We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.
This column is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.
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Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.
This week, Frugal Families scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on things that will prepare you for summer fun. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:
1. Anglo Dutch Pools and Toys, 5460 Westbard Ave., Bethesda, MD.
Deal: 10% off any item, except video games and sale items.
Good through: May 15, 2011.
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2. Victoria's Secret, 3500 East-West Highway, Hyattsville, MD.
Deal: Free beach tote bag with the purchase of swimwear when you use the purchase code SWIM2011
Good through: May 3rd, 2011.
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3. Buffalo Wildwings, 10240 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD.
Deal: Tuesdays are 45 cent wing nights; Thursdays are 60 cent boneless wing nights.
Good through: Tuesdays and Thursdays, respectively.
4. CVS, 7300 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD.
Deal: Buy one patio chair for $9.99 and get a second one free.
Good through: April 30, 2011.
5. Six Flags of America, 13710 Central Ave, Bowie, MD.
Deal: Tickets purchased and used prior to May 28 are only $29.99 (a $20 savings).
Good through: May 28th, 2011.