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Winter Clothing at a Steal and More Family Deals in South Cobb

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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.

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 , 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 two pack purchases made. Follow this link for details on getting your gift cards.

Winter is almost upon us, and keeping the family warm during crisp days and cold nights doesn’t have to break the bank. At , you’ll find a wide variety of stylish winter clothing and accessories, at greatly discounted prices. While supplies last, children’s coats are just $19.99 to $24.99,  Max Azria women’s sweaters are $12.99, men’s weatherproof sweaters are $24.99 to $29.99, and cold weather accessories such as hats, gloves and scarves, start at the scant price of $3.99 each. Shop early as styles and quantities are limited.

Fond memories of family holiday celebrations, are ones that will remain with most of us all our lives. Start some of those heart-felt memories for your own family, by entering to win a holiday get-away at Callaway Gardens, good anytime between Jan. 1,  through March 31, 2012. Being sponsored by Smyrna Vinings Marietta and Buckhead Brookhaven Macaroni Kid, and Callaway Gardens, the winner of this contest will receive, a two-night stay in a two-bedroom Southern Pine cottage, including Garden admission. Check this link for the contest entry form, which must be received by Dec. 20. To earn additional entries, check here.

The words “black Friday”, can either fill you with glee, or send shivers down your spine with thoughts of shopping madness. This year, is offering a store full of savings not only on Friday, but all week long. From Nov. 20, through Nov. 27, customers will find in-store deals like men’s fleece tops or bottoms for $5 each, ladies knit tops or pants for $5 each, a Net 10 LG 900/LG501C no contract wireless phone/camera/ video recorder/MP3 player for $20, Wii or Xbox game bundles for $20, and so much more. See this link for even more great savings.

Make your child’s Christmas even more special this year, by giving them their own personalized Disney storybook. Each book will actually use your child’s own name, birthday, neighborhood, and friends’ names to make this gift a keepsake to be handed down throughout generations. Right now, you can order two personalized books for an incredible price of just $21, normally priced at $42. Follow this link to order your books now. Books must be ordered by November 30, to guarantee delivery for Christmas.

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