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.

For our first Frugal Family week, we’ve scoured our sources to find the best coupons, discounts and specials on the things you need and want. From cribs to calendars, bowling deals to Red Wings tickets, here’s five Dearborn deals.

1. FORD COMMUNITY AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Deal: Certain Red Wings hockey tickets are available at a discounted price through the Joe Louis Arena’s partnership with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association, which includes the Ford Center.

Good through: Games are Feb. 24 and March 9. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

 2. TOYS 'R' US
Deal: Get 25 percent off any car seat, stroller, travel system, high chair, play yard, bassinet, crib or toddler bed when you bring in a used one of certain brands through the “Great Trade-In” event.

Good through: Feb. 21

 3. OXFORD LANES

Deal: Kids who are home-schooled can earn physical education credit while bowling for only $1.25 per game from 3-7 p.m. Fridays.

Good through: No expiration set.

 4. THE HENRY FORD

Deal: Visit The Henry Ford Museum and get a coupon for $4 off an eight-square from Buddy’s Pizza, or a free appetizer from Cheli’s Chili.

Good through: No expiration set.

5. FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE

Deal: FOTR 2011 wall calendars are now half-off, and are available for a $5 donation, plus shipping and handling if the calendar is to be mailed.

Good through: While supplies last.