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Frugal Family: New Deals in Town This Week

Check out some of the deals in Massapequa this week highlighted in this column.

We here at Patch don’t think that balancing the budget should be a hassle. We do understand, however, that it is a necessity given the current state of the economy. Don’t worry, we’re here to help.

In this feature, we will be presenting you with five new deals that you can find in the area. Was there one we missed, or do you have any tips for us? Then comment below or drop as an e-mail!

Spring Has Sprung

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We’ve finally made it out of the doldrums of winter and are slowly moving towards warmer weather. While this means barbeques and pool parties are on the horizon, it also means that tending to your lawn will be on the to-do list over the weekend. Why not have a little more time to enjoy your weekend by calling up Hometown Landscapes at 516-799-7001? The first 50 customers to sign up for weekly lawn cutting will get the service at a special price of $19.99. The company is also offering 20 percent off of installation of sod or seed and lawn renovation projects.

Good through: Ongoing

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A Super Birthday

Best Yet Market, located at 5601 Merrick Road is celebrating its 17th birthday. In celebration, the supermarket will be passing along a bunch of great deals to its customers. Some of these deals include country style bone-in pork ribs for 99 cents per pound, bone-in rib steak for $4.99 per pound, and either flounder, scrod, tilapia, or swai for $2.99 per pound. Best Yet Market is also having a contest in which the winner will win a produce shopping spree. Simple bring your own reusable “green bag” or buy one of theirs to enter. One winner will be able to fill up one “green bag”  with as much produce as can fit in it. The contest will end on April 1.

Good through: March 31, and April 1, respectively

Bald Tires?

After driving in the unforgiving winter weather for over three months, your car may be in need of new tires. Not to worry, located at 6195 Sunrise Highway, will be offering a mail-in rebate on Michelin tires. When you buy any set of four new passenger or light truck tires, you can receive a $70 rebate by mail.

Good through: April 6

Prep For Summer Heat

It may still be chilly out there, but it’s never too early to prepare (or wish) for the hot summer weather. Apple Air Conditioning and Heating is offering an early-bird special for all of those not prone to procrastinating. If you purchase central air conditioning from the company by April 6, you will receive $400 off.

Good through: April 6

Bring Your Lucky Penny

This weekend at located at 5135 Merrick Road and 1330 Hicksville Road, mystery savings are being offered to shoppers. Every customer will be given a scratch-off card when they check out. These cards will offer savings of 10 to 50 percent off of your purchase. On top of that, one in 1,000 customers will win their entire purchase free (up to $500), courtesy of their lucky scratch-off!

Good through: March 27

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