WATCH: 2012 Shop Clayton Shops Promotion Begins Friday

Several independently owned businesses in downtown will offer special deals on the first Friday of each month from May through September.

Stores in downtown Clayton will again offer special deals throughout the first Friday of each month from May through September as part of Shop Clayton Shops. Participating stores will offer specials throughout the day, according to an email from the Clayton Chamber of Commerce. This year's merchants are: More information is available in the YouTube video attached to this article or on the Shop Clayton Shops page on Facebook.

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Mother's Day Deals Feature Perfume, Clothing and Shoes

This week we have found deals on apparel, shoes, and personalized gifts for mom. Also, stock up on meat and fish with the great deals available this week.

This week, Frugal Family scoured local sources to come up with great deals on perfume, clothing, meat, shoes and shipping. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: KOHL'S (Creve Coeur) Deal: It's time to redeem your Kohl's Cash. Perfumes as part of bonus gift sets are on sale. Brands such as Eternity and Euphoria by Calvin Klein, Viva la Juicy and Candy Couture by Juicy Couture, and various Paris Hilton fragrances, are being sold in these bonus sets. Designer frangrances include Very Hollywood by Michael Kors, GUESS, First by Van Cleef and Arpels. Good through: You may redeem your Kohl's cash until May 4. AEROPOSTALE  (Richmond Heights) Deal: Print this coupon and get $10 off your purchase of $50. Good through: …

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Deals on Movie Tickets, Massage Sessions and an Introductory Workout

A look at five deals this week in and around Clayton and Richmond Heights.

This week, Frugal Family scoured local sources to come up with great deals on movie tickets, massage sessions, peanut butter, fitness consultations and workouts,  and tacos and beer. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:  1. AMC CREVE COUER 12 THEATRE Deal: $5 movie tickets Monday through Thursday before 6 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday before noon. Good through: End date not specified 2. MASSAGE ENVY Deal: $39 for an introductory one-hour massage session, which consists of a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing. Good through: End date not specified 3. TRADER JOE’S Deal: $1.79 for a 16-ounce jar of Trader Joe’s creamy, salted peanut butter Good through: End date not specified  4. 20 …

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Great Escape: Trade Old Denim for New Fashions

Laurie Solet in Clayton offers a discount to customers who bring in used designer denim.

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening.  It’s your time. Take it. Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. This week, Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch invites you to indulge in that clothing craving you've been experiencing recently. We're guessing there's a lot of spring cleaning happening at your house. This weekend, forget about the fact that it's snowing outside, grab your old denim and head to Laurie Solet in Clayton. You can be eligible for a discount of up to $40 when you bring in up…

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Families Can Find Discounts on iPhones, Food and Playsets

Each week in Frugal Family, we present five deals in and near Clayton and Richmond Heights.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on  iPhones, running shoes, American food, swingsets and comedy club tickets. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions:    1. APPLE STORE Deal: iPhone 8GB 3G from $49 Good through: End date not specified 2. FAMOUS FOOTWEAR  Deal: $20 to $25 off men’s and women’s Asics running shoes (selection varies by store) Good through: March 12 3. MIKE DUFFY’S PUB & GRILL Deal: Kids eat free on Tuesdays with each paying adult Good through: End date not specified 4. KMART Deal: $299.99 for a Timber Play wood playset featuring two swings, a climbing wall, a fort, a six-foot slide, a standing swing and a covered picnic table (regularly $399.99). Good …

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Free Museum Admission, Take-Home Meal Discounts and Auto Maintenance Deals

Each week, Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch provides you with five great money-saving opportunities for St. Louis families.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on museum admission, take-home meals, sub sandwiches, gas-finding and tire alignment. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. THE MAGIC HOUSE Deal: Free Friday night admission to those who print off a coupon from the Facebook page of the children's museum. 
 Good through: February 2. STRAUB'S Deal: Get two entrees to take home and reheat for $16.99.
 Good through: Mondays through Fridays in February 3. SUBWAY Deal: Get any footlong sub sandwich for $5. 
 Good through: February 4. EXXON MOBIL Deal: Get the Exxon Mobil Fuel Finder iPhone app for free. Good through: Not specified. 5. FIRESTONE Deal: Get $10 off of the price of standard …

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Frugal Family: Free Insulated Grocery Bag, Free Coffee and Photo Savings

Each week, Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch will be providing you with five great money-saving opportunities for St. Louis families.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on grocery totes, movies, photos, office supplies and coffee. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. SCHNUCKS Deal: Giveaway of free insulated dairy bags for those who spend $15 on specified dairy products Good through: Unspecified 2. NETFLIX Deal: Free monthlong trial membership, according to stlmommy.com. Good through: Unspecified 3. WALGREENS Deal: Forty percent off of photo products. Good through: Feb. 5, 2011 4. OFFICE DEPOT Deal: Stock your home office by doubling up on filing goods, pens, binders, clips and more. Good through: Unspecified 5. CIRCLE K Deal: Free cup of coffee or cappuccino for answering some online survey …

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