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Frugal Family: Free Computer Checkup and More

A roundup of household, entertainment, retail and dining deals for the week of April 11

This week's deals are a hodgepodge of savings—from Mother's Day gifts to Easter invites to spring break travel items. Enjoy!

Household

  • Take your PC or laptop over to Staples anytime this week for a FREE tune-up and consultation. Technicians will be on hand to optimize your hard drive and check for viruses and malware every day through Saturday. Click here for locations.

Entertainment

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  • There's a new box in town—and it's blue, not red. That's right. Blockbuster now has its own version of RedBox, and right now they're offering a buy two, get one free promo. Just use the code EASYWEEK at checkout. Click here for a listing of locations.
  • Are you having an Easter-themed party? Eggcellent! Head over to Party Box Design for FREE printables that will give your event extra pizazz. They've got free invites, favor boxes, cupcake toppers and party tags in pretty spring colors.

Retail

  • Get ready for spring break jaunts with this coupon from Bath and Body Works for a FREE travel-size Signature Collection item with any purchase. Valid through April 20.
  • Also great for on-the-go activities, the CVS Beauty Club is offering Facebook members who "like" their page a FREE full-size bottle of Essence of Beauty Antibacterial product between now and Friday.
  • Surprise Mom with a personalized Mother's Day photo card from Tiny Prints for only 99 cents! To get the offer, just use the code MDAY99 between now and Tuesday on the Tiny Prints website. They will ship you your card for free;  or pay 44 cents for a stamp and they’ll mail it directly to your recipent.
  • Pair your card with a photo collage mug from Snapfish. Right now, if you buy one, you get two FREE! That's three personalized mugs for only $12.95. Enter code 11MUGS at checkout. Click here for details. These would make great Easter or Father's Day gifts too!

Dining

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  • Have you checked out Chewpons yet? It's the latest daily deal website following Groupon's suit, except this one is tailored just to food in Baltimore! This week's deal gets you 50 percent off a gourmet snack pack.
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