Kids' Clothes, Valentine's Supplies, Shoes 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!

This week, we've found deals on shoes for the whole family, clothes for kids and babies, where to get supplies for your Valentine's Day celebration, grocery specials and a chance to learn scrapbooking!

1. Shoes: Payless; www.payless.com
Deal: Buy one, get one half off select men's, women's and kids' shoes and sneakers. (Buy one, get second item of equal or lesser value for half off the Payless marked price.)
Good through: Feb. 15

2. Kids and Baby Clothes: Old Navy; www.oldnavy.com
Deal: The “Kids & Baby Sale” features great prices on clothes and accessories starting at just $5. Find kids and baby graphic tees for $6, jeans for $10, newborn bodysuits for $5, and more! See www.oldnavy.com for printable 25 percent and 35 percent off coupons! (Online and in-store prices may vary.)
Good through: Feb. 17

3. Party Supplies: Party City; www.partycity.com
Deal: Get a leg-up on your mid-winter party shopping! 50 percent off patterned tableware for Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day and more. Assorted hanging decorations starting from $0.99 each and balloons $0.69 for each (when you buy 12). Mega Party Pack napkins, cups and plates are buy one get one free. Holiday-themed favors and novelties are also on sale.
Good through: Feb. 14

4. Groceries: King Kullen; www.kingkullen.com
Deal: Weekly Specials include:

• 16.9 oz Poland Spring Water 24 pack., $3.99
• Gold 'N Fancy Jumbo Pack Chicken Parts: legs, drums or thighs, $0.89 a lb.
• Huggies Wipes Refills, $5.99
• Capri Sun Ready-to-Drink pouch 10 pack is two for $5

Plus! Bonus Savings: When you spend $25 on a single order this week you will earn a coupon for a free dozen King Kullen large white eggs (Coupon Redeemable Feb. 11 - Feb. 17, 2011) *See printed coupon for restrictions.
Good through: Feb. 10

5. Scrapbooking: Michaels www.michaels.com
Deal: Michaels on Hempstead Turnpike is offering 40 percent off scrapbooking classes when you sign up now. Learn the techniques in four short classes. See store associate for details and class times. 
Good through: Feb. 12