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"Monstrous" Savings on Indoor Mini Golf, Family Barber Discount and More

Family-friendly discounts around town this week.

While you're wearing the green for St. Patrick's, indulge in a little saving of it, too. (If nothing else, the money saved can go toward seriously tasty Irish soda bread.) This week we tracked down deals ranging from discounts on dog (and cat!) grooming to barbershop bargains. (Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions.)

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Monster Mini Golf

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Deal: Wish for it though we may, weather warm enough for mini golf is still pretty far off. Unless you golf inside, that is. Take the kids to Monster Mini Golf's indoor, glow-in-the-dark course in Danvers and get a second round for only $3.

Good through: No expiration currently

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Deal: One of you in the mood for sushi, one of you in the mood for Chinese, and one of you in the mood for Thai? All Seasons Table in Malden can meet all these requirements―and rather well, too. Even better news? The monthly discounts for February found on the restaurant's Web site are good through March.  Hint: Free appetizer!

Good through: March 31, 2011

Pristine Pet

Deal: Not to be confused with Pristine Pooch, also in Melrose, Pristine Pet is a grooming storefront located at 51 W Wyoming Avenue. For the rest of March, all new clients receive $5 off the cost of grooming for dogs and, as of recently, cats. And on Wednesdays? Nail trims are only $5.

Good through: March 31, 2011

Deal: Some Tuesday in the near future, consider heading just over the Melrose-Wakefield line to the Dockside. Order an adult entreé and the kiddos eat for free.

Good through: No expiration currently

Deal: Are the boys in the family looking a little overly hirsute? Have Dad and two boys visit Erik's on Main Street and get $2 off each haircut, courtesy of the barber shop's Family 3+ Discount. Incentive? Erik's offers TV, newspapers and even a game of darts.

Good through: No expiration currently

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