Smart Shopping - $150 Weekly Allowance
Family Shopping Deals and Bargains
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Time to Save! - As much as we love to spend and splurge, it’s hard to keep up with one set budget. So we’re going to give you a little boost. Here are a few fun and inexpensive buys that will help you live and save comfortable.
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BOGO Shoe, $30 - Back-to-school shoes don’t have to blow the budget. Rack Room Shoes has a great deal that lets you buy any shoe and get the second pair at 1/2 price. This steal applies to in-store and online purchases.
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Old Navy Tote, $15 - Have an oversized tote on hand to stuff with snacks for a family picnic or sand toys for a beach getaway. A spacious tote that can hold the family essentials makes traveling a breeze.
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Red Box, $1 - Use the Red Box for movie night and spend $1. You can get all the latest DVD releases conveniently at local stores such as Giant Food and 7-Eleven. Check out Jamie Foxx’s performance in “The Soloist.”
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Book, $12 - When all is said and done, we all want to have fun. Having a little fun on the job isn’t a crime, as long as the work gets done. Learn how to work and laugh!
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Old Navy Logo Tee, $5 - Nothing says cozy like a comfortable cotton tee. You can wear your favorite tee all year round. In the summer, a tee goes perfectly with anything and it looks great when it’s layered in the fall.
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Rita's, $6 - It’s still summer and a healthy, cold treat is sure to be a big hit. Rita’s is known for its deals, such as buy-2-get-1-free! Everyone can try Rita’s famous Italian ice for a fraction of the cost.
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Play, $20 - Local plays are an affordable way to expose your family to the dramatic arts. While Broadway tickets are too expensive for most families, small area theatres have child and senior discounts.
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Library, $0 - A trip to the library can be loads of fun for everyone. There are book readings to entertain the little ones and plenty of subjects for adults to explore.
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Old Navy Jersey Scarf, $10 - Keep the style wrapped up all year long and jump-start your fall wardrobe with a soft, jersey scarf.
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Backpack, $10 - For those last-minute back-to-school shoppers, this backpack is large enough to fit all those school essentials and also fits perfectly in your budget.
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Game Night, $6.99 - Games like Uno provide hours of fun for all ages. Host a game night so that the family can bond and chat. The kids will look forward to it and the adults will enjoy playing an old school classic.
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Kids Eat Free, $20 - Thousands of local and chain restaurants such as Pizza Hut, Chick-fil-A, Friday’s and countless others will give you a free kid’s meal with every adult entrée purchase. Escape the kitchen for good food and family fun!