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Saving in Syosset

Find great deals this week on everything from ice cream to coffee.

Each week, we scour local sources to come up with the best deals for Syosset families. Keep reading to find out where you can save on ice cream, coffee, movies and more.

1.   (59 Jackson Avenue, Syosset – 516.364.2299)

Deal: Join Baskin Robbins to honor America’s firefighters and buy a one scoop ice cream for 31 cents.  There’s a limit of 3 2.5-ounce scoops per person.

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Good: Today, Wednesday, April 27 only from 5pm to 10pm.

2.     (390 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset or 8285 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury)

Deal: Take 10 cents off your drink when you bring in your own tumbler or travel mug. Last week, we told you about Starbucks’ promotion in celebration of Earth Day, but this promotes earth day every day! During 2010, people brought their own tumblers into Starbucks stores more than 32 million times, keeping nearly 1.45 million pounds of paper out of landfills.

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Good: Always.

3. Broadway Mall Movie Theaters Baby Pictures (358 N. Broadway, Hicksville – 800.315.4000)

Deal: $6 admission to enjoy the latest movies in a convenient, baby-friendly setting.

See current movies with your baby in a baby-friendly setting. Amenities include dim lighting to allow for easy child care in the auditorium; lowered movie volume for babies' sensitive hearing; baby changing stations and stroller area. This month’s film is Water for Elephants, starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson.

Good: Thursday, April 28 at noon (program continues with a different movie each week).

4. Staples (442 South Oyster Bay Road, Hicksville – 516.942.3401)

Deal: Recycle any ink or toner cartridge and get $2 back in Staples Rewards.

Bring your used ink or toner cartridge to any register at Staples and receive $2 back in Staples Rewards per cartridge.  Staples Rewards can be used to buy anything from Staples in-store, online or by phone.  Reward dollars are sent monthly and you need to be a member of Staples Rewards program (you can sign up for free).  Each customer can recycle up to 10 cartridges per month.

Good: Always

5. Wild Fig (631 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset – 516.558.7744)

Deal
: Receive a $10 coupon in the mail when you spend $200 as part of the Wild Fig loyalty program

Register (for free) for the Wild Fig loyalty program and earn your way to free food and special offers. Stop into the restaurant to join to get started immediately.

Good: Always

Amy Platt is a Syosset mom of two kids and the founder of LIParentSource.com, a free online magazine and e-newsletter centralizing information and resources for local families.

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