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Frugal Families: Your Guide to the Mendota Heights Area's Weekly Deals

Looking for ways to save a few bucks this week? Check out Frugal Families every Tuesday on Patch.

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 romantic dinners, oil changes, cleaning services dining out or dining in.

1. Looking For a Little Romance? Start Off The Night at Axel's

Deal: Take that special someone out for a three-course meal at Axel's. Appetizer, entrees and desserts for two people is $54—a great date night idea!

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Good: Until further notice.

2. Gas is Expensive. Save Money on Oil Changes at BP at Mendota Heights or Rosemount

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Deal:  For just $17.95 you can get your car in tip top shape by having the oil changed at a reputable location. Includes, filter, labor and up to 5 quarts of castrol oil. Get ready your car ready for summer with this sweet deal.

Good through: March 14, 2011.

3. Need an Break? Try Twin Cleaning Services

Deal: Get $50 off a cleaning. That can save you (and a friend  you'd rather go to happy hour with) some time and money.

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. Buy-One-Get-One 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 “Chipotle” hyperlink above, “Like” Chipotle, watch the 90-second video and voila. The coupon for a BOGO burrito, salad, taco or bowl will appear on your screen. 

Good: Until March 6, 2011

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