5 Ways to Save This Week

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 is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box, and then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on meals, gas and more.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:

Deal: Full salad bar. Grab a quick meal while in the center of town. Also try out any of the store’s six hot soups.

Good through: Monday through Friday.

Deal: Kids menu. Get your kids a good meal while watching your wallet. Most items are $5 or less, while the most expensive items are $9.

Good through: Valid for children under 12.

Deal: New membership. For $64 a month (which automatically includes the cost of one 60-minute massage or facial), you get access to a whole new level of well being which is unsurpassed by anyone. You will also receive a free aromatherapy upgrade with your service. You also receive an additional 15 percent off any other service or product.

Good through: Visit alantraspa.com for more details.

STOP & SHOP GAS

Deal: Gas is expensive these days. Get a gallon of regular, unleaded gas for $3.55 (as of Monday afternoon) at the Stop & Shop gas station on Main Street.

Good through: Price is valid with a Stop & Shop card only.

Deal: Express books. Look for the Express Book collection, the latest bestsellers and other popular titles. These copies are only available for walk-ins. You may place holds on other copies of the same titles.  

Good through: Limit of one Express Book per person. No renewals.