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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 first week of fall we found a money-saving meal deal, two-for-one desserts--and a free cup of coffee! Plus, shopping savings on fall fashions and shoes. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any:

1. Two-for-One Ice Cream (and support a cause!): , 821 Ellsworth Dr., 301-588-1230.

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Deal: Visit Coldstone for their "10th annual World's Largest Ice Cream Social," in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and get a free "Sprinkled with Wishes" creation: buy any Creation and get a second one of equal value free.

Good through: Sept. 27 (all day).

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2. Free Coffee: 7-11, 8101 Fenton St., 301-587-7286 (and other locations).

Deal: Thurday is National Coffee Day--to celebrate, 7-11 is offering everyone a free medium-size cup of coffee.

Good through: Sept. 29, 7-11 a.m.

3. Fall Fashions: , 922 Ellsworth Dr., 301-587-7220.

Deal: Save 25 percent on fall fashions, in-store and online, during their "First Look at Fall" sale.

Good through: In progress, for a limited time only. Check website for updates.

4. Shoe Savings: , 8661 Colesville Rd., 301-495-0184.

Deal: Save an extra 15 percent on your next purchase with their email club coupon.

Good through: Sept. 30.

5. Meal Deal: , 12281 Tech Rd., 301-625-0002 (and other locations).

Deal: Buy one entree and get the second for half-off with their coupon.

Good through: Sept. 28 (hurry!).

Happy Savings!

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