Frugal Family: $4.50 Movie Tickets

Maplewood-Brentwood Patch presents the third edition of Frugal Family, our weekly column highlighting deals to save you money on both necessities and entertainment.

With the snow and ice melted and the beginning of spring just around the corner, you can finally get some shopping done without having to shuffle or slide your way through parking lots.

1. in Maplewood
If your active son is entering his preteens, it may be time to introduce him to deodorant. Better safe than smelly.
Deal: Take $1 off Right Guard stick or spray deodorant.
Good Through: Feb. 28

2.
The mall's cineplex offers a sweet deal to save you money on catching new movies, which might make a great after-school treat for you and the kids.
Deal: From Monday to Thursday each week, movie admission for all ages costs only $4.50 before 6 p.m. Excludes holidays and weekday film openings.
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3. in Webster Groves
This pet store for fish, reptiles and tarantulas has discounts to help you buy supplies or a new pet for the kids without paying full price.
Deal: Buy one freshwater fish, get one free (for fish that cost less than $5) or save $5 on a $50 purchase.
Good Through: Feb. 28

4. in Kirkwood
Help develop your child's problem-solving skills with a discounted puzzle.
Deal: Puzzle Warehouse has a wide variety of puzzles on sale for 10 percent off or more at all times. Check the website's sale section for details. Online and in-store prices are the same.
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5. in Kirkwood
Celebrate the decline of winter with a classic, St. Louis-style feast.
Deal: Imo's is offering a discounted price of $9.95 for a large pizza with two toppings.
Good Through: Feb. 28