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Save Big Bucks On Do-It-Yourself Home Decor

Get inspired and save money while you bring spring into your home with these great bargains Patch has for you.

  If you have not discovered Pinterest, you are missing out on a great resource for creativity as well as saving money. Ideas are all over the site for ways to decorate your home and garden, put outfits together, organize your life and anything else you can possibly think of. But, personally, I think that one of the best ways to use Pinterest is to see what projects you can create and save money doing yourself rather than buying.  With spring and Easter upon us, many of us will change out the decor in our homes. We will go out with the winter colors and bring in the bright spring colors. Door wreathes will change as will floral arrangements and table decor.  This is the perfect time to check out what ideas are out there to redecorate your …

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Leap Into March With Great Deals At Local Stores

Here are 5 great deals for your family to enjoy in the week ahead.

Each week Patch comes up with great deals for local families at big corporate stores as well as small locally owned stores. Here are five current deals we found at the larger stores. Be sure to come back on Friday to see what small business deals North Fulton has to offer.  1. American Girl Deal: Girls can meet an American Girl book author and get her autograph on Sunday between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The event is free.  Good Through: This is a one-day event.  2. Kohl's Deal: Use this Kohl's coupon and save 15 percent on everything. It is valid online and in stores.  Good Through: The coupon expires on March 4. 3. Old Navy Deal: Use this Old Navy coupon and save 20 percent off of anything at the store.  Good Through: The coupon expires March 1…

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Post Valentine Bargains Are In North Fulton Shops

Buyers can get some great deals this week at local stores.

The best deals for any holiday are always just after the holiday passes. Those who like to decorate the house for Valentine's Day will love this week's deals. Shoppers will get some major discounts on household decor, Valentine toys for kids, cookware, candles, cards and so much more. Use coupons and shoppers can save even more.  Check back later this week for more great deals in our area that focus on smaller, locally owned shops.  1. After Season Sale Deal: Everything Valentine's Day related will likely be 50 percent off today at most stores, and in the days to come shoppers will find that these discounts will go up to 90 percent off. This is a great time to get ready for next year on non-food items. Shoppers will not even need coupons …

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Sales And Coupons At Local Retailers Offer Big Savings For Shoppers

Here are 5 great deals at major retailers for your family to enjoy.

There are some great sales and deals going on in stores right now. Combine these store bargains with coupons and shoppers can get some excellent savings this week. Think ahead to Valentine's Day and start shopping now as you see the savings on the items you know you want to buy. Here are 5 ways to save this week in our area at major retailers. Come back on Friday to hear about the deals spotted at smaller shops in the area. 1. Justice Deal: Use this coupon and get 40 percent off of your entire purchase. Good Through: The coupon expires Feb. 8. 2. Macy's Deal: Use this coupon and get an extra 15 percent off of sale and clearance items in clothing, accessories and home sections. Good Through: The coupon expires on Jan. 31. 3. Pier One Deal: …

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Get Great Deals For Your Home And Family

From clothing to home interior items, Patch has found some great bargains for you to enjoy this week.

Saving money on items that we buy anyway is always a good thing. This week, Patch has found deals at stores that every mother I know shops at on a regular basis. If your going to spend your money at these shops, make sure you stretch that dollar as best you can. Here are the top 5 deals we found for you today. 1. Bath And Body Works Deal: Use this coupon and get 20 percent off of your purchase in stores or online, including sale items. Good Through: The coupon expires Jan. 29. 2. Old Navy Deal: Use this coupon for $10 off of your purchase of $50 or more.  Good Through: The coupon expires on Jan. 26. 3. Yankee Candle Deal: This coupon will save you $10 off of your purchase of $25 or more. Good Through: This coupon expires on Jan. 29. 4. …

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Deals In Alpharetta Can Save You Money And Help Organize Your Home

Check out the money saving tips Alpharetta and Milton homeowners can use to organize their home for 2012.

The new year is the perfect time to get your house organized. It is a new beginning and a chance to recreate your own space. Whether you need to overhaul the kids bedrooms, put shelves up in the garage or clean out the basement, January is a perfect time to do it.  Organizational items seem to be in stores all across Alpharetta and the weather is supposed to be wet this weekend so you won't feel like you are missing out on on some outdoor fun family time. Alpharetta-Milton Patch is ready to help you get your house organized and to help you save money while doing it. We have checked the local prices of what you may need and have found that you will not have to go far to get a good deal.  Home Depot and Lowes both sell moving boxes in …

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Looking to Save 50 Percent or More When Shopping?

Disney, Toys R Us have deals from 50 to 80 percent off this week.

Here are 5 great ways to save some money in the week ahead. Whether you are looking to get some new shoes, eat out or get some gifts for future parties and holidays, the deals are waiting for you in Alpharetta and Milton.  Here is what Patch has found for you this week.  1. TGI Fridays Deal: Use this coupon and get $5 off of your purchase of $15 or more.  Good Through: The coupon expires January 31.  2. Rack Room Shoes  Deal: The store has a huge clearance section where shoes are up to 50 percent off. All of their shoes are buy one, get one half off and here is a coupon to save an additional $10 off of your purchase of $60 or more.  Good Through: The buy one, get one deal is ongoing, the clearance will continue as supplies last and the …

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Sales And Deals Await Alpharetta, Milton Residents

Here are 5 great deals for your family to enjoy in the week ahead.

Whether you are still in the mood to shop or ready to just relax and get pampered, the deals are out there. Spend the day at a spa, eat out at a restaurant or shop til you drop this week while many of you are off from work. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to check for sales and discounts and avoid paying full price. 1. North Point Mall Deal: Most stores are having huge after Christmas clearance sales right now. Park in one spot and save some gas while you and the family walk from store to store to get in on the clothing and shoe bargains. Good Through: The great sales will most often be over by the end of the week although since they are clearance sales, they will sell out and then be gone.  2. Montana's Bar And Grill Deal: Get a free …

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Last Minute Alpharetta, Milton Shoppers Can Avoid The Mall And Save Money

There are some great local deals for last minute shoppers who have no desire to fight the mall madness.

The countdown is on and the parking lots are packed with last-minute shoppers. Stores are eager to lure shoppers in with their great last-minute deals. So, if you are not quite done with your holiday shopping, like me, be sure to print up these great coupons before you head out. There are some excellent bargains out there and many of them are good all week long. If you are dreading the mall, think outside of the box. There are many stores that are offering great deals and have gift ideas for you and they do not require you stepping foot inside the mall. Barnes And Noble will give shoppers 40 percent off of one gift item through Dec. 24. They also have a $20 savings coupon for the Nook or Nook color that is valid through Dec. 24. This is a …

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Alpharetta Deals Are Here To Help You With Holiday Shopping

Christmas in Crabapple leads the 5 great deals Patch has found to help your family this week.

It's getting down to the wire and if you have not gotten into the holiday spirit, you had better act fast. Alpharetta-Milton Patch is ready to help you with 5 deals for this week. These deals will help you have fun with the family, get discounted stocking stuffers, cheap matching pajamas for the whole clan and even finish your holiday shopping. Here are the 5 great deals that we have found for you to enjoy this week. 1. Christmas In Crabapple Deal: Bring the family for some free fun in downtown Crabapple on Saturday from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Register by email to get your family a spot  to participate in a passport program in which you will travel from business to business to get stamps to get a prize at the end of the event. Caroling, free train …

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