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Frugal Family Activities and Deals For All

From free gas to animal fun, here are 5 great deals for your family this week.

Whether you are looking to spend some time with the kids at fun free events or get some shopping done, Alpharetta-Milton Patch is helping you out. Every Wednesday, we find 5 great deals for your family to enjoy. This week, we have animal fun, free gas and savings at local stores. 

1. Farm Animals 

Deal: Children can pet and brush farm animals at on March 30 and April 15 from 10a.m. until 5p.m. A professional photographer will be there for parents who wish to purchase pictures but no purchase is required to visit with the animals. For more information, click here. 

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Good Through: This deal is valid only on the dates mentioned. 

2. Reading Paws

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Deal: Readers in first grade or higher can come to the Roswell library on Saturday at 11a.m. and read to certified therapy dogs who love stories. The event is free. To register or get more information, click here. 

Good Through: This is a one-day offer.

3. Michaels

Deal: Use this coupon for 25 percent off your entire purchase at craft store. This includes sale items. 

Good Through: The coupon expires Saturday, April 2. 

4. Free Gas

Deal: Save your UPC codes from participating Kellogg's cereals and you can get a rebate for up to $50 in free gas for your car. To print the form and get more information, visit their website

Good Through: 2011

5. Justice For Girls

Deal: Print this coupon for 40 percent off your entire purchase at , including sale items.

Good Through: This coupon is valid through April 13 and is also good online. 

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