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Frugal Families - Save Money When Shopping Online

This week, learn how to save money when buying online.

How To Save Money Online

Follow these three simple steps to save big bucks on your online purchases:

1. Whenever you buy anything online, go though Ebates.com to earn cash back. It is really simple, all you have to do is create an account and Ebates will give you a “Big Fat Check” every quarter.

2. Swap, buy or sell gift cards at PlasticJungle.com, where gift cards are discounted up to 35% off their face value.

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3. Always check for sale codes at RetailMeNot.com before you buy. By entering codes during the checkout process, you can earn free shipping or other discounts.

Of course, you want to shop at local businesses as often as you can, so take a look at these deals around town:

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Pints and Paints (now thru June 6): Use the coupon code “tweet150” for $10 off your next paint session.

: Sign up yourself and your pup for the Very Important Pup program, it will earn you 10% off food and drink. Every Wednesday, bring your pup and enjoy Canine Cocktails on the patio.

(all locations): $3 glass of Chardonnay for Mon-Fri lunch.

: The first week of every month, take your gently used baby gear and clothing to reBlossom and check out the great deals while you are there. Here is a list of the “high priority” items they are currently accepting.

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