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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.

This week we rounded up a grab bag of money-saving meal and shopping deals for this week welcoming fall. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any:

1. Meal Deal: , 1355 University Blvd. E., 301-408-0555.

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Deal: Save on family dinner with eight pieces of chicken for $12.99 (includes side dishes and tortillas).

Good through: In progress.

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2. Fabric and More: , 6200 Greenbelt Rd., Greenbelt, 301-220-2184.

Deal: Save 50 percent on any regular priced fabric or notion item with their coupons.

Good through: Sept. 24.

 

3. Clothing and Home: JCPenney, 3500 East West Hwy., Hyattsville, 301-270-3400 (, and other locations).

Deal: Save $10 off a $40 purchase, $15 off a $60 purchase, or $20 off an $80 purchase using your choice of coupons.

Good through: Sept. 25.

 

4. Shoe Savings: , 910 Ellsworth Dr., 301-565-8832.

Deal: Get double DSW Rewards points all day on your purchases. Use the points towards a discount on your next shoe purchase. (Redeem in-store or online using code MYDBLPTS).

Good through: Sept. 30 (good for one day).

 

5. Free e-Cookbook: Online at Amazon.com.

Deal: Just in time for fall weather, you can download The Everything Soup, Stew, and Chili Cookbook for free from Amazon.com. (The book is designed for Kindles, but if you don't have one you can get a free download of Kindle for PC, to load the book on your computer).

Good through: For a limited time; check website for updates.

Happy Savings!

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