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Five Deals to Stretch the Family Budget

Check out these great money-saving deals.

Welcome back to our weekly rundown of five local deals to help with your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting, we save you time as well as money.

This week, with we scoured our local sources and found meal deals, including a half-price weekly discount just for students (with a free soda anytime!). Plus, a deal for to earn free gas while you shop (all summer long), savings on shoes and eyeglass discounts. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any:

1. Meal Deal: , 11160 Veirs Mill Rd., 301-962-4270.

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Deal: Get a free Garden Bar add-on with the purchase of any adult entree, with their coupon. (Bonus: get a free appetizer coupon by signing up for their email club).

Good through:  Coupon valid through June 16; email club offer ongoing.

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2. Earn Free Gas: , 2321 University Blvd. W., 301-942-4009 (and other locations).

Deal:  CVS ExtraCare Rewards members can earn a $10 gift card to Exxon/Mobil, Shell, BP Amoco or BP Arco every week this summer when you spend $30 on items with the gas tank logo (marked on store shelves and in the weekly CVS/pharmacy circular). Rewards program membership is free.

Good through: August 28.

3. Shoe Savings: , 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, 301-946-1296 (Westfield Wheaton Mall).

Deal: Save 10 percent on your next purchase when you sign up for their email list.

Good through: Ongoing.

4. Student Meal Discount (and a free soda): , 8501 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, 301-565-8192.

Deal:  Students--get 50 percent off menu prices on Mondays, or a free soda any day of the week. (If you're not a student, you can still get a free order of chips & salsa or a drink by signing up for their rewards club).

Good through: Student meal discount ongoing on Mondays, 1:00-8:00pm; free student soda any day (both at Silver Spring location only). Email club offer ongoing (any location).

5. Glasses & Sunglasses: , 11160 Veirs Mill Rd., 301-949-0170 (Westfield Wheaton Mall).

Deals:  Get up to 50 percent off on prescription glasses or sunglasses when you use their coupon; or, save 50 percent on glasses for children under 12 (no coupon required). A regular 30 percent discount is also offered for AAA or AARP members (must present membership card, no coupon required).

Good through: 50 percent off coupon good through June 12; other offers ongoing. Check website for details and updates.

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