“Celebrate the World” Festival in Maryland Heights: Sunday

By frugalouis On February 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The City of Maryland Heights is holding their “Celebrate the World” Festival this Sunday, and the event and parking are free! “Celebrate the World” Festival Maryland Heights Centre, 2344 McKelvey Rd., 63043 Sunday, February 26, 12-5 Parade of Nations, two event stages, craft demonstrations, international marketplace, and more! World Encounters children’s area

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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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$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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Get Ready to Consign at Spring Sales!

By frugalouis On February 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but I’ve had the itch to clean out our storage lately. When I can find an extra chunk of time, I pick a section and go through it – wrapping paper and supplies, camping gear, extra food items…and kids’ clothes. I’m beginning to think that kids’ clothes multiply when they [...]

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“Welcome Home the Heroes” Parade: Saturday

By frugalouis On January 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment

This Saturday, January 28, St. Louis is welcoming soldiers back from Iraq with a parade and resource marketplace. I love the slogan – “It’s about people, not politics”. What a great way to include our kids in supporting the troops! “Welcome Home the Heroes” Parade Saturday, January 28, 2012 Parade from 12-3 along Market Street [...]

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St. Charles Festival of Ice: Saturday

By frugalouis On January 25, 2012 · 2 Comments

As I type this, freezing rain is coming down outside. We are definitely getting some “winter” here in St. Louis, and Ice Carnivals are a fun part of that. This Saturday is the annual Fete de Glace (Festival of Ice) in St. Charles. Here’s what you need to know: Saturday, January 28, 9:30-4:00 100-200 blocks [...]

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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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Shop n Save “$10″ Day Extended through Friday!

By frugalouis On January 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Yay! I was able to get to the grocery store today, but it was mighty quiet in there for a “$10″ Thursday! For those of you who haven’t gotten out in the snow, you have another day to take advantage of the Shop n Save “$10 off $50″ sale. The sale has been extended through [...]

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The Loop Ice Carnival: Saturday

By frugalouis On January 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Our family is excited that this event is back for another year! With ice sculptures, scavenger hunts, prizes, entertainment, and more, the Loop Ice Carnival is so much fun! Generally speaking, the fun begins 11 AM on Saturday, January 14, at The Loop on Delmar in University City. And the great news? It’s almost all free! [...]

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Scholar Shop Progessive Sale: now through early February

By frugalouis On January 9, 2012 · 2 Comments

It’s time to snag some gently used upscale winter clothing at even more of a savings than usual! The Scholar Shop is holding their winter clearance event and gearing up for their bag sale in early February. The savings grow progressively, but of course the selection will get proportionately smaller. You pick when you want [...]

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