: "Parents Place" is a new meet-up for parents of children up to 5 years old. Adults discuss issues and learn from each other while the kids play and socialize. $8 for one session, $15 for two, $20 for three.

Good through: ongoing; Wed & Fri, 10am - noon.

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The Deal: Sign up now for a four-class workshop for the very beginner yoga student. Learn basics of postures, breathwork, vinyas, meditation, and relaxation. All four classes for only $60. Visit Yogashivaya.com/events.html to reserve your space.

Good through: until class is full; class meets March 19, 26, April 2, 9 from 2:30 - 4pm.

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The Deal: Perhaps the decor of your home is a little tired? Anna Cangiano of this local interior design studio offers an introductory "Early Spring Special" to Patch users. Mention this listing for a free in-home consultation with a color kit including two Benjamin Moore paint samples and coordinating fabric swatches.

Good through: end of March.

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The Deal: Tasty treats of the season here for a limited time only are Irish Soda Bread (with raisins) for $6 and St. Joseph’s Zeppolis (pastries filled with custard and sour cherries, or cannoli cream) for $2.75.

Good through: Get them while they're hot, until about Easter.