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.

Be sure to check with your local merchant for additional conditions. This week's deals:

1. HARD TIMES CAFE

Deal: Save a little green while enjoying a meal out with the family. Kids eat free at Hard Times Bethesda every Tuesday after 4p.m. One free kid's meal per adult meal.

Good through: Ongoing.

2. THE PAPER SOURCE

Deal: 50% off of all 2011 calendars.  2011 maybe 1/12th over, but it's not too late to save 1/2 on a calendar to organize your life!

3. URBAN CHIC

Deal: Get 15% percent off your purchases at Urban Chic just for supporting their blog by printing out this coupon.

Good through: March 1, 2011

4. URBAN COUNTRY DESIGN 

Deal: Blow-out clearance sale because Urban Country Design is closing their old location in Woodmont Triangle.  Start envisioning the gorgeous new additions to your home today!

Good through:  February 10th through the 13th.  The hours will be 12pm-4pm.

5.  DAISY BABY AND KIDS

Deal:  40% end of the season sale, plus a floor model sale.  Come in and check out the gorgeous furniture, accessories and gifts that are in this store.