Frugal Family: Sales and Free Events in Bayport-Blue Point

As a wife and mom I know how important it is to be able to bend and stretch a dollar as many ways as possible.  Keeping a family on budget while still enjoying a dinner out, some afternoon entertainment, or a little shopping here and there is hard work.  To help keep the spending on track, Bayport-Blue Point Patch has brought you Frugal Family, a weekly column that will help you save time and money, featuring local bargains, events and specials with your family’s bottom line in mind.  We’re happy to offer up great opportunities to save and have fun without leaving your zip code or your budget behind. 

Please help us help you and other families by reporting back to us with deals that you come across.  Just add your finds to our comment box.  Happy saving!

1. – 29 Montauk Highway, Blue Point

When the price is right, sometimes it makes sense to buy in stock.  With King Kullen’s “Cheaper Buy the Dozen” deals, they make it affordable to do so.

-         Chobani Greek Yogurt – 12 for $12.00

-         Stonyfield Yogurt – 12 for $6.00

-         Mangos – 12 for $12.00

-         Sunkist Jumbo Naval Oranges – 12 for $12.00

-         Swanson Pot Pies – 12 for $12.00

-         Fisher Boy Fish Sticks – 12 for $12.00

-         Birds Eye Plain Vegetables – 12 for $12.00 (all varieties except asparagus)

-         Food Club Canned Pasta – 12 for $12.00

-         Glaceau Smart Water – 12 for $12.00

-         Dozen Roses for $7.99

Deals run through Thursday March 10. 

  2.  St. Patrick’s Day Parade –

On Sunday March 13 spend the afternoon together as a family at the 21st Annual B-BP Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.  The parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. at Snedecor Avenue in Bayport and runs along Montauk Highway, ending at Blue Point Avenue in Blue Point.  Rain date Sunday March 20. For more information call 631.681.3801

3.  – 776 Montauk Highway, Bayport

This and every Wednesday treat the whole family to “Buy One Get One Free Sundaes” at Carvel.  Offering up 30 different flavors of ice cream plus classic soft serve favorites, the regular sundae rings up at $ 4.75 and everyone loves a two for the price of one deal.

4. – 225 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point

Enjoy “Prime Rib Night” every Thursday from 5 p.m. -11 p.m. at Cavanaugh’s.  Offering a prime rib dinner, served with potatoes and vegetables at $13.99, this is a dinner out the whole family can enjoy without breaking the bank.

5.  Department’s – 205 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point

On Saturday March 12, head on down to the Fire House with your 21 and over crew and kick off Saint Patrick’s Day with a night of games, music and cheap fare.  Free admission from 7 p.m.-8 p.m., $5 after 8 p.m.  Enjoy $1 hotdogs, $1 hot pretzels and $1 beers.  For more information call 631.681.3801