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Frugal Families: This Week's Deals and Steals

Everyone needs a good deal to start and end their day with, and Patch pulls through again with five great deals for you.

This week, Frugal Families found even more deals to help you tighten your belt (or just find a little extra fun money) with great deals on oil changes, car care, tanning, dining out or dining in!

1. REV UP YOUR MOTOR WITH AN OIL CHANGE at ALL IMPORT AND DOMESTIC AUTO

Deal: Bring in your car for an oil change and receive up to five quarts of oil, filter and labor for just $16.95. Some restrictions apply, appointments appreciated.

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Good: March 14, 2011

2. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON? GET IT DIAGNOSED at HONEST 1 AUTO CARE

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Deal:  Take 50 percent off your car's diagnotsic test. Simply call, schedule an appointment and get that auto burden off your shoulders. Some restrictions apply.

Good through: March 14, 2011.

3. A FREE WEEK OF TANNING at DARQUE TAN

Deal: Get ready for prom or spring break with a FREE week of tanning on their VIP beds. Valid for new customers only.  Some restrictions apply, see store for details.

Good: Until Further Notice!

4. FREE FOOD ALWAYS HITS THE SPOT at CHILI’S

Deal: Super easy deal: click the Chili’s link, print the coupon, go to Chili’s and have a FREE appetizer. Yeah, that’s it. Just click, print, go and eat.

Good through: March 9, 2011.

5. BOGO DEAL at CHIPOTLE 

Deal: This is too easy to not share with others. Chipotle has decided that a new wave of advertising is via Facebook. So, simply follow the above “Chipotle” hyperlink, “Like” Chipotle, watch the 90 second video and walla! The coupon for a buy one, get one free BOGO Burrito, Salad, Taco or Bowl will appear on your screen. 

Good: Until March 6, 2011. Limit one offer per person or Facebook account.

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