This week is Brookfield Library’s annual book sale. Pick up a great read at a great price with all proceeds supporting Friends of the Library. Stew Leonard’s has locally grown apples at a good price. For those of us who love real New England apples these are the sort we wait for every fall. Since it is fall, Kohl’s has many items on clearance at a great price to be saved for next summer. There’re also deals on vitamins and pizza. Annual Library Book Sale Deal: Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Road, Brookfield is having their annual book sale Thursday, September 29 through Monday, October 3…

This week we found deals on dance lessons and vaccines for your pets.  For the home, there are discounts on unfinished furniture, granite countertops and an end-of-season sale on outdoor furniture.  Summer Clearance Deal: Porch and Patio, 67 Federal Road (Gray’s Bridge Commons), Brookfield is having a summer clearance sale. Prices are reduced on outdoor furniture and accessories. The Brookfield store is now closed on Tuesdays. Good Through: September 30 Free Dance Lesson Deal: Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 117 Old State Road, Brookfield has a coupon on their website for one free introductory …

This week we found a cheaper way to refill your printer ink and a sale on painting supplies. There are also two local stores having sales on vitamins and other supplements. Lastly, there’s a deal on candles to keep your kitchen smelling good.  Recycle Ink Cartridges Deal: Cartridge World, 109 Federal Road, Danbury is offering free recycling of your old cartridges.  They will also clean out and refill your old cartridges with manufacturer’s style ink. Then they will test the electronics on the cartridge. Their refills save you approximately 30 percent over a new ink cartridge.  Please allow …

This week we found a great deal on golf so that you can get a few rounds in before the season ends. Now that the kids are back in school, we’ve found some area lunch specials for parents to enjoy. Half-Priced Golf Deal: Candlewood Valley Country Club, 401 Danbury Road, New Milford is offering half-priced weekday rounds of golf through WLAD’s Two for One Tuesday specials.  A certificate for a weekday round of golf can be purchased for $37 on WLAD’s website. Quantities are limited.  Good Through:  The certificates don’t expire, but there is only a limited quantity for purchase. Lunch and Dinner…

This week we found some good prices on school supplies. We also found a deal on children’s birthday parties and on perennials to replace any lost in the hurricane.  Ninja Experience Deal: Academy of Fighting Arts, 457 Federal Road, Brookfield is offering a special on a “Ninja Experience” party for kids. Kids will come in, get ninja headbands, train with the “ninja master” and then have the opportunity to fight against a “real” ninja! These parties are for up to 12 kids; paper goods and some other extras are included. These parties are normally priced at $250, but when you book a party in the …

Don’t forget this week is Connecticut Tax Free Week. Now through Saturday, August 27, all clothing and footwear under $300 isn’t subject to sales tax. We found some great deals on other items from a weight loss class, protection for your computer, to kid’s haircuts this week. First Class is Free Deal: Curves of New Milford, 80 Park Lane, New Milford is offering a weight loss classed called “Why Go It Alone.” The first class of this six-week program is free. The class is led by a holistic health coach and runs on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m. Curves is also offering a power walking …

This week we went shopping at the Danbury Fair Mall for back-to-school clothes for the kids. Don’t forget that next week is Connecticut Tax Free week. From Sunday, August 21through Saturday, August 27 all clothing and footwear under $300 isn’t subject to sales tax. In the meantime, we found some good bargains this week. The websites are included as some prices are lower online; however generally there is a charge for shipping so the store price often is still better.  Jeans and Summer Clearance Deal: Macy’s has Levi’s jeans for girls (size 7-16) on sale in the store for $24.99. There are also…

For those of you who don’t want the expense or time commitment of owning a boat, we’ve found a local rental option for you. There’s also a sale on furniture, coupons on cosmetics and other drug-store items, a deep discount on memberships to the Fun Factor and a sale on back-to-school clothing items for the kids. Boat Rentals Deal: Echo Bay Marina, 227 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield has boats available for rental. Returning rental customers are eligible to receive a discount of $20 off a full day’s rental and $10 off a half-day rental. Prices are: full-day Monday-Thursday rental $270, half-…

This week we found deals on takeout pizza and Pepsi, a savings on oil changes, a sale and discount on new flooring, and a way to save on office supplies.  We also bought delicious summer fruit at a good price this week.  Oil Change Deal: Jiffy Lube, 112 Federal Rd, Danbury has a coupon on the website for $5 off.  On Tuesdays there is an additional discount. Their “signature service” oil change is discounted to $25.99 and up, depending on the type of oil you choose. Good Through: no expiration date Flooring Clearance Sale Deal: Flooring America, 195 Federal Rd, Brookfield is having a summer …

This week we found a sale on furniture and a deal on storage space.  You can use the internet to print your vacation pictures at a discount price and pick them up locally. If you have a child going to college, there are savings on things they’ll need for their dorm room and a coupon for a discount on a catered party. Furniture Clearance Deal: Thomasville of Brookfield, 273 Federal Road, Brookfield is having a sale. Clearance items are 20 percent to 60 percent off. Furniture orders have sale pricing. They have a new collection that is a little more contemporary.  Good Through:  July 31 Extra …

This week we found deals on appetizers and fast food. So that you can exercise after the appetizers and fast food, we have a summer special on martial arts classes and a sale on gym equipment. For music while you work out, there’s a sale on CDs. Deal Worth Fighting For Deal: Academy of Fighting Arts, 457 Federal Road, Brookfield is offering the next six weeks (two weeks in July and four-plus weeks in August) for just $99, which includes up to two classes per week. (Two classes per week is normally $95/month, so there’s a decent savings there.)  Good Through: August 31 Gym Equipment Floor …

It’s still July, but for those wishing to start back to school shopping early, we found a way to get a summer-long discount on back to school supplies.  For those sending a student off to college in the fall there’s a rebate especially for students on laptop computers and a sale on sheets and towels.  If you need a garage door or a garage door opener, there is a sale that can be combined with a rebate this month only.  For those of you over 55 years old we’ve found a deal to save on groceries this week. Laptop Rebate and Savings Pass Deal: Staples, 67 Newtown Road, Danbury is offering a $100 …

This week we have affordable dinner entrees and a great deal on wings. Plus, you can improve both your home and your car with deals on paint and supplies and a vehicle inspection. There are also the free Concerts in the Park which have become a Brookfield family tradition.  20 Cent Wings Deal: O’Brien’s Restaurant, 83 Lake Ave, Danbury is offering a Monday night deal on wings. On Mondays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. wings are 20 cents each. Good Through: July and August Gas Savings Special Deal: Firestone, 164 Federal Road, Brookfield is offering a “Gas Savings Special” which is a “complete vehicle …

This week we have three reasonably priced activities in town to keep the kids busy over summer vacation.  There’s also a deal on milk and another on London Broil for that Fourth of July barbeque. Group Golf Lessons Deal: Golf Quest, 1 Sand Cut Road, Brookfield is offering a series of four group golf lessons for juniors (ages 8-16) for $110 with a maximum of 10 students per class. One session is offered per month. Good Through: Offered monthly through December Kids Classes Deal: Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. The library is offering a series of free summer classes for …

This week we have a place to clean your winter-damaged Ugg boots, and it’s an even better deal if you bring in a second pair to be cleaned.  We also have good deals on pizza, hot dogs and appetizers.  Old Suede Shoes Deal: Shoe Service Plaza, 78 Stony Hill Road #5, Redwood Plaza, Bethel will clean and repair your suede shoes (Ugg boots) for $38; bring in a second pair for half price.  Good Through: The summer Free Delivery Deal: Rocco’s restaurant, 800 Federal Rd, Brookfield (4 corners) is offering free delivery on orders over $20. Good Through: ongoing Hot Dogs in the Summertime Deal: Bethel…

This week we found a free mortgage seminar, a deal on fireplace tools, and some nuts and coffee/tea sales. Since it’s Father’s Day this weekend, we have a deal to replace dad’s old out-of-date golf clubs and a great sale on Craftsman tools and tool storage at Sears.  Mortgage Open House Deal: Newtown Savings Bank, Brookfield office, 99 Federal Road, is holding a free Mortgage Pre-Approval Open House on Saturday, June 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No appointment required; walk-ins are welcome. Bring your documentation of income. Those interested in refinancing or buying can meet with a …

This week we have a great price at a long-time local Brookfield business on lilac bushes for your yard.  Frugal Family also features, a store closing sale offering European food, and a special price on iced tea to cool you off during our upcoming heat wave.  There’s also a discount on septic cleaning.  Remember, it is generally recommended that septic tanks be cleaned every two years.  Half-Priced Flowers Deal: Caesar’s Nursery, 883 Federal Road, Brookfield is offering 50 percent off hybrid lilacs.  Good Through: The end of the week Discount Delicacies Deal: European Delicacies, 331 Federal …

This week we have a special price to get your central air conditioning ready for summer, free gardening workshops, and some special deals at area gyms for college students returning for the summer.  We also have a Hot Oil massage special.  Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for the Heat Deal: Carmine’s plumbing, heating & air conditioning of Danbury (Phone: 203-791-8089) is offering a residential 21-point central air conditioning tune up for $89 per unit. This service includes a comprehensive inspection and cleaning of both indoor and outdoor units.  Good Through: July 31 Free Gardening Workshops…

This week we have a dinner out and deals on plants to get your home ready for that Memorial Day barbeque. There’s also a Brookfield tradition of free music, an antique car show and strawberry shortcake after the Memorial Day parade.    Dinner for Two Needs Wine Deal: The Table restaurant, 640 Federal Road, Brookfield is offering a “dinner for two” special. Monday through Wednesday when you buy two entrees you get a free bottle of wine. You have a choice of red, white or rosé.  Good through: Monday through Wednesday only. Ongoing Get Your Garden Started Deal: Agway of Bethel, 74 South Street, …

This week we have a special deal on cleaning service that’s only good when you mention this column. There’s a free self-defense class especially for women. We also have a store closing sale and a special on air conditioners because the hot, humid summer weather will be here soon. Free Self Defense Class Deal: Academy of Fighting Arts, 457 Federal Road, is offering a free women’s self defense class Wednesday May 17, (tonight) at 7 p.m. In the weeks following the free class, they will also be offering an eight week women’s self defense course for only $100 Good Through: tonight All You Can Bowl…