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Frugal Families: Beat the Heat and Save Money, Too
Some summer deals you can find in the North Potomac and Darnestown environs.
We are still settling into the "dog days of summer" with plenty more hot days ahead. Here are some ways to beat the heat and still enjoy the last half of summer.
This feature is dedicated to families and scouting out some local deals that will help your family's bottom line. And since we do some of the scouting for you, we save you not only money, but valuable time.
You are a big part of this feature. Let us hear from you about the deals you have seen and add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and let's see what we have uncovered together.
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Deal: In celebrating the 30th anniversary "toasty savings," here are four free printable coupons including a free sub with the purchase of a sub and soft drink and a free cookie and soft drink with the purchase of a sub. The nearest Quiznos to North Potomac are at 1611 E. Gude Dr. and 404 King Farm Blvd.
Good through: August 14
Deal: Kids get one game and shoe rental for free Sundays through Friday all summer long at 300 Shady Grove bowling complex.
Good through: September 4
Deal: If you have a Twitter account, you can get a free $5 credit to Amazon Video on Demand just for linking your Amazon account to your Twitter account. Once you have the $5 credit, what can you spend it on? You can watch TV shows and movies on your computer without downloading any special software. Many movie rentals are just .99, and new releases are $2.99. There are also plenty of FREE TV shows and movies to see.
Good through: HURRY this offer expires midnight, Tuesday, July 19.
Deal: Use this coupon from July's edition of "Washington Parent" for great savings Monday through Friday (except holidays) at Montgomery Parks facilities that include: South Germantown Miniature Golf, Driving Range and Splash Playground, Cabin John Ice Rink and Olney Manor Skate Park.
Good through: Sept. 2
Deal: With the July 22 release of the new movie, "Captain America," order one "Captain America Sundae" and get another of equal or lesser value for 99 cents. Only at participating Baskin Robbins stores.
Good through: July 31