Frugal Family: Valentine's Day Supplies

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether it's 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 will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line. And, because 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 by adding them to our comment box. Then, come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. 

This week, we scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on a Valentine's flowers, wines, beauty essentials, car washes and more.

Kaya’s Import Wines and Liquor, 4117 Union Road
Deal:  Sweets for the sweet, this Valentine's Day you can take advantage of a special on a Maraska Kruskovac Pear Croatia Liqueur for $14.99. It is a special treat made from Dalmatian pears, using a centuries-old recipe.
Good through Feb. 28

Cotton Babies,  9916 Kennerly Road
Deal: Baby all-in-ones are $9.95 (down from $15.95), and nursing camis are on sale for $14.50 (down from $29).
Good through Feb. 16

Walter Knoll Florist, 9926 Kennerly Road
Deal: A Valentine’s cash and carry special is a dozen roses for $28.
Good through Feb. 14

Westport Car Wash II, 3417 Lemay Ferry Road
Deal: Buy five regular car washes for $20 or five wash-plus car washes for $40.
Good through: Feb. 16

Simple Elegance Gifts, 5678 Telegraph Road
Deal: Take $5 off any $30 store purchase, including gifts, antiques, paper goods and arrangements if you mention Patch.
Good through Feb. 19