Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Frugal Family clues area residents on to a handful of cheap deals and freebies each week.
Since the Frugal Family column started at the beginning of February, the weekly feature has alerted the readership of Patch to dozens of deals on groceries, clothes, kids' toys, tools, household items and entertainment options. True to form, this week we continue the parade of freebies and discounts in the community. As always, we encourage readers to comment at the bottom of the page with feedback and further suggestions for local savings. 1. Walgreens in Brentwood Pick up a coupon book in the store and check out the wide array of coupons to help you "Get Your Bunny's Worth." Our pick will help those with spring allergies treat their runny noses, itchy throats and watery eyes. Deal: The 100-count economy box of Wal-dryl Allergy tablets …
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Walgreens
2401 S Brentwood Blvd, Saint Louis, MO
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Patch presents readers with five opportunities to save money this week.
Patch is looking out for families on a budget. Each week, we publish a column naming five discounts at a variety of businesses, as well as free events, to help our readers save cash on the basics and entertainment. This week's edition of Frugal Family includes an idea for families looking to add some value to their homes with some new tile. 1. Shop 'n Save in Maplewood As usual, frugal families need look no further than Shop 'n Save for nice prices on groceries. Deal: Come out for Coupon Thursday and take $10 off a purchase of $50, no printed coupon needed. Good Through: April 21 only 2. Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood Bring a guitar, a date or both for three hours of bluegrass. Deal: The Bottleworks hosts an Open Bluegrass Jam on "…
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Shop 'N Save
7355 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO
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Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave, Maplewood, MO
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Maplewood-Brentwood Patch presents Frugal Family, a weekly column dedicated to announcing great savings.
Were you just contemplating withdrawing a hunk of cash from your ATM so you could shop for some basic items? In the words of Johnny Depp from Donnie Brasco, "fuhgeddaboudit." Once again, the Frugal Family column is here to announce five discounts and freebies for families to enjoy, saving our readers from extra trips to the bank. 1. Brentwood Public Library Get your game on twice a month at Brentwood Public Library, with no registration needed. Deal: Play Scrabble for free every second and fourth Thursday. Everyone is welcome. Good Through: Continuous 2. Sugar Creek Gardens in Kirkwood Spring has sprung, and now is the time to add some blooms, herbs and vegetables to your garden. Deal: Trays of 36 or 48 annuals are just $12.99, reduced …
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Brentwood Public Library
8765 Eulalie Ave, Brentwood, MO
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Once a week, Patch presents a list of five opportunities to save some cash.
Maplewood-Brentwood Patch wants to help you kick off April right with another selection of great discounts from businesses in the area. Each week, our Frugal Family column publishes a variety of opportunities for savings to keep your checking account out of the red. And as the weather heats up, so do the deals. This edition even includes two totally free events. 1. Lowe's Home Improvement in Maplewood If you're gearing up for some home improvement projects, now may be the time to stock up on new power tools. Deal: Take up to 20 percent off a selection of 11 Hitachi tools. Check the image gallery for two examples of items on sale. Good Through: May 6 2. Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in Webster Groves See a collection of plays written by …
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Lowe's
2300 Maplewood Commons Dr, Maplewood, MO
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Frugal Family is a weekly column dedicated to informing people in the community of great deals and freebies.
Fingers crossed, but it seems as though we've made it through what should be winter's last stand over the previous weekend. With the high end of Weather.com forecasts in the 60s for this coming weekend, the time is right for some frugal shopping in the community. Here at Patch, we hope to clue in readers each week to a selection of five choice deals from area businesses. 1. Saint Louis Cellars in Maplewood Five hours of free tastings is a hard deal to beat for adults hoping to brush up on their knowledge of wine. Deal: Visit Saint Louis Cellars this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. to taste from a selection of more than 90 wines as part of the store's annual Spring Fling promotion. RSVP on the Facebook event page. Good Through: April 2 2. …
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Steak 'n Shake
7606 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO
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Saint Louis Cellars
2640 S Big Bend Blvd, Saint Louis, MO
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Maplewood-Brentwood Patch offers up five local deals to save you some cash.
Spring is in the air. In St. Louis, that usually means a mix of beautiful, clear skies and heart-rending thunderstorms. Here at Patch, we want to help you weather the weather with great discounts on a variety of items. With a little something for everyone in this week's list of five discounts, the Frugal Family column aims to make your soggy days a little nicer and sunny days that much brighter. 1. ALDI in Maplewood Forget canned goods. After a long, dull winter, it's time to awaken your taste buds with some fresh produce. Deal: Pineapples cost just 99 cents apiece. Good Through: March 26 2. Applegate's Deli in Brentwood Applegate's offers a tempting weekly special to help feed your family for cheap. Deal: Every Tuesday, customers can …
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ALDI
7725 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO
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Applegate's Deli
1912 S Brentwood Blvd, Saint Louis, MO
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Denise Lee
6:11 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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