Frugal Family: Five Deals to Stretch the Family Budget

Welcome back to our weekly rundown of five local deals to help with your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting, we save you time as well as money.

This week we scoured our local sources and found a meal and and snack deal, savings on athletic gear, vitamins and supplements and more--plus a great summer movie deal! Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any:

1. Meal or Snack Deal: , 6350 New Hampshire Ave., 301-270-2601.

Deal: Take home the makings of a quick family meal, with 22 pieces of chicken for $19.99 (your choice of flavors); or 20 Louisiana Nuggets for just $4.99, with their coupon.

Good through: Coupons expire December 31; limit one per order, per visit.

2. Athletic Shoes & Gear: , 1159 University Blvd. East, 301-408-4566.

Deal: Get $10 off a $50 purchase when you sign up online for their VIP Club.

Good through: Ongoing; check website for details and to sign up.

3. Summer Movie Deal: Regal Cinemas, 900 Ellsworth Dr., 301-565-8884 (and other participating locations).

Deal: See a movie for only a buck! During Regal's 9-week "Summer Movie Express" festival, admission will be only $1 for selected G or PG rated movies.

Good through: Runs for nine weeks, beginning June 7. Discount available Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

4. Vitamins and Supplements: , 3500 East West Hwy., Hyattsville, 301-559-4178 (the Mall at Prince George's and other locations).

Deal: Save 20% on any item in the store when you present this coupon.

Good through:  May 31.

5. Save on an Oil Change: , 6510 New Hampshire Ave., 301-270-4900.

Deal: Get a coupon to save $5 on a Signature oil change when you sign up for their email list (or save $5 on another service using their Valpak coupon).

Good through: Ongoing; Valpak coupon good through June 5.

Happy Savings!