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Deals This Week on Chicken, Coffee, Toiletries and Spring Fashion

Our Frugal Family feature helps you stay under budget every week.

Looking to save money this week? Here are your weekly dose of deals to catch around South County. Let us know if you have a favorite bargain we should include.

Michael’s Arts and Crafts, 129 Gravois Bluffs, Fenton
Deal: A large selection of beads and jewelry supplies, including chains, are two for $5. Wood and glass memorial flag cases are $19.99, which is 50 percent off the original price. Ashland spring bushes are all 50 percent off.
Good through: March 19

Deal$, 12450 Tesson Ferry Road, 3172 Telegraph Road and 25 Gravois Bluffs Plaza, Fenton
Deal: In the food and beverage department, 12 packs of Lipton Green Tea are $5 and 40-ounce bags of frozen chicken breasts or party wings are $5. In the home store, glass beer mugs are $1. In lawn and garden, wild-bird food is $3 for 8 pounds.
Good through: March 19

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, 4488 Lemay Ferry Road, 2912 Telegraph Road, 63 Grasso Plaza Affton and 505 Jeffco Boulevard, Arnold
Deal: A package of 12 double rolls of Quilted Northern bathroom tissue is $5. The bonus size (144 ounces) of Xtra liquid laundry detergent is $4. Another bargain this week is a 34.5-ounce can of Maxwell House coffee for $6. Remember, the store honors manufacturers' coupons.
Good through: March 19

Office Max, 163 Gravois Bluffs Plaza Drive, Fenton and 4601 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville
Deal: Tax time is coming up fast. Catch deals on Quicken, Turbo Tax and H&R Block editions with instant rebates and gift card specials with select purchases.
Good through: March 19

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CVS Pharmacy, 7334 Lindbergh Boulevard, Mehlville
Deal: CVS now has several items in its line of everyday essentials including shampoo ($1), paper towels (two for $1), body wash (two for $6), and baby wipes ($5) on sale this week. Families will appreciate the sale on Enfamil (22.2-25.7 ounces) for $22.
Good through: March 19

Sears, 250 South County Center Way, Mehlville
Deal: Toughskins Mix & Match clothing will be even cheaper this week, two for $5. If you are considering riding out the grass-cutting season this year, you can save $370 on a Craftsman Turn Tight 21-HP yard tractor, now $1,499.99.
Good through: March 19

, 9523 Gravois Road, Affton and 1237 Water Tower Place, Arnold and 676 B Gravois Bluff Boulevard, Fenton
Deal: All merchandise (except clearance and MVP) is buy one, get the second of equal or lower price for $10. The spring fashions are in, so it is a good time to catch some new styles at a good price. In addition, panties are on sale, four for $20.
Good through: March 19

J.C. Penney Homestore, 6933 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Mehlville
Deal: Drapes, blinds and window treatments are on sale--40 to 70 percent off. The biggest savings are on Levolor made-to-measure blinds and shades, including the popular accordion-pleated cellular shades.
Good through: March 19

Autotire Car Care Center, 3300 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville and 5626 Telegraph Road, Oakville
Deal: The offer is $60 off any four Falken tires, or $25 off two. If you need brakes, you might inquire about the details of the center's Brakes Forever offer (beginning at $109.99, but varying by the vehicle) with a free replacement plan.
Good through: March 19

Big Lots, 4433 Lemay Ferry Road, Oakville
If winter wasn’t kind to your lawn furniture, you can replace the old set for $190-$350 at Big Lots this week. They have an interesting three-piece log furniture set at the low end for $190. New titles of Wii games are in stock for $18.88.
Good through: March 19

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