Frugal Family: Here's Some Deal to Save You Money

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.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY, 4801 E . Fowler Ave., Tampa, www.mosi.org

Deal: Sunday, May 1 is Five-Dollar Day at MOSI. General admission will be just $5. There also will be promotions on the IMAX Dome Theatre, membership discounts, holiday weekend discounts and café specials throughout the month of May.

Good Through: May 1

AIR MAX, 208 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Brandon, 813-661-0830

Deal: $79 for a spring air-conditioner checkup with coupon

Good Through: May 31

CANINE CABANA, 9708 Carr Road, Riverview, 813-672-9663

Deal: Free training consultation valued at $50

Good Through: No expiration date

O’BRIEN’S BAR & GRILL, 701 W. Lumsden Road, Brandon, 813-661-9688

Deal: Early-bird specials for seniors seven days a week.

Good Through: No expiration date.

EXPRESS OIL CHANGE & SERVICE CENTER, 3231 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, 813-643-7200

Deal: $19.99 for a full-service oil change with any repair over $50. Must have a coupon at the time of service.

Good Through: No expiration date.