Frugal Family: Parents Take Advantage of Free Wine Tastings

With the cost of gasoline on the rise, it's nice to know that special deals still abound if you look for them. Maplewood-Brentwood Patch is here to help on your quest for savings. We present the fourth edition of Frugal Family, our weekly column highlighting steep discounts and freebies with a little something for everyone.

1. in Brentwood
If you are looking for family fun and an opportunity to support a brick-and-mortar bookstore that survived the , head to the Brentwood branch of Borders.
Deal: This location offers a weekly at 10 a.m. each Friday.
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2. in Brentwood
Preserve precious family moments with picture frames, now on sale at Target.
Deal: Table frames from Room Essentials cost $4.
Good Through: March 5

3. in Sunset Hills
Every once in awhile, it's nice for busy parents to get away and relax with a glass of wine. The Wine Barrel provides just the venue.
Deal: Free wine tastings are held at the store every Friday night from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Complimentary cheese and crackers are also available.
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4. in Webster Groves
If the lack of snow has you and your loved ones craving frozen sweets, you're in for a treat.
Deal: Visit the Schnucks coupon website to clip and print a $1 off coupon for a carton of Weight Watchers frozen novelties.
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5. in Kirkwood
If your computer chair is listing to port or starboard from missing wheels, it's probably time to set sail for Office Depot.
Deal: Purchase a mid-back bonded leather chair for $49.99, which is half the regular price.
Good Through: March 5