Every week, we'll be highlighting great deals for area parents and their families around the Hybla Valley area, with help from Tim Boone of Tim's Fairfax Deals.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources and came up with some great deals at a couple of chain restaurants, a discount on shoes, and a great opportunity to lose some weight ahead of summertime. Our last deal isn’t so frugal, but it sure would provide some nice memories.

KIDS EAT FREE

Who:  International House of Pancakes

Where:  7694 Richmond Hwy

What: Kids 12 & under eat free from 4-10pm every day in April

Expires: April 30

More Information:  http://ow.ly/4r0Tj

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RESTAURANT

Who:  T.G.I. Friday's

Where:  6640 Richmond Hwy

What: Free appetizer or dessert

Details: Join their email list

Bonus: Frequently send 2 for 1 deals & other great coupons

More Information: http://ow.ly/4rtwl

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SHOES

Who:  Payless Shoe Source

Where:  7716 Richmond Hwy

What: 15% off

Details: Join their email list

More Information: http://ow.ly/4ruKB

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WEIGHT LOSS

Who:  Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center

Where:  Multiple locations

What: 20 lbs for $20

Expires: None listed

More Information: http://ow.ly/4runn

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MOMMY & ME

Who:  Reston Limo / American Girl NYC

What: Day Trip to/from NYC

Main Event: Includes Lunch @ American Girl Place Cafe

When: April 17 & May 29

Details: $90 per person ($85 for Girls Scouts)

More Information:  http://ow.ly/4rgkb

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Tip of the week:

Do you subscribe to so many deals & coupon email lists that you simply can’t keep up? If you’re a bargain hunter - but not on Twitter - do yourself a favor and check out these Twitter links and take a look at what you’re missing: Shopaneer, SlickDeals, CheapTweet , RetailMeNot, Tjoos, & DealsPlus.  You don’t have to have an account to take a gander.

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Bargain Hunters: Catch all of Tim’s Hybla Valley deals on Twitter, Facebook, & Tims.us.

Bargain Offerers: Email fairfax@tims.us to have your business featured in this column.