Cheap n’ Healthy Snacks, Discount Clothes, Bargain Office Furniture

We're all watching our family budgets these days. This column will be 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 the comments section or e-mail deniset@patch.com. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

This week, Frugal Family found these great deals: 

1. , 14 McGrath Highway. 

• Deal: Wild Garden Hummus Dip for $2.99 and Food Should Taste Good All Natural Chip, two for $5. Both deals with Shaw’s card.
• Good through: Feb. 24.

2. , 238 Elm St.

• Deal: This thrift store boasts a large selection of brands and ever-changing inventory. You can sell your clothes and receive cash or a trade ticket on the spot. Prices are low, with many items below $15.
• Good through: unlimited.

3. , 180 Somerville Ave.

• Deal: Save up to 30 percent on select home office furniture such as a Carson Anywhere Desk for $79.
• Good through: Feb. 12.

4. , 55 Davis Square.

• Deal: All movie tickets are only $5 before 6 p.m.
• Good through: unlimited.

5. Ace Wheelworks, 145 Elm St.

• Deal: Receive 10 percent all accessories (helmets, clothing, locks) when you buy a bicycle.
• Good through: unlimited.