Frugal Families Get Active This Summer

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 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 add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great summer activities-for all ages-that don’t bust the budget. They include miniature golf, bowling, ice skating, go carts, bumper cars, laser tag, game arcades and great food! 

Mountasia Family Fun Center Activities: Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Go Karts, Arcade. Current Promotions:

1) Any combo meal, get a $15 Funpack, and pay only $15.99! It’s a meal! It’s a deal! It’s more fun for your money! Limited Time Offer. Funpack Includes: One Round of Miniature Golf, One Go Kart Ride & 10 Tokens. Restrictions: Tax not included. Combo Meals are selected from park menu board. No substitutions. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or group. Other restrictions apply. See park for details.

2) Unlimited Attractions - SALE! Limited Time Offer: $19.99 Includes:  Go Karts, Bumper Boats, & Miniature Golf. Offer only valid in park. Coupon Required. Print coupon from www.mountasia.com/site/marietta . Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or group. Other restrictions apply. See park for details. Limited time offer.

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10 a.m. –10 p.m., Fri - Sat: 10 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., Sun: 12 – 9 p. m. 175 Barrett Pkwy Marietta, 30066  Phone: (770) 422-7227  www.mountasia.com/site/marietta 

Dave and Busters - Restaurant; “Million Dollar Midway” featuring 200 Game Arcade, Billiards, Shuffleboard, Skeetball, and More. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Current Promotions:

1) Pay and Play Combo for $15.99. Choose one of 9 delicious entrees and get a $10.00 game card for $15.99.

2) Half Price Wednesdays. Games are half price from open to close.

Promotions are for limited time. Restrictions Apply. Go to www.daveandbusters.com for details.

Hours: Sun - Wed: 11:30 a.m. – 12 a.m., Thurs: 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m., Fri - Sat: 11:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.  2215 D and B Dr SE Marietta  30067, (770) 951-5554

Ice Forum Activities: Skating, Hockey, Birthday Parties, Video Games, Concessions, Skating Classes. Live D.J. every Friday and Saturday night. Admission: General: $7.00 Child (5 & under): $3.00 Figure Skate Rental: $3.00 Hockey Skate Rental: $3.00 Hours: Call  (770) 218-1010 or go to www.iceforum.com 3061 George Busbee Pkwy Kennesaw, 30144 Phone: (770) 218-1010

Monkey Joes Activities: Indoor Inflatable Playground. Free Buddy Pass – buy one admission, get one free for joining Monkey Mail online. Be in on all the Monkey Joe’s scoop and receive great offers via email, fill out some basic information at www.monkeyjoes.com/Barrett-Parkway/Monkey-Mail. Admission: Mon  - Thurs: $7.99 Per Child, Fri - Sun $8.99 Per Child, Holidays: $8.99 Per Child. Children (2 and Under) $5.00 Per Child   Hours: Mon - Thurs: 10 a. m. – 6 p.m., Fri - Sat: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. – 6 p. m.  50 Barrett Parkway  Marietta, 30066 Phone: (770) 792-2244

U.S. Play by Bowl Brunswick. Daily Specials Include:

1) Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: $19.99 Doorbuster Special  - 2 Hours Unlimited Bowling, $10 Game Card, Lazer Tag*, Soft Drink, Individual Pizza & More For One Price!

2) Wednesdays – Unlimited Laser Tag From Open To Close- $9.99. Ready. Aim. Score! Limited Time Offer On Promotions.

Hours: Mon – Thu: 3 p.m. –11 p.m.; Fri – Sat: 12 p.m. 1 a.m.; Sun: 12.p.m.-.12 a.m. 775 Cobb Place Boulevard, Kennesaw  30144   (770) 427-7679. www.bowlbrunswick.com