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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Free “Baby Got Bach” Program for Preschoolers: February 18

By frugalouis On January 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

We are pretty excited about this, and I thought you might want to know too! Pianist Orli Shaham, along with members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, are presenting a free interactive concert geared toward little ones! Although this is free, attendance is limited, so I suggest you sign up for their email list to [...]

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Free Family Christmas Workshop and Dinner: Sunday

By frugalouis On December 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

How about a free afternoon of family fun, with dinner provided? United Methodist Church of Green Trails in Chesterfield is providing just that, so you can enjoy some time with your family without spending a cent. Nice. Family Christmas Workshop United Methodist Church of Green Trails, 14237 Ladue Rd., Chesterfield, 63017 Free! Donations to help [...]

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Free Kids’ Morning Out in Sunset Hills: Saturday

By frugalouis On November 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Looking to get in a little breakfast date with your sweetie, or perhaps some Christmas shopping? Lutheran Church of the Resurrection can help! They are offering a free Birthday Party for Jesus this Saturday. Yay! Birthday Party for Jesus Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 9907 Sappington Rd., 63128 Saturday, December 3, from 9-12 Kids ages [...]

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Recycled Kids Toy-Household Consignment Sale: this weekend

By frugalouis On November 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Recycled Kids is holding their annual Toy and Household Items sale this weekend, and adding the incentive of early shopping for those who bring in five or more canned/non-perishable items. What a great way to help stock a food pantry! Recycled Kids Toy-Home-Baby Items Sale St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, [...]

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Cans Film Festival at Wehrenberg Theatres: Saturday

By frugalouis On November 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Wehrenberg Theatres is holding their annual “Cans Film Festival” this Saturday, and admission is free before 5 PM with a donation of 5 cans of food per person! What a great way to “give and get”! It gets even better: Take in 15 cans per person, and not only do you get admission free before [...]

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Free Northern Lights Celebration in Ferguson: Sunday

By frugalouis On November 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment

After you’ve stuffed yourself with turkey and pumpkin pie the whole weekend through, and perhaps run ragged chasing door-busters, relax a little with a frugal family outing. The city of Ferguson is holding their Northern Lights Celebration this Sunday. Check it out: Ferguson Northern Lights Sunday, November 27, 2-7 PM Victorian Plaza, 20 S. Florissant [...]

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Ameren Thanksgiving Day Parade: Thursday

By frugalouis On November 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

This Thursday marks the 2th anniversary of the Ameren Thanksgiving Day Parade in St. Louis, and this year the Harlem Globetrotters are appearing as Honorary Grand Marshals! Either head downtown to see the even live, or tune in to channel 4 to watch from the coziness of your own living room. Ameren Thanksgiving Day Parade [...]

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Free Admission for Kids to the Magic House: Saturday and Sunday

By frugalouis On November 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

This weekend there’s a great opportunity to help your kids understand that generosity often blesses the giver as much as the receiver. The Magic House is holding a “Kids Can Help” weekend where all kids 12 and under can get free admission in exchange for a donation of three canned goods per person. This free [...]

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$5 off $25 at Carousel Kids: tomorrow

By frugalouis On November 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Carousel Kids in South County is celebrating their first birthday this week, and tomorrow you can snag $5 off a purchase of $25 or more. Coupons are available in-store: how’s that for easy?? Saturday, November 19, is the birthday bash at Carousel Kids, so while you can’t get the $5 off that day, you can [...]

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