Frugal Family

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for buy one get one deals, households are taking advantage of various offers and savings that help in stretching our hard-earned dollars farther.

Patch's Frugal Family column will be dedicated to giving you great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

We know we may have missed some special offers. Let us hear about the deals you've seen by adding them to our comment box below.

Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. Happy saving!

Deal: For those who own family businesses in Bensalem, now is a great time to join the Bensalem Business Association. The group is waiving its regular $120 membership fee for 2011. The group's purpose is to provide networking opportunities for business people and businesses in Bensalem Township. Its goal is to use the members' collective energy and knowledge to address concerns and interests that will help businesses in various stages from development, opening and beyond.

Good through: N/A

Deal: With the impending closure of the Langhorne Borders store, 2343 East Lincoln Highway, many items in the store are deeply discounted. Avid readers might find their treasure for a steal. Check out their Web site for more
information.

Good through: Until the store closes in April.

Deal: Kids can eat for $2.99 on Tuesdays at in Bensalem, 3219 Street Road.

Good through: Tuesday evenings, ongoing

 Deal: is giving away one free order of medium size waffle fries on Friday if you mention you’re there to try the new Heinz Dip & Squeeze ketchup. The fast food eatery has locations at the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem and at the Oxford Valley Mall. 

Good through: Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.