Frugal Family: A Look at Local Bargains

This week, Patch scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on car services, back-to-school supplies, a children's play, and more. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. Here are this week's deals:

1. Starbucks

Where: Locations include Potomac Place Shopping Center, 10116 River Rd. in Potomac, MD.
Deal: Starbucks Treat Receipt offers customers their favorite Starbucks cold beverage on a warm summer afternoon. Customers who make a purchase in the morning can bring in their receipt after 2 p.m. and enjoy any Grande cold beverage for just $2 (plus tax).
Good Through: Sept. 6

2. "The Wind in the Willows" at  

Where: 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD
Deal: Get half-price tickets to this classic children's play through Goldstar.com. Tickets are usually $18, but with this deal, they're only $9.
Good Through: Aug. 12

3. Office Depot 

Where: Pike Center, 12137 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
Deal: It's not too early to shop for back-to-school items. Receive a free backpack and lunch tote with the purchase of $15 or more. Take advantage of school supplies priced from $1 to $4. And, check out the personal computer sale. See flier for more information.
Good Through: Aug. 7

4.  

Where: 4800 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, MD
Deal: Get 20 percent off the cost of selected services or repairs, a free alignment check or an express oil change with these ValPak coupons.
Good Through: Aug. 14

5. Broadway Pizza

Where: Cabin John Shopping Center and Mall, 7965 Tuckerman Ln., Potomac, MD
Deal: Get two medium cheese pizzas for $15.99 with this coupon. The offer only applies to dine-in and carry-out orders.
Good through: Aug. 14