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Friday, November 23, 2012

Top Toys Kids are Asking For

Find out what’s in before you head out in Clearwater to take advantage of Black Friday savings.

If you’re hoping to find out what’s hot before you head out to shop on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, we’ve put together a few suggestions. Retailers themselves are generally the best judges of what’s in. Here are what some of the biggest toy retailers in the Clearwater area and beyond are saying: Toys ‘R’ Us This retailer has a Top 15 list of toys for boys and girls. Some of its suggestions include: To see the full list, visit Toys ‘R’ Us online. Target This store agrees with Toys ‘R’ Us on a few counts, but has its own suggestions, as well. They include: To see the full list of suggestions, visit Target online. Walmart This retailer has an extensive list of hot toys for the holidays. It’s also running an online contest where …

Friday, October 5, 2012

Night Out for Clearwater Police

Bay Flite landed and law enforcement and public safety officials answered questions and performed demonstrations as hundreds of residents came to check out Clearwater Police's 29th Annual National Night Out Against Crime on Oct. 2.

Bay Flite landed and law enforcement and public safety officials answered questions and performed demonstrations as hundreds of residents came to check out Clearwater Police's 29th Annual National Night Out Against Crime on Oct. 2. Residents chatted with officers, tried their best to pass a field sobriety test with a pair of "drunk goggles" on and snacked on a variety of free food available throughout the parking lot in front of Super Target at Clearwater Mall. The event also included other demonstrations and displays, free document shredding, child safety seat checks and bicycle safety inspections. "National Night Out is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for anticrime initiatives, strengthen the …

DeElizabethan

12:25 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012

It was fantastic and so informative. Lots of food also. A special evening to not miss.   more ›

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Frugal Family: Grab School Supplies For a Dollar or Less

Visit Office Depot, Walgreen's, Kmart and Target for inexpensive school supplies, such as pencils, pens, folders and paper.

Pinellas County schools start in less than two weeks. Have you bought everything you need? Don't worry if you're still missing items from the kids' supply list. Each week, retailers offer more back-to-school sales. If you're not sure what your children need, call their school or visit the Pinellas County Schools website. At the bottom of the page, you'll find a link to the 2011-2012 school supply list. Be sure to check at local stores; many have supply lists posted. This week, you'll find some great deals, including supplies for $1 or less. Office Depot Deals: The store discounted over 75 school supplies. Some of the best deals include the following: Good through: Aug. 13 Kmart Deals: The store offers several deals including supplies for …

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Frugal Family: Gift Dad With Craftsmen Tools, Samsung Blu-Ray and TomTom Navigation

This week's deals are all about dad. Find tools, electronics and clothing deals.

Father's Day is Sunday (June 19). Do you have a gift for your dad, grandfather, uncle or husband yet? Rather than scramble for a last-minute gift, plan ahead and buy something he'll love. Is dad known as Mr. Fix-It? Or has he been drooling for the latest electronic toy? Surprise your dad with a gift he'll love. We've searched for the best Father's Day sales and found deals on a Craftsmen tool set, Craftsmen tool center, clothing, Samsung Blu-Ray Disc Player and a TomTom Navigation System. Sears Deal: Save 50 percent off this huge tool set. The Craftsmen 255-piece mechanics tool set is on sale for $149.99. Good through: Sunday (June 19) Kmart Deal: Buy him a bigger toolbox. The 5-drawer Craftsmen Tool Center is on sale for $99 ($40 off …

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Frugal Family: Party Food and Supplies Under $5

On the eve of St. Patrick's Day, we've found some great deals for planning a party that will save you some green. Find deals on corned beef and cabbage, Coke soft drinks, paper products, shirts and dessert - for $5 or less.

Green is not only the color of the week for St. Patrick's Day, but always the color for this weekly column. With St. Patrick's Day parties, holidays and Spring Break on the way, we decided to scour the ads for items you'll need for upcoming parties. Find deals on shirts, corned beef and cabbage, Coke and paper products and St. Patrick's Day cake. Mark you calendars - today is the last day for the corned beef and cabbage sale at Publix and for the fabulous clothing deals at Old Navy. Old Navy Deal: Grab some comfy clothes for outdoor get-togethers. Men's and women's short-sleeved tees for $5; kids' short-sleeved tees are $4. Good through: March 16 Publix Deal: Crown corned beef, $2.99 per pound (save $1.50 off per pound). Green cabbbage is…

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