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Frugal Family: Last Minute Mega-Deals

Bargains are a crucial part of every mom's budget. Here are the best local deals this weekend.

It is officially less than two weeks until Christmas. If you haven't started your shopping yet, it is definitely crunch time. Here are Patch's picks for the best deals for your money this week:

1800 Flowers

Deal: Have a relative or loved one that lives far away, but looking for a fabulous gift to ship? Check out 1-800-Flowers for the perfect gift for that special someone.

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Good Until: Good through Dec. 25, 2011

Target

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Deals: Target is discounting its inventory to near-Black-Friday-levels this week, especially on electronics and toys:

  • 4GB XBOX 360 Kinect Bundle with an $80 Target gift card - $299.99 (online only).
  • Amazon Kindle with Wi-Fi - $79
  • Apex 32" LCD TV - $199.
  • My First Disney Princesses & Storytelling Belle - $39.99.
  • Star Wars Ultimate FX lightsaber - $27.

Good Until: Items are going fast, but the sale is on until Saturday, Dec. 17.

Wal-Mart

Deals: This superstore has offered free shipping until Dec. 20 and has some amazing, last-minute, online deals--perfect for last-minute shoppers. 

Good Until: Deals are good until Dec. 18, but free shipping by Christmas expires Dec. 20.

Omaha Steaks

Deals: If you are giving the gift of delicious food, or hosting a holiday event and don't have time to go to the grocery store, Double-Take deals is offering the deal for you this week:

  • Get Together Pack - $49.99 ($114 value). Save nearly 50% off regular price, plus free shipping on: four 5-ounce top sirloins, four 4-ounce boneless pork chops, six 4-ounce Omaha Steaks burgers, and four stuffed baked potatoes.

  • The Fabulous Favorites - $69.99 ($166 value). Save 40% off regular price plus free shipping o:n four 5-ounce filet mignons, two 4-ounce boneless pork chops, four 4-ounce boneless chicken breasts, four 4-ounce Omaha Steaks burgers, four stuffed baked potatoes, and four chocolate molten lava cakes.

  • Family Festival Combo for $59.99 ($133 value). Save 45% off regular price plus free shipping on a 2-pound boneless smoked ham, four 5-ounce top sirloins, two 14-ounce trays of scalloped potatoes, and two 12-ounce green bean casseroles.

  • American Classics Dinner for $89.99 ($194 value). Save nearly 50% off regular price plus free shipping on one 10-pound whole basted turkey, four 5-ounce top sirloins, two 12-ounce trays of roasted garlic mashed potatoes, two 12-ounce green bean casseroles, and one 8-inch pumpkin pie.

  • The Supreme Celebration for $89.99 ($192 value). Save nearly 50% off regular price plus free shipping on six 5-ounce bacon-wrapped filets, four 5-ounce top sirloins, 12 4-ounce Omaha Steaks burgers, and 10 potatoes au gratin.

  • Good Until: Wednesday, December 14 at 11:59 p.m.

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