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Frugal Family

Helping families stretch their dollars

We’re all watching our family budgets these days, and it’s that time of week for Buckhead Patch to help you take advantage of all sorts of offers and savings to help you stretch your dollars.

This column is dedicated to giving you five great local deals that will help your family’s bottom line.  And, since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

You are a big part of this column.  Let us hear about the deals you have seen.  Just add them to our comment box.

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This week, Frugal Family searched local businesses to find great deals for kids and parents alike.  From plumbing services to kids’ activities and dining out, we hope you can make the most of what these businesses have to offer. (Remember to always check with the merchant for additional conditions)

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Satisfaction, comfort and peace of mind for you in your home.

Deal: 10 percent off  first-time customers, $25 off drain cleaning services, and $100 off any plumbing services;  find these and other great coupon offers on the company website under  “COUPON.”

Good through:  Coupons are valid as long as they’re on the site (just one coupon per household please).

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More saving. More doing. More fun.

Deal:  Free children’s workshop, the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m to noon.  Workshop includes a craft kit — built on site, one authentic HD kid’s size apron and certification of completion.

Good through:  Summer 2011

3.    

America’s Favorite Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop

Deal:  Buy any cone and get one free.  Just “Like” Baskin-Robbins on Facebook and scroll down to find your printable coupon

Good through: March 3.

 4.    

Restaurant & Tapas Bar.  Welcome to a different state of mind.

Deal:  Half Off Depot is offering $25 worth of food and drinks for only $10.  Visit www.halfoffdepot.com for your printable PDF.

Good through:  July 30.

 5.      

The world’s leader in children’s toys.

Deal:  Buy one Fisher-Price infant toy (priced $25 or greater) and get a second one free (value up to $24.99)

Good through:  Until supplies last

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