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Frugal Family: Gelato, Bowling, Parents Magazine

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This week, Frugal Family came up with great deals on crafts, meals, bowling and a magazine.

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1. Decorate for fall with savings at Michael's

Deal: 40 percent off any regular priced item with coupon. (Excludes clearance and select other items).

Expires: Saturday, Oct. 1

2. Lace up your shoes for some bowling at King Pinz in Leesburg.

Deal: $15 For One Hour Of Lane Rental For Unlimited Bowling (Worth $30) (Not valid Friday and Saturday after 6 p.m.). Part of the proceeds benefit Thoreau Middle School

Expires: Buy here by Wednesday night; valid for six months.

3. Save on your subscription to Parents Magazine

Deal: Pay $8 for a two-year subscription (valued at $20)

Expires: Buy here by Thursday morning, automatically receive your first issue eight weeks later.

4. Enjoy some freebies at Wendys.

Deal: Like Wendy’s on Facebook, then click on the Tour of America link, where you'll see an icon to get a FREE Hot N Juicy burger via printable coupons when you buy small drink and small fries.

Good through: Varies depending on print-out date.

5. Support James Madison High School with a visit to Plush Gelato & Coffee in Vienna.

Deal: Pay $7 for $12 worth of goodies through FundsOn and benefit James Madison.

Good through: Purchase voucher by the end of Monday; valid for six months

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