Finds for Frazzled Families

Parenting is hard and parenting on a budget is harder. But here are some deals that will help soften the financial impact.

Jetties over on Foxhall Road is having a dinner special that will appeal to hungry children and parents. Turkey dinners with all the "fix'ins" are one-half off after 5 p.m. through March 28th and it is almost warm enough to sit at the great tables outside. Print out a coupon found on the mailing list of the Jetties website.

 is also offering a seasonal special. Go on their website and guess the Final Four teams in the NCAA Basketball Tournament before 1 p.m. Thursday March 24 and be eligible for a drawing for a gift certificate worth $100!  Do not disqualify yourself...it is all  guesswork anyway.

 has items on sale to keep the young ones quiet during the game. Walk to the back of the store and search the table of items 40 percent off. Tugooh is also offering a free Lego Workshop on Tuesdays for children 5-7 years old and on Saturday morning for children 8-11 years old. Call the store to sign-up.

is offering seasonal items at a discount even with Easter right around the corner. Look for pretty flowered skirts and sundresses for girls and fun t-shirts and pants for boys. The best t-shirt said, "Look Mom, No Hands," words that can bring terror to a mother's heart!

Finally for mom herself. is offering an evening for mothers wanting to refresh their wardrobes this Thursday March 24. Stylist Kara Allen will be on hand from 6 pm to 8 pm to offer advice and all items are 15 percent off. Please call Urban Chic to reserve your space.

Spring is right around the corner. It's time to get ahead of the seasonal curve and save.