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Frugal Families: A Few Good Ways to Save a Few Hard-Earned Bucks

This week's run down includes a cheap oil change close to home and a way to keep an eye on those soaring gas prices.

Who’s not looking for a deal these days? Here on Patch we give you the best local deals we can find around town each week. 

This week we pay particular attention to your vehicle, since gas prices are shooting through the roof. Here are some ideas: 

  1. Gas: Seems gas prices skyrocketed to $3.50 per gallon overnight. Did you know if you spend $50 at Coborns you get a coupon that will save you  5 cents per gallon at the pump?  Have time to do some checking on gas prices before you head out? Here are some of the ones Patch likes: http://www.gasbuddy.com and http://gasprices.mapquest.com
  2. Speaking of cars, need an oil change? Precision AutoRepair has a coupon here on St Michael Patch. $23.10 for most cars and light trucks for a 5 quart synthetic oil change.
  3. Need a haircut? is having their Great Haircut Sale. All haircuts are $7.99 from today through March 15!
  4. Do you shop at the ? Did you know you can see what big sales they have going on online before you go? Here’s their sales and special events page, updated often. This way you can stop in the stores that have exactly what you need on sale.
  5. Summer may seem a long while away and in a few weeks we’ll be covering lots of things to get you and your family summer ready. In the meantime, from March 10-14, Maple Grove Community Center is having their Membership Sale! Save 15 percent off a membership! For a family (of any size!) that is just $31.88 per month. For my family of six, just going swimming ONE time pays for it. Just think of all the fun you’ll have there this summer at both their indoor and outdoor pools, and the large, indoor playground.

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