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Frugal Family

This week, get discounts on pizza, dining and dog training.

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 five 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.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

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This week, Patch scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on pizza, breakfast and dog training.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:

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1. IDEAL BAR & GRILL

Deal: Breakfast for $4.95—includes two eggs, two strips of bacon, home fries and toast.

Available: Weekends from 8:30-10 a.m.

2. WOODSTOCKS PIZZA

Deal: Lunch specials: 1) $3.99 for a slice and soda; 2) $6.49 for a slice, salad and soda; 3) $6.49 for a sandwich and soda.

Good: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily

3. UPPER CRUST PIZZA

Deal: Get $2 off a large pizza or $3 off an extra-large pizza when you print this coupon and present it to the cashier.

Good: While supplies last

4. DOG GONE GOOD

Deal: Get $20 off first puppy-training class.

Good through: May 28

5. BITTERSWEET BISTRO

Deal: Family Sundays—with each adult entrée, one child 10 or younger eats FREE off the kids menu. Includes an entrée, soda and sundae. 

Good: Every Sunday while promotion lasts

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