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Frugal Family: Deals on Ski Tickets, Flannel Sheets and More
If skiing is too much of a thrill, maybe a good book would be better for you; Borders has them on sale.
We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.
This column will be dedicated to giving you great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.
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This week, Frugal Family scoured local sources to come up with great deals on everything from ski tickets to flannel sheets.
1. Early Bird Season Pass: Blue Mountain Ski Resort
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Deal: Starting Feb. 22, Blue Mountain is offering last year's season pass holders the opportunity to purchase the Early Bird Season Pass at discounted prices.
Good through: Early Bird Season Pass must be purchased by the end of the 2010-2011 season.
2. Habitat for Humanity Ticket - Blue Mountain Ski Resort
Deal: $30 Habitat for Humanity ticket to ski or ride from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Feb. 26. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley.
Good through: Feb. 26
3. Nikon Coolpix L22 Digital Camera: Staples
Deal: Red Nikon Coolpix L22 Digital Camera for $79.99 (regularly $119.99); 12.0 megapixels, 3.6x optical/4x digital zoom, 3.0" LCD display; item number is 856004; model number is 26198.
Good through: Feb. 19
4. Paperback Books: Borders
Deal: All paperbacks are buy one, get one 50 percent off list price. You must be a Border's rewards member.
Good through: Feb. 17, in-store (must have coupon)
5. Dishwashing Liquid / Tissues: CVS
Deal: For only .88 cents each with your CVS card, you can purchase Gain dishwashing liquid (11 ounces); Puffs 72-108 count; Puffs plus lotion 60 count. Click link above for even more deals at CVS.
Good through: Feb. 19
6. Flannel Sheets: Boscov's
Deal: Four-piece flannel sheet sets (fitted sheet, top sheet and two pillow cases), all sizes, mix and match, limit two complete sets per customer - $8.99; Organizational, fully-lined Pebble handbags, limit two per customer - $4.99; Men’s 100 percent cotton plaid lounge pants, limit two per customer - $4.99.
Good through: Feb. 19
