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Cheaper Than A Tattoo—Save on Gifts Mom Won't Hate
Get your mom a special Mother's Day gift while shopping locally and saving cash.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and Patch has found some local deals to help you find the perfect present at a reasonable price.
Patch encourages you to participate in this column by letting us know about the great deals you’ve heard about around town. Just add them to our comment box below and look for them to be featured on future Frugal Family articles.
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Deal: Take advantage of free stamps on personalized mother’s day cards at Hallmark. You can send cards online and use code FREESTAMPS to have Hallmark send them for you and pick up the bill on the stamps.
The Fine Print: Some restrictions may apply.
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Extra, Extra: Shop other gifts for mom at Hallmark stores and online.
Good through: June 19
For More Information: Go online.
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Deal: Spoil your mom with a bouquet from Anahid Designs. Pink roses in a glass vase for $65 plus delivery.
The Fine Print: Delivery charges apply. Prices vary per item.
Extra, Extra: Shop basket options as well.
Good Through: Mother’s Day is May 8.
For More Information: Go online.
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Deal: Take advantage of buy one, get one at 50 percent off at Payless Shoe Source.
The Fine Print: The deal applies to everything in the store, not just shoes. Some restrictions may apply.
Extra, Extra: Stock up on accessories, purses, socks and more. All are buy one, get one at 50 percent off.
Good Through: May 16
For More Information: Go online.
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Deal: Catch a live jazz band and dinner at Viva Portofino on Mother’s Day. Fixed price menu, $55 per person.
The Fine Print: Two shows, one from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the other from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. No additional fee.
Extra, Extra: Make a reservation on the phone or online to guarantee seats for you and your mom.
Good through: Sunday, May 8 only.
For More Information: Go online.
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Deal: Shop the special Mother’s Day sale at Macy’s: 25 to 75 percent off women’s apparel and other deals on home products and accessories.
The Fine Print: Only applies to select items. Inventory varies per store.
Extra, Extra: Free shipping for online purchases of $99 or more.
Good through: Mother’s Day is May 8.
For More Information: Go online.
