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Frugal Family: Free Food Samples and Blockbuster, Redbox DVD Rentals

Freebies and discounts for entertainment and practicality.

Deal: Kriser's is hosting a birthday celebration for all pets that have a birthday in May on Saturday from 11 a.m. -4 p.m. at Krisers Studio City (12507 Ventura Blvd., Studio City). Celebrate, get some free treats, and participate in a free raffle. The birthday dog or cat is also entitled to a goodie bag and one FREE* professional photo taken by Mara Casey. Various sized prints and gifts are also available for purchase. *Photos are FREE for registered Kriser’s pets with May birthdays. Not registered? No problem. Just sign up at the counter or  call (818) 760-9550.

Good Though: On May 14 only

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Free DVD Rental from Redbox

Deal: ‘Like’ Redbox on Facebook and you will receive a rental code for a free dvd rental.

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Good Through: Valid to redeem on Free Movie Night this Thursday, May 12.

Cash Back on Big Crumbs.com

Deal: BigCrumbs.com is a new site that offers members cash back by shopping at well known online stores including Amazon, 1800Flowers, Barns & Noble, Nordstrom’s, Sears, Sephora, 39DollarGlasses, 6pm, ArdenB, Banana Republic, Billion Dollar Babes,Bare Necessities, BlueFly, EBay, Gap, Go Daddy, Groupon and hundreds more. Access thousands of discounts at up to 80 percent off, free shipping and more throughout the year.

Good Through: Continuous.

Free DVD from Blockbuster Express

Deal: Go to blockbusterexpress.com and enter code: GOPUBLIX . Valid at Publix locations only.

Good Through: June 30.

Free Food Samples

Deal: Hungry? Looking for a quick bite for free? With just one tap of your iPhone or iPod Touch, you can find the closest location for free food samples. It’s the all-new, comprehensive Tasters App invented by a 12-year-old boy and his 11-year-old sister. Click here for samples.

Good Through: Until the samples run out

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