Frugal Family: Fresh Fruit and Fun with Friends

Here are some of the latest and greatest deals for families who want to stretch their dollar.

: Boneless chicken breast tenders are on sale this week for $1.99/lb. Mangos ring up at just 49 cents a pound, as well as Haas avocados. Blackberries are 2 for $3 a basket and artichokes are 2 for $3. Don’t forget every Wednesday is Double Ad Day, where you can rake in extra savings by taking advantage of this week’s and last week’s ads.

WHERE: 27765 Santa Margarita Parkway, Mission Viejo

PRICING GOOD THRU: Wednesday, February 23 thru Wednesday, March 2

:  Stock up your freezer and your fruit baskets! Tri-tip roast is $2.49/lb, cantaloupes are 2 for $3 and grapes run just 88 cents a pound this week.

WHERE: 31481 Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita

PRICING GOOD THRU: Wednesday, February 23 thru Tuesday, March 1

: Don’t miss out on the hottest pizza joint in town. Say goodbye to Monday blues with happy hour, which runs all day long. Discounts on beer, wine and appetizers included. Wednesdays are half off wine bottles at Selma’s, and kids can enjoy a free sundae with their kids’ meal. Celebrate the end of the work week with happy hour on Friday, which runs from 3-6 p.m.

WHERE:  30461 Avenida De Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita

PRICING GOOD THRU: Varies daily

: Stock  up for the next big party with 12-packs of Coke products, which run 3 for $10 this week.

WHERE: All Target department store locations

PRICING GOOD THRU: Tuesday, February 22 thru the weekend

FRIENDS SPORTS TAVERN: Enjoy daily happy hour from 3-7 pm. Take advantage of deals on drinks and appetizers while meeting up with friends after work. Friends is known for its fun atmosphere, live music and delicious burgers. It has more than 25 televisions to keep track of the games.

WHERE: 31911 Dove Canyon Drive, Trabuco Canyon

PRICING GOOD THRU: Daily from 3-7 p.m.