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Frugal Family

We're constantly on the hunt at Mercer Island Patch for deals that can save the family a little money. If you've heard about a great local deal, please let us know!

Posted Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 5:14 pm PT|Updated Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 4:26 am PT

Whether you're planting a butterfly garden or seeking bedding plants, we've got a variety of fresh Spring deals for Islanders this week!

is having a sale on bedding plants, for $1.69, plus 30 percent off deals on lawn equipment. Good through April 8.
is having a sale on three pizzas, if you buy two, the third pizza is 30 percent off. Good through April 8.
has wild Alaskan salmon oil on sale for $7.99, buy one get one free on CoQ10, and $8.99 for Vitamin D3 1000-milligram supplements. Good through April 8.
Saturday, April 9^th is Fred Meyer’s 21^st annual Fuchsia Saturday event, which asks for participants to bring a pot from home and buy a fuchsia plant at Fred Meyer, and a master gardener will plant your fuchsia for free in Black Gold potting soil from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.
Michigan Bulb Company is having an online buy one, get one free sale on all kinds of spring plants from Butterfly Blue Scabiosa for $5.99 to Pink Coreopsis for $4.99.