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. LINDT CHOCOLATE

Deal: Receive a free Easter Basket when you spend $35 or more on Easter chocolate; Fill up a free spring gift bag with as many Lindor Truffles as you can for just $30. Deal good through April 30.

2. MY EYE DOCTOR

Deal: Contact lens packages are only $89 at My Eye Dr., 4465 Willard Ave., Chevy Chase, Md. The package includes an eye exam, a contact lens fitting and a three-month supply of CooperVision Encore Premium disposable contact lenses (a year's supply of which usually costs around $300) and follow-up care. The package does not include daily contact lenses or colored, toric or bifocal lenses. Other spherical brands of contact lenses will have additional fees. The deal expires on April 26.

3. BROADWAY PIZZA

Deal: Get $5 off an order of $25 or more when you eat at this restaurant located at 7965 Tuckerman Ln. in Potomac.

4. NATIONAL JEAN COMPANY

National Jean Company is closing its Bethesda location at 7301 Woodmont Avenue. Merchandise throughout the store is marked down between 30 and 70 percent through May 5.

5. MICHAEL'S

40 percent off more than 100 basket styles; 2 for $3 Eggsentials/Creatology Plastic Eggs; 40 percent off any one regular price item through April 21.

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.