Frugal Family: Calligraphy Savings; Beauty Discount

We’re all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we’re taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This week, we did our homework and found you savings on cold coffee treats as well as some hearty weekend breakfasts.

We also encourage you to take advantage of a local spa’s sugar scrub and massage that’s currently over half-off and a local photographer who will shoot you in the sunset light on the beach for $100 off.

Wedding season is here and Calligraphy, Ink knows it. Purchase invitations or any other special stationary and save some cash.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you’ve seen. Just add them to our comment box.

Then come back each week and see what we’ve uncovered together.

1.      STARBUCKS

Deal: Visit any Starbucks for any Frappuccino at half price during their happy hour.

Good through: May 6-15, from 3-5 p.m.

2.     

Deal: Save 55 percent on the Pure Fuji Coconut Sugar Rub & Massage—only $64 (Regular $140)

Good through: Ongoing, but cannot be used May 7 or May 8

3.     

Deal: Get a hearty breakfast (choose from things like biscuits and gravy, French toast, and more) for under $7. All breakfasts are served with fresh fruit.

Good through: Weekends only

4.     

Deal: 10 percent off any purchase

Good through: June 2011

5.     

Deal: Get a one hour photo shoot at sunset on Imperial Beach, one 8x10 print and one 5x7 print for only $125 (regular price $225).  Five people maximum. Also includes a coupon for 25 percent off any additional prints. Ask for the "Frugal Families session" special.

Good through: May 16