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, Canton-Sixes Patch readers. 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, Frugal Family columnist Tammy Bester scoured places in and around Canton-Sixes to come up with great deals on movies, activities for kids and glasses.

1. 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 

2. Sequoyah Regional Library  

Deal: Free story times, crafts and kids activities. Check the library system's website monthly for new offerings.

Good through: Ongoing

3. Cherokee Lanes 

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

Good through: June 1, 2011

4. Visionworks Eye Glasses

Deal: Get 50 percent off when you buy a complete pair of glasses (frames and lenses). Coupon on website.

Good through: Feb. 26, 2011

5. Interactive Neighborhood For Kids

Deal: Homeschooled children get 50 percent off admission every first Tuesday.

Good through: Ongoing