Frugal Family: Best Deals Around

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're all taking advantage of various offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This column will be dedicated to giving you the scoop on great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting, you'll save time as well as money.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on groceries, gym memberships, and gifts.

Don’t forget to check with the merchant to see if additional conditions apply. Happy saving!

Deal: Get $5 off your next shopping order when you buy three greeting cards at area Genuardi’s (including Newtown and Jamison locations). Stock up on cards for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. and get rewarded. While you’re there, pick up a dozen roses, which are just $19.99 for the holiday. Good through: Feb. 14

Deal: Still need a Valentine’s Day gift.? You’re in luck; it might be belated, but it’s better than never. Snapfish, the online photo and gift outlet, is offering 30 percent off jewelry with code “ERLYVGFT” and free shipping on orders over $20 with the code “FREESHP20”. Visit www.snapfish.com for more details.  Good through: Feb. 28

Deal: There’s a super savings happy hour every week at Patagonia Bar and Grill in Richboro. Monday through Friday, from 4:30 to 6:30, everything is half off. Enjoy everything from steak to fish, salads and appetizers at a discounted price. Good through: N/A

Deal: Get a free one-week pass to Central Bucks Family YMCA with coupon (printable on Doylestown Patch).  Enjoy free admission for a week and participate in all programs and services. Coupon required. For details, contact Maggie Baker at 215-348-8131, ext. 1125 Good through: Feb. 28.

Deal: Giant Supermarkets are offering buy one, get one free boneless chuck roast, Giant brand boneless chicken breasts, and Hatfield sliced bacon.  There are Giant locations in Bensalem, Langhore, New Hope, Yardley, Doylestown, and more. Good through: Feb. 19

Deal: Horsham Athletic Club is offering discounted gym memberships. Although the 46,000-square-foot club has not opened yet, (plans are for mid-March) early birds can save 75 percent on the regular $100 enrollment fee. Monthly memberships start at $39 per month and include a variety of spin, yoga, pilates and aerobics classes. To learn more, visit www.horshamathletic.com, or call 215-675-4535.  Good through: N/A