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We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.Free money is good money, and CVS is giving back in a big way until Dec. 3. Each time you purchase $30 in specially marked items, you will receive a $10 in-store gift card to use anyway you like. Just sign up for a free CVS extracare card, and watch the savings add up. Each customer can earn up to five free $10 gift cards a week, while supplies last. Customers must purchase items marked with a card symbol, which change weekly. Check this…
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.Busy moms and dads on-the-go, know how hard it can be to keep hungry kids satisfied in between after school activities and before the dinner bell rings. Keeping a variety of handy snacks around is a must these days, and now through Jan. 13, 2012, parents can stock up on Tyson mini-chicken sandwiches at Walmart, and save money too. Purchase two packs of chicken minis, and receive a $5 rebate in the form of a Walmart gift card, for every …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.Save big on all your beauty supply needs by becoming a member of the Sally Beauty Club. For a $5 yearly membership fee, you can earn up to 15 percent off already discounted pricing each and every month you spend $25 or more on non-sale items. Plus, if you join the beauty club email list, you will receive new product announcements and even more money saving coupons sent directly to your account. Follow this link to sign up today.You’ll …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.With the kids back in school, you finally have the time to focus on those hobbies you enjoy so much. If quilting is your thing, don’t miss Stitch’n Quilt’s “End of Bolt Sale” happening on Saturday. Buy the end of a bolt of fabric and get 30 percent off the price. Buy three continuous yards of fabric and get 20 percent off your purchase.No matter how you enjoy your free time, Hobby Lobby can surely take the sting out of costly  supplies …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.Time to get that summer hairdo ready for the fall. Going on now through Saturday, Kink’s Salon and Barber is holding a back-to-school special for all your hair cutting needs. Just $7 for kids' cuts or $25 for an adult cut and styling.For those still searching for great deals on back-to-school supplies and clothing, look no further than Maxway in Austell. Now through Saturday, Maxway is holding their back-to-school clearance sale with …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.School may be out for summer, but it won’t be long before the opening bell is ringing once again. OfficeMax is taking the sting out of buying school essentials with great deals through Saturday.  Get $100 off the HP Color Officejet Pro 8500A all-in-one printer and save another $50 off with a trade-in. Spend $50 on HP ink and get a 10-pack of Duracell AA batteries free. For those looking to upgrade that out-of-date laptop, save $100 on …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.The Catherine's semi-annual intimates sale is going on now through June 28 with plenty of bargains to be had. Buy two Playtex bras and get one free or two Serenada bras and get two free. Buy three panties, get three free or buy one shapewear product and get one free.. Other savings include 40 percent off robes and 30 percent off sleepwear so hurry in and stock up on all your intimate wear needs.We all know how Kroger is helping us save …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.Stop in at Lowes this week and find a multitude of great gifts for dad for less than $10 each. Get a five-piece Kobalt pliers set for only $9.98, a Task Force 14-piece basic home tool kit for $4.98 or a Black & Decker ten piece high-speed steel drill bit set for $5.47.  These and many more items are available at substantial savings as part of the new “lower price” guarantee now happening at Lowes.It’s time to stock up on all your shoe …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.With food prices on the rise, it’s getting harder and harder for families to make ends meet these days. This summer just got a little easier however, thanks to the Survivor’s Outreach Center, Inc. in Austell. Running daily from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., kids 18 years and younger will receive a free breakfast and lunch through the organization’s Start Summer Food Service Program. In addition to this service, residents of all ages can …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.If summer gas prices have gotten you down, then check out this incredible deal from Kroger. Earn points for every dollar you spend on groceries, gift cards and eligible pharmacy prescriptions when you use your Kroger card. Every $100 spent at Kroger gets you  10 cents off per gallon, all the way up to $1 per gallon for 1,000 points or more. So, $100 equals 10 cents off, $200 is 20 cents off and so on at the Kroger station itself. Shell …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.Register online and get your free Rite Aid  wellness plus card to enjoy everyday savings throughout the store. Registered customers will receive periodic members-only pricing, 24/7 free access to a pharmacist by calling 1-800-RITEAID and 10 percent off Rite Aid brand products everyday. Build up points and gain even more savings on your prescription drug pricing.Take the kids or take a break for yourself, and head on over to the Regal 22 …
It's back. Here's your weekly Frugal Family roundup of local deals:MABLETON CAFEDeal: Check this local merchant’s website for great coupons and savings on daily meal deals. Examples include one free kid’s meal for children 10 and under with the purchase of an adult entree, as well as two catfish sandwiches with fries for the price of one. Many more specials are available.Good through: Ongoing. Specials vary daily.100% CHIROPRACTICDeal: For a limited time, new patients visiting the clinic will receive their initial exam, including x-rays, two consultation sessions and their first back …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.TOP TURFDeal: Visit the Top Turf to get big savings on spring lawn services and pest control treatments. For example, get $100 off of installation for Top Turf’s termite control system or $10 off your first tree and shrub treatment. Check the website for more money saving offers.Good through: Ongoing.AT THE BOOKHOUSEDeal: Find thousands of new and used books at deeply discounted prices in this independently owned bookstore. If the store …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.PARNES FAMILY DENTISTRYDeal: Get the “Spring Cleaning” special at a discounted rate of $99 per person which includes teeth cleaning, x-rays and exam. Parnes Family Dentistry  is also running a one-half price special on fillings, crowns, dentures, root canals and extractions.Good through: April 29, 2011.ALDIDeal: Just in time for spring planting, Aldi currently has a large supply of gardening tools and accessories to make planting season …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.HOME DEPOTDeal: Become a friend of Home Depot on Facebook at facebook.com/homedepot, and get exclusive emails for savings of 50 - 75 percent off regular pricing every Friday through the end of May. Specially priced items will include patio and lawn furniture, decorative items, lawn care and more. These specials will only be available to Facebook fans and will not be advertised in stores or on the Home Depot website.Good through: May 30, …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.DEPENDABLE TERMITE AND PEST CONTROLDeal: Visit the company website and get a coupon for 10 percent off any termite or pest control service you require. Dependable Termite and Pest Control provides a unique once a year pest control treatment service and will come out for free if any pests are detected after treatment.Good through: Ongoing.J-BONES BBQ AND GRILLDeal: Friday nights are all you can eat fish night for just $9.99. Price …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.POPEYES CHICKEN Deal: Feed a family of four for $18.99 plus tax. Visit the Popeyes Chicken website to get a coupon for 11 pieces of chicken, two large sides and five biscuits for just $18.99.Good through: December 31, 2011FURNITURE PALACEDeal: Get great discounts on quality furniture and take advantage of the store’s six month interest-free layaway program. They also offer free set-up with delivery.Good through: Ongoing.PRICE BUSTER …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.COBB COUNTY LIBRARIESDeal: Visit Zoo Atlanta for free. With a valid library card, adults can “check out” the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass DVD for a free pass for 4.  The offer is good for gate entry only for 2 adults and 2 children. The pass can be checked out once per year per family.Good through: Ongoing.KINDERMART CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALEDeal: Smyrna First United Methodist Church will be holding their semi-annual kid’s consignment sale …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.PEP BOYSDeal: 50 percent off shock or strut installation or a free brake inspection and tire rotation with coupon from website. There are also many other money saving coupons listed.Good through: March 31, 2011.WALGREENSDeal: Kid’s sports and camp physicals for $35. Regular price is $60. Also get free blood pressure screenings for adults, ages 18 and up.Good through: April 30, 2011DRESSBARNDeal: Buy two dresses and get $10 off your …
We’re all watching our family budgets these days, and Patch wants to help you find ways to cut your monthly and weekly budgets. Check out this week’s findings.DOLLAR GENERALDeal: Visit the Dollar General website and grab their coupon for $5 off your purchase of $20 or more for housewares, home decor or domestics.Good through: March 5 and 6, 2011 only.FAMILY CHRISTIAN STORESDeal: $5 and 50 percent off select kid’s items such as DVDs, books and games.Good through: March 10, 2011A Z THRIFT STOREDeal: Mondays and Tuesdays, receive 50 percent off all merchandise in the store.Good through: Ongoing.…

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