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Frugal Family: Home and Garden and Good Eats

Check out this week's local deals.

Every week, we'll be highlighting great deals for area parents and their families around the Mount Vernon area, with help from Tim Boone of Tim's Fairfax Deals.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources and came up with some great discounts for your home & garden, Southwestern fast food, Ruby Tuesday, and a pet expo. We also found a remedy for your next brain freeze!

HOME & GARDEN

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Who

Where:  8453 Richmond Highway

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What: 15% off 1 non-sale item

Details: Just tell them Tim sent you to get the discount

Bonus: 50-75% off select furniture & terra cotta pots

Expires: March 31

More Information: http://ow.ly/4bW8O

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FAST FOOD

Who

Where:  7698 Richmond Highway

What: $5.99 for a burrito, side of queso or guacamole, chips & salsa, & a drink

Details: Every Monday

Expires: None listed

More Information: http://ow.ly/4bXQp

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RESTAURANT

Who

Where:  7692 Richmond Highway

What: Buy 1 entrée; Get 1 Free (up to $10)

Details: Join their email list

Bonus: They repeat this promotion frequently for subscribers

Expires: Must use w/in 2 weeks of signing up

More Information:  http://ow.ly/47m3d

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PETS

Who

Where:  

What: $6 admission; Regular price is $19

Details: Purchase coupon at the link below this Wednesday only

Bonus: Kids 12 & under admitted free

Limitations: Discount is available for Friday only

More Information: http://ow.ly/4bRye

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UH OH!

Who:  

Where:  7000 Newington Road

What: Free lockout program

Details: Locked out of your car? Baldino’s will unlock your car for free.

Expires: No Expiration

More Information: http://ow.ly/47mSp

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TIP OF THE WEEK:

You are my customers. Please tell me the types of deals you’d like to see (or see more of). Keep me busy! Just email your suggestions to Fairfax@tims.us. I would also love to know which deals you’ve taken advantage of to date (and going forward) so I can let those businesses know that it’s in their best interest to continue offering such deals. Thank you for supporting Fairfax County businesses

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