Frugals spring 2015

It seems as if spring has finally found its way to us, which means there is also a new edition of Frugals available!  Pick it up at one of hundreds of local retailers in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia!

Camp Crown is the Salisbury area’s ultimate summer camp with outrageously fun theme weeks like retro week, carnival week & survivor week.  Drop off as early as 630am, pick up until 6pm, FREE laser tag, FREE afternoon snack, arts & crafts, medically trained staff & even a café to purchase lunch.  See inside cover for more details.  

There’s a new outpatient center opening late this spring in Princess Anne, MD.  The McCready Outpatient center will be open 7 days a week, accepts most insurances, walk ins of all ages are welcome and services offered include minor illness/injury to sports/employment physicals to immunizations & blood draws.  See back cover for more information & exact location.

Just inside the front cover on page 3, you’ll find a coupon for $2 off a day cruise ticket to Tangier Island.  Discover the history & charm as you walk the paths visited by John Smith in 1608 and even meet the residents of the island who still speak with an Elizabethan accent.  Cruises run May 15-October 15.   Perhaps ponies are more your style?  Daisey’s Island Cruises in Chincoteague is offering $5 off a pony viewing tour.  See page 40 for coupon and more details.

The warmer weather brings many opportunities to do things outside.  The Hebron Carnival begins May 27^th & runs through July 11^th.  Save $3 on rides when you go on Wednsday or Thursday using the coupon on page 23.  Don’t forget the famous oyster sandwiches and homemade crab cakes, too!
The Blueberry Festival in Chincoteague is July 24-26 and is one of the largest fine arts & crafts shows on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.  Save $1 on adult admission when you use the coupon on page 44.  Mark your calendar now for the SELL OUT Lucas Oil Pro-pulling tractor pull at the Pocomoke Fairgrounds on June 27^th.  See page 6 for more information.  It’s almost guaranteed to be the hottest day of the year on July 15, the day of the 39^th annual J Millard Tawes all you can eat Crab & Clam Bake in Crisfield.  Check out the bottom of page 28 for details.  One June 13, Parksley Volunteer Fire Company will be giving away a brand new boat and lots of CASH at their Boat & Bucks Giveaway.  Tickets are $40 each, and include all you can eat/drink, entertainment and entries for the giveaways.  See the top of page 47 for more information.

Take advantage of those beautiful days & warmer temperatures by playing a round of golf.  Winter Quarters Golf Course in Pocomoke is open all year round and offers 18 holes with cart for $20 when you present the coupon on page 32.  Great Hope in Westover is only $25 (see page 29).  Captain’s Cove in Greenbackville, VA is also $25.  There is also a coupon on page 46 to help you save 15% off your check of $25 or more at the Marina Restaurant. 

Let’s not forget our furry friends…Johnson’s Seed & Feed in Salisbury has a coupon on page 16 to help you save 15% off your purchase.  They have all your garden & pet supply needs.  Down south in New Church, VA, Thomas Gardens has over 1000 varieties of perennials, herbs, rare plants, trees & shrubs.  See page 40 for details.  

 Are you a sun worshiper?  Dover Pools has multiple locations throughout Delaware & Maryland, and offers a coupon on page 10 so you can save 20% in stock supplies, chemicals & accessories.  Prism Pools & Spas has moved!  Not to worry though, they’re offering $50 off a pool opening service.  Check out page 43 for more details.  Perhaps it’s money that keeps you from enjoying a pool of your own…EZ Loans has the solution to that problem.  Get up to $200 in FREE interest when you utilize the coupon found on page 11.  Want to find something to do outside with the kiddos?  Head to the Salisbury Zoo for some playtime and to check out all the new animals, including the brand new baby bear cub!  Stop by the Beastro to enjoy a FREE drink with the purchase of a hot dog & chips.  Use the coupon on page 21.  The Delmarva Discovery Center in Pocomoke is a fun & interactive experience for all ages, where you can unleash your imagination!  Use the coupon on page 32 to enjoy buy one get one free admission.  Just up the river in Snow Hill, is the Pocomoke River Canoe Company.  You can rent paddle boards, canoes, kayaks and even motor boats from them AND save $5 when you present the coupon found on page 36.  I can’t think of a better way to relax & enjoy the historic Pocomoke River and all the beauty it has to offer.

Cookouts are very popular during the spring months, but just in case it’s not quite warm enough for you to enjoy being outside, eating out is another option, and boy are there plenty of options for you to try!  Caesar’s Pizza Palace in Princess Anne has a coupon on page 27 for FREE boneless wings with the purchase of any large pizza!  1 Fish 2 Fish in Salisbury has a 10% coupon on page 17 which you can use to enjoy their new items coming soon:  deli/substation, fresh fried chicken, and hand dipped ice cream!  Don’t forget their lunch specials during the week.  Looking for a one stop, meal & dessert place?  Check out DQ Grill & Chill in Salisbury.  At the top of page 18, there’s a coupon to help you save $5 off any cake.  You can enjoy buy 2 get 1 FREE ice pops at Frumex Paletas in Salisbury with the coupon at the bottom of page 19.  Countryside Market on Nanticoke Rd in Salisbury has a buy one get one half off any sub deal on page 20.  Or, you can enjoy an 8” cold cut sub, small fry & a 32oz fountain soda for $9.75.  Looking to try something new?  Consider The Wilde Hare, an artisanal restaurant in Princess Anne.  Their menu includes rabbit, alligator, soft crabs, ribs, scallops & more! PLUS, they have a buy one get one half off entrée coupon on page 26.  Chesapeake Crabhouse & Tiki Bar in Crisfield boasts of having the freshest seafood, hand-cut steaks, Smith Island cake and of course, beer, wine & liquor.  Save $5 off your total purchase when you redeem the coupon on page 29.  Everyone loves pizza.  Domino’s has an offer for pizza & wings on page 35 for just $16.99.  Don’s Seafood in the heart of downtown Chincoteague offers clams, oysters, and crabcakes.  See the coupon at the top of page 42 to save 15% off entrees.  Give Famous Pizza & Sub Shop a try when you are in Chincoteague next time and enjoy a buy one get one half off pizza offer when you use the coupon on page 38.   

Mother’s Day is only a few weeks away…Have you thought about those important women in your life?  Massage Envy in Salisbury has a coupon on page 21 so you can treat them to a $49.99 massage or $59.99 facial.  Blue Crab Treasures in Chincoteague offers gifts of all kinds, including jewelry, clothing, sea glass creations and much more.  You can even save 20% off one item with the coupon located on page 39.  Vance’s Furniture & Mattresses in Melfa & Cape Charles has everyday low prices and a HUGE selection for Serta queen mattress sets.  They’ll even take away your old bedding!  See page 42 for more information.

Children grow so quickly, many don’t even have a chance to wear some of the outfits bought for them.  Check out Growth Spurts consignment shop in the Twilley Center Salisbury for high quality, gently used & new items for newborn to size 12.  Save 20% off one regular price item when you present the coupon found on page 22. 

Should you ever find yourself in need of a tow, call Smullen’s Towing in Princess Anne; they do local tows for just $55!  They’re a family owned and operated business, offering local and long distance towing, lockouts, jumpstarts & 24/7 service.  See the ad on page 28 for their contact information—it’s not a bad idea to have at least 1 tow company # in your phone, just in case!  Ronnie’s Garage in Pocomoke offers tune-up service, minor repairs, towing, MD state inspection & also sells used vehicles.  Check out the coupon on page 32 to save 15% off any service. 

Planning an event & need flyers or invitations printed?  Print & Ship is your place to go.  Save 25% off any print job, including custom invitations, when you present the coupon on page 29. 

Do you like fresh vegetables and fruit?  Check out the Chincoteague Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.  Save $1 off any purchase of $10 or more when you redeem the coupon on page 41. 

As you can see, this edition of Frugals has a little something for everyone to enjoy.  Grab your copy today, or, do like I do & pick up a few: 1 for each vehicle, 1 for my purse, 1 for my desk & 1 to share with a friend!