Frugal Families: Deals Around Town

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 plenty of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This column is dedicated to giving you five great 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. Just add them to our comment box.

Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

This week, Frugal Families scoured for great deals on July 4th essentials. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:

1. , 10100 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD

Deal: $3.99 for a 17-piece PRUTA food saver container set of varying sizes.

2. Target

Deal: $199 for Intex metal frame pool.

3. Safeway

Deal: Free delivery for first-time online orders (because, during the holidays, sometimes you need a little extra time)

4. Walmart

Deal: $15.88 for a 28-quart Igloo Island Breeze Personal Cooler. 

5. Old Navy

Deal: $10-$19.99 per piece on two-piece swim suits.