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Frugal Family: Five Deals to Stretch the Family Budget

We've scoured the neighborhood for deals, so you won't have to.

Welcome back to our weekly rundown of five local deals to help with your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting, we save you time as well as money.

For this Fathers Day week, we scoured our local sources to round up deals with dad in mind, and found meal discounts and savings on gifts and electronics. Plus, a chance to take dad on a "spy" expedition--at half-price.  Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any:

1. Meal Deal: , 8739 Flower Ave., Silver Spring, 301-608-2121.

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Deal: Save $10 on a purchase of $40 or more; or save 15 percent on the total check when you present their Valpak coupon.

Good through:  August 15.

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2. Electronics: Radio Shack, 1141 University Blvd., 301-439-6688 (and other locations).

Deal: For the dad who loves electronics, pick up a gift and save - Sign up for their email list and get $10 off a $40 purchase.

Good through: Ongoing; check website for updates.

3. More Meal Savings: , 6460 Capitol Dr., Greenbelt, 301-345-2503 (and other locations).

Deals: Treat Dad to a Father's Day meal with choice of discounts - Save $5 on a $15 purchase; or 20 percent off your table's meal purchase when you use one of their online coupons.

Good through: 20 percent off coupon expires June 26; $5 savings coupon good through June 30. One coupon per visit.

4. Gifts for Dad: JCPenney, 3500 East West Highway, Hyattsville, 301-270-3400 (, and other locations).

Deal: Just in time for Father's Day, JC Penney is offering $10 off a $50 purchase, $15 off a $75 purchase or  $20 off a $100 purchase with coupons  in their weekly ad or on website.

Good through: June 16 (hurry!).

5. Father's Day "Spy" Discount: International Spy Museum,800 F St., Washington, DC, 202-393-7798.

Deal: If you're looking for a Father's Day outing to thrill Dad (or your wanna-be spy friends and out-of-town-guests), International Spy Museum tickets are half-price ($9) when purchased through event site goldstar.com.

Good through: Admission dates from June 14 - July 31; check website for ticket availability on date(s) selected.

Happy Savings!

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