Frugal Family: Here's Some Deals on Father's Day Gifts

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.

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Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

This week we've put together some great deals on Father's Day gifts. And you don't have to look any further than your own back yard.

SUPER TARGET, 10150 Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview, 813-387-1161

Deal: Target has a Garmin nuvi 1300 GPS with a widescreen display on sale for $89 and an Amazon Kindle for $114. If dad likes to keep everything spic and span, Target has the Karcher 1800 PSI electric pressure washer on clearance for $90.96. Or consider getting dad a grill. Target has its Char-Broil two-burner gas grill on sale for $89. Add a Chefmate 17-piece grilling tool set for $15.

Good Through: June 18

WALMART, 949 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, 813-681-8136

Deal: Walmart has the 8GB iPod touch on sale for $225 or you can buy dad a Vizio Blu-ray Player for $88, $10 off the regular price. For the sporting dad, there's a Kodak PlaySport Waterproof Video Camera on sale for $119. Walmart also has grilling accessories on sale including the Brinkmann Smoke 'N Grill charcoal smoker for just $38.

Good Through: June 19

DOLLAR TREE, 901 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, 813-643-8508

Deal: Here's a place to get dad a whole lot for very little money. Fill a plastic bucket at Dollar Tree with car-wash accessories including leather protector, car scent, window wipes and a car wash brush. Or put together a grill accessories gift bag. Dollar Tree has grill cleaners, outdoor cooking utensils and a complement of condiments including steak seasoning, all for $1. Add a Gatorade G2 drink in case dad gets thirsty while he's grilling. Don't forget the card. The Dollar Tree has a great selection of Father's Day cards for $1 each.

Good Through: While supplies last

SPORTS AUTHORITY, 11335 Causeway Blvd., Brandon, 813-654-7500

Deal: You'll be able to save $80 on the Old Town Vapor 10 yellow kayak. It's on sale for $299.99. Or buy dad a box of Top-Flite golf balls for $19.99 and get a second box free. You also can save 20 percent on Nike sunglasses for dad this week. Be sure to grab a Sunday paper before you go. Sports Authority has a coupon for a $25 cash card on purchases of $100 or more and a $10 cash card on purchases of $50 or more.

Good Through: June 18

STEAK 'N SHAKE, 10131 Bloomingdale Ave., 813-630-1016

Deal: Treat dad to breakfast with the all-you-can-eat pancake special at Steak 'n Shake for $3.99. Or treat him to the restaurant's new California Double Steakburger 'n Fries for $3.99 with a coupon available in the Sunday paper. Add a mocha milk shake. The Sunday coupon flier has a buy-one-get-one-free coupon.

STAPLES, 2424 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, 813-661-9639

Deal: Staples has the Kindle Wi-Fi on sale for $114. Or splurge for the Nook Color reader's tablet for $249 and get a $25 Staples gift card with your purchase. Staples also has its stock of computers on clearance. Buy dad a Dell laptop for $449.90 or a Toshiba for $399.90.

Good Through: June 18

DOLLAR GENERAL, 1231 Kingsway Road, Brandon, 813-654-9502

Deal: Dollar General has a number of gift ideas for dad including the Aluma Wallet, the indestructible aluminum wallet, for $11, a hibachi grill for $8 and a two-pack of Hanes T-shirts for $6. The store also has Open Trails active shorts for only $6, regularly priced at $8.

Good Through June 19

CVS PHARMACY, 1010 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, 813-684-0283

Deal: Buy dad some Nautica or Chrome cologne and get a second cologne for 50 percent off this week at CVS. With the CVS card, you also can get dad a Craig 7-inch portable DVD/CD player for just $49.99. The iCraig tower stereo system for the iPod and iPhone is on sale for $59.99 with a CVS card.

Good Through: June 19