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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Frugal Family: Food and Entertainment Bargains

This week, Patch scours area business and shops to find the best in free and inexpensive food, entertainment and bargains for your family.

Redecorating or just looking for a few things to spruce up the look of your home? Check out Second Sitting Consignment Shop in Kirkwood (10410 Manchester Road). Never the same store twice, Second Sitting’s constantly changing inventory specializes in new and slightly used home furnishings and accessories. From now until the end of the month, they are holding the Annual Storewide Summer Sale. Take an additional 15 percent off resale items, 20 percent off new items and 50 percent off select merchandise. You don’t have to travel to Manhattan to get a slice of New York pie. From now until July 15, get a free order of garlic knots with the purchase of any pizza from Racanelli’s Pizza in Webster Groves (8161 Big Bend Blvd.). This special is good…

In this Article:

Second Sitting Consignments, Racanelli's Pizza (in Webster Groves Patch), and Trader Joe's (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch)

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Frugal Family: Favorite Foods and Family Fun

Patch searches local shops and restaurants to bring you and your inexpensive ideas for entertainment, food and other values.

St. Louis style pizza lovers rejoice. For a limited time, Imo’s Pizza, 8115 Big Bend Blvd in Webster Groves, is offering a 99 cent order of toasted ravioli or a 99 cent house salad with the purchase of a 16 inch pizza. Get your coupon and learn more about other specials on the store's website. Replace your old and worn out gardening tools with great deals from one of Maplewood’s last old time hardware stores, Scheidt’s True Value Hardware, 7320 Manchester Rd. On sale now, at Scheidt’s , a 75 foot, Green Thumb garden hose. This 5/8 inch diameter hose comes with a 7 year warranty, is good for all weather use and is available now at 50 percent off at only for only $12.99. Shop and Save, 301 Watson Plaza in Crestwood is celebrating the first …

In this Article:

Imo's Pizza (in Webster Groves Patch), Scheidt True Value Hardware (in Maplewood-Brentwood Patch), Shop 'n Save (in Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch), and 2 more ›

Dexter

10:49 am on Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Thanks for the post! Everyone in STL loves Imos. I've always been a fan myself, but I really love Farotto's in Rock Hill. Their TR's are the best I've ever had. Sooo good. Have you ever been there? Check them out! http://farottos.com/   more ›

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Frugal Family: Father's Day Finds

Patch searches local shops and restaurants to help make Father's Day gift giving easy and affordable.

1. Show Dad how much you care with a St. Louis favorite. This week, Schnucks, 8650 Big Bend in Webster Groves, has center cut pork steaks on sale for just $1.79 a pound. 2. Help Dad to look his best for work and comfort. Walmart, 1202 Kirkwood Rd. in Kirkwood has great deals for dad this week. Shirts, by George, are on sale for prices ranging from just $5—$12. Graphic tees, performance polos, woven and jersey style shirts range in size S--XL. Sizes 2X—3X range from $7--$14. 3. Treat Dad to a cup of coffee for Father’s Day. For a limited time, Hardee’s, 10224 Big Bend Rd. in Crestwood is offering a free small cup of Columbian blend coffee. Find the coupon in this week’s redplum.com circular. 4. Dads love hardware like moms love flowers. …

In this Article:

Hardee's Restaurant (in Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch), Harbor Freight Tools (in Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch), Walmart, and 2 more ›

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Frugal Family: Deep Discounts on Children's Clothes in Kirkwood

Patch scours neighborhood shops to bring you the best deals on items your family needs everyday.

Clothing: Stock up on summer time play wear for your family. Target in Kirkwood has incredible deals this week on children’s clothing by Circo and Cherokee. Tank tops and knit shorts for girls, sized 4-16, are just $3. Boys tees and short, sizes 4-18 are also only $3. Prices good through Saturday. Lawn Care: Spruce up your yard for those outdoor gatherings and get a start on your summer vegetable garden. Through Thursday, Sappington Garden Shop, 11530 Gravois Rd. in Crestwood, is offering 20 percent off lawn accessories like gazing globes and stands, bird baths, flags, fire pots, stepping stones, statues, rain gauges and yard stakes. They are also offering 4.2 inch pots or 6 packs of vegetable plants for only $1.49. Food: Great deals on …

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Target Stores

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Frugal Family: Thinking About Mom

With Mother's Day just around the corner, Patch sought out some great bargains to honor area moms. There's sure to something here that your mom will like.

1. Down by the Station, 150 West Argonne Dr., is a truly unique gift shop experience located in the heart of downtown Kirkwood. With offerings ranging from new baby items to books to jewelry, there is something to be found for everyone. All week long, from now through May 7, Down by the Station is offering a special Mother’s Day gift idea accompanied with special pricing. Gift ideas include 20 percent off all Crabtree and Evelyn products, 20 percent off any clothing item in the store and Trailbeads charm bracelets. To learn more, visit their website at http://www.downbythestation.com/calendar.html. 2. Treat mom to the day off with pizza and Cardinal Baseball. This Sunday, moms eat free at Smugala’s  Pizza Pub, 10150 Watson Rd., Sunset …

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Frugal Family: Cheap Books, Bottomless Wings

Frugal Family clues area residents on to a handful of cheap deals and freebies each week.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeff Brandt
  • Wednesday, April 27, 2011

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. Webster Groves Public Library The Annual Spring Book Fair at the Webster Groves Public Library is open to everyone. Used books, CDs, and movies for all ages are on sale for cheap. Deal: Besides the 5 to 9 p.m. Patron's Preview on Thursday, which costs $5, entry to the fair is free.  Good Through: …

In this Article:

Webster Groves Public Library (in Webster Groves Patch), Spring Book Fair, Weber's Front Row (in Webster Groves Patch), and 3 more ›

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 ›

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