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Get These Great Deals For Parents, Kids, Seniors And Your Home

Patch has found some excellent bargains to help your family save money this week.

Spring has sprung and if you have not gotten the house and family ready for it, now is the time. Patch will help you with some great deals this week for your home, spouses and kids. Here are 5 deals we think you should check out this week.  1. Bath and Body Works in Alpharetta, Cumming Deal: Use this coupon for a free full size gift with purchase on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you can not make it on Saturday, use this coupon before April 16 and get 20 percent off of your purchase. Good Through: These coupons each have their own expiration dates listed.  2. Macys Deal: The store is having a great sale and if you use this coupon on top of it, you can save an additional 15 percent in every department.  Good Through: The coupon expires …

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Alpharetta, Milton Shoppers Get Up To 75 Percent Off At After Christmas Sales

The after Christmas sales are in full swing and shoppers are hitting the stores for the best bargains locally.

Today, and possible going into this week, those who wish to brave the malls and shopping centers are going to find some incredible shopping bargains. These deals are so great that I have recently learned that some families have even resorted to giving notes to loved ones telling them of the big ticket items that they will receive from the post holiday sale because hitting the pre-Chrstmas sale didn't slash the price enough. Research this morning on which stores will have the best sales is showing me that just about everything and every store will be discounted. Christmas will be 50 percent off at almost every store today. Whether you are looking to fill stocking for kids from the local pharmacy stores for more family gatherings this week …

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Shop For Warm Clothes With Big Discounts

There are more than the usual amount of clothing and shoe store coupons and sales in Alpharetta for this weekend.

This weekend will be cold. If your kids are still wearing last year's pants to school and have a couple of inches of ankle showing, this would be the time to hit the stores to go shopping. Many of the stores in our area are having promotions and sales this weekend. Whether you need shoes or clothes, there are plenty of deals out there for you to get in on this weekend. There is a great selection and absolutely no reason to pay full price this weekend. If you have not bought your Halloween costumes yet, be sure to print up the coupons here to save on them.  The crowds at stores who sell them will probably be pretty crazy this weekend. Your best bet is going to be to get there when they first open and get it over with. Here are the best …

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Save Money With Big Discounts This Weekend For Your Alpharetta, Milton Home And Family

There are some great shopping opportunities this weekend for you to get what you planned on buying anyway, but at huge savings.

The Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival is this Saturday at the Historic area of Crabapple from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, as is parking. More than 100 vendors are expected to come to the event with crafts and antiques for shoppers to enjoy. It has grown from the original 50 that were hoped to attend. These are great events to attend this time of year. Holiday and home decor is always available as will clothing and accessories. Antique booths will also be there to display items for sale. Because there will be so many vendors, the prices should be competitive. With many crafts for shoppers to choose from, there are sure to be many one of a kind items. Those who arrive early will get the best variety, those who arrive …

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Half Off Milkshakes, Discount Pet Supplies And More

Here are 5 great deals in Alpharetta and Milton for your family to enjoy this week.

Having a family is expensive and Patch understands this. Each week, we find 5 great deals for your family to enjoy. This week, we have found deals on haircare products, a craft event, discount milkshakes, discounts on food and cheaper pet supplies.  1. Preschool Craft Project  Deal: Parents can bring children between the ages of 3 and 5 as well as small objects from the junk drawer to learn to create art from recycled items. It is at the Alpharetta Arts Center from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Thursday.  Good Through: This is a one-day event. For more info, email here. 2. Steak And Shake Deal: Come to Steak And Shake between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays for half price shakes including their new fall flavors that include double chocolate fudge…

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Get Half Off On Fall Home Decor This Week At Alpharetta Stores

Local stores are offering great sales and coupons for home decor, candles, decorations and more.

As the weather turns cooler, we will be spending more time in our homes. This is a great time to redecorate or add some nice fall touches to make your home feel warm and cozy. Get to these local stores before they switch their inventory to all winter holiday items. Coupons and sales are a great way to save money while making your house a home. Combining the two makes it even better. Here are some great sales and coupons to use while out shopping this week.  Ivy Interiors offers a variety of fall decor and items to spruce up your decor. They have Halloween items, handmade items, towels, candles and one of a kind items. Use this coupon for a discount of $10 with your $60 purchase.  Bath And Body Works will give shoppers with this coupon a …

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Get More Than Half Off Clothes and Home Decor at Local Stores

Many stores are having pre-Labor day sales and offering coupons to use on top of the sales. This makes for some great deals for shoppers.

Labor Day and the days leading up to it are always great for bargain shoppers. Many stores will offer sales and several will also coupons to use on top of these sales. On top of the many coupons and sales that Patch told you about here on Friday, today brings many more. The new coupons and sales that I have found for Alpharetta and Milton for this week include the following offers: Stein Mart is offering 50 percent off of red dot clearance items or 20 percent off of a sale item with these coupons.  Children's Place has a 15 percent off your purchase coupon on their Facebook page. It expires September 5. Family Christian is offering 25 percent off of your entire purchase with this coupon that expires September 4.  Ace Hardware is offering $…

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Get Back To School Clothes At 50 Percent Off

Here are some great coupons and sales at clothing and shoes stores for preschoolers through college aged kids.

It is getting closer to the day when the kids go back to school. As everyone is rushing about to buy school supplies and clothes, remember to shop smart. Look for sales and use coupons when you can. This week, Patch found the local shops who are offering deals and discounts on clothes and shoes for your kids, whether they are starting preschool or starting college.  Old Navy is having their stock up sale for back to school. Get tops, shorts and skirts starting at $4 for kids. This sale is valid until Thursday. Payless Shoes is offering a 15 percent discount with this coupon.  Children's Place has back to school clothes for kids up through size 14 and if you can make it there today, you can save up to 30 percent off of your final total when…

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Doing The Holiday Shopping For Kids Now Will Save Money Later

Many of the best deals in Alpharetta and Milton on toys for the year are in June and July.

Some of the best bargains on toys of the year are happening now through July. Stores are getting ready for the new items that will be coming in for Christmas and the clearance of the old is here. If you know what your child is into or what they want for the winter holidays, this is a great opportunity for you. Not including board games and video games, because the best of these sales before the holidays are still to come later this fall, June and July are the perfect time to pick up many great gifts at huge savings. Target is one of the best stores to watch for the hidden sales. Right now, they have several toys already marked down 30 percent off. These toys are still in the regular toy sections mixed in with the other toys as well as on …

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Frugal Family: Have Fun And Save Money

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

Having fun and doing activities as a family is important and builds memories for children. But, life can get expensive with kids. Each week, Patch comes up with 5 great deals for your family to share that will save you money and most often, help you have fun together while doing it. Here are he suggestions that we have for you this week.  1. Community Yard Sale Deal: Come to the Alpharetta Adult Activity center at North Park for a community yard sale. Shop for new treasures or sell yours for a space rental fee of $10. For more information and reservations, send an email or call 678-297-6140. Good Through: This is a one-day event happening on Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. 2. Open Play At Superior Play Systems Deal: Kids can come…