Winter 2017 Frugals magazine now available!

The winter edition of Frugals is now available! 

On the front cover, you will find 3 different coupons valid at Buchanan Subaru in Pocomoke.  Check out their beautiful, new expanded service department and take advantage of one of several deals they’re offering:  complete detail for $109, $19.95 hand wash, $69.95 alignment, $100 in FREE accessories with any new car purchase, $10 off NitroFill or ½ off wipers.

Hickman Heating, Plumbing & Air in Pocomoke offers sales, service and installation for all leading brands, and even financing for qualified customers!  Save $20 on any service call when you present the coupon located on the back cover.

Prom is coming up in the spring…but wait, this is the winter edition, right?!  Well, it’s that time of year that many young ladies begin their search for the perfect prom dress.  Russell’s Formal & Bridal in Parksley has top name brands, many styles & colors in stock, special ordering available, FREE alterations on current gowns and dress registration for DE/MD/VA schools.  Save $20 off a prom gown with the coupon on page 3, and don’t forget to check out the trunk shows!

You can depend on Mr Go Glass for custom glass!  With six locations in Delaware, Maryland & Virginia, they’re really only a phone call away.  Check out their ad on page 4 to save $125 on shower enclosures or $75 off custom glass/patio door/mirror installation.

Was your New Year’s Resolution to eat healthier or lose weight?  Somerset County Health Department wants to help.  Text RISK to 97779 to enroll in their Diabetes Prevention program.  For more information, see page 5 for details.

Have a minor ache, illness or injury?  McCready Health Immediate Care & Imaging Center in Princess Anne accepts walk-ins and most insurances.  Open daily, serving all ages, offering 3D mammography, immunizations, sports physicals, lab & x-ray services.  Check out their ad on page 7.

Have you been wanting to learn more about the world of coupons?  Why not attend one of Frugal’s coupon classes this spring?!  For $40, you get 2 hours of instructional teaching, dinner with non-alcoholic drink (gratuity included), and door prizes.  Sign up 2 at the same time & take advantage of our BOGO half off deal, making it only $30 per person.  See pages 22-23 for dates and locations.  Hurry, spaces fill up fast!

Audio Advantage in Salisbury wants you to try hearing aids for two weeks FREE!  You can also get FREE cleaning of your hearing aids and 24 FREE batteries.  For more information, see the ad at the top of page 18.

When the unthinkable happens, remember that Smullen’s Towing offers local tows (Princess Anne to Princess Anne, New Church to New Church, Salisbury to Salisbury, etc) for ONLY $55!  They recently came to my rescue during the snowstorm.  Check out page 18 or 28 for their contact information.

If you are in the process of remodeling, don’t forget to check out the Habitat ReStore in Salisbury for all your appliances, furniture, lighting, building materials and more!  Why not clean out and donate your unwanted items for a tax deduction!  Save 15% when you present the coupon located at the bottom of page 18.

Tax Free Liquors in Delmar is open daily and has over 1000 wines, 600 spirits & 100 craft beers, something perfect for your Valentine’s date!  Save 15% off wine when you use the coupon at the bottom of page 12.  Countryside Market in Salisbury also has a wine coupon on page 19.  They are offering a Buy 6 bottles of wine, Get 1 50% off. 

Perhaps your family added a pet for the holidays.  Get a FREE veterinary exam at Somerset Regional or Pocomoke Animal Hospital when you present the coupon at the top of page 24.  They also offer in-house pharmacy/labs, behavioral & dietary counseling and even urgent/emergency care!  This offer is available for existing and new customers.

A&B Salvage in New Church buys all metals for FAST CASH!  Get a free phone quote on large loads.  They even sell auto parts and batteries, and offer rollback/low boy services.  Check out the bottom of page 38 for their contact information.

Princess Anne Memorials offers custom designs for your headstone needs.  Check out their online specials or present the coupon on page 26 to save 15% on monuments $400+.

Looking for a new place to try for dinner?  Check out The Edge restaurant located inside the La Quinta across from PRMC in Salisbury.  With a banquet room available and opening daily at 4pm, you can save 20% on your check by clipping the coupon at the top of page 21.

La Tolteca has been voted the best Mexican restaurant on the Eastern Shore for 10 years in a row.  Happy Hour is 5-8pm daily, and they offer vegetarian and kids meals.  Present the coupon at the bottom of page 20 for a BOGO ½ off lunch or dinner (Sunday-Thursday).

Grab a juicy steak and a cold beer at Old West Steakhouse in Salisbury!  Or, come enjoy a meal while learning about couponing, as this is the site of two of our upcoming spring classes.  See page 20 for contact information and address.

Pizza, pizza!  Who doesn’t like pizza?!  At the top of page 19, Little Caesars has a coupon good towards FREE crazy combo with the purchase of any deep deep dish pizza.  There’s a new pizza hangout in town!  Check out Your Pie just outside of Regal Cinemas at the Centre at Salisbury.  They offer $7.99 pizza, panini or salad, and even craft beer & wine.  Check out the bottom of page 21 for a coupon good for B2G1 half off!  Pizza & wings just go together…Caesar’s Pizza Palace in Princess Anne has a coupon on page 26 offering FREE wings with the purchase of any large 1 topping (or more) pizza.  Famous Pizza and Sub Shop in Chincoteague advertises their $10 large cheese pizza on page 37.

Get your seafood fix all year long at Waterman’s Inn in Crisfield.  When you present the coupon at the top of page 28, you can save 10%.  Marina Restaurant in Greenbackville is offering a FREE appetizer with the purchase of 2 entrees if you use the coupon at the top of page 37.  Why not grab a meal before or after your 18 holes of golf for only $20?!

Did you know there are 5 Subway’s in Virginia & many more in Maryland, including Pocomoke & Crisfield?  Check out their ads on page 32 & 36 to save 10% on any order of $10 or more.

Corner Bakery in Onancock boasts of custom cakes & cupcakes, yeast raised & cream filled donuts, and even cinnamon buns & confections.  Save $2 off bakery items when you redeem the coupon at the bottom of page 37.

The Club Car Café in Parksley has been the site of a few of our previous coupon classes, and I never heard anything but raves about the food served, especially the fried chicken!  Check out the top of page 39 for more of their menu, and the B2G1 FREE lunch/dinner entrée.

Been to the movies lately?  Bet you paid more than $5 for your ticket…Not if you went to the MarVa Theater in Pocomoke.  And the best thing: they don’t just do movies.  Get a FREE drink with the purchase of a large popcorn when you present the coupon at the top of page 35.

Looking for a luxurious weekend getaway?  Stay at the Refuge Inn in beautiful Chincoteague and save 30% on your second (consecutive) night by redeeming the coupon at the top of page 38.

Tax season is upon us…Some look forward to it, but many more dread it.  Take $31 off your tax preparation at Liberty Tax in Pocomoke when you present the coupon in the middle of page 32.  Call Willie Sproul at Somerset Business Services for super fast refunds, no out of pocket fees and audit protection services.  Plus, you can save $25 off your prep fee with the coupon at the top of page 25.

Want to win a trip to Mexico?  Look for a Mexican icon at several locations and listen to 92.5 % 96.5 CTG for details on how to win an all-inclusive trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico with Team CTG.  Check out page 6 for locations and more details.

The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company is presenting Murder at the Mansion in Princess Anne on January 28.  Appetizers will be served, cash bar available.  See page 8 for more information.

Perhaps you are school shopping?  No, not that kind…I mean looking for a new school to attend.  Wicomico Day School in Salisbury, a private school for ages 6 weeks through 8^th grade, is hosting an open house on February 23.  Look at the top of page 20 for contact information.  Holly Grove Christian School in Westover has a coupon good towards $50 off your application fee at the bottom of page 26.  Their open houses are in March & April.

The Chincoteague Center is hosting a yard sale on April 8^th from 8a-1p.  Come shop, sell, and eat lunch, all under one roof, rain or shine!  Save $1 on admission when you present the coupon found on page 39, or rent a take to sell your own items for only $15!

Frugals winter 2016 edition

Brrrrr, it’s cold out there!  But the new Frugals edition is available, so grab one and cozy up next to the fire browsing all the awesome local money saving deals inside!

Starting on the front inside cover, Buchanan Subaru in Pocomoke has multiple money saving offers available, including a $45.95 detail special that’s perfect to help you clean off your vehicle after this lovely snow we’ve had.  Did I mention that they are Delmarva’s ONLY Subaru Stellar Care Award Dealer?

Turn the book over & on the back cover, you’ll find Mr Go Glass has 3 offers.  Don’t forget, they’re not just for vehicles, they also do patio doors, shower doors, doggy doors and custom mirror installations.

Getting healthy is probably one of the most popular New Years resolutions I can think of.  Well, that doesn’t always mean dieting and exercising at the gym (although those things certainly don’t hurt!).  For many, it means beating their addiction.  Hudson Health Services in Salisbury is a private, non-profit (NOT government run) substance abuse treatment center that offers detoxification, intensive inpatient care, partial day hospitalization, and supportive housing, all provided on their tranquil, lakeside campus.  See their ad on page 5 for more details.  Maybe it’s diabetes that you or someone you know is struggling to get in check.  Somerset County Health Department has a diabetes prevention program that is FREE!  For more information, check out page 3.  I mentioned the gym a few sentences ago…New You Gym in Princess Anne is offering NO sign up fee ($35 savings) when you present the coupon found at the bottom of page 23.  The Health Store & More in Salisbury has a wide variety of health-related items, such as local honey, organic and gluten free foods, probiotics and even essential oils!  Use the coupon on page 16 to save $3 off your total purchase of $15 or more!  So many people hesitate to go to their doctor because of the limited availability of appointment slots.  At McCready Health Immediate Care in Princess Anne, you don’t have to worry about that since there’s no appointment needed, and they open at 6am Monday through Saturday!  See page 22 for address and more details.  Looking to protect the crawl space, basement or foundation of your home from moisture?  Call DryZone  for a FREE, no obligation inspection and don’t forget to redeem the coupon on page 9 when you schedule your job.  Do you know someone who’s hard of hearing or already wears a hearing aid?  Call Audio Advantage in Salisbury for a FREE hearing test and a no obligation trial of new hearing aids.  Check out page 18 for more information and their contact number.

About a year or so ago, my son’s dentist told me that he would need braces….so, I called Dr James Crouse for a consultation.  We loved his office!  Redeem the coupon on page 16 for $480 in savings towards 3 sets of retainers.  Is relaxation what you’re looking for?  Simply Sublime Massage & Bodywork in Pocomoke can help with that!  They offer a range of services including Swedish massage, deep tissue, reflexology & more!  See page 28 for more information.  After that, get your hair fancied up at Shore Cut Salon, also in Pocomoke.  Page 4 offers you a choice of two coupons:  $5 off highlight/lowlight/color service or $10 Olaplex upgrade #1 & #2 treatment.  They are a full service salon with appointments suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.  The Hair Loft in Painter, VA is offering $5 off color with their coupon on page 37.  They boast of offering dramatic hues for Spring!  Go for the beauty trifecta and finish it off with a nail treatment at Nails Spa in Selbyville.  Save 15% off services with their “Newly Renovated Special” on page 8.    Of course, not all these options appeal to everyone.  Perhaps some new ink is just what you’ve been looking for to make you feel better.  Kip’s Primal Tattoo in Princess Anne has a coupon on page 22 to help you save 20% off any service.  Get a FREE Body B’udder when you purchase any 3 Goat Milk lotions, soaps or 4oz Body B’udders from Treasures By the Sea (Snow Hill, page 31) or Blue Crab Treasures (Chincoteague, page 35).  Don’t forget to check out Russell’s Formal & Bridal’s Trunk Show coming up this weekend!  Save $20 on any current 2016 style prom gown when you present the coupon found on page 37.

Valentine’s Day is coming up….Guys, get ready!  Make a reservation at Waterside Inn in Chincoteague and save 20% off your stay during January-March.  You must mention the Frugals exclusive coupon located on page 34, as this offer isn’t available online.  While you’re there, be sure to check out the FREE Death by Chocolate event sponsored by the Historic Main Street Merchants Association, including prize drawings donated by local merchants, with the grand prize of a 40” flat screen TV!  Wine, Cheese & More is your Valentine’s Day Headquarters.  Check out their selection of great gifts & custom baskets, specialty beers & microbrews, assorted wines & cheeses, as well as premium cigars.  Redeem the coupon at the top of page 38 to save 20% on a single item.  The historic Mar-Va Theater in Pocomoke is hosting their Valentine Cabaret on Feb 12^th, featuring dinner and wine pairings.  Hurry though, seating is limited.  See page 29 for more information on upcoming events there.  Maybe your “hunny” isn’t local for Valentine’s Day.  Edible Arrangements can help!  Save $5 on freshly-crafted gifts for Valentine’s Day when you use the coupon on page 17.  Tax Free Liquors in Delmar, DE has a coupon on page 8 for 15% off wine.  They are open daily and have over 1000 wines, 600 spirits & 100 craft beers available.  Make your home smell great with a Woodwick candle from H&H Furniture in Pocomoke.  You can even save 25% when you redeem the coupon on page 31.  They also have a large selection of appliances, parts & services.  Looking for the perfect gift for the man in your life?  Great Hope golf course in Westover has 18 holes with a cart for only $20!  See page 25 for more details.  Or, Captain’s Cove in Greenbackville has 18 holes walk or ride any time for $20.  Their restaurant, Marina Restaurant, also has a coupon on page 39 for 15% off your check of $25 or more. 

Looking for something to keep the kiddos entertained?  Tickled Paint ARTworks in Salisbury does birthday parties, group activities and even fundraisers.  See page 15 for a coupon to save you $10 off an in-studio kids party!  Another sure to be great activity at the Mar-Va Theater is the Prince & Princess Soiree on February 27^th.  After all, who doesn’t like an afternoon of character meet & greets, sing-a-longs & tea party festivities?!

The always dreaded tax season is also upon us.  It seems like you either love tax season (those who get refunds) or hate it (those who have to pay).  Willy, at Somerset Business Services in Princess Anne can help you keep more of your hard earned money.  He has over 30 years of experience and offers a $25 off coupon on page 25.  Jeania Lankford, a TransAmerica insurance representative can assist you with term & whole life insurance, annuities, mortgage protection and even income replacement.  See her ad on page 28 for her contact information.  H&R Block has multiple locations over the entire Eastern Shore, including Crisfield and Pocomoke.  New clients can save $50 on their tax prep with the coupon located on page 31.  Accutax in Onancock, VA doesn’t want you to let just anyone do your taxes.  Trust their tax professionals for filing as well as bookkeeping & payroll services.  See page 34 for contact information.  Karma Tax Services in Oak Hall, VA is certified & registered with the IRS, an authorized e-file provider and their tax prep fee starts at just $125!  See page 38 for more details.

With your tax refund, maybe you’re looking to do some upgrades to your home.  Precision Plumbing serves the shore and you can save $25 by using the coupon at the top of page 36.  Hickman Heating, Plumbing & Air of Pocomoke can service your system(s) to their optimum efficiency.  Save $20 off a service call when you use the coupon on page 28 or 14.  Princess Anne Memorials is offering a coupon on page 24 good towards 15% off monuments of $400 or more, including those with in-house custom design services.

Good food always makes me feel better in the winter.  This edition of Frugals has a ton of awesome eatery coupons available for the foodie in your life.  Famous Pizza & Sub Shop in Chincoteague has a coupon on page 37 for BOGO ½ off pizza eat in or carry out!  They also offer salads, gyros, seafood, cheesesteaks & FREE island delivery!  Fulfill your morning appetite by stopping at Corner Bakery in Onancock and grabbing some of their delicious cinnamon buns or yeast raised & cream filled donuts, saving $1 by redeeming the coupon found on page 35.  Subway is one of my favorite “fast food” places.  You can save 10% off any order of $10 or more using the coupon on page 34.  Check out which locations are accepting it before redeeming.  Just north, in Pocomoke, Don’s Seafood & Chicken House + Pub has BOGO ½ off entrees with their coupon on page 30.  Even farther north, in Princess Anne, is Caesar’s Pizza Palace.  Enjoy FREE wings with the purchase of any large, one topping (or more) pizza when you present the coupon located on page 22.  They also offer beer, wine, carryout & even catering services.  Back in Salisbury, 1 Fish 2 Fish is re-opening next month!  Enjoy a FREE cup of Maryland crab soup with any $10 lunch purchase and the coupon at the top of page 17.  See Facebook for open date and details.  Run into Little Caesars for a hot pizza on your way home from work and don’t forget your FREE crazy combo with the purchase of any Deep! Deep! Dish Pizza (coupon found on page 15).  There are 2 DQ locations in Salisbury, each offering $5 chicken strips, fries & drink from 4p to close.  See page 14 for a $1 coupon for your dessert.

Coupon classes are back!  With 3 different dates and locations, there’s sure to be one for you!  Kicking it all off on Thursday, March 24, we’ll be at Old West Steak House in Salisbury.  Thursday, April 21, we move south to The Club Car Café in Parksley, VA (check out their coupon on page 35, not redeemable during class).  And finally, on Thursday, May 19, we’re at Pizza King in Millsboro, DE.  All classes run 630-830p.  Cost is $40, which includes your meal, non-alcoholic beverage & instruction materials.  However, register 2 people at the same time and take advantage of the BOGO ½ off deal ($60).  See pages 20-21 for more details.

Are you an investor, entrepreneur or business owner?  Opportunities are now available in historic, down town Pocomoke for the start up or expansion of your business in a growing, revitalized area.  See page 19 for contact person information.

Frugals Winter edition!

One of the things I look forward to most after the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season is getting the newest copy of the Frugals publication!  As always, the Winter 2015 edition is packed full with TONS of coupons at local retailers in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

Buchanan Subaru graces the cover, and on the inside of the front cover you will find a variety of coupons towards one of their many services.  A few minutes south, into New Church, VA is where Davis Auto Center is located.  They want to give you $200 off when you present the coupon on page 41.  Just north of Buchanan, in Westover, you will find R W Motors, who is featured on page 6.  Here you will find an offer for $750 off any car or truck on their lot!  Just a little farther north to Delmar, DE, is K&B Auto.  On page 12, they have a coupon for $100 off your down payment with any vehicle purchase.  For those who may be lucky enough to already have a vehicle, but still need driving school, check out Drive Time with locations in Salisbury and Berlin.  Classes start at only $49 & there is a $10 coupon on page 17.  On the same page, you will also find coupons for Grease Monkey good towards $15 off a full service oil change & tire rotation package or $10 off brake service.  

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner…Instead of giving the same old gift, give your Someone Special something special this year!  Try an Edible Arrangement and save $5 off an arrangement or dipped fruit box with the coupon on page 17.  If a romantic dinner out is more your style, then check out the Mar-Va Theater’s Valentine Cabaret event.  It features dinner and wine pairings on February 13.  See page 33 for more details.  I don’t know too many women who turn down jewelry….well, none actually! CD Marsh Jeweler (page 40) is your one stop Valentine’s shop with gifts starting at $25.   Of course, we can’t forget flowers!  Four Seasons florist in Chincoteague has a 20% off any one item on page 36.  Fun fact:  Many might think that Valentine’s Day is the #1 holiday for flower purchases, but according to www.aboutflowers.com, Christmas & Mother’s Day are ahead of Valentine’s Day.  Also in Chincoteague is the Waterside Inn, family owned and operated since 1987, providing all the tranquility you’re looking for without the high cost!  Page 23 has a Frugals exclusive offer for 20% off your stay.  This particular place is of special memory to me as it is where my husband proposed to me.  We will celebrate our 11^th anniversary on Valentine’s Day!  While you’re in Chincoteague, head on over to Island Creamery for some delicious ice cream, and enjoy BOGO FREE coffee drinks with the coupon on page 42.  Maybe you want to help your significant other relax this Valentine’s Day…Then Massage Envy in Salisbury can help!  With massages for only $49.99 and facials starting at $59.99, you can’t go wrong!  See page 19 for more details.  For the boater in your life, take them on a date to the 32^nd annual Seaside Boat Show in Ocean City.  Hubby and I actually went here during our Honeymoon stay in OC.  You can find more details on page 4.

If you’re looking for a new radio station to listen to, flip to 96.5 FM, CTG, the Variety Station.  CTG features a blend of rock & pop hits from the 70s thru today.  The on air team is unique in that all the programming is live with local personalities.  That old saying that “variety is the spice of life” has proven quite true as CTG Variety has become a fast growing entertainment and information source for the shore.  Check out pages 7-9 for more information on this station!

Many people dread the start of a new year, because it means tax season is lurking in the shadows.  Nothing takes away the joy of the holiday faster than a tax bill.  Luckily, you don’t have to fret over doing them yourself.  Liberty Tax has a coupon on page 16 good for $31 off your tax prep fee.  They have locations in Salisbury and Pocomoke.  The Book End in Exmore, VA, offers income tax preparation, bookkeeping services and payroll, including direct deposit and debit card.  Check out their ad on page 37.  H&R Block in Pocomoke has a coupon on page 32 valid for $25 off your tax prep for new clients.  This year, it seems as if our tax refund might already be claimed as my son was recently told he may need braces…I’ll admit it, the thought of that bill scares the crap out of me!  But, with the coupon for Dr. James Crouse on page 18, maybe it might not be so bad after all.  Hey, every little bit helps!

Russell’s Formal & Bridal in Parksley is having a Trunk Show January 23-25!  Visit them to try on all the new 2015 styles:  top name brands, tons of colors, special order available and MUCH more!   See page 43 for more information and a coupon to save you $20 on any current 2015 style prom gown!  

H&H Furniture in Pocomoke can be found on page 3 with several different coupons to choose from, including $75 off a washer/dryer combo, half price padding or 20% off 1 in stock accessory. 

I LOVE primitive country décor.  The Weed Patch Country Shoppe in Delmar, DE has just that, including candles, flags, Amish furniture and unique handmade items.  You can save $5 off your purchase with the coupon located on page 15.  Travel just a bit north to Seaford and you will find Something Hot Specialty Sauces, where you can get 10pc wings for only $7!  They have over 900 spicy items and hot sauces from around the world!  See page 13 for more details.

Do you use your porch for storage during the cold months?  Want to enjoy your porch all year long without the high cost?  Check out the coupon on page 14 for Porch Protection Services and save $200 off your purchase.  There’s also a coupon for EZ Storage in New Church, VA, that will allow you to “store it for a buck!”  See page 39 for those details.

Do you have a little one?  Know someone who does?  Check out the variety of new and gently used children’s clothing, baby gear, newborn essentials, nursing accessories, shower gifts, toys & much more at Munchkins Boutique located in the Food Lion Shopping Plaza in Exmore, VA.  Save 20% when you present the coupon found on page 41.  When you head just a little north, to New Church, stop at That Pet Stuff Place to check out all the goodies available for your furry babies.  Receive FREE nail clipping with any $20 or more purchase when you present the coupon on page 42. 

Looking for something to do that’s fun for the whole family?  Check out Crown Sports in Fruitland, MD and enjoy one (or more!) of their many family friendly activities:  laser tag, arcade, rock climbing, roller skating, group lessons, and much more!  Page 5 offers a BOGO FREE laser tag game and a coupon for FREE skate rental.

Ever wanted to learn more about couponing?  Well, now’s your chance.  Back by popular demand are the Coupon 101 classes taught by myself.  This year, we’re expanding to include locations in DE, MD & VA.  Cost for the class is $40 per person which includes your meal, non-alcoholic beverage, all instruction materials & even door prizes!  We have a BOGO half off deal available when you register 2 people for the same class.  Class dates are March 26 at Old West Steakhouse in Salisbury, MD, April 23 at The Club Car Café in Parksley, VA and May 21 at Pizza King in Millsboro, DE.  See the Frugals website or home page of the blog for more details or to sign up.