Frugal Family

Here’s a great deal at (130 Elm St., in the Watch Factory Shoppes) Bring a friend to any live music or comedy night in February and receive 50% off  your first glass of beer or wine (or latte).  See the cafe website for a schedule of events at www.thefunkymonkeycafe.com.

Connecticut Premier Martial Arts of Cheshire is offering a two-for-one Valentine’s special - you and a friend can sign up for the cost of one membership! This awesome deal expires on Feb. 14, so hurry! PMA Cheshire offers training in a variety of martial arts for both adults and children, beginning at the tender age of three.  Click here for info.

 YellowFin’s Seafood Grille of Cheshire (1027 South Main St., next to Everybody’s) is featuring yummy specials for Valentine’s Day (and all this weekend, too!) for you and the one you love.  Their special appetizer is tuna tartare, and entrees are pan seared Chilean seabass with champagne and swiss chard risotto, or grilled filet mignon with lobster alfredo sauce over gorgonzola/sundried  tomato ravioli.  And dessert for you and your Valentine?  Seven-layer red velvet cake!

Cabin fever? Take the family bowling! has some great bargains like the Popcorn Special. For up to five people for $46.99 per lane you get up to 90 minutes of bowling, free shoe rentals, a large popcorn and pitcher of soda. OR the premium family package for $56.99 for up to 5 people, which gives you TWO hours of unlimited games, free shoe rentals, 16 inch cheese pizza and a pitcher of soft drinks. Plus click here for a “secret coupon” for $5 off!

It’s the ultimate deal – free! Visit the Cheshire Public Library and check out free individual or family passes to museums like The American Museum of Natural History, the Family Center's Imagine Nation Museum, Mystic Aquarium Institute for Exploration, New Britain Museum of American Art, New England Air Museum, Wadsworth Atheneum and more…. Get out of the house and explore a museum this week!