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Save Big On Back-to-School Items and Auto Care 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.

Outfitting the kids for dance class or buying new fitness wear for yourself can take a bite out of the weekly budget. Make the most of your spending dollars by shopping at during their “Big July Sale” going on now through the end of the month. You’ll find incredible bargains like kids’ tights for $1, adult tights for $3 and quality leather tap shoes for $10. Hundreds of items are 50 to 90 percent off retail pricing.

is pulling out all the stops when it comes to getting the kids ready for back-to-school. Now through Saturday, save on backpacks, paper supplies, crayons, laptops and more. Lots of items BOGO free. Sign up online for Maxperk savings and get 100 percent back on select backpacks. Spend $29.99 on a backpack and get $29.99 back in Maxperks that can be used on future store purchases. Also until Saturday, make any purchase at OfficeMax and get a $5 off coupon to use at on purchases totalling $25 or more.

Save big bucks on back-to-school uniforms with s ongoing 25 percent off sale. Shop early to get the best selection on girls’ jumpers, polo shirts and skirts as well as slacks and shirts for boys. Discount applied on select items.

Coming up with the extra cash for kids’ back-to-school clothing can be a big drain on the pocket book. Shopping at however, where clothing prices are 60 percent less than mall pricing can help spread that family budget a little further. During the month of July Citi Trends is also offering their convenient lay-away plan with no set-up fee and a scant 10 percent deposit to hold your purchases.

Keep your vehicle running smooth and save a few bucks along the way with money saving discounts and coupons for all your automotive needs. Check this link for great deals on tires, oil changes, brake service, wheel alignments and more good through August 6.

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