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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Frugal Family: Free Bike Maintenance in Kirkwood

Patch presents readers with five opportunities to save money this week.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Thursday, April 21, 2011

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. Alpine Shop in Kirkwood Think you need to pay to have you and the kids' bikes tuned up for nicer weather? Think again. Deal: Representatives from the store hold monthly bike maintenance classes so riders can learn how to make basic repairs. The next session is this Thursday. RSVP on the Alpine Shop website. Good Through: Continuous, monthly 2. The Sports Authority in Kirkwood A sale on shoes this …

In this Article:

Alpine Shop, Basic Bike Maintenance Class, Sports Authority, and 3 more ›

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Frugal Family: $3 Off Trays of Annual Plants

Kirkwood-Webster Groves Patch presents Frugal Family, a weekly column dedicated to announcing great savings.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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. 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 from $15.99. Good Through: May 15 2. Hair Saloon for Men 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 …

In this Article:

Sugar Creek Gardens, Hair Saloon for Men, Hallmark Gold Crown (in Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch), and 3 more ›

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Anne Marie Schweiss

8:26 am on Thursday, April 14, 2011

oops. Forgot to mention the date for the free coffee or tea! It is on April 22, Earth Day!   more ›

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Frugal Family: 20 Percent Off Hitachi Power Tools

Once a week, Patch presents a list of five opportunities to save some cash.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Kirkwood-Webster Groves 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. Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in Webster Groves See a collection of plays written by area fifth graders brought to life by local artists this Friday at 10:30 a.m.  Deal: Admission is free and open to the public. Good Through: April 8 2. Rohan Woods School in Kirkwood Develop pre-literacy skills in your young ones from 18 months to five years with a 45-minute story time …

In this Article:

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (in Webster Groves Patch), WiseWrite 15th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, Rohan Woods School (in Webster Groves Patch), and 4 more ›

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Frugal Family: Deals and Steals at Plato's Closet

Frugal Family is a weekly column dedicated to informing people in the community of great deals and freebies.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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 and 70s for this coming weekend and no rain expected, 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. Plato's Closet in Kirkwood This store features everyday low prices for gently used clothes. The selection is skewed toward younger adults and teens, although there are bound to be a few items of interest to adults past their twenties as well. Deal: Trade in clothes for cash or pick up some new threads for obscenely low prices. Check this …

In this Article:

Plato's Closet, Saint Louis Cellars (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch), Spring Fling Wine Tasting at Saint Louis Cellars (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch), and 3 more ›

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Frugal Family: Save up to 25 Percent on Pet Supplies

Kirkwood-Webster Groves Patch offers up five local deals to save you some cash.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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. Robbie's House of Jazz in Webster Groves Perfect for a young married couple's date night, Webster University alum and music educator Stanley Coleman is performing this Saturday at Robbie's House of Jazz with his band of talented high school students from University City. The band plays at the venue often, with standards from the likes of Miles …

In this Article:

Robbie's House of Jazz (in Webster Groves Patch), School Board Recognizes High School Jazz Band (in University City Patch), Stan Coleman's University Youth Jazz Big Band, and 4 more ›

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Frugal Family: 30 Percent Off Furniture

Kirkwood-Webster Groves Patch presents this week's edition of Frugal Family with five deals to save you cash.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Wednesday, March 16, 2011

With St. Patrick's Day coming tomorrow, it's no secret that a lot of us have green on the brain. Patch is no exception.  This week, Frugal Family returns with five more picks of local savings and freebies to keep a little more green in your wallet. 1. Hobby Lobby in Kirkwood Every once in awhile, it's nice to have a change of scenery around the house. Deal: 30 percent off all furniture, including tables, racks, chairs, stools, benches and more. Good Through: Continuous 2. Chili's in Kirkwood A few clicks on your computer can earn a free appetizer. Deal: Get a free order of chips and queso by signing up for Chili's E-mail Club. Good Through: Continuous 3. Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship in Maplewood Discussing the faults in our …

In this Article:

Hobby Lobby, Chili's Grill & Bar, Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch), and 3 more ›

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Frugal Family: Steep Discounts on Children's Outerwear

Patch presents another round of weekly savings for families.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The best things in life are free — or so they say. For everything else, there's Frugal Family. Kirkwood-Webster Groves Patch's weekly column geared toward parents living on a budget includes five noteworthy discounts to help you keep your checking account in the black. 1. HomeGoods in Kirkwood Sure you've heard of "man caves," but how about mom caves, where busy women can relax or socialize with girlfriends? Deal: Visit the store or check out HomeGoods' Mom Cave website for ideas on how to save money while creating an ideal personal space. HomeGoods' deals include lamps for $49.99 that would cost $60 in other stores and candle holders that range from $2.99 to $8.99 instead of $5 to $20. Good Through: Continuous 2. REI in Brentwood REI has …

In this Article:

HomeGoods, REI - Recreational Equipment, Inc. (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch), Shop 'N Save (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch), and 2 more ›

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Frugal Family: Parents, Take Advantage of Free Wine Tastings

Frugal Family introduces a weekly list of five discounted specials in the area.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Wednesday, March 2, 2011

With the cost of gasoline, and the cost of living in general, on the rise, it's nice to know that special deals still abound if you look for them. Kirkwood-Webster Groves Patch is here to help on your quest for savings. We present the fourth edition of Frugal Family, our weekly column that highlights steep discounts and freebies with a little something for everyone. 1. Schnucks 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. Good Through: Not specified 2. Office Depot in Kirkwood If your computer chair is listing to port or starboard from missing wheels, …

In this Article:

Schnucks (in Webster Groves Patch), Office Depot, The Wine Barrel (in Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch), and 4 more ›

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Frugal Family: Twofer on Fish, Puzzle Markdowns

Patch's Frugal Family column serves up five selections of local deals each week.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Kirkwood-Webster Groves Patch presents the third edition of Frugal Family, our weekly column highlighting deals to save you money on both necessities and entertainment. With spring just around the corner, you can finally get some shopping done without having to shuffle or slide your way through parking lots. 1. Puzzle Warehouse 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 or more off at all times. Check the website's sale section for details. Online and in-store prices are the same. Good Through: Continuous 2. Imo's Pizza in Kirkwood Celebrate the decline of winter with a classic, St. Louis-style feast. Deal: Imo's is …

In this Article:

Puzzle Warehouse, Imos Pizza, Tropical World Pets (in Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch), and 2 more ›

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Frugal Family: Free Kids' Movies From Family Video

Week two of Frugal Family presents free movies, discounted dinners and more.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Although Valentine's Day has come and gone, Patch is still spreading the love with great discounts from area businesses. From food to entertainment and from clothes to appliances, we have your interest in frugal living at heart.  Dinner For Two at a Price You Can Swallow Every weekday this month, Straub's Fine Grocers in Webster Groves is preparing gourmet dinners for two for take-out and easy microwaving, which make an ideal meal for a movie night at home when the kids are at Grandma's house. This week, $16.99 can purchase a meal of grilled petite beef tenders with a side of Caesar salad and twice baked potatoes (Wednesday night); smoked pork tenderloin with ancho chili jam and sides of twice baked potatoes and cornbread muffins (Thursday…

In this Article:

Straub's (in Webster Groves Patch), Family Video (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch), Westlake ACE Hardware (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch), and 3 more ›

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