Stock Up on Car Care Items and More at Local Sales Events

AVENEL: Shop at Kmart this week for sale items and get free stuff! Receive a free box of Bounce fabric softener sheets with the purchase of Tide laundry detergent, 75 ounce container. Choose from a wide selection of children's backpacks on sale at 30 percent off regular prices and get a free cinch pack with purchase. Do your kids have Captain America on the brain? Fear not, all Captain America clothing and toys are on sale at 30 percent off regular prices. Spend $25 on the superhero merchandise and receive a free 3D print. Buy one pack of DieHard batteries, AA, AAA, C, D or 9 volt sizes and receive one pack free. Save on car care products too. Black Magic car cleaning products are on sale at 20 percent off regular prices. Buy Yankee Candle car fresheners specially priced at 20 percent off regular prices. Trade in your old car battery for a great price on a replacement Plus Star battery. Prices start at $49.98 with a battery exchange. Pick up new mats for your car. Buy a four piece car mat set for only $7.99; 1550 St. Georges Avenue; 732-574-3500.

Take the family out for a great Italian feast at Bellini's Restaurant & Pizzeria. The restaurant is offering a "recession proof" dinner Mondays through Thursdays. Receive two entrees, two pasta side dishes, one appetizer, two side salads and one dessert for $29.95. Check out the restaurant's take out menu: deliveries are free everyday of the week; 505 Avenel Street; 732-750-1935. 

WOODBRIDGE: It's the Reptile Mega Month of savings at PetSmart. Use your PetPerks card and receive 20 percent off regular prices on all terrariums, Zoo Med domes and stands and Vita Sand. Buy a ball python, bearded dragon or Chinese water dragon and save 30 percent off regular prices. Get your slimy pet some great snacks. Fluker's cricket care products are specially priced from .74 cents to $5.99. Prefer pets of the four-legged kind? Freshen up your house with Simple Solutions cleaning products on sale at 25 percent off regular prices. Give Fido a bath. All Top Paw Grreat shampoo products are on sale at $5.59 to $15.19. Is your pooch becoming a bit too pudgy? Stock up on Hill's Science 12-pack diet canned dog food, all varieties, on sale at $13.99; 863 St. Georges Avenue; 732-750-1090.

Enjoy a free three scoop sundae at Friendly's when you enroll online in the restaurant's new club, BFF (best friends forever). Sign up to receive birthday offers and information on new products. The restaurant is also featuring a Taste of Summer menu. Enjoy an Island Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich, a Baja Fish Wrap and more for only $5.99 per meal; 192 Woodbridge Center Drive; 732-636-7598.

Start your back to school shopping now at Walgreens. Buy up to four Penway or Wexford mini highlighters for .09 cents each. Penway 60 to 70 sheet notebooks and 24 pack crayon packs are only .39 cents each. Three pack glue sticks, 10 pack sheet protectors and five pack tab dividers are on sale for .49 cents each. Stock up on paper. Buy 280 sheet packs of Penway college ruled paper or 180 sheet notebooks for $1.49 each. Save on personal care items too. Buy one Salon Selectives shampoo or conditioner, 32 ounce size, and get one free. Buy Dial bodywash or an eight pack bar soap package and get one free. Take advantage of another buy, one, get one free offer when you purchase Smooth 'N Shine, Creme of Nature or Twisted Sista hair products; 17 Green Street; 732-326-9782.