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Frugal Family: Great Buys For Parents

Gig Harbor 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. Babies R Us
The deal: Stock up on such essentials as sippy cups, bottles, bibs and pacifiers during this giant feeding sale that features buy one item, get one item 40 percent off. Popular brands include Tommee Tippee, Dr. Browns, Avent and Playtex. Another deal will save you $5 with the purchase of 20 jars of Earth’s Best baby food.
Good through: July 21.

 

2.
The deal: Get a $10 gift card for the popular pizza chain for only $5 during this one-day deal on Saveology, a flash site.
Good through: June 13.

 

3.
The deal: Register for the café and bakery’s MyPanera loyalty card in-store or online and receive a free pastry or sweet of your choice. Simply present your card or give the phone number associated with it during your next visit to get your tasty treat. Selections include pecan rolls, scones, cookies and croissants.
Good through: Ongoing.

 

4. Nordstrom
The deal: Get an early look at fashion for fall during the Seattle-based retailer’s annual Anniversary Sale – and save money on everything from shoes to coats for the whole family. Popular brands include The North Face, Adidas, Uggs and Kate Spade.  
Good through: Starts Friday, July 15.

 

5. Half Price Books
The deal: Receive $5 off your $20 purchase or $15 off your $50 purchase with this printable 7-day savings pass. A great way to stock up on new and used books, movies and CDs. Limit one coupon per household per day.
Good through: Sunday, July 17.

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