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Frugal Families

Rain and sun mean lots of fun!

Looking for thing to do before, during and after the rainy days of April? Get the gear you need to survive the spring weather, and some fun ideas for exploring in the rainy and sunny days in this week’s Frugal Families.

JCPenny

Time to stock up on everything from adorable clothes for the summer to cribs and car seats. JCPenny is having a 20 to 50 percent off sale on all things baby. Plus, their website offers free shipping on orders of $69 or more. See their site for the special code!

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Toys R Us

The toy giant is advertising super deals all week long, including sales on select bikes and Wii games (for rainy days of course!). Check out their website for more details.

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Target

Speaking of rainy days … did you find yourself trying to keep your kids from getting their shoes and socks wet while they were jumping in puddles? Target has some great deals on children’s rain boots. Now, every puddle can cause a splash--and little toes will stay dry. See the link above for details.

Diapers.com

Sun means sunscreen. Looking for a green alternative to the regular stuff? Check out the Diapers.com home page for a special code on green sunscreen.

Coolbugstuff.com

Looking for ideas for the future entomologist in your house? Check out coolbugstuff.com for ideas on how to make your own bug net or other experiments like seeing if bugs prefer water with natural sugar or artificial sweetener? It will give you hours of entertainment as the weather gets warmer and the bugs get friskier.

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