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Frugal Family: Auto Service, Sweet Cupcakes and Photo Deals
Who's not watching their family's budget these days? Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, it seems that everyone is up for offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.
This weekly column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals that will help your family’s bottom line … since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.
If you hear about a deal, please click here and share the news with us so that we can spread the news. (And don’t forget to come back each week to see what we've uncovered together.)
This week, Frugal Family came up with great deals on photos, clothes, meals, sweets, car maintenance and the chance to win free fine rugs.
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1. Scoop up your sweetie and run over to PICTURE PEOPLE for some sweet savings. (1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, www.picturepeople.com)
Deal: 30 percent off on custom framed photos and canvases.
Good through: February 28, 2011 (go to Web site to print out coupon.)
2. Keep loading up on big savings at TABBY CAT (www.tabbycatkids.com, 2946 Chain Bridge Rd, Oakton)
Deal: The Purple Slash Sale continues, with a large number of winter items marked down 30 percent.
Good through: Sale is only on marked items and cannot be combined with other coupons or offers.
3. Give your ride a little Valentine’s love at CURRY’S AUTO SERVICE. (1202 Downey Drive, Vienna, www.currysauto.com)
Deal: Purchase an 18-month “winner’s circle maintenance plan” that provides more than $600 worth of services for the introductory sales price of only $59 (regularly $89).
Good through: Introductory price available during February only.
4. Valentine’s sweets weren’t enough? Then hit up RED ROBIN for a sweet treat. (13056 Fairlakes Shop. Ctr., Fairfax, www.redrobin.com)
Deal: A trio of Red Robin “signature cupcakes” for $4.99 (taxes and gratuity not included).
Good through: No deadline was specified … go git ‘em!
5. Put some warm wool under your feet with a visit to PARVIZIAN RUG OUTLET! (8334 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, www.parvizianfinerugs.com)
Deal: Grand Opening – Wholesale, three-day annual auction. Free refreshments, auction, and random drawings worth more than $5000!
Good through: February 19, 20 and 21, 2011, at 1:00pm.
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