Frugal Family: The Best Deals In Bradenton This Week

We're all watching our family budgets these days, and Bradenton Patch is here to help.

We've scoured the circulars, checked the coupons and surfed the Web to pick out the best deals that will help you stretch your dollars at your favorite area shopping destinations. This week we found some super deals on laundry care, snacks, shampoo and cereal, plus an awesome offer to get you set for your next barbecue.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, and be sure to post some of the great deals you've discovered out there this week in the comments section below.

1. CVS PHARMACY

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Best deal this week: Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, 20 count. Originally $8.99, on sale for $3.99 with CVS Extra Care Card (free to sign up for one)
Coupon: $1 off 1 at www.coupons.com
You pay: $2.99
Savings: 67%
Good through: Saturday, March 19

2. CVS PHARMACY

Second Best deal this week: Chex Mix, 8.75 oz. Originally $2.99, on sale 2 for $3.
Coupon: $0.50 off 2 at www.coupons.com. Buy 2.
You pay: $1.25 each
Savings: 58%
Good through: Saturday, March 19

3. PUBLIX

Best deal this week: Suave Naturals Shampoo or Conditioner, 22.5 oz. Originally $1.75, on sale for $0.99
Coupon: $0.50 off 1 in Publix Green Health & Beauty Circular (you can find this in the store)
You pay: $0.49 each
Savings: 72%
Good through: Wednesday, March 16

4. WALGREENS

Best deal this week: General Mills Cheerios, 14 oz. Originally $4.49, on sale for $1.99.
Coupon: $1 off 2 at www.coupons.com. Buy 2.
You pay: $1.49 each
Savings: 67%
Good through: Saturday, March 19

5. WINN-DIXIE

Best deal this week: Buy one 16.6 lb. bag of Kingsford charcoal and get all four of these items: 16 oz. Eckrich jumbo meat franks, 11 oz. Winn-Dixie hot dog buns, 11-11.5 oz. Doritos, and 16 oz. Winn-Dixie yellow mustard
Coupon: None! Use your Winn-Dixie Customer Reward Card.
You pay: $9.99
Savings: 51%
Good through: Tuesday, March 22