Frugal Family: Deals for Scrapbookers, Hobbyists and More

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether it's shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line. And, because we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen by adding them to our comment box. Then, come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. 

This week, we scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on a new workout, flowers, jewelry-making beads, scrapbooking supplies, hair products, calendars and much more.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store, 8748 Mackenzie Road
Deal: Scrapbooking enthusiasts and artists will want to know that all paper-crafting supplies are 40 percent off.
Good through: Feb. 26 

Sally Beauty Supply, 7263 Watson Road
Deal: All Zotos Hairtritian products are buy one, get one free.
Good through: Feb. 28

Checkered Flag Hobby Country, 4491 Lemay Ferry Road
Deal: Checkered Flag is having a moving sale. Discounts are in most departments, including all paint products which are currently 40 percent off.
Good through: Feb. 28

Play N Trade, 6197 Telegraph Road
Deal: This week, any used games are buy two, get one free.
Good through: Feb. 23

Flowerama St. Louis, 7002 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Deal: A dozen lovely roses in a sleeve are $29.99. If you prefer something less formal, they have mixed bouquets for $12.99 and $24.99. Another current special is a dozen carnations for $14.99.
Good through: Feb. 20

Border’s, 25 South County Center Way
Deal: All 2011 calendars and planners, regardless of their original price, are currently selling for $1.
Good through: Feb. 28, or while supplies last.

Golf Discount Superstore, 126 South County Center Way
Deal: A table of discounted golf shoes is a popular bargain spot in the store. As the models and styles change, last season’s are reduced.  Many are in the $40 range.

Arnold 14 Cine, 1912 Richardson Road
Deal: The Family Winter Film Series lets you enjoy free family friendly movies every Wednesday at noon for free. This week’s film, on Feb. 16 is “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.” Next week’s, on Feb. 23, is “Kung Fu Panda.”
Good through: March 2

Hobby Lobby, 30 Arnold Mall
Deal: Jewelry makers will love the selection of beads and glass pendants on sale for 50 percent off their regular prices.
Good through: Feb. 19

Ultimate Electronics
Deal: Going out of business sale. This week discounts are up to 30 percent off.
Good through: Weekly discounts will increase until all stock is liquidated. 

Curves, 3108 High Ridge Boulevard
Deal: Curves is offering a free introductory week of their new Zumba fitness circuit.
Good through: Feb. 28