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Where to Save in Syosset

Look no further for this week's special deals on movies, housewares and more.

Whether you are looking for something to do this weekend or need some new appliances, this week's deals will help you out.

1. Kidtoons Movie (Broadway Multiplex Cinemas, Broadway Mall, Hicksville - 800.315.4000)

Deal: Admission $3.50 per person for Kidtoons. See a special G rated movie with your child – this weekend’s film is The Little Engine That Could. With each child’s admission, receive a concession coupon for a kid’s combo (value $3.50), which includes a small drink, popcorn and special sized candy treat.

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Good: Saturday, March 12 & Sunday, March 13 at noon.

2.  (111 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset – 516.364.4677)

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Deal: 10% off all Energy Star appliance priced at $397 or more, including air purifiers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners.  This discount is good both in store and online but can not be applied to prior purchases.

Good: Through March 16.

3. Absolute Best Care (40 Underhill Blvd., Ste 2E, Syosset - 516.802.3780)

Deal: Take $100 off an annual membership to the Babysitting Club.
Register now for an annual membership to Absolute Best Care’s Babysitting Club for $295 (regularly $395).  If you often find yourself stuck in a situation with no babysitter, this is perfect for you - this will give you access to a pool of professional babysitters for hire as needed throughout the year, all of whom have been screened and are qualified to handle children of all ages from infants to 10+ years old. (Note that the family also pays an hourly rate to the babysitter).

Good: Through March 31.

4.  Bed Bath & Beyond (401 South Oyster Bay Road, Plainview – 516.932.7648)

Deal: 20% off any item.

Don’t throw away Bed Bath & Beyond’s 20% off coupons that you receive in the mail – they will accept these coupons even after the expiration date.  You can use them on any item in the store, and you can use one per item in your transaction.  If you find yourself in the store without a coupon, you can always make your purchase and return with your receipt and coupon for a price adjustment.

Good: Always.

5. (8101 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury – 516.692.8292)

Deal: Save $25 on a future shopping order.

Celebrate Frozen Food Month with Stop & Shop.  Use your Stop & Shop card and purchase $100 worth of frozen foods between February 25 and March 24, 2011 and you’ll receive a checkout coupon for $25 off a future shopping order.  Limit of one offer per household and some exclusions apply, check with the store for complete details.

Good: On purchases made through March 24 using your Stop & Shop card.

 Amy Platt is a Syosset mom of two kids and the founder of LIParentSource.com, an online resource centralizing information and resources for local families.

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