This Week's Deals: Pool Party, Here's the Scoop, More

As Fourth of July approaches, it's easy to picture baseball games, hot dogs festooned with mustard and relish, apple pie and, of course, pyrotechnics lighting up the night sky!  What's more American than that?  How about getting the most for one's money:  Set off some financial fireworks of your own as you celebrate the saving of the greenbacks at these bustling businesses.  

1. Elk Grove Toyota

Deal: Who wants to come back to a blazing-hot steering wheel after parking out in the sun?  Redeem this handy coupon worth $5 off windshield sunshades—you'll not only be spared the agony of the Fingers on Fire Dance, but you'll get the added benefit of a cooler car.  Act fast; offer expires this Thursday.

Good through: June 30, 2011

2. Elk Grove Pools

Deal: Now that swimming season is in full swing, keeping your pool sparkling clean is a must.  Elk Grove Pools wants your business and is giving new customers one free month of service with "no strings attached or contracts."  Mention website offer.

Good through: Ongoing

3. Cold Stone Creamery

Deal:  Ice cream lovers on the lookout for a deal, your search has ended:  Enroll online in the My Cold Stone Club and you'll receive members-only discounts, including a "Buy One, Get One Creation" coupon sent to your inbox for your birthday—life is sweet!

Good through: Ongoing

4. Panera Bread

Deal: The Atkins Diet is so passé; embrace your love of carbs and sign up for a MyPanera card, which entitles you to occasional free bakery items, in-store demonstrations and product sampling.  Just pop in and fill out a Take-One application, give it to an employee when you're done and check your e-mail for tasty treats.

Good through: Ongoing

5. Nugget Markets

Deal: You've been running errands in town for the past hour and suddenly realize that it's lunch time—where to go that's affordable, but not cheap when it comes to ingredients?  Try out Taco Tuesdays, where you'll get tasty shredded chicken tacos with lettuce and cheese in a crispy corn shell for just $2.50 each.

Good through: Ongoing every Tuesday