Frugal Family: Deals This Week in Los Altos

Each week, Frugal Family uncovers five unique local deals that will help your family save money—something we're all trying to do these days. Shopping locally brings revenue to our community and lets us get our errands done conveniently close to home.

We would appreciate hearing from you about the deals you've seen around town! Please add them to our comment box and check in with Frugal Family on Wednesdays to see what we've uncovered together.

This week, we've found great savings on coffee, kids' dresswear, gardening supplies, pet food and Easter candy.

1. Deal: This one might be obvious, but just in case you didn't know: Buy a pound of coffee at Peet's and get a free cup. Plus, Peet's has great deals on Mother's Day gifts right now. Good Through: Ongoing.

2. Sears Deal: 50 percent off girls' dresses and a sale on all kids' dresswear. And, there are other deals in the San Antonio Shopping Center store, because Sears is closing there. The sales prices have been worth watching. Good Through: Saturday.

3. Deal: Bargains on gardening supplies like wheelbarrows and hoses. Good Through: Check with store for details.

4. Petco Deal: $5 off Iams and Hill's Science Diet pet food wit PALS card. Good Through: Saturday.

5. Target Deal: $2.69 Easter candy—and don't miss the $1 bargain bins, either! Good Through: Saturday.