Frugal Family

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 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. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

This week, Patch scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on getting fit, tasting wine, dental care and dining.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:

1. BODY ZONE
Deal: Get a $100 membership enrollment certificate for $50. has quality child care, so you can get fit while your kids play.
Good through: While supplies last

2. FREEDOM BAKERY & CONFECTIONS
Deal: Get a $25 gift certificate for only $12.50. Good toward the purchase of $100 or more—great if you are having a large party or bringing treats to your child’s class. Talk to the bakery folks about their custom treats. Also, stop by the bakery at 125 Hangar Way No. 120 every Wednesday for free sample day.
Good through: While supplies last

3.
Deal: The thrift store, at 470 Main St., never charges sales tax. Stop in Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to shop for clothing, household goods, furniture and electronics.
Good through: Every day.

4. VENTANA WINES          
Deal: Get a $50 gift certificate for only $25. Good toward purchase of a case of wine. The tasting room is in Monterey.
Good through: While supplies last

5. GIILBERT J. GRIO, DDS
Deal: Get a $200 certificate for only $50. Good for new patients only for comprehensive exam, X-rays and regular cleaning. The office is at 110 Thicket Ln. in Freedom; 831-722-3908 for information.
Good through: While supplies last.