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Frugal Families

Check out these money-saving local deals.

This week we found some great savings for you and the family--including a three free meals deal! Also discounts on kids meals, frozen drinks, shoes savings and a seasonal oil change and more for the car. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any:

1. Three Meal Deal (for free!): , 2526 University Blvd. West, 301-942-2323.

Deal:  Get three meals on the house after signing up for IHOP's Pancake Revolution email club. Includes one free meal when you sign up; a meal on your birthday; and third meal on the first year anniversary of joining the club.

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 Good through: Ongoing; must be 18 or older to join email club.

2. Frozen Drinks: , 11160 Veirs Mill Rd., 301-962-7253 (Westfield Wheaton Mall and other participating locations).

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Deal: Save $1 on any size McCafe frozen strawberry lemonade, frapee' or real fruit smoothie with their coupon.

Good through: June 15, 2011. Limit one coupon per person/per visit.

3. Kid's Meal Deal: , 12048 Cherry Hill Rd, 301-586-0746.

Deal:  Get a small-size kid's meal for just $1.99 ("level one" on their kid's menu), or $2.99 for the larger size ("level two") on Tuesday nights.

Good through: Ongoing; discounts available Tuesday night only.

3. Shoe Savings: , 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, 301-933-8434 (Westfield Wheaton Mall and other locations).

Deal:  Take an extra 15 percent off your next purchase with coupon you'll get for signing up for their email club (can also apply discount online).

Good through: Ongoing.

5. Oil Change plus Tire Rotation: , 11340 Amherst Ave., 301-933-1200.

Deal: Get a spring oil and filter change, tire rotation and basic car check-up, all for just $39.95 with their Oil Change Plus coupon.

Good through: May 28.

Happy Savings!

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