Frugal Family: A Look at Local Bargains

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.

Each week we'll bring you five great deals in or near Potomac to help you save your hard-earned dough.

1. Crate & Barrel

 Deal: Get 15 percent off at the slipcover upholstery sale. Choose from 10 select slipcovered frames in Stock and Stock Plus options at Westfield Montgomery Mall.

Good Through: March 31

2. Bagletown

Deal: Buy a $6 gift card for just $3 at allmenus.com.

Good Through: March 28.

3. Stein Mart

Deal: Take an extra $10 off your purchase of $50 or more. Take an extra $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. The Friendship Heights (D.C.) store is closing April 23, so it's a good time to take advantage of already-reduced merchandise. Store coupon here.

Good Through: March 31

4. Sports Authority 

Deals: Spring is a great time to upgrade your golf clubs. Trade in your old clubs and receive a coupon to help you upgrade. Save 25 percent on Adidas and Nike golf apparel. Receive a $25 cash card when you spend $100 or more. Receive a $10 cash card when you spend $50 or more. 

Good Through: April 2

5. Personal Training Sessions

Deal: $40 for two personal training sessions normally valued at $135. Trainers will come to your home or a park within 20 miles of Bethesda. Or, they'll meet you at a Fitness First club in Rockville, Bethesda or Washington, D.C. Find the deal on Tonned.com.

Good Through: March 30

6. Ann Taylor Loft

Deal: Take an extra 30 percent off all sale styles. Offer valid for a limited time.