Making a budget stretch is easier said than done. To do so, you’ve got to find bargains at every turn. That’s why we’re out hunting down deals all over Land O’ Lakes.

This column is all about you and saving your family money. We invite you to take part, too. Just share savings tips you’ve come across.

So, what kind of deals will you find in the Land O’ Lakes area this week? Here are some of the savings we’ve found on groceries and more:

1. PUBLIX

The Deal: If you’re not barbecued out after the Fourth of July, Publix is the place to stop. It has pork spareribs on sale for $1.99 a pound. This is a savings of up to $1 a pound.

Good Through: July 6, 2011, so hurry!

2. SWEETBAY

The Deal: If your kids can’t get enough Chef Boyardee, Sweetbay is your place to go this week. It has cans of this saucy stuff on sale for 88 cents.

Good Through: July 12, 2011.

3. WINN-DIXIE

The Deal: Ready to stock up on some fast items for breakfast? If so, hit the Winn-Dixie coupon page online and then visit the local store. The coupon page has $2 off three packages of Pop-Tarts, 50 cents off Honey Nut Cherrios, 50 cents off Bisquick and 50 cents off two packages of Pillsbury Toaster Strudel.

Good Through: Coupon expirations vary.

4. WALGREENS

The Deal: If it’s laundry day, it’s time to visit Walgreens. This store has Tide 24-40 load detergent bottles on sale for $5.99. There are also savings on Bounce dryer sheets and Downy liquid fabric softener, too.

Good Through: July 9, 2011.

5. CVS

The Deal: Stocking up on soda can be a costly venture. Not so at CVS this week where 2-liter bottles of Coke products are on sale for 69 cents for customers with a CVS card.

Good Through: July 9, 2011.