Gaming Systems, Haircuts, Party Supplies and More

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 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, or ones to watch out for.

Then come back each week and see what we’ve uncovered together! 

Read on for great deals this week on video game systems, St. Patrick's Day party supplies, haircuts, groceries and family vacation-wear.

1. Video Game Systems: Game Stop; www.gamestop.com
Deal: Trade-in deals:

• Get an extra $25 in-store credit on any Xbox 360, PS3 or Wii system traded.
• DS Trade-Up Offer: Trade your DSi XL and get $100 in-store credit toward the reservation of a new Nintendo 3DS. Trade in your DSi and get $75, or trade in your DS lite and get $50.

Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details.
Good through: March 27/April 3

2. Holiday Party Supplies: Party City; www.partycity.com
Deal: Two for $1.49 ($0.99 each) on select St. Patrick's Day decorations, including: 21-count Shamrock vinyl window decorations, 6-count asorted green glitter mini-Shamrock cutouts, 16 by 14 inch Shamrock tinsel wreath, St. Patrick's Day foil banner and more. Also, 50 percent off St. Patrick's Day patterned tableware.
Good through: March 26

3. Family Haircuts: Nuance Family Hair Designs; 516-579-2373
Deal: New Client Specials:

• Shampoo, cut and blowout for $28 (regular $25)
• Full head highlights $65 (regular $85)
• Perms $50 (regular $65)
• Single process touch-up with shampoo, cut and blowout $60 (regular $75)
• Bring a friend new to the salon and you both receive 20 percent off your full service.

Long hair additional. Offers cannot be combined.

Good through: March 17

4. Groceries: Stop & Shop; www.stopandshop.com
Deal: This week's specials include:

• Red and white seedless grapes are $1.99 per pound with card.
• 1 lb. bags of Stop & Shop peeled baby carrots are three for $5 with card.
• All 9 to 13 oz. bags of Tostitos tortilla chips are are three for $10 and come with a free jar of salsa with card.
• All 0.13 to 0.23 oz. packages of Kool-Aid unsweetened drink mix are buy ten and get ten free with card.
• Celebrate spring with a buy-one-get-one free deal on a six-stem rose bouquet from the Stop & Shop florist.

Good through: March 10

5. Family Clothing: Target; www.target.com
Deal: Stock up on spring and vacation essentials for the whole family.

• Women's Mossimo pocket v-neck tee or Long & Lean tanks are $7 each and Women's short-shorts are $15 each.
• Infant and toddler girls' swimsuits are $8 each.
• Infant and toddler boys' swim trunks or rash guards are $7 each.
• Men's board shorts are $16 and select graphic tees are $8 each.

Good through: March 12