Free Cloth Diapers for Needy Families

By frugalouis On February 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Cotton Babies, a St. Louis-based company selling cloth diapers all over the globe, has started a new program to help St. Louis area families in need. Hearing reports that some families with young ones were forced to choose between buying diapers and buying food, Cotton Babies decided to take some action. Their newest community outreach [...]

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February 14 Menu

By frugalouis On February 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment

We decided the Carrot-Thyme soup was just so-so, and the Sour Cream Noodle Bake a bit salty for our taste, but otherwise last week’s menu was a success…what we ate of it, at least! We were reminded after about a year’s hiatus just how good Beer Batter Bread is. Oh, my! That’s one recipe I [...]

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$20 for a Red Lobster Date Night

By frugalouis On February 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Red Lobster is at the tail end  of their “four course feast” right now, so my husband and I decided on the spur of the moment to make that our date night destination for this week. We split one $15 four-course dinner and each came away plenty full! Stick to only water (or, in our [...]

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February 7 Menu

By frugalouis On February 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment

We had a little girl a bit under the weather a couple of days this week, so we stayed home more than usual. One day we put our time to use by making homemade pretzels together, and then we all enjoyed the yummy treat. Mmm!!       Dinners (in no particular order): Carrot-Thyme Soup, [...]

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Free Kids’ Night Out in Fenton: Saturday

By frugalouis On February 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

If you’ve got elementary-aged kids, then look no further for an inexpensive date night tonight! Here’s some free babysitting for you! Summit Church in Fenton Saturday, February 4, 5:30-8 PM All free! Crafts, games, and more! Ages 1st grade – 6th grade Parent/guardian must sign child in and out Call 636-861-1410 for more information.

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January 31 Menu

By frugalouis On January 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment

I have to say that the Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini from last week’s menu wasn’t the hit I was hoping it would be. I might make it again sometime, but my general conclusion was that it wasn’t worth the high calorie content. The Pepperoni Roll was great, however. We made it with sausage instead of [...]

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January 24 Menu

By frugalouis On January 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment

We took a mini-vacation with friends last weekend and ate out a lot. While it was nice to have the break from preparing and cleaning up meals, it was a reminder of how expensive and generally less-healthy it is to eat at restaurants! This week we’re back to eating mostly at home, and since I [...]

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Clayton Restaurant Week: Right Now!

By frugalouis On January 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment

My husband and I have been saving our date-night money for this! Clayton Restaurant Week is this week, and it offers a chance to try one of twenty high-priced restaurant in the Clayton area at a fixed price. 20 Clayton restaurants participating, including Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Oceano Bistro, The Grill at The Ritz Carlton, The Crossing, Chezleon, [...]

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January 17 Menu

By frugalouis On January 17, 2012 · 2 Comments

None of us was too fond of the perch last week, but we’re glad we are branching out and trying new variations of seafood. The Spicy Blackbean Soup was still too spicy, even though I left out the jalepeno and hot sauce; we must just have really tame tastes around here! Another week is upon [...]

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January 10 Menu

By frugalouis On January 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

We enjoyed the halibut from last week’s menu when we had friends over Saturday, but I doubt I’ll ever make it again. When I put halibut on the menu I had no idea how expensive it is! The zesty salsa was great, even with the frozen mango I subbed in for the peaches, so perhaps [...]

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