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.
This week, Patch scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on burgers, breakfast and hardware.
Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:
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1. ACE HARDWARE
Deal: Save 5 percent off a $75 purchase or 10 percent off a $100 purchase.
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Good through: March 31, 2011
2. WHALERS CAR WASH
Deal: Get a full service car wash for only $11.99 when you print this coupon.
Good through: June 15, 2011
3. SURFRIDER CAFÉ
Deal: Get a burger with fries at lunch for only $4.25.
Good: Any day before 3:30 p.m., while promotion lasts
4. HARBOR CAFE
Deal: Get a plate-sized banana pancake for $1 on Banana Pancake Tuesdays
Good: Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; ongoing promotion
5. TAQUERIA SANTA CRUZ
Deal: Get a $50 gift card for only $45.
Good through: March 31, 2011
