Frugal Family: Searching for Signs of Spring

Searching for spring in all things for sale.  Lego sets and Beanz might not fit the bill, but purple and dresses do.  And a good margarita takes me to the southern beaches and sun-kissed waves.

1. , in Bethlehem

Deal: A free made-from-scratch buttermilk pancake with any breakfast entree ordered between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Good through: Monday through Friday

Check out the website http://borderlinerestaurantpa.com/index.html for additional daily specials

2. , in Hellertown

Deal: Enjoy a savings of 20% or more on all jewelry featuring February's birthstone Amethyst

Good through: February 28

Nothing promises the violets of spring like the color purple!  Flaunt a little bling.

3. Toys R Us

Deal: Buy one, get one 50% off all Mighty Beanz, Squinkies, and Lego sets

Good through: February 26

Encourage your budding architect.

4. l, in Coopersburg

Deal: Margarita Night on Wednesdays; House Margarita $5

Good through: Ongoing

There's nothing like a drink with friends to celebrate only two more working days until the weekend.

5. , at the Promenade Shops

Deal: 25% off new spring dresses

Good through: February 26

Gingham, polka dots, visions of springtime... snow?  What snow?