Frugal Family: Here's Some Deals 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.

1. ESSENTIALS MASSAGE & FACIALS, 205 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon.

Deal: Pay $25 for a one-hour massage and receive a free pineapple exfoliant. The spa also offers a Ladies Night Out for $95 per person with a minimum of four people. It includes a one-hour massage, a one-hour European facial, free exfoliation along with wine, cheese and crackers.

Good Through: March 11

2. GROCERYCOUPONCART.COM

Deal: $1 off any Weight Watchers frozen novelty carton, 75 cents off refrigerated Jell-O Pudding or Mousse Snacks, $1 on two Spic and Span products. Just go online and print the coupons.

3. J.F. KICKS BAR AND GRILLE, 3345 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico

Deal: $2.99 for a burger and fries

Good Through: every Wednesday

4. RACOON'S PUB, 3240 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico

Deal: Sign up on the Web site at http://www.raccoonsbarandgrill.com/ and receive a free drink

Good Through: Any time

PARK SQUARE CELLARS & BISTRO, 16132 Churchview Drive, Lithia

Deal: Park Square Cellars recently initiated a Bistro Club for those patrons who wish to receive a monthly club card saving 10 percent off their fare in the Bistro.  Club members receive 5 percent off their tab every time they patronize The Cellar. And every member receives a free children’s meal for every adult big plate ordered.  

Good Through: Any time

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

Deal: Homemade meatloaf served with mashed potatoes and gravy for $5.99. 

Good Through: Any time

HUNGRY HOWIE'S, 819 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon

Deal: $15 for two medium two-topping pizzas with Howie bread

Good Through: Any time