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Frugal Family: Great Buys For Parents
Patch scours the South Sound to help find deals that can save parents a buck or two.
These days, we’re all watching every dollar. From coupons to Craigslist, local families are taking advantage of a variety of deals to stretch their budgets even further.
This weekly column is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family save money, and, since we are doing the legwork for you, save time, too.
Your guide for this low-cost journey is a self-proclaimed coupon queen who can empty the Baby Gap’s sales racks and the cereal aisle at Safeway for mere dollars.
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Check back each week to see what we have found to help save you money.
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1. Starbucks
The deal: Raise a cup to half-price Frappuccinos between 3 - 5 p.m. during this 10-day Happy Hour promotion. All sizes are valid. Popular options include mocha, caramel and for non-coffee drinkers, java chip and strawberries and crème.
Good through: May 6-15.
2. Philosophy
The deal: Purchase selected items from this upscale skin-care line for up to 40 percent off during its summer sale. Several scents of the popular 16-ounce body wash are on sale for $11, as well as its 'Celebrate' body lotion. A great idea for graduation or teacher gifts. All orders ship free with promo code SHIPSFREE.
Good through: May 5.
3. Picaboo
The deal: Create one Classic Photobook and get a second hardcover copy free using promo code BGFMAY. The Classic line starts at $9.99 and Picaboo’s free software to make one-of-a-kind books is very user-friendly. The perfect way to finish off holiday photos or get started documenting those Spring Break trips.
Good through: May 9.
4. Farrelli’s Wood Fire Pizza
The deal: Kids eat free on Mondays with every $10 spent by a paying adult. Options include a 6-inch pizza, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders or a cheese calzone and are normally $4.99. All meals come with a beverage.
Good through: Ongoing.
5. Crazy 8
The deal: Snag select tank tops, shorts and graphic tees for $4.99 and woven shorts, knit dresses and swimwear for $9.99 in sizes 3-months to boys and girls 14. Among the deals online and at the Tacoma Mall store are shark swim trunks and zebra sundresses, highly stylish and useful should spring ever arrive in Western Washington.
Good through: Ongoing, but prices change regularly.
