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Frugal Family: Discount On Cupcakes, Shredding

Weekly discounts in the Fort Hunt area.

Every week, we highlight great deals for families around the Fort Hunt area. This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources and came up with some great deals on a cupcake happy hour, a free appetizer, and a chance to support a local non-profit.

CUPCAKES

Who

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Where:  7920 Fort Hunt Road

What: $2.95 for 1 large cupcake & a small coffee or tea

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Details: Weekdays 2-6pm

Expires: No Expiration

More Information:  http://ow.ly/42RUO  

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RESTAURANT

Who

Where:  6804 Richmond Hwy

What: Free Appetizer

Details: Join their email list

Expires: No Expiration

More Information:  http://ow.ly/42PDW

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DRYCLEANER

Who:  PLUS Cleaners

Where:  Your home

What: $20 off               

Details: First time clients only, $35 minimum

Expires: No Expiration

More Information: http://ow.ly/3ZQq5

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

Who:  

Where: 7770 Richmond Hwy

What: 50-90% off home improvement items

Details: Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity

Expires: No Expiration

More Information:  http://ow.ly/42Sua

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SHREDDING

Who: Shred Station

Where:  5604 General Washington Drive, Alexandria

What: 15% off shredding services (paper, electronics, etc.)

Details: Tuesdays & Thursdays in March. Tell them Tim sent you to receive the discount

Expires: March 31

More Information:  http://ow.ly/3owdp

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Tip of the week:

The cable companies are fighting for your business. You see the offers in the mail every day. Your current carrier will most likely negotiate with you for a better deal simply by making a phone call and asking. Check out a recent column about this topic by Rob Pegoraro of The Washington Post: http://ow.ly/38GEA

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