Frugal Family: Books, Fish, Tools

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. Just add them to our comment box.

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

Here are this week's deals:

1. 

Deal: The summer line is out and the sales are hot. Get women's pocket V-necks or long and lean tank-tops for just $6, or women's short shorts for only $15 a pair.

Good Through: March 12

2. 

Deal: The stores in Greendale and downtown Milwaukee are closing and most items are 25 to 50 percent off.

Good Through: Store is expected to close no later than the end of April.

3. Seafood and fish at Aldi

Deal: With Lent starting this week, Aldi has several deals on frozen fish and seafood entrees for those no-meat observance days. Shop the fresh vegetable aisle, and healthy Lenten meals can come together in a snap. 

Good Through: While supplies last

4.

Deal: With warmer weather just around the corner, several pieces of patio furniture are 20 percent off at Target.

Good Through: March 12

5.

Deal: In-store specials include 12V cordless Craftsman Hammerhead Auto Hammer for $89.99, a 19.2V cordless Craftsman 3/8-inch drill for $59.99 and a Craftsman 104 piece Mechanics Tool Set for $49.99.

Good Through: While supplies last