Frugal Families: Best Deals Around Town

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 is 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.

Be sure to check with your local merchant for additional conditions. This week's deals:

1.) AUTO DENTZ

Deal: Get a $130 auto detail for $65 at Auto Dentz, located at 7909 Woodmont Ave. in Bethesda. Via Groupon.

Buy by: Dec. 8

 2.)  TRAGARA

Deal: Get a $25 gift certificate to located at 4935 Cordell Ave. in Bethesda, for $10. Via restaurant.com

Buy by: Dec. 6

3.)  LENSCRAFTERS

Deal: Buy two accessories and get one free at the Lenscrafters in 7101 Democracy Boulevard, with coupon.

Use by: Jan. 1

4.)  BEER, WINE & CO

Deal:

Get 10 percent off all beer and wine cases at this Bethesda beer and wine store, located at 7029 Wisconsin Avenue. You can also get $15 off a purchase of $150 or more or $30 off a purchase of $300 or more, all with Valpak coupons.

Use by: Dec. 15

5.) MAYFLOWER MAIDS

Deal: Get $40 off the first three cleanings from Mayflower Maids, with Valpak coupons.

Use by: Dec. 15