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Eating, Kicking, Framing, Maintaining

This week's Frugal Family links can save you a bundle.

This week’s column will point you to five great local deals that will help your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. 

If you hear about a deal, please click here and share the news with us so that we can spread the news. And don’t forget to come back each week to see what we've uncovered together.

This week, Frugal Family came up with great deals  for a quick lunch, a scenic dinner,  martial arts introduction and picture framing – plus a  bundle of coupons to keep your car running well.

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1. (across from Chick-Fil-A – 12191 Sunset Hills Rd)  sends a coupon your way for $1 off Footlong Fresh Value Meal or 50 cents off six-inch Fresh Value Meal.  Expires:  December 2011.

http://patch.com/buSza

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2. Lake Anne Plaza is delightful in the spring, and makes it easy to spend a night out. Through restaurant.com, you can purchase a $25 Gift Certificate for only $10 (for dine-in dinner only).

http://patch.com/buSzc

3.Reston Martial Arts  always offers a free trial class and is currently running a spring special, just $89 per month (and you can take up to three classes per week). Check the fine print – or better yet stop by and talk to them.  Expires April 16, 2011.

http://patch.com/buSBw

4. will frame your treasured photos, or baseball card collection or whatever you would like framed.  Bring in your artwork and this coupon for $40 off custom framing order. Expires December 2011.

http://patch.com/buSzx

5. , right across from Lake Anne Plaza on North Shore Drive helps you take good care of your car with this bundle of  seven coupons. (you may need to register for Clipper site)

http://patch.com/buSyZ

We’ve tried to include some of the fine print, but please remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions.

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