Stretching the Family Budget

Welcome back to our weekly rundown of five local deals to help with your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting, we save you time as well as money.

Summer is beginnig to wind down, but there's still plenty of heat and late-summer savings to be found. This week we scoured our local sources to roundup some of those seasonal deals to take advantage of while you still can. Remember to check for any additional conditions, if any:

1. Free Ice Cream, Island-Style: Tropical Ice Cream Cafe, 9324 Georgia Ave., 301-589-1616.

Deal: For new customers only: Get one free scoop with two flavors with coupon (and mention Silver Spring Patch).

Good through: September 30. New customers only: One coupon deal per family.

2. Save on a New hair style: Beauty, 914 Ellsworth Dr., 301-588-8744.

Deal: Get a haircut, blowdry and style for just $30 with their "New Teachers, New Year, New Look" email coupon.

Good through: August 27. Available for first-time guests only.

3. Free Sandwich: Einstein Bros Bagels, 8397 Colesville Rd., 301-587-2136.

Deal: Try the new Triple Decker Club Sandwich and get another one free with their coupon (side item also included!).

Good through: August 24.

4. Pizza Night: , 11915 Georgia Ave., 301-949-6227 (and other participating locations).

Deal: Purchase a regular-size pizza and get a free medium cheese pizza free, when you sign up for their special offers list (email or text).

Good through: For a limited time. Check website for updates and to sign up.

5. Free Gym Pass: , 2144 Industrial Parkway, 301-680-0505.

Deal: Get a Free Seven-day VIP Pass when you sign up on their home page (for first-time visitors only; must be over age 18).

Good through: In progress. See website for more info and updates.

Happy Savings!