Frugal Family: Deals on Meals

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.

LA SEPTIMA, 702 Lumsden Road, Brandon

Deal: La Septima on Lumsden offers an early-bird menu from 3
to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, featuring a bowl of Spanish bean, Caldo Gallego, chicken Vermicelli or black bean soup for just $3.76.

Good Through: No expiration

LA CUBANITA, 723-A Lumsden Rd., Brandon

Deal: Cuban for 99 cent with the purchase of a large soda
and a coupon from the Brandon News-Tribune.

Good Through: Sept. 21

CHICK-FIL-A at Lake Brandon Village on Causeway Boulevard

Deal: Get a free four-piece Kid’s Meal on Tuesdays from 5 to
8 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal.

Good Through: No expiration

BEN’S FAMILY RESTAURANT, 704 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon

Deal: Bring in your church bulletin and get 15 percent off
your order. In addition, Ben’s offers an early-bird menu from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and kids eat free on Tuesday nights.

Good Through: No expiration

SALUTE! SPORTS GRILL, 11238 Boyette Road, Riverview

Deal: Kids eat free on Wednesdays with adult meal purchase

Good Through: No expiration date