Skate Cheap, Shop Chic, Eat Flatbread Pizza

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 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 to see what we’ve uncovered together.

Deal: By visiting Haberman's website, you can receive a free sewing project, including easy to read instructions, diagrams and photos.
Good: Ongoing

Deal: Chozen gifts in downtown Royal Oak is offering 50 percent off its lamps and furniture. The gift and decor shop has a nice selection to choose from.
Good through: Limited time

Deal: From 4 to 7 p.m. enjoy a $6 flatbread pizza menu. Choices range from blackened chicken to cheeseburger pizza.
Good: Monday-Friday

Deal: Skate for only $10 from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.
Good: Friday only

Deal: The store and website offers 50 percent off many items including skinny jeans, rings and studded belts.
Good through: Limited time offer.