Frugal Family: Discounts on Haircuts, Freebies for Gardening

We've done the biggest hassle of coupon-clipping for you by sifting through those hefty mailers to find the best deals for families:

1. HAIRCUT SUNDAYS AT

Deal: $20 for a woman’s haircut—offered all day on Sundays with participating stylists at the San Juan Capistrano salon. Long hair costs extra. Details in coupon in the Coupon Saver.

Good through: March 15

2. GROW-IT-YOURSELF LESSONS AT

Deal: Free garden classes at 9 a.m. Saturdays in March, April and May. March 19 is container vegetables. Other classes include tomatoes, rose care for beginners and orchid-repotting at the San Juan Capistrano garden spot. No coupon needed, just show up.

Good through: May

3. GO FRENCH WITH AT GEMMELL’S

Deal:  A $20 gift certificate toward two dinner entrées and two salads or appetizers and two drinks or a bottle of wine at the Dana Point restaurant. Coupon in Valpack of Orange County.

Good through: March 5

4. A "PLUMB" DISCOUNT FROM CHICK’S PLUMBING

Deal: $20 off plumbing service from the Capistrano Beach business.

Good through: No expiration date. Coupon in Savings Express mailer.

5. GET A HOME TOUCH AT COASTAL CONSIGNMENT & BOUTIQUE

Deal:  $10 off first purchase of $50 or more at this new San Juan Capistrano home furnishings and accessories business. Coupon in Savings Express.

Good through:  March 31.