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Frugal Family: Louie's Kids Club, Snacks Discounts at the Movies and More

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals.

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.

Louie's Kids Club Membership for the Bowie Baysox

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Deal: Free gift, invitations to special events and more

Good through: Ongoing

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Why? Baysox games are family friendly and the club is a bonus for kids ages 3 to 12. For complete details and to sign up, click here. (Note that there will be a skating party for Kids Club members with Louie on March 6 at the Skate Zone in Gambrills.)

Free Refills, Popcorn and $2 Specials at the Movies

Deal: Free refills on large-size drinks and popcorn at the ; $2 specials for club members, including a featured candy on Monday and popcorn on Tuesdays

Good through: Ongoing

Why? You're paying for movie tickets already, might as well get some rewards! For more deals, join the Regal Crown Club. Show your membership card when you purchase tickets to earn credits that you can cash in for free tickets, drinks and popcorn. For details or to sign up, click here.

Deal: Special discounts on pretzels and snacks at

Good through: Ongoing

Why? Pretzel lovers may disagree whether sweet or salty varieties are best, but no one can argue with a good deal. Sign up for Pretzel Perks on the website to get coupons and offers via e-mail or text.

LensCrafters Offers Half Off Lenses with Frame Purchase

Deal: Get 50 percent off lenses when you purchase a frame at at Bowie Town Center

Good through:  April 3, 2011

Why? Someone in the house may need new glasses so act on this deal to replace a broken or lost pair.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box or send an e-mail to joshua@patch.com with the subject "Frugal Family Deals."

Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.


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