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Frugal Family: Basics Blowout

Stock up on the basics for a real steal in this week's sales.

Thanks for stopping by the latest Frugal Family column, savvy shoppers. We here at Santa Monica Patch have scoured the earth (actually our lovely city and the Internet) to bring you the top deals, steals and offers so can get more bang for your buck.

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Find out what's happening in Santa Monicafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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Deal: Now back in school, the littlest members of your family can be fashionable this fall. They can be trendy and chic with Old Navy's Baby Sale, and with items as low as $5, your baby will have a quite wardrobe.

Find out what's happening in Santa Monicafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Good Through: Sept. 22

2. AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS

Deal: Refresh your wardrobe basics with this sale featuring jeans, chic tops and hoodies, some at 50 percent off.

Good Through: While supplies last

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Deal: The famed jean store is closing its Montana Avenue location, and its entire inventory is up for grabs at 25 percent off. So hurry over there to stock up on their flattering jeans and super-soft sweaters.

Good Through: While supplies last

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