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Back to School Bargains for Healthy Lunches

"Did you ever stop to taste a carrot? Not just eat it, but taste it? You can't taste the beauty and energy of the earth in a Twinkie." -Astrid Alauda.

Back to school means doing our best to send healthy snacks and lunches with our students. This week Frugal Family scoured the local supermarkets in search of deals on healthy eats. Check with merchants for specifics. 


  1. DEAL: Green seedless grapes $1.29 per pound.


  2. DEAL:  Crimson or Midnight Bounty seedless grapes $1.49 per pound, and Dietz & Watson deli cheese $5.99 per pound.


  3. DEAL
    :  Virginia Baked Deli Ham $4.99 per pound, and Freihofers Country Breads 2 for $4.00.

  4. DEAL
    : Organic baby carrot snack packs (10 per pack) $3.49 each.


  5. DEAL
    :  Honey graham crackers 14.4-ounce box $2.99, and 15-ounce tub of yogurt-covered raisins for $3.99
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