Frugal Family: Mother's Day Brings Out Bargains

in Maplewood is packed full of great patio and outdoor gift ideas for mom this Mother’s Day. Get a Sling Recliner Lounge Chair, usually $79.99 for only $39.99 during the month of May. They also have solar stake garden lights in butterfly and dragon fly designs. Prices usually at $9.99, they are now only $4.99.

With an emphasis on the growing cloth diaper industry, Cotton Babies, 9916 Kennerly Road, offers a new way to care for your baby. From now until May 31, buy five bumGenuis 4.0 cloth diapers and get one free. The regular price for this service is $104.70, but with this special sale, they are now available for only $86.90. This special can be found in-store or delivered to directly to your home with free shipping. Cotton Babies is also offering up to 40 percent off on a large selection of children’s clothing.

Down by the Station, 150 West Argonne Drive, is a truly unique gift shop experience located in the heart of downtown Kirkwood. With offerings ranging from new baby items to books to jewelry, there is something to be found for everyone. All week long, from now through May 7, Down by the Station is offering a special Mother’s Day gift idea accompanied with special pricing. Gift ideas include 20 percent off all Crabtree and Evelyn products, 20 percent off any clothing item in the store and Trailbeads charm bracelets.

For a Mother’s Day gift and greeting card combo, in Brentwood is offering a free scented candle, worth $5.99, with the purchase three Expressions Cards from Hallmark. This offer is good when used in-store and presented with a coupon. The coupon is available online.

Treat mom to the day off with pizza and Cardinal baseball. This Sunday, moms eat free at Smugala’s Pizza Pub, 10150 Watson Road in Sunset Hills. They also have buy one, get one half-off appetizers. The Cardinals take on Milwaukee at 1:15 p.m.