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Hot Deals on Cool Summer Treats: Frugal Family

Keep the treats coming all summer long with these 5 great saving tips, including one Patch special.

Zarlengo's

Known for their amazing gelato and delicious italian ice, Zarlengo's is a staple in the south suburbs. , you won't have to be left out in the cold. If you have an OTYA card, you can use that to purchase $10 and get a free Zar Bar. Zarlengo's is offering a baker's dozen special, when you purchase 12 novelties or 12 italian ices, you get the 13th free. Additionally, Zarlengo's wanted to make sure that Patch reader's get a chance to save some money and get some treats also! If you bring in a printed copy of this article from Patch, from June 15 to June 22, Zarlengo's will give you a free novelty up to $2.29 with a minimum purchase of $10.

Like your ice cream with a little pizzaz? Sign up for Cold Stone's "My Cold Stone Club" and get two ice cream creations for the price of one. You also get emails throughout the year with coupons, promotions and a buy one get one free birthday treat.

Leona's

With restaurants peppered throughout the city as well as the suburbs, including a not-too-far drive to Calumet City, Leona's has great ice cream treats to enjoy alone or as dessert. But did you know you get can get a great discount from Restaurant.com right now? They are offering a $25 gift certificate to Leona's for $2! Use the code "DEAL" for the discount. In addition, they are having a contest on their facebook page to win a free gift card. Upload a picture of you enjoying Leona's and the "coolest submission" earns you a gift card. Hurry up and enter—the contest ends Friday. Thanks to South Suburban Savings for the information.

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You've probably braved the lines in front of the Homewood DQ for a great treat, but did you know you could save some money too? Join their email club and get 6 buy one get one free blizzard coupons a year!

It's a little trek to Lansing or Orland Park, but have you had Oberweis lately? YUM! And just to make it a little sweeter, it's made with hormone and antibiotic free ingredients! They have a "Moola card," which gets you a free $5 treat for every $100 spent. They also have prepaid ice cream cards you can purchase which discount the price of different types of treats. Make sure you sign up for their emails for discounts and a treat on your birthday!

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