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Frugal Family: Cheap Tacos, Skating Discounts, More

A look at local deals, sales and promotions.

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 weekly feature will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals 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, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on food, recreation, services and entertainment—enjoy!

1. , 8949 Folsom Blvd.

Deal: Get a beef or chicken taco with rice, beans and a small drink for only $5.89, all day, every day—can you say delicioso?
Good through: Ongoing.

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2. , 9616 Oates Dr.

Deal: Free admission for kids under five and $1 for children 5-11 years old—make it a weekly outing.
Good through: Ongoing.

3. , 2900 Bradshaw Rd.

Deal: $6 admission including skate rental per person, good for any regular public session, excluding Saturday evenings.  Must print out coupon from website (click here).
Good through: February 28, 2011

4. , 8887 Folsom Blvd.

Deal: $9 haircuts for men and children, and $12 for women—look stylish without breaking the bank.
Good through: Ongoing.

5. , 3130 Bradshaw Rd.

Deal: Sign up for the online newsletter to receive a complimentary offer—on your mark, get set, GO!
Good through: Ongoing.

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