Specials on Slippers, Corned Beef, Tropical Plants and Meal Deals

We're all watching our family budgets these days.  Whether shopping with coupons or looking for the two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This column is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family's bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

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Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

This week Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with these great deals.  Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions.

1. Assorted Ladies Slippers are on clearance at for $2.50.  Many cute colors and styles available.

2. Joe Caputo & Sons,  Palatine has corned beef brisket on special in the deli for $1.99 per pound.

3. Make a Photo T-Shirt at for $8.

4. Home Depot has a new crop of tropical floor plants for $9.99.

5. Kids eat free every Tuesday at Mickey Finn's Brewery in Libertyville, plus they have a daily $3 pint special.