Frugal Family: School Supplies, Dorm-Room Necessities and End-of-Summer Fun

If you are looking for some budget-stretching back-to-school 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.

Target, I-55 and Lindbergh
Deal: If you always seem to be running out of glue sticks, buy the six-pack of Elmer’s on sale for $1. Fiskars 5-inch school scissors with safety edge blades are also $1.
Good through: August 6

, South County Mall, 355 South County Center Way
Deal: Ease the cost of school shoes by taking advantage of the buy-one-get-one-half-off offer. One suggestion is K-Swiss Tubes Run 100 for girls that are on sale for $39.99.
Good through: August 6

Best Buy, 7017 S Lindbergh Boulevard
Deal: A great dorm bargain is getting the compact refrigerator and microwave package that is $149.99 after a $69.99 saving for buying both at the same time.
Good through: August 6

, 6929 S Lindbergh Boulevard
Deal: Back-to-college luggage is on sale for $59.99 to $99.99 depending on the size of the bag. These bags are Panama Jack Vintage Spinner that offer 360-degree movement and are expandable.
Good through: August 5-7

, 4106 Lemay Ferry Road, Oakville and 2184 Michigan Avenue, Arnold
Deal: Office Max has low prices on back-to-school basics. Schoolio crayons (24 count) and wooden rulers are one cent each, Dixon 10-pack pencils are 10 cents per pack and a 4GB Kingston flash drive is on sale for $7.99.
Good through: August 6

Bill Gianino’s, 4571 Chestnut Park Plaza
Deal: Happy Hour food specials are served in the bar area from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and include toasted ravioli for $3.50, shrimp marinara for $7 and pepperoni pizza bread for $3.50. In the restaurant area, rush hour menu specials, served Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., offer six complete meal choices for under $10.
Good through: September