Frugal Family: Precious Metals, Bargain Lunch and Dress to Impress

You've been skipping Starbucks, brown-bagging it at work and clipping coupons for as long as you can remember.  We applaud you for your savvy savings ability and thrift.  Now you get the green light to spend a few greenbacks–you've earned it.

This week, Frugal Family scoured local sources to come up with great deals on eats, clothing and appliances.  Use that extra cash you'll save for a Red Box movie night with popcorn and Junior Mints with the gang—there's no place like home.

1. Family Tree Thrift Shoppe - 9181 Kiefer Blvd.

Deal: Who says you have to always buy brand-new clothes?  Get 25 percent off your first order of new-to-you duds courtesy of an online coupon. Valid on all donated merchandise. 

Good through: Ongoing.

2. - 9649 Folsom Blvd. Suite B

Deal: Pawn those old gold earrings and necklaces you haven't worn in ages for some cold, hard cash.

Good through: Ongoing.

3. Sears Outlet Store - 10347 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova

Deal: If you've been wanting to buy a new refrigerator, you can save 50 percent off side-by-side models right now—let's hear it for the President's Day Sale!

Good through: March 2.

4. Brookfields Restaurant - 11135 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova

Deal: Craving a tasty lunch on the cheap?  Get a combination homemade soup and 1/2 sandwich deal for just $5.97—delish.

Good through: Feb. 28.

5. Roma's Pizzeria - 5743 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento

Deal: Bring your appetite and get $3 off a large pizza, dine-in or takeout.  Good at Franklin Blvd. location only.

Good through: March 1.