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Frugal Family: Week of Feb. 6, 2011

Have a heart, here's how to splurge on your sweetheart without breaking the bank.

It's getting close to Valentine's Day and we all need to find just the right gift for the ones we love. Here are a few suggestiongs for finding something that works for your sweetheart and your wallet. Do you have some Valentine deals? You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box.

This week's big deals will relax and reinvent the love of your life, or sneak one in for yourself! The first two can be found in your Valpak envelope that comes in the mail. If you recycled it already, not to worry, just go to their website for more coupons.

1.

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9330 Waukeegan Road, Morton Grove  847-663-0616
Deal: Valpak coupon for $99.99 includes 55 minute massage, mini facial and manicure! Valpak Coupons can be found in your mailbox and at http://www.valpak.com.

Good through: March 6, 2011

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2. Sport Clips Haircuts 

5944 W. Toughy, Niles 847-588-3710

Deal: $10 hair cut plus $5 off any service. Hey, guys do this for yourself as a gift to your gal! Valpak Coupons can be found in your mailbox and at http://www.valpak.com.

Good through: March 31, 2011

3. Technicolour Nails

5641 Dempster, Morton Grove 847-966-9820 & 4999 Old Orchard Mall N44 (By Potbelly's) 847-982-9000

Deal: Manicure and pedicure for $33.

Good through: This is their ongoing special. Call for an appointment because they get busy. As a gift certificate, your love can make the time whenever she likes!

4.

Morton Grove, corner Waukeegan & Dempster, and other locations throughout the North Shore.

Deal: Just for U online coupons at http://www.dominicks.comWhen you sign up, receive a free dozen eggs. How about breakfast in bed for your valentine?

Good through: Ongoing promotion, this was brought to our attention by Denise Lee, who also knows the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! (Works for women too.)

5. Michaels Craft Store

On Dempster Street, Niles 

Deal: 40 percent off any one regular price item; the coupon was found in The Chicago Tribune's Sunday paper or online at the store website. Sign up with them online and receive other coupons and special deals. A handmade card always shows how much you love them!

Good through: These coupons are weekly and last for the week issued, Sunday through Saturday.

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