Local Deals to Help You Save

We're all watching our family budgets these days. But clipping coupons and searching for deals can take time and energy.

In this column, we do the work for you. Each week we will bring you five great deals in or near North Potomac and Darnestown to help save you money.

1. SUNGLASS HUT

Deal: Sunglass Hut care kit and visor clip with in-store purchase of $15 or more. Expires Saturday, July 2. Must present coupon with purchase.

2. HAKUBA JAPANESE CUISINE

Deal: Buy a gift certificate for cuisine at this Kentlands sushi restaurant at a discounted price from Restaurant.com. Get a $25 gift certificate for $10, a $50 gift certificate for $20, a $75 gift certificate for $30 or a $100 gift certificate for $50.

3. ROTO ROOTER

Deal: Get 10 percent (up to $20) off on plumbing services. Good through July 1.

4. SALON LAVAND

Deal: Spend $50 for two haircuts, blow dries and finishing services. A $120 value, via Homerun.com. This salon is located at 8106 Norfolk Ave. in Bethesda.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Add them in the comment box or e-mail jillian@patch.com.