Frugal Family: Feb. 23

Welcome to Frugal Family! Being school vacation week this week, we've tried to find some deals that combine with some creative things to do with your family. You may notice a couple of similarities between this week's Grab & Go Kid's Planner and Frugal Family, and that's becuase it's possible to find some really great family activities that won't break the bank!

One of the deals directs you towards our public libraries for passes to the Audubon Society. Make sure to inquire about other museum passes that may be available. Depending on availability and season, the library is a great resource for free and discounted museum passes.

Chelo's is offering a free kids meal this week, and Benny's is looking towards the spring. As always, we've included some deals on groceries to stock your fridge.

The Newport Winter Festival is going all week and into the weekend as well! Let's stimulate our local economy! Buy a button for the festival and recieve awesome discounts at a wide variety of retailers and events.

1. Chelo's http://patch.com/L-fD8V
Deal: Kids eat free vacation week with purchase of an adult entree and printout of this coupon: http://on.fb.me/hsVhkE
Good Through: Feb. 28

2. Audubon Society of RI Environmental Education Center
 http://bit.ly/eB8r5P
Deal: If you grab passes at the library, admission is free. So you can save the $6 on an adult admission, and the $4 on a child's admission! During school vacation week, the center is offering a variety of educational programs, all can be found on their calendar: http://bit.ly/e9UoE7 
Good Through: A variety of passes are available at the library year round, and must be returned the day they are borrowed. 

 3. Benny's http://patch.com/L-fCS2 and http://patch.com/L-fD3Q
Deal: Let's pretend that they don't have space heaters on sale this week (which they do, if you're in the market), and focus on the spring! Stop by Benny's for up to 49% off of vegetable and flower seed packs for your spring garden! Regularly priced at $1.59-$7.16, this week they are just $1.29-$4.99 each. They also have a variety of seed starting systems on sale. 
Good Through: March 5

 4. The Newport Winter Festival http://bit.ly/fIGxUX
Deal: With your festival button, receive a number of discounts in Newport during the festival, such as 15% off at Patagonia, 20% off at Kilwin’s Chocolates & Ice Cream, get a free mini cupcake at It’s My Party, and many others. See the full list here: http://www.newportevents.com/winterfest/discount.shtml
Good Through: Feb. 27

5. Whole Foods Market http://patch.com/L-fDLY
Deal: Whole Foods has a number of items on sale this week. If you head to the store having looked at the flyer, it is possible to not overspend. Save $1 on fresh whole chickens (they're $1.29/pound), 24oz. Chef's Own soups are 2/$7 (classic minestrone or vegeterian split pea) which is a savings of $4.98! Bread and Circus french baguettes are 2 for $2! See the flyer for much more: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/storespecials/CRN_specials.pdf
Good Through: March 1