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I can't justify spending hundreds of dollars on a digital camera when I can get my pictures from a $5 throw away camera put on disc for $6.

I just don't take that many pictures.

But an amazing deal on a digital camera has me singing a different tune.

The weekend's approaching, so it's time to start daydreaming about sleeping in and enjoying a leisurely breakfast over coffee.

T-bone and porterhouse steaks are on sale at Food Lion for $4.97 a pound (regular $8.99 a pound).

Sale ends Tuesday.

Co-worker Justin Hayes passed along this important bargain hunter tidbit from his blog:

Laurel Oak Ranch, a large development in northeast Davidson County, is having its semiannual neighborhood-wide garage sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Find out more here.

You win a coupon good toward a free Waffle House waffle during the Greensboro Grasshoppers' home games if the other team strikes out.
(Strings attached alert: Must buy some food to redeem it.)

If the Hoppers win, you win a coupon toward a free basket of chips (the hot kind) at Ham's Restaurant.
(Strings attached alert: Must buy an entree.)

Lowes Foods has Dulcinea seedless watermelons on sale for $3.99 (regular $4.99).

They're also smaller, about the size of a cantaloupe, or what Lowes likes to call "personal size!"

Sale ends Tuesday.

You know those coupons you get in the mail each week that you toss in the trash?

Stop it!

You're missing out on some good deals.

Ever put something on layaway to avoid adding to your credit card debt but wish you could have the product up front?

Hey, didn't you get the memo? Waiting is for losers.

You want to play with that new Xbox on that new TV right now, believe me.

High Point has the cheapest gas prices in the Triad as of this morning, according to gasbuddies.com.

Five gas stations are selling regular unleaded for $1.95 a gallon.

Depends on what you're buying.

For those unfamiliar with the Best Buy "reward zone" membership plan, here's the deal. You pay $10 for a year-long membership and get a card in the mail. You show the sales clerk the card each time you buy something and earn points.

CVS will start selling disposable pocket-sized digital video cameras for $29.99.

They'll be able to capture up to 20 minutes of video and sound.

The store will process the camera for $12.99 and return a DVD.

Kohls has Reebok cross-trainers for $29.99, Nike cross-trainers for $37.99 and New Balance cross-trainers for $39.99.

JC Penney is selling New Balance and Nike shoes for $39.99.

Food Lion has a buy one, get one free deal on fresh salmon filets (regular $5.99). Limit two.

Lowes Foods has frozen salmon filets on sale for $2.99.

It's time to loosen the belt, invite some friends over and gorge on some pizza.

Food Lion has five Tombstone pizzas for $10 (regular $3.99 each).

Tombstone ain't bad either. I've had better, but not at that price.

For what it's worth, Rateitall.com, a consumer-generated, product ranking Web site, gave it 3.59 stars out of five. It fared better than brands including Red Baron and Celeste.

The top two frozen pizzas, by the way, were Freschetta and DiGiorno.

Father's Day gift idea:

The Golfer's Putter Pool combines two great activities into one: golf and billiards.

Another outstanding Father's Day gift idea and great deal to boot from your humble servant, Lord Bargain Blogger:

Kmart has Norelco Reflex and Remington Microflex rechargeable shavers for $29.99.

Winn-Dixie comes to the rescue for those who don't feel like making dinner after a long day at the office but want something good, cheap and easy to put together.

A few weeks ago I mentioned how surprised I was to find such a low price on a mini digital camera ($24.97), but wondering whether it was too good to be true.

After reading some reviews (mostly positive), I decided to take the plunge into the digital camera age and bought one at overstock.com.

Enjoy it while it lasts.

High Point offers the cheapest gas prices in the Triad.

It's that time of the season when mosquitos and gnats see you relaxing on the deck having a cold one and decide they're going to use you for an evening snack.

You reach for the bug spray, but that's always a mess - you have to cover your face with your hand and then back away from a cloud of mist.

Is there something better out there?

The California Computer Center is the cheapest place to buy the Apple iPod Mini (4GB, second generation), according to Cnet, a product ranking Web site.

The Web site Cheap Stingy Bastard points out Amazon.com has men's and women's Blake & Hollister polo shirts on sale for $7.99.

Costco off Wendover Avenue in Greensboro has the cheapest gas prices in the Triad as of this morning, according to gasbuddies.com.

Less than a month ago you may recall I challenged anyone to find a better deal on a case of Bud Light, Miller Light or Coors Light.

Chances are if you live in Greensboro you received a flyer in the mail Wednesday from Eckerd regarding a grand opening.

There's some good deals in it, so if you've tossed it with the junk mail, go ahead and get it out of the trash.

Sears has the lowest price I've seen lately on those vacuum seal devices that give your food lots of shelf life.

St. John's Bay and Towncraft men's shorts are on sale for $9.99 Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JC Penney (regular $26-$30.).

There are some other good deals too.

Those disposable camcorders I mentioned a few weeks ago have arrived at CVS stores in the Triad.

Two gas stations in Greensboro top the list regarding the cheapest gas prices in the Triad, according to gasbuddies.com.

In honor of National Ice Cream Month (no, I'm not making this up), Cold Stone Creamery is offering free samples of its five new ice cream flavors Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, the first 100 Food Lion customers who spend $20 or more get a free 14-inch by 20-inch cooler worth $15.95.

Here's some ideas on how to spend $20 or more:

Yet another place to shop for bargains in the Triad.

According to Justin Hayes' blog North High Point and Jamestown, a Goodwill thrift store will open in High Point.