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.

1. SPRING MOUNTAIN SKI AREA 

 http://springmountainadventures.com/kidsafterschool.php

Deal: Discount packages for kids to ski after school

Good through: March 1

2. JB DAWSON’S

http://www.jbdawsons.com/offers/index.html

Deal: On Sundays, if Mom and Dad dine out, children eat free

Good through: Ongoing

3. BABIES ‘R’ US

 http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4346706&ab=Bru_homepage_aspot:1:Great-Trade-In-Event

Deal: Get 25 percent off when you trade-in outdated baby equipment for new

Good through: Feb. 21

4. SUPERIOR PLAY SYSTEMS http://www.superiorplay.com/onlinespecialimages.aspx

Deal: Take 25 percent off a basketball hoop for home

Good through: Feb. 19

5. REGAL MOVIE THEATRES

http://www.regmovies.com/specialvalues/

Deal: $2 off candy at the movies Mondays; Regal Crown Club membership required

Good through: Ongoing