1. Healthy Cooking Deal Time: Everyday Where to Find It: In your kitchen. Find tips and help on this website. Visit the American Heart Association’s Healthy Cooking section of their Nutrition Center website. Here you can find summer barbeque tips, healthy snacking ideas, smart substitutions, and step by step guides for healthier preparation methods. 2. Physical Activity and Other Healthy Habits Deal Time: Everyday Where to Find It: American Heart Association’s Get Moving microsite Visit this website to learn about the price of inactivity, how physical activity can improve the quality of your …

1. Toe Jam Puppet Band Deal Time: Wednesday, February 22, at 11 a.m. Where to Find It: Norwood Civic Center, 165 Nahatan Street, Norwood | 781.769.0466 Toe Jam delivers super fun kids’ music that grown-ups can enjoy too! Tom and Vinny bring smiles with their unique combination of interactive games and songs for $4 per person. 2. Jackson’s Ski & Sport Deal Time: Now through February 24 Where to Find It: 1570 Providence Highway (Rte 1), Norwood | 781.255.1754 Heading north to ski during February vacation? Now is the time to take advantage of savings on gear and winter clothing at Jackson’s Ski…

1. Spa Packages from Shear Illusions Deal Time: Now through February 14 Where to Find It:  45 Vanderbilt Avenue, Norwood | 781.352.3505 Located inside the Vanderbilt Club, this beautiful hair studio and spa is offering values for your Valentine. Treat your special someone to a 60 minute deep tissue massage for only $55 (a $70 value).  They are also offering two combination service packages at $110 each (both are a $165 value). “Night on the Town” includes a face framing foil, cut and style, and make up application. “Night Cap” includes a 60 minute hot stone massage, custom conditioning, …

1. Christina’s Fireside Grille Deal Time: Superbowl Sunday (February 5, 2012) Where to Find It:  2 Washington Street, Foxboro | 508.668.9800 Check out CFG’s website to hear more about their Superbowl Sunday brunch (11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). CFG is offering a special game day menu from 2:00–10:00 p.m., and they’re offering some great takeout to take the work out of the Superbowl party in your home. 2. The Yard House Deal Time: Monday – Friday 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Sunday – Thursday 10:00 p.m. - midnight Where to Find It:  200 Legacy Place, Dedham | 781.326.4644 The Yard House offers half price on a …

1. Olive Garden Deal Time: Ongoing Where to Find It: Patriots Place, Foxboro | 508.543.3967 http://www.olivegarden.com/Menu/Specials/ For $12.95, you can get a three course meal that includes bottomless soup or salad, an entrée (five to choose from), and a dessert (five to choose from). 2. Hannaford Supermarket Deal Time: All the time Where to Find It: 434 Walpole Street, Norwood | 781.769.0905 Check out Hannaford’s website. You can register to create shopping lists, view the weekly flyer online, and print out coupons all from their website. Hannaford Supermarket offers recipes, healthy …

1. Banana Republic Factory Store Deal Time: Now through Feb.  2 Where to Find It: Wrentham Premium Outlets, Wrentham | 508.384.5320 You can get half off all pants at Banana Republic Factory Store, now through Feb. 2 (excluding clearance items). No code necessary for this deal. Also, now through Jan. 29, you can get an additional 10 percent off any purchase over $100 (CODE: BRFS10). Don’t feel like going to the store? Banana Republic offers free shipping on all orders over $50, all the time. No codes, no hassles. 2. Free e-book: Organized Simplicity Deal Time: Price is subject to change Where …

1. Bath & Body Works Deal Time: Now through January 15 Where to Find It: Walpole Mall, Rte 1 | 508.668.0136 http://www.couponmountain.com/Bath_Body_Works-coupons-deals.html Here you will find an entire page of savings for Bath & Body Works, including an online code for $10 off $40 or more, a printable coupon for $10 off $40 or more, 20% off entire purchase, and more. 2. Aeropostale Deal Time: Now through January 31 Where to Find It: South Shore Plaza, Braintree | 781.843.5200 http://www.couponmountain.com/Aeropostale-coupons-deals.html Here you will find a bunch of coupons for Aeropostale, …

1. Fit in Fitness Deal Time: Anytime Where to Find It:  http://norwood.patch.com/articles/frugal-family-work-it Improving your health and/or losing weight often tops most people’s list of resolutions. For a list of local fitness centers and their current deals, see last week’s Frugal Family column. All of these gyms have extended their sign up specials through the beginning of January. So, now is the time to start. Seize the day. 2. Lower your Debt Deal Time: Anytime Where to Find It:  Start here: http://www.coupons.com/ The most efficient way to lower your debt is to decrease your expenses. …

1. Women’s Workout World in Walpole Deal Time: Now through December 31, 2011 Where to Find It:  673 Main Street, Walpole | 508.660.1160 Now through the end of the year, the sign up fee of 60 dollars has been reduced to $1. This beautiful gym has a spa, free tanning for platinum members, a babysitting room for the kids, personal and group training, and a separate boxing studio. There are two memberships available: For $30 per month, you get a Platinum Membership which includes unlimited classes (includes spinning and more), use of the gym (includes high end cardio machines, free weights, and …

1. Yankee Candle Coupon Deal Time: Now through Dec. 24, 2011 Where to Find It:  http://www.couponmountain.com/Yankee_Candle-coupons-deals.html CouponMountain.com told us about this buy 1, get 1 free reed diffuser, five-dollar flat rate for shipping on all orders under one hundred dollars, and 25-60 percent off selected items. 2. Batteries at Shaw’s Deal Time: Now through Dec. 24, 2011 Where to Find It:  Shaw’s in Norwood | 134 Nahatan Street, Norwood | 781.761.0610 We all need batteries for the gifts we’re giving and receiving. Why not pay $3 less for an 8-pack of AA or AAA batteries. 3. …

1. Norwood Liquors Deal Time: All the time Where to Find It:  140 Nahatan Street, Norwood | 781.762.1876 Heading out to a holiday party? Stop and pick up a bottle of wine for the hostess. Norwood Liquors always has at least four varieties on sale. If you buy six bottles at once, you get 10 percent off. If you buy a case (12 bottles), you get 20 percent off. Stock up and save. Stick a bow on that bottle and you’re good to go! 2. Michael's Deal Time: Now through Dec. 17 Where to Find It:  http://www.michaels.com/c/121111-SL-US,default,pg.html Use this coupon for 40 percent off any one item in …

1. Coupon Mountain Deal Time: All the time Where to Find It:  http://www.couponmountain.com Coupon Codes, Promo Codes, and Free Online Coupons – you can print out coupons to take with you on Black Friday, or use them to stay home and shop online in your PJs. There’s a 40 percent off coupon to Justice good for the entire holiday season. The local stores will accept this online code for in store purchases. There are also printable coupons for Kohl’s, Dell, Amazon, and more! You don’t even have to enter a code at checkout for online shopping. You can click through from the coupon to get your …

1. Dominos Pizza Deal Time: Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday Where to Find It:  1023 Washington Street, Norwood | 781.769.7800 You can feast on a large 3-topping pizza for $7.99 on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. This is available for carry out only. 2. Game Day deals at Not Your Average Joe’s Deal Time: Football season Where to Find It:  109 Chapel Street, Needham | 781.453.9300 You can get a large cheese pizza and two appetizers (take out, or eat in and pair it with a game day priced pitcher of beer) for $19.99. Or, you can visit their Monthly Specials online page to see a full list of available…

1. Ocean State Job Lot Deal Time: Now through Nov. 9 Where to Find It: 1001 Providence Highway, Norwood Print out coupons for Ocean State Job Lot here. In addition to tons of brand name toiletries for $2-$10, Ocean State also offers organic food items for low prices as well as homegoods. There is always an array of seasonal items on display as well, including Christmas decorations right now. This storm we just had though had us all digging through our winter gear, so head on in and stock up now. Here’s what I found: 6 ft. outdoor metal log rack for $25 8 ft. outdoor metal rack for $40 Single …

1. Homemade Halloween Costumes Deal Time: Anytime Where to Find It: See links below for tons of ideas Some people strictly adhere to the age old tradition of making homemade costumes for Halloween. If you are one of those people, or if you’re looking to switch over to the homemade route, then you might be looking for ideas, inspiration, and instructions… Take a look here: http://familyfun.go.com/halloween/halloween-kids-costumes/ http://www.robinsfyi.com/holidays/halloween/costumes.htm http://www.marthastewart.com/costumes http://www.1halloween.net/html/costumes.html 2. Building 19 has …

1. Twenty-five percent off at Abercrombie & Fitch/A&F Kids (in store and online) Deal Time: Now through Oct. 16 Where to Find It: 250 Granit Street, Braintree (South Shore Plaza) | 781.380.3754 or http://www.abercrombie.com Still back to school shopping? Take advantage of this deal: Abercrombie & Fitch is offering 25 percent off your entire purchase, both in store and online, now through Oct. 16. Use promo code: 10149 for Abercrombie or promo code: 20180 for A&F Kids. 2. Twenty-five percent off at Hollister (in store and online) Deal Time: Now through Oct. 16 Where to Find It: Patriot Place…

1. Annual Fall Book Sale (new and used) Deal Time: Monday (9/26/11) 5pm-8pm and Tuesday (9/27/11) 10am-3pm Where to Find It: Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham | 781.751.9284 Hardcovers, trades, mass market paperbacks, large print, children’s and young adults, audio books, videos and music CDs will be available for purchase at the Annual Fall Book Sales. There is free admission to this sale, and a half price sale or $4/bag of books. 2. Free Women’s Workshop: “It’s Time for Change” Deal Time: Thursday, September 22nd at 6:30pm Where to Find It: Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole…

1. Free Fireworks: Deal Time: Friday, Sept. 16 Where to Find It: Coakley Middle School Enjoy the fireworks on Friday night to kick off a weekend of fun with Norwood Day. The fireworks are sponsored by T.G.I. Friday’s this year and start as soon as it’s dark. Bring your chair or a blanket to lie down on with the family. 2. Norwood Day: Deal Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm on Saturday, Sept. 17 Where to Find It: Town Center, Norwood Come on down to the Town Center on Washington St. to enjoy live local entertainment (stage in front of Conrad’s), clowns, games, prizes, crafters, a food tent, kiddie rides…

1. Cleat Swap (Norwood Youth Soccer) Deal Time: Wednesday (9/7/11) and Saturday (9/10/11) Where to Find It: Coakley Middle School, Norwood Kids’ feet grow so fast. It’s tough to keep our children in shoes. Here’s a solution for your soccer cleat dilemma! Between 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. tonight or 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday morning, come on down to the Coakley Middle School (next to the Snack Shack) and trade a pair of used cleats for another pair of used cleats. Don’t have a pair to trade? That’s no problem. You can buy a used pair for a $5 donation.   2. Play it Again Sports Deal Time: …

1. Microwave Popcorn (the healthier way) Deal Time: Anytime Where to Find It: In your kitchen and your local grocery store You need: A brown paper lunch bag, scotch tape, popping corn, salt and melted butter (optional). Pour ½ cup popping corn into the bag (no oil necessary) and fold/tape the bag shut afterward. Lay the bag on its side in your microwave and cook until there is approximately 5 seconds between pops. Every microwave is different, so you need to experiment with yours to see a more exact time. Put it in a bowl, sprinkle on your toppings of choice, and enjoy! 2. Cards and …