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Save on CVS Drugs, Borders Books and Lady Gaga CDs

Our weekly rundown of five deals to help with your family's bottom line.

Deal: Members of the CVS/Pharmacy’s ExtraCare Rewards program can earn one $10 gift card to Exxon/Mobil, Shell, BP Amoco or BP Arco every week simply by spending $30 on specially marked items in the weekly CVS/Pharmacy circular or online at cvs.com. Join the ExtraCare program for free!

Good Through: August 28

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$5 E-Certificate for Borders

Deal: Cash in $5 or more at a Coinstar machine for a Borders eCertificate and get a $5 coupon towards your next purchase of $25 or more at Borders. Find a machine near you.

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How It Works:
1. Go to the Coinstar machine locator to find the nearest participating machine.
2. Bring your coins to the nearest Coinstar machine and cash in a minimum of $5.
3. Choose an eCertificate from Borders (Cash in, keep it all— No Fee).
4. Your $5 off promo code will be at the bottom of your Coinstar/Borders receipt.

Good Through: June 3

Kids! Build a Bi-Plane for Free

Deal: Kids can build a bi-plane for free at your local Lowes' "Build and Grow Clinic." Each participant receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch and a certification of merit. Registration is a must!

Good Through: Event is this Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

$5 off at Supercuts

Deal: Get a coupon for $5 off at Supercuts. The hitch? Enter a sweepstakes to win two tickets to the 2011 ESPYs in Los Angeles.

Good Through: June 28

Lady Gaga "Born this Way"

Deal: Get the CD and digital booklet with 14 songs for .99 on Amazon ($12.87 savings!).

Good Through: While supplies (or Amazon's server) last

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