Frugal Family: Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth on a Budget

Patch checked out local eateries for sweet deals on sweet treats. Shop cookies, ice cream, candy, smoothies, and pies, all without traveling too far. Don’t forget to print out the attached coupons or sign up for email clubs when necessary.

Patch encourages you to participate in this column by letting us know about the great deals you’ve heard about around town. Just add them to our comment box below and look for them to be featured on future Frugal Family articles.

1.

Deal: Receive six free cookies with the purchase of a 14-inch or larger Big Cookie Cake with coupon.

The Fine Print: One coupon per person. Not valid with any other offer.

Extra, Extra: Save $5 on Thanks Tins (mini-cookies), now starting at $24.99.

Good through: Ongoing promotion

2.

Deal: Pick up a scoop of ice cream for 31 cents at Baskin Robbin’s 31 Cent Scoop Night on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Fine Print: Offer only valid during times listed above.

Extra, Extra: The night is dedicated to honoring America’s firefighters and Baskin Robbins will donate $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, or NFFF.

Good On: Wednesday.

3.

Deal: Shop sale items like jumbo bars of milk chocolate s'mores and Twilight-themed candy treats.

The Fine Print: While supplies last. 

Extra, Extra: Spend more than $199 and receive a free 20-inch tall chenille bunny.

Good Through: While supplies last.

4.

Deal: Join the OJ Quench Club and receive a special offer just for joining.

The Fine Print: Must join the club to enjoy member perks.

Extra, Extra: Other perks include an email coupon for your birthday, a surprise every year that you are a member and periodic emails containing offers, promotions and more.

Good Through: Ongoing promotion.

5.

Deal: Pick up April’s featured pie, coconut cream, for $7.99.

The Fine Print: Price and participation may vary per location.

Extra, Extra: Enjoy a Boston cream pie for $14.99.

Good Through: Limited time only.