Frugal Family

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions.

 GOLDEN VALLEY:

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  Deal: Kids 10 and under eat free on Sundays from 2pm to close with an adult purchase of either sandwich, salad, pasta, pizza or entree.
  Good through: February 2011
  

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  Deal: Coupons for cleaning discounts on shirts, blouses, Uggs and more. Click and print the coupon here.
  Good through: Feb. 15, 2011

REGIONAL DEALS:

•  Petco
  Deal: Schedule a “Romeo and Juliet Spa Works” grooming package for your pooch and get a free heart-shaped collar charm. Must purchase a full-service groom or bath with Spa Works. Dogs only. Current vaccinations required. While supplies last.
  Good through: Sunday, February 19th.

•  Target
  Deal: Target now carries Chicco Baby gear, all on sale. $260 for a Chicco Cortina Travel System, and $160 for a Chicco Lullaby LX play yard plus other deals. Plus get FREE SHIPPING when you spend $50 or more on thousands of baby items online.
  Good through: February 5, 2011

•  Best Buy
  Deal: Just in time for Sunday’s Big Game: Pay no interest on home theater purchases $899 and up if paid in full in 3 years. See store for details.
  Good through: February 5, 2011