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Frugal Family: Strawberries, Smoothies and Cereal

Stock up the kitchen without breaking the bank this week; check out the best deals around town.

: Now’s the time to whip up a batch of homemade guacamole;  Hass avocados are just 68 cents this week. New York Steak runs $3.99/lb, and Red Ripe Tomatoes on the Vine are just $1.88/lb.

Where: 31481 Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita

Pricing Good Thru: Wednesday, March 23 thru Tuesday, March 29

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: Sweet seedless grapes are 97 cents a pound, 20-oz.  Jenner-O Turkey Store lean ground turkey packs are buy one get one FREE this week, and 5 to 11.5-oz. Lean Cuisine meals run 5 for $10.

Where: 22451 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita

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Pricing Good Thru: Wednesday, March 23 thru Tuesday, March 29

: It’s officially strawberry season! Strawberry cartons are just 97 cents each this week, Sun Harvest strawberry ice cream (1.75 quart) runs 2 for $5, and strawberry rhubarb pies are just $4.99 each. Don’t forget to stock up on cantaloupes, ringing up at 49 cents a pound, and navel oranges at 49 cents a pound.

Where: 27765 Santa Margarita Parkway, Mission Viejo

Pricing Good Thru: Wednesday, March 23 thru Wednesday, March 30

: Now’s the time to stock up your cereal cupboard. Post brand cereals, including Raisin Bran and Fruity Pebbles, are just $1.79 each. Scoop up another kid favorite while you’re at it; cans of Spaghettios are 10 for $5. Toss some Dreyers ice cream in the cart on your way out; this week 1.5 quarts run 2 for $6.

Where: 21672 Plano Trabuco Road, Trabuco Canyon

Pricing Good Thru: Wednesday, March 23 thru Tuesday, March 29

: Go to www.jambajuice.com and print a coupon to treat the kids to Jamba Juice this week. 16-oz smoothies are just 2 for $5. It’s the tastiest, healthiest cool bargain around!

Where: 555 The Shops Space #794A, Mission Viejo (The Shops)

Pricing Good Thru: March 30,2011

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