Frugal Family: Your Guide to the Area's Weekly Deals

You could peruse the weekday circular to search for local discounts, but our Frugal Family list will highlight the best deals in the area. This week's list includes everything from sampling free chocolates to a great deal on heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine's Day.

Here's our guide to ensuring your wallet remains a bit more full this weekend:

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Deals: Family-size pizza in the shape of a heart for $6 each. Make sure to call ahead to save yours.
Good through: Valentine’s Day

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Deals: Tour a wide variety of shops in downtown Northfield and receive free samples of all sorts of chocolates, deals and register for door prizes, such as a one-night stay at the Archer House! Participating shops will have a heart in the window.
Good on: Saturday

• Purple Sandpiper Bakehouse and Pub, Bloomington
Deals: Get $22 worth of menu items for only $10!
Good through: May 12

• Lastrak Restaurant, Inver Grove Heights
Deals: A $10 gift certificate for $5! A $25 gift certificate for $10! Minimum purchase of $35—18-percent gratuity added prior to discount. Valid for dine-in only.
Good through: No expiration  
                          

• , Eagan
Deals: A $10 gift certificate for $5! A $25 gift certificate for $10! A $50 gift certificate for $20! A $75 gift certificate $30! A $100 gift certificate $40—minimum purchase of $45. An 18-percent gratuity will be added prior to discount. Valid for dine-in only.
Good through: No expiration