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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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Frugal Family: Comparison Shopping in Georgetown

So you need a half gallon of milk quickly...where do you go?

It happens more often than we like to admit, the milk in the refrigerator has gone bad and the kids need cereal in the morning. Where can you quickly go for a half gallon of milk and maybe some orange juice without breaking the bank? Here is a price comparison of local Georgetown markets and stores that sell food. I picked a half-gallon of milk as the standard. At each location, I selected the lowest priced milk and I tried to get a half gallon of orange juice too. Unfortunately, orange juice was not always available or was only available in an individual serving. CVS on Wisconsin Avenue and O Street has a lot of options at a good price. A half-gallon was priced at $4.39. Orange juice was $4.39 or $2.88 on special with a CVS card. Dean & …

In this Article:

CVS Pharmacy, Dean & Deluca, Marvelous Market and Peet's Cafe, and 3 more ›

Su Cheng

9:15 pm on Monday, May 9, 2011

Sara's Market does carry orange juice at $4.59   more ›

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Frugal Family

Frugal Family: News You Can Use!

Georgetown Deals ripped from the headlines.

Staying on top of the news means staying on top of the deals. We do it all for you! Award-winning LivingSocial.com is headquartered in the area and has just announced a pilot savings program in D.C.  Join livingsocial.com to get daily deals as well as new "instant deals" that let members make rock bottom purchases for a limited time only. For example, a local vendor may offer a great food deal for a two hour window only; you can check on your phone and snag a deal others might miss. We are listening to news about the Middle East each day, but at Room With A View on Wisconsin Avenue they are selling traditional oriental rugs at incredible prices. Handmade rugs from Iran, Kyrgyzstan, etc. are on sale in the back with discounted prices …

In this Article:

Rooms With A View, Club Monaco Georgetown, Georgetown Auto Service, and 1 more ›

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

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Frugal Family: Deals for Georgetown Families in the Know

There are clever items available for a discount for locals in the know.

Being a Georgetown resident has some perks despite the parking! Locals can take advantage of some deals "on the down low." Below are some deals to look out for the week of March 2-March 8 Georgetown Cupcake: Do I have your attention? The TV show "DC Cupcake" started last week and there is a trick. Beginning with Season 2, Georgetown Cupcake will post a series of trivia questions based on their TV show on their website. See their Facebook page for specifics and get one or even a dozen cupcakes free during March! Homemade Pizza: The new "take and bake" pizza store on Wisconsin near the Georgetown Safeway just opened and is having a special. Go to www.hmpco.net/lucky, submit your email address and get a voucher good for $5 off your next order…

In this Article:

Georgetown Cupcake, Nido, Marvelous Market and Peet's Cafe, and 1 more ›

Judith Bunnell

6:15 pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Are there other Georgetown affinity programs that are good?   more ›

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

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Frugal Family: Cozy Dining Deals in Georgetown

End February by warming up with a meal deal and a friend.

Despite the recent breaks in the weather, there is still time left for hibernation. One of the best ways to hibernate is with a warm meal, a drink and a good company! Below are some deals to look out for the week of Feb. 23-March 1. (Yes, I said March!) Paolo's is having Wine Down Wednesdays! Bottles of wine are half-price and whatever you cannot finish you can take home subject to D.C. law. Also, check out their late night dinner deals beginning at 11 p.m. weekdays and at midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Items like pizza and panini's are only $8. On M Street Tackle Box also has aWednesday dining deal. Fish Tacos are half price. Get two tacos for $8 or three tacos for $11. Great food for a great price. A casual warm meal for a good deal …

In this Article:

Paolo's Ristorante, Tackle Box, and Booeymonger

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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Frugal Family: Don't Let the Weather Fool You!

It is only mid-February and the cold weather will return despite recent mild temps, take advantage of these local winter deals.

Everyone likes and needs a bargain these days. Check out our weekly Georgetown deals and tell us what we have missed! This week Feb. 16-Feb. 23 we found items to help protect us from the cold that lingers out there, waiting to pounce. Alessi We looked in Alessi in Cady's Alley for a teapot to keep us cozy and found a deal instead. Alessi is having an end-of-season sale from Feb. 12-28. Look at the table near the door for floor models and discontinued, overstock or slighty damaged items available for up to 70 percent off. Hurry before everything is gone. North Face, Patagonia and City Sports It  is not too late to look for a warm winter coat, fleece or down jacket and all three stores are having great sales with a good selection. North Face…

In this Article:

City Sports/Nike Fun Run, Patagonia, Clyde's, and 1 more ›

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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Frugal Family: Feb. 9-13

We've uncovered some great local Valentine's Day deals for you this week.

Everyone is watching their budget these days. This means shopping with coupons, identifying weekly savings or looking for two-for-one deals. By taking advantage of offers and savings we can stretch our dollars and enjoy the Georgetown neighborhood. This column will be dedicated to giving you a few great Georgetown deals each week that will help your bottom line. And since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you have seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we uncover together. Frugal Family February 9-13 This week, Frugal Family scoured Georgetown to find some late Valentine’s Day deals to proclaim your love …

In this Article:

Betsey Johnson, Filomena Ristorante of Georgetown, Paper Source Inc, and 1 more ›

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Frugal Family

Frugal Family for Feb. 2

This week's deals will having you feeling Marvelous, Chic and a little Amour!

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. This week, MOAD scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on items to help keep the cold and damp at bay. Remember to check with the merchant for additional …

In this Article:

Marvelous Market and Peet's Cafe, Jan's for the Casually Chic, Vivvy's Nails, and 1 more ›

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