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Frugal Family: All-American Activities and Bargains for Home

Frugal Family features bargains on a dining set, grill, tenderloins, chicken breasts and watermelons, an activity for kids and the 63rd Memorial Day Ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery.

Jan Katz-Kellogg, Neighbor
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This week Frugal Family brings you all-American activities that remind us why the weekend is a holiday and bargains associated with the beginning of summer.

From a Marietta Memorial Day tribute to veterans to great home and garden deals at Target, Walmart and Aldi, this promises to be a weekend of patriotism, great sales and fun. Of course, it goes without saying in this column that your budget bottom-line is front and center.

1. The 63rd Memorial Day Ceremony at the  will take place on Monday, May 28 at noon. Inspirational speakers, patriotic music, a gun salute and posting of the colors are all part of this ceremony. All veterans as well as the general public are invited to attend.

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2. Build and Grow Clinics on Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m. Get out to Lowe's and make an ice cream truck, enjoy free craft making for kids and more. From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, "I built it!" Build and Grow kid's clinics are a great way to help build confidence. Each participant receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch and a certification of merit upon completion of their project. Register online. 2650 Dallas Highway, Marietta 30064. 770-794-4778 

3. Target Stores. Prices Valid May 20-26.

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4. Dining Set at Walmart Stores. Prices Valid May 20-28.

  • Mainstays York Seven-Piece Steel Dining Set for $398: Weather-resistant durable steel frame; Includes table, five chairs with cushions and Lazy Susan. 6520 Ernest Barrett Parkway, Marietta 30064. 

5. Tenderloins, Chicken Breasts and Watermelons at ALDI Marietta for week of May 23. 1260 Powder Springs Road SW, Marietta 30064.

  • Fit and Active 30 Oz. Fresh Turkey Tenderloins $4.99
  • Pilgrim’s Fresh Jumbo Pack Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast $1.69 (average pack is 5 lbs)
  • Seeded on Unseeded Watermelons $2.99 Each

Special Buy: Sylvania Window Air Conditioner $99, includes window mounting set, one-year manufacturer’s limited warranty, two speed controls and 5000 BTU.

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