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Frugal Family: Improve Your Home and Get Crafty
Bargains on electronics, home improvements and craft supplies are among these special local offers.

If you are looking for some budget-stretching bargains, try some of these local specials. Shopping locally benefits area merchants and saves you time and gasoline.
Take a minute to comment on Patch about some good deals that you have found at local businesses.
, 6910 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Deal: The Singer Futura XL400 Embroidery Machine is on sale for $699.99 (regularly $899.99). On Saturday, Aug. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m., come in for a free demo on jewelry making.
Good through: Aug. 20
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, 7525 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Deal: Re-do your home with 2.25-inch natural red oak wood flooring, $8.50 per square foot, installed. This offer is good for new contracts only. Minimum labor rates apply.
Good through: Aug. 30
Pennie’s Bar-B-Que House, 4265 Reavis Barracks Road
Deal: Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy a lunch special sirloin steak sandwich with onion, green peppers and provel cheese for $7.49. Even better, it comes with fries.
Good through: Aug. 31
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Hood’s Discount Home Center, 2908 Telegraph Road
Deal: Receive 15 percent off the price of in-store merchandise with the purchase of any kitchen wall and base cabinets totaling 60 inches or more. Your kitchen design must include a sink base. The sale excludes installation and custom granite tops.
Good through: Aug. 31
5155 Lemay Ferry Road
Deal: Receive a free manicure or $10 off any service after 10 visits.
Good through: Sept. 30