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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. Pier 1
The deal: Get $10 off your purchase of $10 or more with this printable coupon, which could mean free décor or toys or a significant savings on larger items. Today is the last day, so print and go!
Good through: July 27.
2. Amazon.com
The deal: Buy three selected children’s books and get a fourth free during this promotion that includes popular series including “Fancy Nancy,” “Olivia,” “Thomas the Tank Engine” and “Pinkalicious.” Many of the paperback books are about $3.99, which means you will pay $11.97 for four books – or $2.99 each.
Good through: Ongoing.
3. Toys 'R' Us
The deal: Get a free lunchbox (up to $9.99) with the purchase of any backpack priced at $12.99 or more. A great deal for back-to-school. Characters include Batman, Hello Kitty, Disney Princesses and more.
Good through: Ongoing
4. Bath and Body Works
The deal: Sign up for the popular beauty retailer’s e-mail list and receive a free travel-sized item from its Signature Collection. Popular scents include Sweet Pea, Moonlight Path and Warm Vanilla Sugar.
Good through: Ongoing
5. The Ram
The deal: Kids eat for $1 on Mondays with the purchase of one adult entrée per child. Options include fish and chips, chicken fingers, a cheese quesadilla or hamburger, and normally are $5.99. All meals come with a vegetable appetizer, beverage, side dish and scoop of ice cream.
Good through: Ongoing