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Frugal Family: Great Buys For Parents

University Place 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. Tijuana Taco
The deal: Facebook fans of the popular Lakewood eatery can receive $1 off any combination plate during this one-day deal. Plates start at $4.99 and options include enchiladas, burritos, rice and beans. See their page for more details.
Good through: July 20 only.

2. Picaboo
The deal: Buy one customized photo book and get one free using promo code JULYBGF at checkout. Simply download the software and create your square or landscape Classic Linen, Classic Leather or Classic Custom book from the many layouts and templates. You must purchase two of the same book in order to get the deal. A great gift for grandparents or senior-year memory books. Shipping is about $10.
Good through: July 25.

3. Amazon.com
The deal: Students with an .edu e-mail address can register for Amazon Student and get one free year of Prime two-day shipping on textbooks, school supplies, groceries and more. There are no minimum order sizes for Prime, and overnight shipping upgrades are only $3.99.
Good through: Ongoing.

4. Starbucks
The deal: It’s the return of the Treat Receipt! Purchase any beverage before 2 p.m. and get a stamp good for any grande iced beverage after 2 p.m. redeemable at any participating location. Frappuccino? Latte? Passion Tea Lemonade? The possibilities are endless.
Good through: Ongoing.

5. Old Navy
The deal: Visit the popular clothing retailer’s Facebook page to print a coupon good for 25 percent off one item. The coupon is good on sale items and clearance.
Good through: July 21.

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