Five Local Deals to Help You Save

We're all watching our family budgets these days. But clipping coupons and searching for deals can take time and energy.

In this new column, we do the work for you. Each week we will bring you five great deals in or near North Potomac and Darnestown to help save you money.

1. LUBE CENTER

Deal: Get $5 off a 15 point oil change or $10 off a mobil 1 synthetic oil change. Get the auto spa works inside and out package for just $13. Available through April 11.

2. ARUT ORIENTAL RUGS

Deal: Going out of business sale. Up to 75 percent off entire inventory of Antique Persian rugs & New Oriental rugs. Extra 5 percent off coupon in Sunday's Washington Post (A6).

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Deal: Last week of business - everything is being sold, from books to furnishings. Many books 60% off; law books 80% off.

4. EASTER GIFT DEAL

Deal: Send a sweet Easter gift for 50 percent off. Buy an Easter Cake Pop Basket, for shipping, for $15 -- half off the normal price of $30. Via Certifikid through April 12.

5. RITE AID

Deal: Get $2 off of Rimmel Mascara at the Rite Aid located in Potomac Village through April 17.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Add them in the comment box or e-mail jillian@patch.com.