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Frugal Family: Using Your Phone To Save Money Locally

Do you know about Foursquare?

Trying to save money can be difficult. Cutting out coupons can be frustrating and take hours from your busy day. 

Did you know that you could save money and get bonuses just by checking your phone? 

Simply signing up for the social networking site foursquare allows you to save money and explore new places as you visit businesses and unlock badges in a real life adventure game.  

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The rewards range from discounted admission to free food and are just a few easy steps away.

Another perk of the system is becoming "mayor" of a local business. If you check-in more times than anyone else then you have the privilege of earning Foursquare's highest honor, the gold crown.

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This isn't an easy feat. At some places it can take as few as two visits while at other business it can take 25 check-ins or more. But at some places it's worth it if you're a frequent customer.

Here are just some examples of the deals in the area you can find on foursquare: 

1. If you simply "check-in" while visiting  on Londontown Blvd and show the server your phone, they will bring free chips and salsa to your table. There is no limit to the number of times you can log in.

2. At  on Sykesville Road you receive a free single order of breadsticks with the purchase of a large pizza for becoming mayor. At Carrabba's in Westminster the deal's even sweeter. You get a free dessert following your meal.

3. The deals aren't only on food. If you travel to the Columbia Mall, American Eagle Outfitters will give you 15 percent off of your purchase just for checking-in.

4. And if you find yourself in Howl At the Moon in Baltimore you get free admission and if you're the mayor you receive a free drink.

5. If you're enjoying a game at Camden Yards you can sit down with a complimentary beer if you check-in while cheering on the O's.

The deals are truly a win-win for businesses and customers using foursquare. Stores get people coming through their doors and you get to enjoy the rewards.

To find more information on area deals visit Check In Deals and 4 Square Offers to start exploring.

Let us know in the comments if you find an amazing deal in the area that's worth sharing or if you're the mayor of a business in the Eldersburg/Sykesville Area. 


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