With Thanksgiving just more than a week away, the preparations are beginning. Are you looking for some “deals” in the area? Here are a few suggestions. Turkey: A turkey free of antibiotics and growth hormones is an increasingly popular choice and at Crosby’s there’s Bell and Evans all-natural turkeys for $2.99 per pound – a savings of 50 cents per pound. The turkey will be ready on Thursday, Nov. 17. Flowers: A centerpiece is a key part of making your dinner table look great. And there’s a deal on flowers right here on Hamilton-Wenham Patch. The latest Patch Deal is for $40 worth of flowers …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. “Frugal Family” is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just e-mail them to Editor Bobby Gates at robertg@patch.com. Then come back each Tuesday and see what we've uncovered …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This is a column dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just e-mail them to Editor Bobby Gates at robertg@patch.com. Then come back each Tuesday and see what we've uncovered together…

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. “Frugal Family” is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just e-mail them to Editor Bobby Gates at robertg@patch.com. Then come back each Tuesday and see what we've uncovered …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This is a column dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just e-mail them to Editor Bobby Gates at robertg@patch.com. Then come back each Tuesday and see what we've uncovered together…

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. “Frugal Family” is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just e-mail them to Editor Bobby Gates at robertg@patch.com. Then come back each Tuesday and see what we've uncovered …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. “Frugal Family” will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just e-mail them to Editor Bobby Gates at robertg@patch.com. Then come back each Tuesday and see what we've uncovered …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This is a column dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just e-mail them to Editor Bobby Gates at robertg@patch.com. Two of the suggestions in this week's column came from Patch …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just e-mail them to Editor Bobby Gates at robertg@patch.com. Then come back each Wednesday and see what we've uncovered …