Save on Movie Rentals, Flowers and Clothing

Patch encourages you to participate in this column by letting us know about the great deals you’ve heard about around town. Just add them to our comment box below and look for them to be featured on future Frugal Family articles.

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Deal: Take 20 percent off of your first order of home accessories and gifts from Dried and Tied and free shipping when you buy online.

The Fine Print: For first time customers only.

Extra, Extra: Take advantage of their complimentary gift-wrapping.

Good through: Ongoing promotion.

2.

Deal: Every Tuesday Blockbuster offers a mystery rental for just $1.99. This week’s special is Wanted.

The Fine Print: Only for the mystery rental selected each week.

Extra, Extra: Rent other movies up to 28 days before Netflix and Redbox have them.

Good through: Ongoing promotion.

3.

Deal: Spring has sprung and flowers are a great gift to send to anyone and everyone. Take advantage of special pricing with Castro Valley Florist’s “Deal of the Day” promotion where each day a different bouquet is on sale.

The Fine Print: Discount changes daily.

Extra, Extra: Celebrate spring with "Sunny Yellow Tulips" for $34.95, or check out one of the other featured spring bouquets.

Good Through: Ongoing promotion.

4.

Deal: Receive 20 percent off “in stock” dresses for mothers, special occasions and proms through the end of the month.

The Fine Print: Dresses must be in stock for discount to apply.

Extra, Extra: Customize your wedding dress at the shop so you’re guaranteed to have something one-of-a-kind.

Good Through: March 31, 2011.

5.

Deal: Get great deals every day by buying your clothes second-hand from Norma’s consignment shop.

The Fine Print: Norma accepts new items Tuesday through Friday, no appointment necessary.

Extra, Extra: You can also make money by selling your gently used items in Norma’s shop.

Good through: Ongoing.