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Deals on Family-Friendly Items and Activities

This week's deals help you get ready for tax time and kids' Valentine's Day parties

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

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Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

This week, we’ve uncovered free help with income tax returns, alternatives to pricey Valentine’s cards, how to score free $10 gift cards to Target and the Shops at Tanforan and a great deal that will get kids learning to cook.

Find out what's happening in South San Franciscowith free, real-time updates from Patch.

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Deal: Project Read is offering with income tax return     preparation by appointment on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

Good through: April 15

2. and

Deal: Both libraries will be holding this week for kids and teenagers, helping save money on store-bought valentines.

Good through: Today, February 9, from 3 to 5pm at the Main Library. Tomorrow from 3 to 5pm at the Grand Avenue Library.

3. Target

Deal: $39.99 for KitchenAid three-cup food-chopper or five-speed hand mixer, plus free $10 gift card with purchase (in stores only).

Good through: End of day Saturday

4. The Shops at Tanforan

Deal: Get a free $10 mall gift card if you bring in receipts from Tanforan stores totaling $100 or more between the dates of February 1 through February 14.

Good through: February 14.

5. Handstand Kids

Deal: Italian, Mexican or Chinese food themed children’s cookbook, apron and mat/cutting board for $27 (regularly $55).

Good through: Midnight Saturday

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