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Frugal Family: Check Out These Deals on Clearance Cameras, St. Paddy's Kids' Meals

Patch scoured local resources to come up with special discounts on massages, photo prints, soap and more.

In the spirit of frugality, Patch came up with some local deals, promotions and coupons this week. Head out tin San Lorenzo and save on soap, cameras, pictures, massages and kid’s meals.

1. WAX AND THINGS

Deal: Buy in bulk to save at Wax and Things, an aromatherapy boutique at 207 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro. Buy 11 bars of soap, you’ll receive the 12th bar free.

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The Fine Print: Only applies to bar soaps. Store open Tuesday through Saturday, noon t0 7 p.m.

Extra, Extra: Check out the store's other bed, bath and body products.

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Good through: Ongoing.

2.

Deal: Shop clearance cameras in store and online. For example, the Casio EX-H15 digital camera is currently on sale for $169.99, was $249.99.

The Fine Print: Clearance.

Extra, Extra: Check out other clearance items, including camera accessories and computers. Get special discounts when you select “bill me later.”

Good through: While supplies last.

3. WALGREENS

Deal: Save money on photo prints at Walgreens: 25 free prints when you buy 25, using coupon LUCKY25.

The Fine Print: Applies to 4x6 prints.

Extra, Extra: Get $5 off photo gift orders of $15 or more using coupon code MARCHGIFT.

Good through: Saturday, March 19.

4. WELL-KNEADED MASSAGE

Deal: Sign up for an annual membership and get a free massage.

The Fine Print: Must sign up for a one-year membership.

Extra, Extra: Don’t want to sign up for a whole year? Save 10 percent when you sign up for a trio of hour-long treatments or 15 percent when you sign up for five.

Good through: Ongoing.

5. 

 Deal: Kids age 10 and under eat free on Wednesdays and Thursdays after 4 p.m.

The Fine Print: All free kids meals' must be accompanied by the purchase of one adult entrée.

Extra, Extra: Enjoy some St. Patrick’s Day-inspired food between now and March 20.

Good through: Ongoing.

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