Frugal Family: Here's Some Bites for Under $5

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.

JAYMER QUE SOUTHERN BBQ, 3331 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico

Deal: Get a pulled pork, chicken or open-face sausage sandwich for $4.99. On Thursdays, kids eat free with one paid adult entree.

RECIPE BOX DINER, 147 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon

Deal: Two biscuits with gravy for $4.99 or oatmeal served with brown sugar for $3.50. Add blueberries, bananas or raisins for $4.50.

STEAK N' SHAKE, 10131 Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview 

Deal: $3.99 all-you-can-eat pancakes.

CAPPY'S PIZZA, 6260 Winthrop Town Center Ave., Riverview

Deal: Small Greek or Caesar salad for $4.75

FUHGIDABOWDIT PIZZERIA, 16132 Churchview Drive, Lithia

Deal: House salad for $4.25 or a slice of cheese pizza for $1.95.