There are many ways to save money and not all of them involve making sacrifices. Have child-care experience? Barter with a neighbor to do some babysitting in exchange for house sitting when you and the family go on vacation—a fair deal for both parties and invaluable peace of mind.
This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on eats, entertainment, goods and recreation. Enjoy the freebies and pay it forward when you can. It's true that we get what we put out there.
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Find out what's happening in Fair Oaks-Carmichaelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Deal: Calling all teens! Come catch a free flick this Thursday and save your allowance for other fun stuff, like your own post-Oscar bash.
Good through: Ongoing each Thursday.
Find out what's happening in Fair Oaks-Carmichaelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Deal: Reduce your stress and gain inner tranquility at this "mindfulness" meditation class, all for the low, low price of $10—Buddha would approve!
Good through: Today.
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Deal: Breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day, and it's even better when pancakes are on the menu. Get your fill for just $3 a head.
Good through: First Saturday each month through May 7.
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Deal: Why pay an arm and a leg for restaurant pizza when you can get four small one-topping pizzas for just $20? Mom, Dad, Victor, Veronica, we've got you covered! See Web site for details.
Good through: Ongoing. Call to confirm; offer subject to change.
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Deal: Got a plane trip on the horizon? Stock up on travel-size minis. At three for $10, you can pick some up for your other half, too! Web site
Good through: Continuous sale.