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Bounce into Savings at Monkey Joe's, The Clothes Vine and More

Family-friendly discounts around town this week.

Spring has sprung...kind of. Until the tulips have fully sprouted, consider a few more indoors options. This week, we present just those, from comforting half-price Monday dinners to a coupon on clothing that will put you in the mood for a spring wardrobe. (Again.) (Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions.)

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The Clothes Vine

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Deal: Feel frugal and look fabulous by indulging in a little consignment therapy. For those savvy enough to explore The Clothes Vine's Web site, there's a coupon for 10 percent off your next purchase at this Melrose nook of gently-used goodness.

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Monkey Joe's

Deal: Very few parents actually enjoy a trip to one of those bounce-house meccas. But if you have to suffer, at least save money while doing so. Grab a Frequent User Card at Monkey Joe's on Route 1 (Danvers) and secure 10 visits for $80, instead of the usual $9.99 per visit. As always, adults are free. (Thank goodness for small favors.)

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A Better Companion

Deal: If the kids get bounce houses, then why not something equally spectacular for the family dog? Melrose's only "Canine Recreation Center," A Better Companion, is making it a bit simpler to buy Fido some in-kind companionship while you're at work. Commit to a Golden Paw membership ($275) or a Silver Paw membership ($150) and reap the rewards: a reduction in the daily daycare rate and one free day of daycare for every ten days Fido spends, well, recreating.

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redbox

Deal: Okay, so this one's not exactly a locally based deal. Yet, considering the lines at the redbox stations in the Melrose and , it's still a good deal. From now until April 11, rent two discs from redbox at once and get a promo code for a free video (or $1 of the first night of a Blu-ray disc or video game rental) e-mailed to you. Just make sure to use that code within a week of receiving it. (Insider tip: Avoid "The Tourist." Angelina disappoints this time around.)

Good through: April 11

Deal: Mondays are bad enough. And having to cook on a Monday? Well, let's not even go there. But you know where you cango? Liberty Bell. All pasta dinners at this stalwart resident of the Johnnie's Foodmaster plaza are half-price on Mondays. Chicken parm with ziti for only $4.25? Finally, something to make Mondays bearable.

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