Frugal Family: Deals on Flooring, Fun, Food and Fitness

If you are looking for bargains, try some of these local specials. Shopping locally benefits area merchants and saves you time and gasoline. Take a minute to comment on some good deals that you have recently found at local businesses.

Blimpie’s

3270 Telegraph Road, 63125

Deal: This Blimpie’s is located inside Wal-mart. They are offering 12-inch subs in seven different varieties for $5.

Good through: July 31

Clark Floor Company

7525 South Lindbergh Boulevard, 63125

Deal: An offer of 20 percent off all carpets and floors was recently distributed to area homes. There is some fine print, so inquire at the store for details.

Good through: August 31

Macy’s, Origins Counter

10 South County Center Way, 63125

Deal: The Origins department is offering a free travel sized gift with the purchase of two skin care products. They are also having a mini-facial event consisting of a skin care and make-up consultation. Call 314-892-0110 ext. 3325 for details.

Good through: July 23

AAMCO

2904 Telegraph Road, 63129 and 3875 West Outer Road, 63010

Deal: The online offer is a free reading of your “check engine” light with the coupon found on their site: http://stlaamco.com/auto-repair.php

Good through: August 31

Tee Time Family Fun Center

4631 Lemay Ferry Road, 63129

Deal: High value coupons sent to area homes offer summer fun and birthday party discounts. They also offer unlimited ride passes on go-karts, bumper cars, bumper boats, mini golf, soft play and 3-D maze for $25 for one, four-hour pass, or four passes for $80. No coupons are needed for the discount passes.

Good through: August 28

Ruma’s Deli

1395 Covington Manor lane, 63125

Deal: Use your coupons recently delivered to neighborhood homes to get a BOGO free large Gerber sandwich.

Good through: August 28

Fantastic Sam’s

2520 Lemay Ferry Road, 63125

Deal: Back-to-school specials coupons have been distributed that offer kids cuts for ages 12 and under for $6.95.

Good through: August 26

The Workout Company

5571 Oakville Shopping Center, 63129

Deal: A free enrollment offer with new month-to-month memberships can mean that there will be no charge when you join. Check with a gym representative for details.

Good through: August 29

Clarkson Eyecare

3936 Vogel Road, 63010

Deal: Clarkson is running a children’s’ back-to-school special on eyeglasses. They have distributed a coupon that offers a pair of children's glasses for $69. There is some fine print so check with Clarkson for specifics.

Good through: August 29

Pomme Creek Golf Course

1 Golfview Drive, 63010

Deal: Pomme Creek offers reasonable prices for rounds of golf on weekdays and weekends, walking or riding. For example, the cost of playing 18 holes on a weekday is $14, $22 if you want a cart.

Good through: Summer, 2011