Free Eyebrow Shaping, Steep Discounts on Books, Rug Cleaning and More

So, you all survived school vacation week, and now it's back to the grind. Spice up the same-old, same-old with a little savings on rug cleaning and kids' clothes, as well as a free eyebrow shaping. (Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions.)

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Deal: All the salt, sand and slush taking years of life off your good rugs? Roll them up, plop them in the trunk and drive them over to Melrose Oriental Rug, where the Cash-and-Carry discount gives customers 20 percent off cleaning. Don't let the name fool you: As long as you do the dropping off and picking up, you can use whatever form of payment you want.

Good through: No expiration currently

Deal: Does a small person in your family suddenly need a not-too-pricey coat to get through the rest of the winter? Or, on a happier note, are you already on the hunt for fairly priced kids' spring clothing? Check out Liena's, a Winchester children's resale clothing store where coats and jackets, as well as all size 10+ clothes, are currently 50 percent off.

Good through: No expiration currently, but winter inventory is selling fast

Demiche Beauté 

Deal: Hey, moms: This is one deal you don’t want to miss. Book a full-price haircut at Demiche Beauté on Main Street in Melrose and score yourself a free eyebrow shaping. Or go for the new customer discount instead: Try out the salon for the first time on a Thursday or Friday and receive 50 percent off your cut.

Good through: March 31, 2011

Deal: In the mood for a good read but too frugally minded for the likes of Barnes & Noble or the Kindle download store? Try Stoneham's Book Oasis, a secondhand book store with a perpetual $2 shelf, the contents of which are constantly refreshed with interesting reads. Proceeds from shelf purchases go to various local charities.

Good through: Ongoing

B Yoga

Deal: Want a deal and an activity that are both rather flexible? Take advantage of B Yoga Center's 10 percent discount on any class card package (5, 10, or 15-class cards available) for teens, college students, senior citizens, North Suburban Child and Family Resource Network members and Hallmark Health employees.

Good through: No expiration currently