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 column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.
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Need a great outfit for family pictures by the cherry blossoms? Want to treat your sweet tooth and give something back in return? If you’ve answered yes to either of these questions, check out our great deals below.
More deals on spring clothes, perfect for the family portrait by the . Enjoy up to 40 percent off original prices and an extra 25 percent off all previously reduced items at Gymboree.
Though this isn’t really a deal, it's something that allows you to get a great treat while giving something in return. Until Oct. 31, the gourmet Washington, D.C. cupcakery will donate 100 percent of the purchase price of its special “Pink Ribbon Cupcake" to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Get some treats for the kids as you head out for a spring picnic, and do something to help find a cure for breast cancer.
We’ve highlighted deals that help you organize and clean your home, but what about your car? Check out the link above for a deal on getting your car detailed. No more Cheerios in the backseat or coffee staining the front. Get the minivan ready for the next road trip, no matter how many Cheerios you plan to pack.
If you are a fan of Real Simple magazine, try downloading their new “No Time To Cook?” app for your iPhone or iPad. Just $4.99, it offers complete dinner recipes complete with shopping lists, helping you get ahead for the week and be more efficient when you shop. That’s an app that just might make running a household much easier.
Grandchildren spending time with you this summer? Or, will you be playing host to countless cousins as they descend on D.C. for prime tourist season? Now through Apr. 21, Pottery Barn Kids is offering savings of up to 20 percent on bunk beds. Sleepovers and family reunions will be easier to host with more beds to offer.