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Frugal Family: Shoes and Spring Trends

Also, get ready for the summer with deals on basics for the kids.

Hi there! Thanks for checking out the latest Frugal Family column, where we at Santa Monica Patch seek out the top offers, coupons and discounts to keep your family’s budget resolutely in the black!

Know of an amazing sale in the works? Heard of one going on right this very minute? Fill us in on all the details in the comment box below! Oh for shame—did we overlook a great deal? Well, let us know those details as well (but please try not to make us feel too bad). We at Patch always want to hear from you!

This week we found a site that helps you find unbelievable shoe deals, great sales on clothes to keep your little ones cool in the upcoming heat, plus much more!

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1. MYSHOES.COM

Deal: Need a pair of bronze strappy wedge sandals that cost under $50 from a particular brand? Let the wizards at myShoes.com help you find that perfect shoe! With their Shoe Stylist, just check off your requirements (heel height, color, details, brands, type of shoe, price) and soon your dream shoe will be listed at its lowest price! Hope you have room in your closet for all the stylish shoes your feet will soon be sporting!

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Good Through: Always

2. OLD NAVY

Deal: Summer time will soon be here, and you can stock up now at on all the basics your kids will be wearing once the heat kicks in! From adorable ruffled bathing suits for babies to surf-graphic T-shirts for the hipster in your house, it might be hard to remember summer doesn’t last forever!

Good Through: While supplies last

3. HANNA ANDERSSON

Deal: The company known for colorful quality is having a 20-percent-off online sale on some of its most popular items. So grab a twirl skirt in vivid purple, a shiny puffer jacket in brilliant orange and much more! Soon your child’s closet will be a top-notch rainbow!

Good Through: While supplies last

4. BANANA REPUBLIC

Deal: Peep-toe pump. Ruffle front tank. Tassel necklace. All the spring trends are on sale now at Banana Republic. Score yourself a metallic cross body bag online or at on the , and then just bask in the envious stares your new looks are going to garner you!

Good Through: While supplies last

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