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Frugal Family: Save Money This Week

Check out some of the best deals in the area

Posted Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 3:49 am ET|Updated Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 7:31 pm ET

Trying to pinch pennies? If so, we're here to help.

Below, you'll find the five best deals in the area this week:

Deal: Get $5 off bone-in half Ham or enjoy a lunch combo including a sandwich, drink, and one side for $6.99.

Good Through: Oct. 31

Deal: Get 10 wings and french fries for just 8.99 plus tax or get one large cheese pizza and 20 wings for $21.99 plus tax.

Good Through: Daily special

Deal: Back to School $5 tanning sessions

Good Through: Sept 18

Deal: Buy three empanadas at regular price and get 1 free

Good Through: Current Special

Deal: Thirsty Thursdays features endless white or red wine and dirty martinis from 5-9 p.m., and appetizers for just $20

Good Through: New Current special