Frugal Family: Dinner, Wine, Flowers and a Photo

We are all watching our family budgets these days. Whether it is 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.

Patch discovered some great local deals this week that will help your family’s bottom line. Because we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

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

Terrazza Grill

249 Arnold Crossroads Center, Arnold

Deal: Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Terrazzo’s offers lunch specials for $7.99. If you prefer an early dinner at bargain prices, try their $9.99 early bird specials from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Good through: July

Haefner’s Greenhouse

6703 Telegraph Road, Oakville

Deal: Select from a wide variety of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs now at 40 percent off their regular prices.

Good through: As supplies last

Billie’s Bistro

5445 Telegraph Road, Oakville

Deal: Monday through Friday Billie’s has a happy hour special and all appetizers and pizzas are half price. On Wednesdays, try their fried chicken dinner for $9.99.

Good through: July

Creve Coeur Camera

5549 Telegraph Road, Oakville

Deal: At the high end, you can purchase a Nikon D5100, with 18-55mm DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens, camera case and DVD for $849.99, after $120 instant rebate. If you just need a good digital camera for that occasional snapshot, they have a Nikon Coolpix S8100 for $249.99, after $50 instant savings.

Good through: July 2

Kaya’s Import Wine & Spirits

4117 Union Road, Mehlville

Deal: Think of Kaya’s as a do-it-yourself happy hour destination. Everyday, open to close, you can buy a bottle of wine and some munchies and enjoy it on the patio, and all at retail price. On Fridays from 6-8 p.m., you may want to try a few wines from around the world at their weekly tasting. Use your Kaya’s Advantage Card and save even more.

Through: Summer, for outside seating

McArthur’s Bakery

3055 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville

Deal: Spark up your Fourth of July cookout with an eye-catching flag cake from McArthur’s. A one-fourth sheet size cake is $28. If you want to be sure to get one, call in your order in advance.

Deal: Through July 4 

R& M Tropical Sno

1077 Barracksview Road, Mehlville

Deal: Just opened and anxious for you to try their wares R & M is offering a BOGO of equal value with the coupon distributed to local homes.

Good through: July 15

Guliano Jewelry

11802 Tesson Ferry Road, Mehlville

Deal: Use the two coupons available on their website http://gulianojewelry.com/Specials.htm and take $10 off any jewelry repair more than $35 and/or buy a watch battery for $5.

Orlando Family Produce

806 Jeffco Boulevard, Arnold

Deal: Complete your Fourth of July table with some freshly sliced, homegrown tomatoes for $1.49 per pound.