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Frugal Family: Beauty, Books and Birthday Deals

Check out these discounts and freebies for the whole family this week.

Deal: Dress on a Dime is a three-day, semi-annual consignment sale and the largest women’s consignment sale in the Los Angeles area with over 15,000 items—clothing, shoes, purses and jewelry. Shop for  new and gently used name-brand items at a fraction of retail price. Find size 0 to plus sizes.

Good Through: Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1431 Truman St., San Fernando. Free admission.

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Barnes and Noble

Deal: Save 30 percent on select best-sellers, including The Passage, Final Storm, War,  Embassytown, On China and various graduation gifts. Click here for coupons.

Good Through: May 23.

Toys R Us

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Deal: Sign up for the Toys R Us special birthday club for kids (up to age 10) and receive a free birthday gift, birthday card, party planner and birthday call from Geoffrey the Giraffe. Bring your child to a Toys R Us store on his/her birthday and  receive a birthday crown, Geoffrey balloon and an in-store announcement.

Good Through: Ongoing.

Free Arby's Market Fresh Sandwich

Deal: Get a free Market Fresh Grilled Chicken and Pecan Salad Sandwich when you "like" Arby's on Facebook.

Good Through: May 22.

L'Oreal Paris

Deal: Get discounts and free samples on beauty products.

Good Through: Offers vary.

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