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 Frugal Family 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.

This week, Woburn Patch scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on meals, bowling, playgroups and movies.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: 

1. Ixtapa

Deal: Kids eat free on Sunday with the purchase of an adult entree. 

Good through: Ongoing.

2. McDonalds

Deal: Enjoy a sweet treat at a sweet price with McDonald's $.49 vanilla ice cream cone.

Good through: Ongoing.

3. A.C. Moore

Deal: The craft store is offering several deals this week, including its usual 40 percent off coupon. Get some special family photos framed with a 61 percent off coupon. A.C. Moore also has several wedding items on clearance with an additional 25 percent off. Get some items for an upcoming wedding, or even just some items to role-play with! If you have an A.C. Moore Rewards card, you can earn bonus points with a purchase over $25, too. 

Good through: Sunday, Feb. 26.

4. DSW Shoe Warehouse

Deal: With the kids home this week, it's time to buy some shoes for spring or summer. Head over to DSW at the Woburn Mall and pick up a pair of shoes on clearance. Prices are discounted 30 to 70 percent off.

Good through: Ongoing.

5. Woburn Recreation Department

Deal: Discounted movie tickets to the Showcase Cinemas. Cost is $8 and tickets can be used at any time. E-mail rlindstrom@cityofwoburn.com or call 781-897-5805 for more information.

Good through: Ongoing