Stretching the Family Budget

Welcome back to our weekly rundown of five local deals to help with your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting, we save you time as well as money.

This week we scoured our local sources and found a great meal deals for the family and the kids; discount frozen drinks; savings on women's clothing and getting a seasonal oil change for the car. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any:

1. Steal-of-a-Meal Deal: , 923 Ellsworth Dr., 301-585-1700.

Deal: Get $10 to spend on a meal for just $2.50, with a gift certificate purchased via restaurant.com (half of half-price!).

Good through: In progress, gift certificate available on website only.

2. Frozen Drinks Discount: , 8507 Colesville Rd., 301-588-3386 (and other participating locations).

Deal: Save $1 on any size McCafe frozen strawberry lemonade, frapee' or real fruit smoothie with their coupon.

Good through: June 15, 2011. Limit one coupon per person/per visit.

3. Kid's Meal Deal: , 12048 Cherry Hill Rd, 301-586-0746.

Deal:  Get a small-size kid's meal for just $1.99 ("level one" on their kid's menu), or $2.99 for the larger size ("level two") on Tuesday nights.

Good through: Ongoing; discounts available Tuesday night only.

4. Women's Jackets & Jewelry: , 10733 Colesville Rd., 301-681-2670 (and other locations).

Deal: Take 30 percent off all regular prices on women's jackets and jewelry (in store and online).

Good through: In progress for a limited time. Check website for details and updates.

5. Oil Change Savings: , 8220 Georgia Ave., 301-588-8878.

Deal: Get a basic oil change done for just $19.95, with their coupon (more car care savings coupons on same page).

Good through: Ongoing, with coupon.

Happy Savings!