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5 Valentines Day Gift Ideas You Can Find Locally

Whether you're staying in or going out in Marlborough this year, these gifts are sure to make your Valentine happy.

1. Guys, what could be better for your better-half than some pampering? Stop by Serene-Scape sometime this week.  2. Allora Ristorante is taking reservations for Valentines Day dinner. Choose from the specials on the night's full menu or order your favorite go-to dish. 3. Ladies, is your best guy difficult to buy for? Try a Jack Black Shave-in-a-Bag which includes three shaving products. It's $52 at Sephora inside JCPenney. 4. Sticking with a traditional favorite? You can pick up a 6-Stem "Peckoubo/Movie Star" Combo Rose Bunch at Price Chopper for $14.99 with your AdvantEDGE card through Saturday, Feb. 11. You can also place a floral order through Price Chopper's partner www.myfloralplace.com. 5. Are you opting to stay in? Chances are your…

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Frugal Family

Honey Dew, Bertucci's Offer Big Deals and a Frugal Popcorn Recipe

This week I found great savings at HoneyDew and Bertuccis, some K-Cup deals, and an easy and low calorie way to make microwave popcorn.

1. Honey Dew Coupons: Warm up with a hot cup of coffee at Honey Dew Donuts and save with these coupons: $1 off a $3 purchase, and two Mocha Muffin Tops for $1.49. Offer good until Jan. 31. 2. Bertucci's on-line ordering deals: Marlborough Bertucci's restaurants now offer on-line ordering. For a limited time, receive $10 off an order of $20 or more when you create an account and place your first order and enter TENOFF at checkout.  Bertucci's Facebook fans can find a code to save $5 off an on-line order of $25 or more with the code FVOFF, and this offer expires on Aug 31. Offers cannot be combined. If you sign up for Bertucci's email club, you can receive printable coupons too. Bertuccis is located in Marlborough at 374 Boston Post Rd. and …

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Frugal Family

The Best Deals in Marlborough

This week I found 5 cool deals, including restaurant specials, groceries on sale, and free ice cream!

1. Specials at Fish Restaurant: Oysters in their new oyster bar, $1 each Sunday through Thursday 4 to 6 p.m.; Twin Lobsters $20.00. Recently remodeled, Fish is located at 29 South Bolton St. 2. On Sale at Hannaford this week: Bartlett Pears $1 per pound; 3 count package Romaine Lettuce Hearts, $2 each; Green Seedless Grapes, $1.49 per pound; Cantaloupe, $1.79 each. Prices good until Sept. 24. See the Hannaford weekly flyer for details on these and other offers. 3. On sale at Target: Crest Vivid White 3-D Refreshing Mint Toothpaste - 5.8 oz. for $2.99 and get a free single Oral-B manual toothbrush (up to a $4.99 value) when you buy any $2.99 or more Crest toothpaste; Pampers and Huggies Jumbo pack diapers and training pants $9.49, get a $5 …

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Damon Michaels

6:31 pm on Friday, September 23, 2011

I've been to Fish when it was named Coral a little while ago (less than a year) and was disappointed in their Oysters. They were extremely large and tasteless. Perhaps I will go back again now that they have an "Oyster Bar". Thanks for the update!   more ›

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Solomon Pond Mall has offered a list of gift ideas available locally just in time for Father's Day this Sunday.

To see photographs or gather more information on these items and more, head down to the Solomon Pond Mall or check out these retailers online by following the links.  Retailer Gift/Special Offer Price Point Brookstone Weather-Resistant Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speaker Enjoy your music anywhere, indoors or out—without running wires.  $149.95   Brookstone Grill Alert Talking Remote Meat Thermometer This wireless belt-clip monitor announces when entrées are cooked to perfection.  $69.95   Clarks  Newton Highlands Boat Shoe This updated boat shoe style is a great choice for weekend wear. Crafted of smooth, soft leather, it features an OrthoLite® cushioned footbed and rubber outsole. $89.99     JCPenney Bass® Daman Men's Dress Shoe Exude a …

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Raising Marlborough: A Local Education

OPINION: Teaching Your Daughters Modesty

"Whatever bait you use determines the type of fish you'll catch."

At a time when little girls are being sold itty bitty padded bikini tops, skinny jeans and low cut shirts with “Hottie” written on them, parents must be more diligent than ever to teach their young daughters about modesty.  As with all other lessons, the groundwork to modesty lies in the example set by mom. Because daughters are likely to emulate their mothers, it is crucial for them to set a proper example. Not only is it important for mom to model modestly, but finding friends with similar values helps to validate what is taught at home. Because young girls often look up to female athletes and movie stars, making sure that the idols they choose exude modesty will go a long way towards promoting the same at home. It is important to teach …

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Sue Wambolt

8:43 pm on Monday, April 25, 2011

Hi Rachel! With respect, I think there is a big difference between men going shirtless on the basketball court and women doing the same. I don't think they can be compared. The idea is to purpose to make our daughters feel beautiful because of what is inside rather than their physical appearance - to let them know that they are beautiful for what is on the inside not (just) their outward …   more ›

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Nutrition Simplified: Easy Tips to Remember While Grocery Shopping

Nutrition can be a complicated subject depending on who you ask. Keep things simple and remember these key points while grocery shopping for better health and wellness.

Exercise is merely one component to a complex fitness puzzle. The other key element to fitness is nutrition. Nutrition, like many other things in the fitness industry, is plagued by too many opinions, everyone has their own diet or belief system as to what encompasses a sound nutritional program. When shopping in Marlborough, keep a few key concepts in mind for a simple and easy approach to nutrition. One: Ignore the word diet. Diet by definition is simply a way of eating. There are good and bad ways eating. Generally speaking, we all try to make good decisions right? So why would we perceive good eating habits to be a temporary thing? Yet that’s what most people think when they hear the word diet: a temporary eating pattern for a …

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