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Frugal Families: The Relaxation Edition

Feel like eating out this weekend?

Looking to have some fun and relax through the rest of your weekend? We found lots of ways you can enjoy yourself without spending your entire paycheck.

Get the kids dressed up for a family photo package that's darn close to free. If you're hungry, lay around the house with some snacks, or go out for a great meal -- they will cost about the same this week!

If you want to spend some quality "me time," pamper yourself with a tan or brighten your smile at significantly reduced prices.

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Best of all? Do it all right here in Cranberry Township.

1.  DoubleTakeDeals.com

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The Deal: $20 worth of gift certificates to StonePepper's Grill in Mars, or Flavor of India and Quiznos in Cranberry for only $10! Just log onto DoubleTakeDeals.com to purchase and to print your gift certificate.

Good Through: While supplies last.

2.  Portrait Innovations

The Deal: There's no better time to get the family gussied up for a  photo than spring. Portrait Innovations in The Streets of Cranberry is offering a package that includes one 10x13, two 8x10s, four 5x7s, four 3x5s, 32 wallets and a photo CD that includes your purchased photos for just $9.95.  Anyone who has ever been to a portrait studio knows that is a great deal!

Good Through: Undetermined

3.  DoubleTakeDeals.com

The Deal: Looking to beautify yourself? Check out DoubleTakeDeals.com for $50  gift certificates for the Body Bar in Cranberry for only $25. And if you are looking to brighten that smile, the site also is offering $300 worth of teeth whitening at My Best Smile in Adams Township for just $99.

Good Through: While supplies last.

4.   Kuhn's

The Deal: Red ripe strawberries are two packages for $3. Boneless corned beef brisket also is on sale for $2.99 a pound.

Good Through: March 22

5.   Giant Eagle

The Deal: For some yummy goodness that doesn't require a whole lot of preparation, go to, where Stouffer's French Bread pizzas are $2 each. Pop Tarts and Rice Krispies are on sale for $1.75 a box as well.

Good Through: March 23

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