Frugal Family: Free Kids' Movies from Family Video

Patch is still spreading the love with great discounts from area businesses, despite the passage of Valentine's Day. From food to entertainment and from clothes to appliances, we have your interest in frugal living at heart. 

Enjoy a Night of Family Fun and Games

is hosting in the cafeteria Friday night. The $2 cost of admission includes prizes and refreshments. For an even sweeter deal, bringing a canned good can save families a dollar on admission. Canned goods benefit Gateway Homeless Services. Doors open at 6:45pm, and the event begins at 7pm.

Save on Clothes for Young Ones

The Kids & Baby sale is on at in Sunset Hills. Print this coupon to save 25 percent on one item or 35 percent with a store card. The coupon expires Thursday, Feb. 24.

Free Kids' Movie Rentals

With two-for-one deals and low prices for new releases, there are many ways to save at .

An ongoing deal for members of Maplewood's  allows children to pick out a couple movies from a designated section for free. Although the offer is extended at multiple Family Video locations, the Maplewood branch simply offers more free movies--400-500, including Disney classics, newer animated films like The Incredibles and Ice Age and episodes of PBS shows like Arthur and Dora the Explorer.

"You can't get much better deals than that," District Manager Tanya Almerli said. "It's very affordable for families. They can walk out with ten movies for under five bucks."

A Lifesaver for Families with Leaky Basements

Ace Hardware has a special offer on a one-gallon ShopVac for $19.99. Stop by in Maplewood from now until Feb. 28 to take advantage of the savings. As weeks' worth of ice and snow finally melt, the ShopVac could come in handy in older homes that have water leakage problems. 

Dinner For Two at a Price You Can Swallow

Every weekday this month, in Kirkwood is preparing gourmet dinners for two for take-out and easy microwaving. This makes an ideal meal-for-two at home when the kids are away. Wednesday, $16.99 can purchase a meal for two of grilled petite beef tenders, Caesar salad and twice baked potatoes; Thursday is smoked pork tenderloin with ancho chili jam, twice baked potatoes and cornbread muffins; Friday, teriyaki chicken breast with sides of fried rice, Asian vegetables and veggie egg rolls.