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Frugal Family: Let's Go O's!

A round-up of household, entertainment, retail and dining deals for the week of April 4—including three ways to celebrate the kick-off of the 2011 Orioles baseball season.

The Orioles are off to a great start this year, sweeping the Rays during their first series of the season. Today, the birds kick off the home opener against Detroit, hopefully adding another hatchmark to the win column. Get your family in on the Orioles Magic with three special deals—and check out our other savings that will have your wallet thanking you.

Household

Entertainment

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  • Happy birthday to YOU! Whether your b-day is during the baseball season or not, everyone is entitled to a FREE birthday ticket from the Orioles! Parents can register themselves and their children.
  • Sign up your kids 14 and under for the Junior Orioles Dugout Club and they'll be treated to 10 games, an O's hat, lunchbox, lanyard, magazine subscription and more for just $20! Plus, for Dugout Club games, family and friends can purchase additional Upper Deck General Admission tickets for only $6 or assigned Left Field Lower Box seating for $15 (subject to availability).
  • Now that you know how to score Orioles tickets on the cheap, here's how to extend the fun beyond the game. On any 2011 home game day, admission to Geppi's Entertainment Museum is half-price! Current exhibits include Zombie Nation, Baltimore Heroes and Atlas at Last Comics.

Retail

  • Easter is just around the corner. Why not stuff your Easter baskets with a fun game? Click here and 'like' Family Game Night on Facebook to receive a coupon for $3 off old favorite Connect 4.
  • Mother's Day will also be here before you know it. If you're looking for a unique gift, how about a personalized wall calendar? Get it for FREE from Vistaprint now; you only have to pay $5.67 for shipping.

Dining

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  • Kids eat FREE at IHOP not once, not twice, but every day for the entire month of April! For every adult entree purchase between 4 and 10 p.m., you'll get one child's meal that costs absolutely zilch.
  • Got a sweet tooth? Head over to Arby's for FREE Outside-In Cinnamon Bites with the purchase of any combo meal. Only available through Thursday, April 7.
  • Mark your calendar now—coffee house giant Starbucks is giving away one FREE cup of coffee or tea per customer on Earth Day, April 22, when you show that you're green by bringing in a travel mug. Click here for more info.
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