On the doorstep to Boston is Brookline, a little city with loads of charm and just as much history.  What was once known as the richest town in America still boasts plenty of beautiful neighborhoods to explore – book your trip and see one of Boston’s most famous suburbs!

Be sure that you’re paying the guaranteed lowest rate online for your Brookline, MA hotel by booking through Orbitz.  Plus, make your reservations with Orbitz coupons to take an additional 10% off the cost of your stay.

Bertram Inn – Brookline

• Bed-and-breakfast inn close to Coolidge Corner
• Extensive breakfast buffet every morning
• Select suites offer wood-burning fireplaces
• On-site art gallery & outdoor patio

Holiday Inn Boston Brookline

• Family-friendly hotel located close to the border between Boston & Brookline
• Indoor heated swimming pool
• On-site indoor parking available
• Stunning atrium with 6-story arches

Samuel Sewall Inn – Brookline

• Bed-and-breakfast accommodations in a historic house from 1886
• Modern amenities include central air, wireless internet & spa-style bath products
• Some rooms feature functioning wood-burning fireplaces
• Breakfast served daily with homemade baked goods, fresh fruit & hot dishes

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Coolidge Corner Arts Festival (June 6th)

As if the cafes, boutiques and restaurants weren’t enough to bring you to Brookline’s Coolidge Corner neighborhood, the Arts Festival surely will be.  Check out works from some of the finest artists in New England and the nation – it’s free to the public!

To support up-and-coming artists without breaking the bank, visit Artful Home anytime you want.  Shop pieces in a variety of media, including art glass, ceramics, sculpture, painting, photography and furniture design.  Plus, you can get to know the artist behind the works you love.  Get 5% off everything with Artful Home coupons!

Today’s guest post comes from Brandy of Savin Some, a really great blog for frugal tips and deals. It’s easy to see how passionate Brandy is about saving and living a smart, frugal lifestyle. Enjoy, guys! -Shayna

Living a frugal lifestyle does not mean to do without, it simply means to live well on less. There are several ways that you can make your money stretch, sometimes it just takes a little creativity.

The first, and most important, step to saving money is to figure out how much you have. Take a few minutes to write out a budget. By making a budget you know how much income you have, as well as expenditures. Once you have everything down, it is easier to see where you can trim a few dollars here and there.

The second step is to learn to shop frugally. This is my favorite part. Coupons and sales are your friends, use them well. Go through your weekly sales ads and find the items that you need for the week. Also look for items that are on a really good sale, if it is something you use regularly you should buy a couple of extra. When you find the sales, next go through your coupons and find the coupons that match the sale items. This is how you get the best bang for your buck. Sometimes by combining sales and coupons you can get items for pennies, or even free.

Learn to take advantage of stores like CVS and Walgreen’s. You can find free items at these stores weekly, by using their Extra Care and rebate programs.

Learn to be green; it can actually save you money. By cutting out paper towels and paper napkins you not only save the environment, but also a little cash. To replace these, purchase a few cloth napkins. You can also cut up old towels and use the smaller rags in place of paper towels. The savings may seem small, but it adds up throughout the year. You can also switch from paper coffee filters to a reusable one. The savings on this is small as well, but adds up over time.

Cook from scratch, and do not buy convenience foods. This will save you tons of money, and is much healthier for your family.

These are just a few of my favorite money saving tips. There are countless ways to save money, and you are only limited by your imagination. You can find many more money saving tips on my blog, http://savinsome.blogspot.com.

Brandy