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Frugal Family: Back-to-School Deals, Frenzy Continues

Bargains for the college bound student on laptops, refrigerators and microwave ovens. Get the kids looking sharp for back-to-school with a hair cut from a master stylist. Find out who's having a back-to-school bash.

Don't worry, Aug. 11 is rapidly approaching and the back-to-school frenzy is coming to a close. Make sure you are ready by checking in with us every week for the latest deals around town.

This week’s deals on haircuts, laptops, dorm room appliances and a bash for the kids may leave you with little time to prepare dinner, so check out the Kroger deli for a quick and delicious meal on a budget.

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Deal:  Save your kids the agony of a bad haircut at cheaper places. For a limited time Master Stylist, Kristina Poloncarz, is offering back-to-school haircuts for kids 18 and under for just $18. Call Kristina at 678-883-6090 for an appointment. Please note this is not a salon wide special, this special offer is only valid with Kristina.

Good through:  Wednesday, August 10.

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Deal:  Toshiba Dual-Core 15.6” laptop; media card reader, wireless enabled, AMD C50 dual-core processer, 1 GHz. Sale priced at $278. Deal available in stores and online.

Good through:  Saturday, August 6.

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Deal:  Frigidaire 2.5 c.f. refrigerator and Frigidaire 0.9 c.f. 900 watt microwave combo set on sale for $149.99. This is perfect for the kiddos heading off to college.

Good through:  Saturday, August 6.

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Deal:  The Avenue is hosting a back-to-school bash featuring shopping, trivia, entertainment, giveaways, live music, face painting and balloon art. Take your receipts to The Park near totaling $100 to receive a complimentary speaker case or cooler tote. Also, enter to win a $500 shopping spree!

Good through: Saturday, August 6 noon to 5 p.m.

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Deal:  Looking for an easy dinner on a budget? Pick up a hot or cold rotisserie chicken in the Kroger deli for just $3.99.

Good through:  Saturday, August 6.

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