Before heading into the month of May, why not take the opportunity to catch up on things before it gets really crazy with graduations, kids out from school for the summer, and the crazy hot weather that just makes you want to plop down and do nothing but relax?!

Get a head start on gearing your car up for those great summer drives with the family. It's also a great time to pick up your gardening supplies to keep your outdoors looking great. And, don’t forget the party supplies you’ll need for upcoming graduation celebrations, birthday celebrations and other parties throughout the summer.

This week’s edition of Local Steals & Deals features coupons to help you save on it all!

• AutoZone: Grab this Springtime Special coupon offer now from AutoZone’s Facebook page to save $5 off your purchase of $25 or more and $10 off your purchase of $50 or more. The coupon expires on May 7. Also, if your car or motorcycle is up for an oil filter change, you can get $4 off the purchase of (1) Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filter or (1) Mobil 1 Motorcycle Oil Filter with this coupon, but act quickly because it expires today (April 29).
   
• Home Depot: Don’t miss out on some great savings by signing up to the Home Depot Garden Club. It’s free to sign up and you get coupons e-mailed to you like $5 off your next lawn and gardening purchase of $50 or more.

• Party City: Whether you make a purchase online or in-store, you can save $10 off the purchase of $50 or more with this coupon. Find everything you’ll need, including balloons, candles, paper plates and favors. The coupon expires on May 7.
   
• Chuck E. Cheese’s: Need a place to keep kids happy and entertained? This is the place to be and you’ll save with these coupons that include food and tokens. Coupons expire on May 1.

Wishing everyone a great start to a new month – May!

Come back each week for updates on new sales, deals as well as coupon offers available on Long Island that will help keep more money in your wallet.

Also, if you know of any great deals on Long Island you want to share, please let us know.