Frugal Family: Big Lots and Deal$

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This week, we scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on lawn furniture, craft supplies, drapes and kids’ clothing.

Michael’s Arts & Crafts, 129 Gravois Bluffs, Fenton
Deal: A large selection of beads and jewelry supplies, including chains, are two for $5. Wood and glass, memorial flag cases are $19.99, 50 percent off. Ashland spring bushes are all 50 percent off.
Good through: March 19

Deal$, 12450 Tesson Ferry Road, 3172 Telegraph Road and 25 Gravois Bluffs Plaza, Fenton
Deal:  In the food and beverage department, 12-packs of Lipton Green Tea are $5 and 40 ounce bags of frozen chicken breasts or party wings are $5. In the home store, glass beer mugs are $1. In lawn and garden wild bird food is $3 for 8 pounds.
Good through: March 19

Dollar General, 4488 Lemay Ferry Road, 2912 Telegraph Road, 63 Grasso Plaza Affton and 505 Jeffco Boulevard, Arnold
Deal: A package of twelve double rolls of Quilted Northern bathroom tissue is $5. The bonus size (144 ounces) of Xtra liquid laundry detergent is $4. Another bargain this week is a 34.5-ounce can of Maxwell House coffee for $6. Remember, they honor manufacturer’s coupons.
Good through: March 19

Office Max, 163 Gravois Bluffs Plaza Drive, Fenton and 4601 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville
Deal: Tax time is coming up fast. Catch deals on Quicken, Turbo Tax and H&R Block editions with instant rebates and gift card specials with select purchases.
Good through: March 19

CVS Pharmacy, 7334 Lindbergh Boulevard, Mehlville
Deal: CVS now has several items in their own line of everyday essentials including shampoo ($1), paper towels (two for $1), body wash (two for $6), and baby wipes ($5) on sale this week. Families will appreciate the sale on Enfamil (22.2-25.7 ounces) for $22.
Good through: March 19

Sears, 250 South County Center Way, Mehlville
Deal: If your kids enjoy wearing and you enjoy the low prices of Toughskins Mix & Match clothing, the prices will be even lower this week, two for $5. If you are considering riding-out the grass-cutting season this year, you can save $370 on a Craftsman Turn Tight 21-HP yard tractor, now $1499.99.
Good through: March 19

Office Depot, 912 Arnold Crossing Drive, Arnold
Deal: If you need a new printer, there is an extra, instant $50 off the sale price if you trade in your old model. For example, an HP Officejet Wireless All-In-One, regularly $199.99, is on sale for $149.99, and you get another $50 off with trade in. Bonus deal: They will make a copy of your tax return, up to 25 pages, free with an in-store coupon.
Good through: March 19 

Fashion Bug, 9523 Gravois Road, Affton and 1237 Water Tower Place, Arnold and 676 B Gravois Bluff Boulevard, Fenton
Deal: All merchandise (except clearance and MVP) is buy one, get the second of equal or lower price for $10. The spring fashions are in, so it is a good time to catch some new styles at a good price. In addition, panties are on sale, four for $20.
Good through: March 19

JC Penney Homestore, 6933 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Mehlville
Deal: Drapes, blinds and window treatments are on sale 40 to 70 percent off. The biggest savings are on Levolor made-to-measure blinds and shades, including the popular accordion pleated cellular shades.
Good through: March 19

Autotire Car Care Center, 3300Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville and 5626 Telegraph Road, Oakville
Deal: The offer is $60 off any four Falken tires, or $25 off two. If you need brakes, you might inquire about the details of their Brakes Forever offer (beginning at $109.99, but varying by the vehicle) with their free replacement plan.
Good through: March 19

Big Lots, 4433 Lemay Ferry Road, Oakville
If winter wasn’t kind to your lawn furniture, you can replace the old set for $190-350 at Big Lots this week. They have an interesting three-piece log furniture set at the low end for $190. New titles of Wii games are in stock for $18.88.
Good through: March 19