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Frugal Family: A Robust Budget is Just That

Sammamish residents, there are five ways to save from Feb. 16 to Feb. 23.

1. LANDS END

Deal: Winter Sale and Overstocks

Replace all those lunchboxes, coats and hats your kids have lost last year and so far this year. 

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Shop online, click on “sale” and “overstocks.”

Good through: Ongoing.

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2. BLAZING BAGELS

Deal: Day old pre-packaged bagels for half price

Finding Blazing Bagels in its Redmond office park location near Marymoor park at 6975 176th Ave. NE can be an adventure in itself but it's so worth it. Check out the large assortment of pre-packaged, day-old bagels, just as delicious as the fresh out of the oven selection. They're perfect for school lunches and quick breakfasts.

Good through: Ongoing

3. RUBY’S DINER

Deal: Kids eat free Tuesday after 4 pm with the purchase of an adult entrée at the Ruby’s Diner in Redmond Town Center.

Good through: Ongoing

4. Yuen Lui

Deal: Family Portrait Sale

The price is $39.95 for the portrait sitting and an 8x10 color portrait.  Call 425 882-1168 to reserve a session at the downtown Redmond studio at 16640 Cleveland St.

Good through: Feb. 28, 2011

5. Fred Meyer

Deal: Load coupons to your rewards card. 

Tired of losing those paper Sunday paper coupons? You can load the current deals to your rewards card. Just click here to get started and when you go to the store you will automatically get the savings when they scan your card.

Good through: Ongoing

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