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Frugal Family: Vision, Battery Power, Tans and Legos

A short list of great deals in the area for the money-conscious family.

This week, we scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on kid’s glasses, batteries, and tanning.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:

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Deal: 50% off lenses with a frame purchase. This deal includes no-lines, bifocals, and sunglasses made with your prescription. Print your coupon here. Restrictions apply. See retailer for details.

Good through: 4/2/11

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2.

Deal: Getting ready for spring repairs but your power tools have lost their charge? Get your old drill’s battery rebuilt. Get 10% off all battery rebuilds at All Charged Up Battery. See its website for pricing and details.

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Good through: Offer can expire at anytime.

3.

Deal: LA Tan is offering $50 tanning value or free sunless (spray) tanning to new clients. No purchase is necessary. Print your coupon here.

Good through: Offer can expire at anytime.

4. FREE LEGO MINI-MODEL

The deal: Starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, kids from 6 to 14 get to build a limited edition Lego mini-model and take it home with them for free. This month’s kit is a watering can. Models are not for sale and are not available for purchase. One model per child and quantities are limited.

Good through: While supplies last

5. TUCKAWAY GOLF MEMBERSHIPS

The deal: Tuckaway Golf Club in Crete is offering two membership plans that allow you unlimited golf. Cost is $198 for a 5-day membership and $398 for a 7-day membership (also good for holidays).

Good through: Buy now and play until Dec. 31, 2012

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