Five Great Deals

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 gives you five great local deals each week to help your family’s bottom line. Do you know any great deals this week that we missed? Add them in the comments!

1. Large Pepperoni Pizza $8.45.

Deal: Pa's Pizza opened in Oakdale last week and they have a pizza of the week offer.  This week it's a large Pepperoni for $8.95. Mention Patch.com for an extra 50 cents off and you get a yummy fresh pizza for $8.45. That's right, for the cost of two gallons of gas, Danielle will hook you up with their latest offerings including gluten-free and catering. Introduce yourself when you're there because you will be back. For menus and more, check out Pa’s website, www.pas-pizza.com. The address is 712 Route 163, the phone number is 860-367-0330.

2.Two day dog boarding $30.

Deal: Apex Stony Brook Kennel has been taking care of your dogs for 46 years.  There are lots of getaway weekends coming up and Owen may need a place to bunk for a few days.  Tom and his mom will take care of your dog for $25 for one day.  If your dog stays two days the price drops to $15 per day.  So, $30 for two days is $5 more than one day.  Three days is $45 etc.  Mention Patch.com and they will trim your dog's nails for Free.  This guy knows his stuff! They are located at 513 Raymond Hill Road, Uncasville or call 860-848-3044.

3.Captain Computer $10 off.

Deal: You know your computer is tired after doing your taxes or it's running slower after that game your kid downloaded. For the month of May, mention Patch.com and receive $10 on a computer tune-up. They have been in business for 26 years and can clean up that computer and have you back up to full speed in a jiffy. Find them online at www.captaincomputer.com or, you'll find them at 2 Chapman Lane in Gales Ferry or call 860-464-5330 for more info.

4. Eyecare Expressions

Deal: After you drop off your computer you can go next door and stop in for a Free frame adjustment and tune-up.  The only catch?  You have to mention Patch.com.  Eyecare Expressions has served Southeastern Connecticut for more than 10 years.  See www.eyecareexpressions.com or call 860-464-1040.

5. Monday Double Dining

Deal: Mondays in May and June at Mohegan Sun are double dining days.  2-for-1 Sunburst Buffet and Birches Bar has 2-for-$20 specials, Tuscany has 2-for-$30, Ben and Jerrys gives you two free toppings with a large ice cream and the Dubliner is BOGO Free on entrees, higher price prevails.