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Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose, Save

"Frugal Family" runs every Wednesday. Each week, this column is dedicated to giving you a list of great local deals and bargains that will help save you time as well as money.

Deal: Get two cents back for each plastic or paper bag you reuse. Get five cents back for each non-disposable bag you use to pack your groceries. ShopRite sells reusable totes for 99 cents each.


Deal: Fill a plastic bag of books for $2.00, or purchase a $2.00 canvas bag at the Circulation Desk and fill it with books for $3.00. Magazines: 10 cents; Hardcovers: 50 cents; Paperbacks: 25 cents; DVDs: $2.00; Music CDs: $1.00 and Book on CD: $2.00.

Rockland's Secret Closet for Kids (Nanuet)
Deal: This consignment store stocks top name-brand children’s merchandise for up to 80 percent off original retail price. Located behind the Nanuet Mall South next to the Tumble Bee Gym. Call 845.623.3262 for store hours and directions.

Ringner's Furniture
Deal: Two piece sectional: $1,895 (original list price: $3,136). Located at 75 East Central Avenue in Pearl River.
Good through: Summer sale. Limited time only.

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M & M Pizza Bistro
Deal:
 This back-to-school special is for all Pearl River High School students: Buy 1 slice of pizza and a soda, get the 2nd slice free! 
Good through: Friday, September 16, 2011.

Macy's "Thanks for Sharing" Rewards Program
Deal: Enroll in Macy's "Thanks for Sharing" rewards program for $25 and accumulate 10 percent rewards on most Macy's Card purchases. You'll receive your "Thanks for Sharing" rewards card in February, which you can use to purchase any merchandise at Macy's and macys.com without an expiration date.
Valid: Points accumulate from the day you first enroll through December 31, 2011.

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