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Stretching the Family Budget

We've scoured the neighborhood for deals, so you won't have to!

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.

This week we found deals to save on entertainment, whether going out to theatre or picking up a movie to watch at home. Plus savings on kids' meals--and a free snack with your morning coffee. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any:

1. Theatre Night: Round House Theatre, 8641 Colesville Rd., 301-585-1225.

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Deal: Catch a performance at half-price of Forum Theatre's (Round House's resident company) Mad Forest, the inagural presentation of the company's eight season; with tickets through discounter Goldstar.com.

Good through: Discount tickets available at verious performances Sept. 22 - Oct. 2; check website for availability by date.

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2. Meal Deal: , 931 Ellsworth Dr., 301-562-2806.

Deal: Save $5 on your meal (lunch or dinner) by signing up for their e-mail list.

Good through: In progress; check website for updates.

3. $1 Movie Rental (and get one free!): Blockbuster Express, at , 909 Thayer Ave., 301-565-0686, and other locations.

Deal: Rent a movie for just $1 from any Blockbuster movie kiosk, located at Safeway, selected 7-Eleven stores and other locations; plus sign up for their email club to get one free rental. Find the kiosk nearest you at Blockbusterexpress.com.

Good through: In progress; check website for updates.

4. Free Muffin: Einstein Bros Bagels, 8397 Colesville Rd., 301-587-2136.

Deal: Get a free pumpkin muffin with a coffee purchase.

Good through: Sept. 17.

5. Free Kids Meal: , 12048 Cherry Hill Rd., 301-586-0746.

Deal: Get a free "level one" kids meal with purchase of an adult entree with their coupon.

Good through: Sept. 18.

 

Happy Savings!

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