Sweet Savings for the Week of Feb. 7

In these shaky financial times, we're all watching our family budgets. As a result, we’re taking advantage of an array of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars that much further.

The Frugal Family column is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that we hope will help your family’s bottom line. This week, we came up with great deals on recycled items for DIY, groceries, baby products, dessert and bicycles.

Please tell us about the deals you've seen as well. Simply add them to our comment box. Come back each week and see what bargains we've uncovered together.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:

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Deal: Babies"R"Us and Toys"R"Us stores are holding the “Great Trade-In” event. Bring in used cribs, car seats, strollers, high chairs and more in exchange for a 25 percent savings on the purchase of any new baby item. An emphasis is on products that, due to age or safety, may not be ideal for giving away or reselling. There’s no limit to the number of items you can trade.

Good Through: Feb. 21, 2011

2. The Tool Consignment Store- 65 New Park Ave., West Hartford and online

Deal: Bargains on quality used tools and leftover building supplies, from cabinet hardware to saw blades, indoor and outdoor lighting to tractors. You can also sell your own unwanted tools and supplies for instant cash.

Good through: Indefinitely

3. Price Chopper - 35 Talcottville Road, Tri City Shopping, Vernon  

Deal: BOGO on:

• 12-16 oz. Oscar Mayer Bacon
• Ajax Liquid Laundry Detergent
• Progresso Red or Dark Red Kidney, Cannellini, Black Beans or Chick Peas
• 19 oz.; 25-40 ct. Quart or Gallon, Value Pack of Hefty One Zip Storage or Freezer Bags
• All Varieties of Adirondack Flavored Water 6 Pack, 16.9 oz. Bottles
• 28.8-32 oz., Perdue Breaded Chicken Patties, Nuggets and Tenders
• ANYFIRE Duraflame 3 lb. Firelogs Case

Buy one, get two free on:

Thomas' Original English Muffins 6 Pack and Freihofer's Split Top Bread

Good Through:  Feb. 6- Feb. 12, 2011

4. Friendly’s - 103 Talcottville Rd., Vernon Rockville and 

Deal: At participating Friendly’s restaurants, donate a dollar to Camp Friendly, a program for kids with special needs, and you will receive five coupons for a free kid’s cone, in addition to a coupon for $5 off any $25 purchase.

Good through: Coupons available through Feb. 13

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Deal: On every purchased bike, receive 10 percent off accessories at time of purchase, free labor on the bike for a year, free tune up after 30 - 60 rides and free lifetime brake and derailleur adjustments.