A Handy Guide to Spring Deals in Santa Monica

Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to check out this week’s Frugal Family column, where we at Santa Monica Patch scour the city and the Internet to bring you the best bargains, discounts and freebies to keep your family’s budget steadfastly in the black.

Do you know of a current fabulous offer? Heard of one coming up? Don’t keep it to yourself! Share it with us in the comment box below! Oh dear, did we miss an amazing sale? Let us now of our goof too! We at Patch always want to hear from you!

This week we help you leap into spring with deals on sundresses and car seat cleaning!

1. CLEANBEEBABY.COM

Deal: Cheerios crusting over your car seat? Mystery stain slowly taking over your stroller? Let the people at Clean Bee Baby steam-clean your car seats and strollers to their original pristine condition—for free! Call The Pump Station for a reservation and enjoy a grime-free car seat (until at least, your kid sits in it again).

Good Through: Sunday

2. FRANCESCA’S COLLECTIONS

Deal: Spring is here, which means it’s time to check the heavy sweaters until next winter, and put on something ruffled and floral! Head on over to Francesca’s Collections on Montana Avenue, where cute dresses are on sale! Just try to stay focused on the dresses, though, and not get distracted by their wide variety of under $25 accessories!

Good Through: While supplies last

3. VICTORIA’S SECRET

Deal: Stock up on lingerie and clothes with the clearance sale happening on their Web site. In addition to items on sale for up to 65 percent, you’ll snag a free reward card!

Good Through: Thursday

4. BABY GAP

Deal: Distressed jean jacket? Fifty percent off. Slub graphic T-shirt? Fifty percent off. Ruffled tank top? Fifty percent off. With so many adorable clothes on sale online and in stores, it might be challenging not to go a bit overboard and fill your little one’s closet!

Good Through: While supplies last