Frugal Family: $3 Off Trays of Annual Plants

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. 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 from $15.99.

Good Through: May 15

2. in Kirkwood

If you're a man fed up with calculating income taxes and you happen to need a trim, Hair Saloon has just the deal for you.

Deal: $20 men's haircuts are discounted to $10.40 as part of Hair Saloon's aptly named "Tax Cut."

Good Through: Deal valid only on April 15

3. in Crestwood

So you've been putting off your letter writing. Good. Hallmark has a deal to make you glad you waited.

Deal: Print this coupon and get one 99 cent greeting card for free when you purchase three Hallmark cards.

Good Through: April 30

4. in Crestwood

Think you can't find lunch meat for cheap at Schnucks? That's bologna.

Deal: Purchase two 16-ounce packages of Bar-S bologna for $3.

Good Through: April 17

5.

Get your game on twice a month at Brentwood Public Library, with no registration needed.

Deal: every second and fourth Thursday. Everyone is welcome.

Good Through: Continuous