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Mom needs to look good and feel pampered–even if it's on a budget. Here's a list of local deals from salons and spas to spruce yourself up this spring. 1. SILVIA ON MONROE Deal: Make an instant gift certificate that is personalized and ready right away. The current deal is $100 for a 90-minute microdermabrasion facial with body polish special–a $140 value. Good through: No expiration set  2. HAIR SALON 360 Deal: Every Wednesday, women's haircuts are only $15 and men's are only $10. New 'dos for the whole family! Good through: No expiration set  3. MYSTIQUE DAY SPA Deal: Become a client at …
1. BIGGBY COFFEE Deal: Tuesday, March 15 is Biggby's 16th birthday. To celebrate, they're offering 99-cent tall hot and creamy Signature drinks all day long. Options include such tasty choices as the Mocha Mocha, a chocolate latte; Butter Bear, a caramel and butterscotch latte; and Mellow Mellow, a marshmallow latte. Good through: One day only.  2. BALLY TOTAL FITNESS Deal: Thinking about trying Bally's? Grab a free 7-day guest pass on their website and get a taste of the fit life without the commitment. Good through: No expiration set  3. VILLAGE FRAMING AND GALLERY Deal: This upscale frame …
1. SPECTRUM HOME SERVICES Deal: Receive three hours of cleaning service or two hours of handyman services at a discounted price of $69. Call 313-730-1330 to learn more. Good through: No expiration set.  2. THE HENRY FORD Deal: The second Monday of the month means Macy's is footing the bill for a bunch of fun family activities. On March 14, kids can enjoy St. Patrick's Day activities for free with museum admission. Good through: March 14  3. OM DAY SPA Deal: Get bronzed like the stars with Om's new Body Bling tinted moisturizer by Scott Barnes. Take $5 off the cost of any Body Bling bronzer …
We scoured the world (OK, just Dearborn) to find you the best deals for food, your home and fun. Here are this week's best money-savers. 1. DEARBORN WOMEN'S EXPO Deal: Print out a coupon from their website, or pick one up at any number of local retailers for $1 off admission to the March 6 Dearborn women's expo at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. Good through: Only good on day of expo, March 6  2. NORTH STAR BUILDING COMPANY Deal: Exclusively from Network Dearborn, save $500 on $5,000 or more of home improvement work, including roofing, remodeling, garages, siding, windows and …
1. BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Deal: In case you haven't heard, the liquidation sale has begun at the Dearborn Borders store. Almost all items–with few exceptions–are priced 20-40 percent off. But get there early–lines this weekend were out the door. Good through: Until the inventory is gone. 2. PARTY CITY Deal: Have a birthday party coming up? It's buy one, get one free time on select party supplies. Offer includes napkins, plates and cups in various colors. Good through: April 28. 3. NICHOLS SKI & SNOWBOARD Deal: Winter ain't over yet. Nichols wants to help you enjoy the snow, so they're offering…
1. BESEK PHOTOGRAPHY Deal: Looking to get some family or senior photos done? This coupon from Network Dearborn will get you a complementary set of 15 wallet-sized photos (one pose) of any ordered image. Good through: No expiration set.  2. SWEET PEAS BABY BOUTIQUE Deal: Baby clothes and toys are expensive. This coupon gets you $5 off of any $25 purchase at Sweet Peas, which offers both retail and resale clothing, toys, media and more for infants through kids up to age 12. Good through: No expiration set.  3. FOREVER 21 Deal: Forever 21 is holding a Spring Clean-Up Sale, where parents can get …
We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be 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. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. For our first Frugal …

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