Frugal Family: Save On Food, Fashion and Frightening Decorations

If you are looking for some interesting budget stretching ideas, try some of these local specials. Shopping locally benefits area merchants and saves you time and gasoline. Take a minute to send a comment to Patch about some good deals that you have found lately.

Party City, 2560 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville
Deal: Is your home getting ready for Halloween? Select tombstones are $4.99 this week, down from $6.99. All Halloween tableware is 50 percent off. Buy now and decorate early.
Good through: Oct. 2

, 2536 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville
Deal: Any size, any toppings and any crust pizzas are now $10. You may choose delivery, dine-in or carry-out and the price is the same.
Good through: October

Aldi Foods, 1033 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville
Deal: You know that Aldi has great deals on food, but they also run specials on a variety of household items. This week, a Crofton upright vacuum cleaner or steam mop is $39.99. Or, you may want a patio heater for $99.
Good through: Oct. 1, as supplies last

, 5557 Telegraph Road, Oakville
Deal: New fall merchandise is value priced, but you can find loads of late summer buys on the clearance racks for under $10. The amber and gold-tone beaded jewelry collection is especially nice for $3.99 to $9.99. Patent Croco handbags in satchel or shoulder styles are $19.99.
Good through: While supplies last

, 4530 Lemay Ferry Road, Oakville
Deal: This salon is under new management and offering some specials. Get a traditional pedicure and receive $10 off the regular price. See store for details and other offers.
Good through: Dec. 15

, 5549 Telegraph Road, Oakville
Deal: Sign up for a photo class, “Macro Photography at the Botanical Garden” for $69. Participants will meet at the Missouri Botanical Garden at 11 a.m. on October 27 for the class.
Good through: Oct. 27, or until the class fills