Frugal Family: Back-to-School and Exotic Wines Are Among This Week’s Finds

If you are looking for some interesting budget stretching ideas, try some of these local specials. Shopping locally benefits area merchants and saves you time and gasoline.

Take a minute to comment on Patch about some good deals that you have found in the last week. 

, 5557 Telegraph Road
Deal: Attention-grabbing jewelry is standard at Cato. For example, a striking pearl cluster jewelry group is a bargain at $5.99 for earrings and bracelets and $11.99 for the necklaces.
Good through: While supplies last

, 7002 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Deal: A colorful daisy bouquet is on sale for $7.99 and all lawn statues are 25 percent off.
Good through: August 27

CVS Pharmacy, 7334 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Deal: Stock up on household paper goods at sale prices. Charmin double rolls of bathroom tissue are $9.99 for 16 rolls. Bounty paper towels are 12 rolls for $9.99. If you spend $25 on these products, you will receive $10 in store dollars for a future purchase.
Good through: August 27

, 4117 Union Road
Deal: Kaya’s wine tastings are one of the best deals around. Come in on Friday at 5 p.m. and enjoy tasting unique and rare wines from around the world.
Good through: Friday, August 26  

, 6927 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Deal: Name-brand purses for fall are in stock and the prices, beginning at $19.99, are far below those at the department stores.
Good through: As supplies last.

, 3600 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Deal: Receive a free lunch kit up to a $9.99 value when you purchase any backpack for $12.99 or more.
Good through: August 27