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Frugal Family: A Robust Budget is Just That

Five great ways for Sammamish families to save from March 2 to March 9.

1. LENSCRAFTERS

Deal: Save 50 percent off lenses and kid’s eyeglasses

You can schedule eye exams for yourself and your kids at the Redmond Town Center. The location is online.

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Good through: April 4, 2011

2. LYNNWOOD BORDERS

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Deal: This location of Borders is closing. So, for a limited time you can save up to 40 percent off books, CDs, DVDs and more.

The store is located at 3000 184th St. SW in Lynnwood. 

Good through: While stock remains.

3. MARY POPPINS AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE

Deal: Free kid’s ticket with purchase of an adult’s for the Thursday, May 12 7:30 pm performance. Purchase tickets at STG Presents. Enter the promo code KIDS.

Good through: While tickets last.

4. WHOLE FOODS REDMOND

Deal: Kids wipe you out of snacks during last week’s snow days and mid-winter break? Stock up on some great snacks and save using printable online store coupons for Newman’s Own Pretzels, Nature’s Path Toaster Pastries, Luna Bars, Cliff Bars and Garden of Eatin’ Chips. 

Good through: March 31, 2011

 5. PALLINO PASTERIA IN REDMOND AND ISSAQUAH

Deal: Kids eat free Wednesday and Sunday evenings. 

Too tired to cook tonight? Have dinner at Pallinos in Redmond Town Center or in Issaquah at 6150 East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE in the East Lake Sammamish Shopping Center. Kids get a free entrée from the kid menu with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine in only.

Good through: Ongoing

BONUS!  Pick up ParentMap’s March issue at the for the article on 101 Ways to Save Money featuring great tips on how to save money when you shop, eat and play and by going green. Or read it online.

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