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Frugal Family: Week of March 6

Get your oil changed for cheap, enjoy a discounted dinner for two, make some money off old clothes, or watch a free movie at the library with this week's local deals.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources and found these deals on an oil change, discounted dinner and a free movie. 

Deal: Enjoy dinner for two with your spouse for just $33. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) and Fri-Sat (4 p.m. – 11 p.m.) choose one appetizer, two salads and two select entrees. Choices include: Filet Mignon, Tilapia, Chicken Portabello, Veal Parmesan, Pork Chops and Spaghetti & Meatballs. Deal excludes tax and tip.

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Good Through: March 31

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Deal: Take your car to Star Automotive for a full-service Valvoline oil change for only $19.95 with this coupon.

Good Through: April 1

Twice A’Round of Des Plaines

Deal: With Spring cleaning around the corner, you may want to tackle your closets, too. Whether your kids have outgrown their garments, or you want an excuse to go shopping, why not make some money off clothing and accessories you no longer need? Twice A’Round will buy clothing and accessories in good condition, and offer a variety of clothing and accessories for sale at discount prices, as well. Call 773-818-9035 to make a consignment appointment today.

Good Through: Ongoing Deal

Deal: Take the kids to Taco Village where kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal, any day of the week.

Good Through: Ongoing Deal

Deal: Sunday afternoon come enjoy a free screening of the film Secretariat, starring Diane Lane, John Malkovich and Margo Martindale. This drama, based on the novel Secretariat: The Making of a Champion, follows the journey of a woman with no horse knowledge taking over her father’s stables, and with the help of a trainer, turning a stallion into the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years, and maybe even the greatest racehorse of all time. The screening starts at 1:30 p.m. in Friends Room B/C.

Good Through: March 13

 

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