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.

1. Save on-the-go at Kroger

Deal: New mobile App for digital coupons. Available for Android and Apple iPhone devices.

Good through: Ongoing

2. Michael's

Deal: Print this coupon and get 1/2 off one item.

Good through: Feb. 19, 2o11

3. Captain D's

Deal: Get two free Kid's meals with any adult entree purchase at regular price, dine in only.

Good through: Ongoing

4. Cherokee Lanes 

Deal: Buy one game, get one free. Coupon on website needed.

Good through: June 1, 2011

5. Carmike Riverstone 15 Cinemas

Deal: Catch a movie for as low as $6. Go here and click through times for 'Super Bargain Last Show' discounts. Offers may be even lower at the door.

Good through: Ongoing