Five Great Deals: Puppy Poop Scooping, Pens and More

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  is 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 for you and your family! 

1.

Deal: Need pens? Stop by Staples and pick up Zebra Z-Grip retractable ballpoint 7/pk. for free—$4 with a $4 easy rebate. Sharpie permanent markers 2/pk. are .25¢, Bic Wite-Out 2/pk. and Staples jumbo paper clips 50/box are only .50¢. 

Good Through: Saturday, August 13.

2.  

Deal: An often overlooked veggie that's great in a stir fry, cauliflower is 2/$3 (a $3 savings).  Mama Rosie's ravioli is 5/$5 (a $4.45 savings).  Like seafood?  Schrod Haddock fillets and flounder fillets are both $5.99/lb (a $2 savings), sea scallops are $13.99/lb (a $2 savings), and frozen Whiting fillets are $4.99 for a 16 oz. bag (a $2 savings). 

Good Through: Saturday, August 13.

3.

Deal: Having a summer get-together? Check out the deals at Lisa's Pizzeria. Coupons available here, including a free 14-inch pizza when you buy two "mega" 19-inch pizzas.  

Good Through: Ongoing.

4. Pete's Roast Beef

Deal: Get a free 2-liter bottle of soda when you spend over $30.  

Good Through: Ongoing.

5. Muddy Paws

Deal: This area business focuses on pet services in Woburn and other towns. Get your pooch walked while you're at work, or watched while you're out of town. The most interesting service offered? "Pooper Scooper Service" where Muddy Paws will clean your entire yard of all, uh, pet waste each week for $25. 

Good Through: Ongoing.