Frugal Family: Dinner, Wine, Flowers and Dessert

We are all watching our family budgets these days. Whether it is 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.

Patch discovered some great local deals this week that will help your family’s bottom line. Because we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

You are a big part of this column. Tell us about the deals you have seen by adding them to our comment box. Then, come back each week and see what we have found together.

Haefner’s Greenhouse, 6703 Telegraph Road
Deal: Select from a wide variety of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs now at 40 percent off their regular prices.
Good through: As supplies last

Billie’s Bistro, 5445 Telegraph Road
Deal: Monday through Friday, Billie’s has a happy hour special and all appetizers and pizzas are half price. On Wednesdays, try their fried chicken dinner for $9.99.
Good through: July

Kaya’s Import Wine & Spirits, 4117 Union Road
Deal: Think of Kaya’s as a do-it-yourself happy hour destination. Everyday, open to close, you can buy a bottle of wine and some munchies and enjoy it on the patio, all at retail price. On Fridays from 6-8 p.m., you may want to try a few wines from around the world at their weekly tasting. Use your Kaya’s Advantage Card and save even more.
Good through: Summer, for outside seating

McArthur’s Bakery, 3055 Lemay Ferry Road
Deal: Spark up your Fourth of July cookout with an eye-catching flag cake from McArthur’s Bakery. A one-fourth sheet size cake is $28. If you want to be sure to get one, call in your order in advance.
Good through: July 4 

R&M Tropical Sno, 1077 Barracksview Road
Deal: Just opened and anxious for you to try their wares, R&M is offering a buy-one-get-one of equal value with the coupon distributed to local homes.
Good through: July 15