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Frugal Family: Deals 'n Steals

All sorts of goodies!

Between gas prices (gulp!) and grocery prices (double gulp!), making ends meet can feel like an Olympic sport.

We're here to help you go for the gold in that event by saving some green.

Have a change jar in your home? Put the savings from the deals we find in there and see how much you accumulate over the weeks!

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GET OUT(SIDE)

Deal: True Temper 30-inch clog-free leaf rake, $13.98, . 

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In spring, a homeowner's fancy turns to thoughts of ... yard work. This is the time to start cleaning up the detrius of this past winter and get the yard ready for spring and summer fun. A clog-free rake will make the job much easier.

Good through: March 28.

WINNER, WINNER CHICKEN DINNER

Deal: Giant Eagle fresh roasting chicken, buy one get one free, .

A roasting chicken is good for so many things. Stuff some lemon, garlic and herbs in the cavity, roast it up, it's a yummy weeknight dinner. It can be the foundation of homemade chicken stock. Stuff limes and cilantro in the cavity, cook it in the slow cooker, shred the meat (discard skin and bones) and the meat can be used for chicken tacos, enchiladas or Thai-style wrap sandwiches with peanut sauce. They're also freezer-friendly.

Good through: March 30.

EASTER PREP

Deal: M&M's pastel candies, 9.9-12.6 oz. assorted types,, 2 for $5, t.

Remember, you're buying this for the kids' Easter baskets. No snacking!

Good through: March 29.

THAT'S THE BERRIES!

Deal: Strawberries and blackberries, 2 packages for $5, .

Need help getting your family's recommended five servings of fruits and veggies a day? A sweet deal like this can help.

Good through: March 29.

DESIGN ON A DIME

Deal: Mix and match lamp shades and bases, $10 apiece, .

Details can make a huge difference. Refresh the look of a room with some updated lighting and get some bang for your bucks.

Good through: March 26.


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