Frugal Family: Week of March 27 to April 2

Welcome to the fifth installment of Plum-Oakmont Patch's new weekly feature, Frugal Family.

Every Sunday, deal-finder extraordinaire Erin Hill will share the five best local deals for families to help all of us save some cash but not skimp on fun in these money-crunching times.  

1. BlockBuster Express rent two, get one free (Sheetz, 2003 Golden Mile Highway, Plum)

When: Ends midnight tonight, March 27

Details: Rent two DVDs and get the third one free with code WEEKENDGIFT. 

2. Scratch and Save Sale (Ace Fit-It Hardware, 666 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont)

When: Ends today, March 27

Details: Get a Scratch and Save Card when you check out that reveals a 10% to 50% discount on your purchase. One card in 1,000 reveals a free purchase (up to $500). Discount applies only to regular-price, in-stock merchandise.  See store for exclusions. One card per person, per visit. 

3. Free American Greetings cards (Rite Aid, 1804 Golden Mile Highway, Plum; 109 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont)

When: March 27 to April 2

Details: Select three cards at $1.29 or less and use the $3 off 3 card purchase coupon in the Rite Aid ad available today and the coupon available online. 

4. Buy one get one free vitamins and supplements (Walgreens, 324 Hulton Rd, Oakmont)

When: March 27 to April 2

Details: Buy one Walgreens Gold Seal, Nature’s Bounty twin packs or Finest Natural vitamins or supplements get one of equal or lesser price free.

5. RedBox free rental credit when you reserve a rental online — New Accounts Only (Community Market, 1107 Milltown Rd, Plum; Holiday Park Shop & Save, 2362 Golden Mile Hwy., Plum; Walgreens, 324 Hulton Rd, Oakmont)

When: Anytime

Details: Create an account with redbox.com, reserve a rental and earn a free rental credit on your next rental.