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Frugal Family: Don't Sweat the Cold

Ignore the gray skies and shop your blues away!

So the sun may not be shining just yet, but there's no reason to sulk in the gloom. We have lots of ways to save money that are sure to put some spring in your step -- even if it is right into snow. This week's deals include ways to brighten your home and steals on light and delicious warm-weather foods. Enjoy!

1. Jo Ann Fabric and Craft Stores

The Deal: Decorate your home with lush blooms quickly and cheaply with the store's Spring Inspirations wreaths and bushes. Colorful choices are now 40 percent off.

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Good Through: April 9th

2. Kuhn's

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The Deal: Golden ripe pineapples are $1.99 each. Add sweet pineapple chunks to your Breyers Yogurt for just $.30 a cup and enjoy one tasty and healthy treat!

Good Through: April 5th

3. Target

The Deal: Get outside and get moving with your little one in tow. Cosco umbrella strollers in your favorite patterns are on sale for $10.

Good Through: April 9th

4. Giant Eagle

The Deal: Giant Eagle is bursting at the seams with deals this week. Boneless chicken breasts, wings, and tenders are on sale for $1.77 a pound. Twelve-packs of Pepsi products are four for $12, and Charmin bath tissue, Luvs diapers and Bounty paper towels are all two for $13. Buy two of those paper products and receive a coupon for $3 off your next shopping trip.

Good Through: April 6th

5. Shop 'n Save

The Deal: Chilean Red Globe, seeded, black, red or green seedless grapes all are on sale for $.99 a pound. Farmland chipped-chopped ham also is a deal at $1.99 a pound.

Good Through: April 6th

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