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May 11-13 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~ Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly entertainment guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!—————————————————————————–

This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Killdares Outdoor Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O in North Richland Hills
  • FREE Tour de Fort Worth Bike Ride with the Mayor
  • FREE Frontier Fort Days at the Fort Worth Stockyards
  • FREE National Train Day Event in Fort Worth & Dallas
  • FREE Tangled Family Movie Showing
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Lowes
  • FREE Kids’ Cupcake Decorating Class at Williams-Sonoma
  • FREE Summer Decorating Class at Pottery Barn

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:: FREE Killdares Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O
…Friday, May 11, 2012

If the rain holds back this evening, it will be a great time to get outside and enjoy a fun concert featuring favorite local band, The Killdares  (Alternative Celtic Rock). Part of NRH2O’s 2012 “Sounds of Spring” outdoor concert series, this free family event also includes a kid zone with games and crafts for the kids, as well as food you can buy.  Seating for the concert is on the lawn, so don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets.

Details, details
What: For more information about this City of North Richland Hills sponsored
music event, go here.
When: Friday, May 11 ~ Gates open at 6:00pm. Concert starts at 7:00pm.
Where: The Sounds of Spring Concert series takes place on the grounds of
NRH2O Family Water Park, 9001 Boulevard 26.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Tour de Fort Worth Bike Ride with the Mayor Betsy Price
…Saturday, May 12, 2012

Join cyclists from around Cowtown for a fast-paced ride around the Fort Worth Naval Air Station base. The ride, part of the mayor’s “Rolling Town Hall” series, will give participants a chance to ask the mayor questions while touring one of Fort Worth’s most important pieces of real estate. To join the free ride, bring your bike, a helmet and an official photo ID to the base’s main entrance at 226 Pumphrey Drive. Do note: while some of the mayor’s bike rides are good for children, this longer, 14-mile ride is for adults who want to get a good work out.

Details, details
What:  For information about this and other upcoming community bike rides with Mayor Price, visit the Tour de Fort Worth page on the city’s website.
When: Saturday May 12 ~ Registration begins at 8:00am, and the ride will begin promptly at 8:30am.
Where: Fort Worth Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base ~ 226 Pumphrey Dr.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE 12th Annual Frontier Fort Days at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Friday and Saturday ~ May 11 & 12

Bring the family to the 12th Annual Frontier Fort Days Texas heritage event where you will get to experience what it was like to live as a real wrangler on the Texas frontier. Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards will be lined with encampments of historic fort sites from around Texas. During this FREE event, you will be able to discuss frontier life with re-enactors, explore historically accurate fort camps and wagons, and enjoy soothing live music from the era. Scheduled events include infantry, artillery and cavalry demonstrations, military parades and more.

Details, details
What: For more details about Frontier Fort Days, click here.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  View a detailed schedule of events here.
Where: At the Stockyards Station ~ 130 East Exchange Ave. For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE National Train Day Event in Fort Worth & Dallas
…Saturday, May 12, 2012

Bring the family and celebrate National Train Day with local events at both the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center and Dallas Union Station. Each station will have their own special events including the opportunity to ride the train between both Fort Worth and Dallas events.  The Train Day Event will include operating locomotive and passenger car displays, tours through an Amtrak engine cab and Interurban Trolley from the 1920s, model train displays, and entertainment for the kids like balloon artists and face painting.

Details, details
What: Go here to view a complete list of National Train Day events in Fort Worth and Dallas. Learn more about the National Train Day online, here.
When:  Saturday, May 12, 2012 ~ 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Where:  Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center ( 1001 Jones St.) and Dallas Union Station  (400 S. Houston St.)
Cost: Event is FREE! Standard train fare (go here) will apply for riding the train between Dallas & Fort Worth stations ~ it’s cheap.

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:: FREE Tangled Family Movie Showing
…Saturday, May 12, 2012

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the movie Tangled on Saturday, May 12. This movie showing is part of the Central Library’s Second Saturday Film Series which runs monthly family friendly movies through the end of the year.

About the movie: A charming bandit is captured by Rapunzel, a feisty teen with 70 feet of magical hair, who herself is being held hostage. After the two escape, they set off on an escapade involving thugs, a super-cop horse and an over-protective chameleon. Rated PG. 100 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information about this movie event and future showings, click here. Learn more about the movie here.
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 ~ 1:00PM
Where: The Fort Worth Central Library’s Youth Center Discovery Theatre. You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage and parking meters are FREE on weekends.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Picture Frame Planter
…Saturday, May 12, 2012

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home.

All kids build and grow workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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::  FREE Cupcake Decorating Class for Kids at Williams-Sonoma
.…Saturday May 12, 2012

Bring your kids to Williams-Sonoma for a fun, hands-on cupcake decorating event. At the end of class, kids will be able to present mom a delicious cupcake, decorated by her very own children (or save it to give as a surprise Mother’s day treat)! Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 ~ 10am-12pm  Note:  class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE Pottery Barn “Accessorizing Your Home for Summer” Class
…Sunday, May 13, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where you will learn how to artfully decorate your space with a refreshing palette for summer!

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, May 13, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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FREE Amon Carter Museum Family Storytime ~ Fun Summer Idea!

Posted on May 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Here is another fun and FREE event to add to your summer calendar ~ The Amon Carter Museum will be hosting Storytime, a free public program for young children and their families on Wednesdays in June and July (except July 4), from 10:30–11:30 a.m.

This interactive event will bring the museum’s artworks to life through engaging children’s stories and related activities that focus on exploring a different color each week. After the story reading, kids will be able to create their own work of art while enjoying cookies and lemonade! Families are even encouraged to come dressed in that day’s featured color for even more fun.

 

The dates and themes are:

  • June 6 – Rockin’ Red
  • June 13 – Outrageous Orange
  • June 20 – Hello Yellow
  • June 27 – Going Green
  • July 11 – True Blue
  • July 18 – Incredible Indigo
  • July 25 – Very, Very Violet

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s Family Fun Week. Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Storytime is held every Wednesday, June 6 through July 25 (excluding July 4), from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s permanent collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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Grand Opening for Trader Joes in Fort Worth & Home Goods in Southlake

Posted on May 9, 2012 | 1 comment

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A couple of upcoming store grand openings dates are on our radar (and they should be on yours too!):

:: Home Goods Grand Opening, May 20 in Southlake: We are THRILLED to have a Home Goods store opening in N. Tarrant County (finally, after all these years, we have a location closer than Los Colinas!). If you’ve been in a Home Goods store before, enough said.  If not, this is a great store to find almost anything to accessorize the home or complete your kitchen ~ from name brand cookware to lamps, bedding, rugs, furniture, small appliances, gourmet food and bunches more.  With a constantly rotating inventory, the store sells items at deep discounted prices, and many of their items are brands you will recognize (i.e. Ralph Lauren, Calphalon, Cuisinart, Yankee Candle, OXO, etc.). I look forward to running into you at this new location  (Southlake, 200 North Kimball Suite 228 ~ between 114 & Southlake Blvd).

:: Trader Joe’s Grand Opening,  June 15 in Fort Worth: We’ve heard about the California-based Trader Joe’s grocery chain for years.  They have a reputation for offering good food, cheap prices, and providing a shopping environment and staff that is ridiculously friendly and helpful. We are looking forward to finally stepping into Trader Joe’s for the first time and checking out their inaugural Texas store location (Fort Worth, 2711 S. Hulen St.).

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Hallmark Stores: New $5 OFF Coupon

Posted on May 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Hallmark has just released a new $5 OFF coupon, usable for your next $10 or more purchase at Hallmark Gold Crown stores (great timing ~ don’t forget that Mother’s day is Sunday!). 

Go here to get your coupon which is valid through Sunday, May 13.

P.S. Don’t wait too long to print this, as I’m not sure how long Hallmark will have this coupon available on their site.

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FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich for All Teachers, Faculty and Education Staff ~ Watauga Location

Posted on May 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Here’s another great deal to pass along to teachers and other friends in the education world (I love it when our teachers receive special honor ~ so deserved!).

All educators, faculty, and staff can stop by Chick-fil-A in Watauga, any day through Friday, May 11th and receive a FREE Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich when you purchase any large beverage and show your school I.D. 

This offer is only valid at the Chick-fil-A of Watauga ~ 8016 Denton Highway  (in the Target Parking Lot).

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FREE Book Lending Library for Amazon Kindle Owners

Posted on May 8, 2012 | 2 comments

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If you are a Kindle owner, Amazon has added lots of new titles to their FREE Kindle Owners’ Lending Library ~ a nifty benefit that started for Kindle owners last fall.  There are thousands of books to borrow for FREE with no due dates.

The list continues to ramp up with almost 150,000 free-to-borrow titles available (last fall they kicked off with 5,000 titles)  from just about every genre including New York Times bestsellers, novels, children’s books, cookbooks, fiction, nonfiction and lots more.

   

  

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn how to borrow books from the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library.
How:  Must be a Kindle owner and an Amazon Prime Member. If you’re not a Prime member, you can try it out for a month FREE here.

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May 4-6 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly entertainment guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • Fort Worth Mayfest ~ Take in some great family fun, music and food while celebrating the 40th Anniversary of this annual Fort Worth event!
  • FREE Fort Worth Science & History Museum Admission ~ Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us.
  • FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day ~ Head to Dallas for a great day of family art activities.
  • FREE Flowering Shrub Clinic at Calloway’s Nursery ~ Learn something new about shrubs that perform well and add a burst of color to Texas gardens.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Home Depot ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance  ~ Listen to the smooth sounds of classic country music.
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class ~ Get inspired in the kitchen with fresh ideas!
  • FREE Decorating Class at Pottery Barn ~ Freshen your home with a touch of summer.

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:: 40th Annual Fort Worth May Fest Event
    Now through May 6, 2012           

Enjoy a fun time with your family and friends at the 40th Anniversary celebration of May Fest. This Fort Worth festival is packed with live entertainment (7 stages of music and performing arts), carnival rides, children’s activities, festival food, and more attractions.

Sunday is Military Day – show your ID for active duty, retired, reserve, or student cadet and receive FREE admission for you and up to  three guests.

Details, details
What: Get more details and a full list of events at the Mayfest website, here.
When: Now through May 6, 2012.  View the full schedule here.
Where: Mayfest is held in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park (along the banks
of the Trinity River).   Go here for directions.
Cost: $8.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 6-12, Children 5 and under are
FREE.  All profits from Mayfest, Inc. are returned to the Fort
Worth community.

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History

Bank of America’s 2012 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 150 participating museums, zoos, botanical gardens and more throughout the United States. This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend in Fort Worth at the Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Museums On Us program, go here. To learn more about Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, click here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission for each Bank of America Card Holder.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St. (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy).
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2012
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

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:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, May 5, 2012

Nasher Sculpture Center, Target First Saturdays

The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays for families. Held the first Saturday of every month, this special event features FREE admission and a fun schedule of art related activities for the kids.

Details, details
What: For details, including a complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Calloway’s Blooming Shrub Gardening Seminar
…Saturday, May 5, 2012

Learn how to add impressive blooming bushes, add a pop of color, and make a beautiful addition to your Texas landscape. All Calloway’s Nursery locations will be hosting a free garden clinic on Saturday cleverly titled, “Those Blooming Shrubs.” This seminar will focus on flowering shrubs that will stand up to tough Texas weather like azaleas, hydrangeas, camellias and roses.

Details, details
What: For more information about Calloway’s plant seminar, go here.
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 ~ 10:15am.
Where: All Calloway’s locations. Click here to find one near you.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, May 5, 2012

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and build their very own vegetable planter box to take home. Each Kids Workshop participant will receive a kid-sized orange apron (similar to a Home Depot associate apron) and an achievement pin. All workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here. When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, May 6, 2012

Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, May 6, 2012, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.
Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday and Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two classes:  Saturday’s class will provide culinary inspiration for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, and Sunday’s class will focus on fresh ideas for a simple spring time or Mother’s Day brunch get-together. You’ll Learn how to create new recipes that will impress your guests as well as healthy and delicious recipes using spring produce.

Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE Pottery Barn “Accessorizing Your Home for Summer” Class
…Sunday, May 6, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where you will learn how to artfully decorate your space with a refreshing palette for summer!

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, May 6, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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TODAY ONLY: Certified Refurbished Kindle Fire $139 (New = $199) at Amazon

Posted on May 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

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TODAY ONLY (or until they run out):  Just in time for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, Amazon is offering a GREAT deal on their Certified Refurbished Kindle Fire ~ $139 (that is 30% OFF the new price of $199). Amazon’s Certified Refurbished Kindle Fire program tests, certifies, and refurbishes each Kindle to look and work like new. Also, important to note, these refurbished units come with the same one-year limited warranty as a brand new Kindle Fire.

:: Learn more about Kindle Fire here.
:: Get the Kindle Fire 1-day $139 deal here.

This offer is valid today only, May 2, 2012 when you purchase through Amazon’s Warehouse Daily Deals (here). Offer good while supplies last. Limit 5 per customer.

P.S.  If you already own a Kindle, you might want to check out the side-bar daily deals on Amazon as well (here).  They have lots of Kindle accessories on extra discount ~ today only ~ including cases, screen protectors, stands, and more.  These deals change every few hours and tend to sell out.

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1/2 Price Sonic Shakes after 8 PM – Now Through The End of Summer!

Posted on May 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

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In celebration of summer time, Sonic Drive-In is offering  50% OFF the price of Ice Cream Milk Shakes after 8pm ~ starting now and running throughout the end of summer.

Yes, please.

Click here to find a Sonic location near you. 

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Books & CDs Less Than $1 ~ The Friends of the Fort Worth Library Big Book Sale

Posted on May 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Hurry over to the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Biannual Book Sale this weekend and you’ll be able to choose from thousands of books, CDs, audio books, and children’s books.  Friday and Saturday, most items will be priced under $1.  Sunday will feature “$10 a Box Day” when you can fill a box provided by the store with as many items as you like and pay $10 for everything. Admission to the sale is $1 (there is no charge for members or children).

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn more about the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book Sale
When:  Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5  ~ 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday, May 6 ~ Noon – 4:30pm
Where: 5332 Trail Lake Drive  ~ 3 doors North of the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book store ~ In the Wedgwood Village Shopping Center (South on Trail Lake Drive, off Loop 820)

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Starbucks Frappuccinos 50% OFF, starting Friday (May 4-13) ~ Savings BLISS!

Posted on May 1, 2012 | 1 comment

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Starting Friday, Starbucks is hosting a daily afternoon “happy hour” (3-5PM).  That means they will be providing their Frappuccino blended beverages at HALF OFF from May 4-13! Now *THAT* and the recent return of their Mocha Coconut Frappuccino is reason to smile! :)

Details, Details
How: No coupon needed. Just visit Starbucks during “happy hour” and order your Frappuccino to get the 50% OFF special. Want more details? Go to Starbuck’s happy hour link here.

When: Friday, May 4 to Sunday, May 13 ~ Daily 3:00-5:00PM

Where: Offer good at any participating Starbucks location. Find a
store close to you by following this link.

You might also be interested in earning FREE drinks & Other FREE goodies with the Starbucks Rewards Program (go here).

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35% OFF Texas Rangers Tickets ~ As Low as $10 For Reserved Seats!

Posted on May 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Save up to 35% OFF reserved seat tickets to the Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals or the Oakland Athletics when you buy tickets through Groupon this week. This is the lowest price going to see our American League Champions play a game (woo-hoo!).

Today’s Texas Rangers deal includes 7 ticket savings options.

:: $10 for an Upper Reserved ticket ($16 value). Choose from:

  • Against the Kansas City Royals on Monday, May 14, at 7:05 p.m.
  • Against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:05 p.m.
  • Against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, May 16, at 7:05 p.m.
  • Against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, May 17, at 1:05 p.m.

:: $35 for a ticket for seating in the All You Can Eat porch (a $47 value). Choose from the following games:

  • Against the Kansas City Royals on Monday, May 14, at 7:05 p.m.
  • Against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:05 p.m.
  • Against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, May 16, at 7:05 p.m.

How to get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s Texas Rangers Ticket deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City.  If this is not on the main page, find the deal by clicking on the “All Deals” menu at the top of the page. 
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Friday. While you have until Friday to buy your tickets, these are first come-first served, so I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

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50% OFF At The Body Shop ~ Groupon National Deal

Posted on May 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Just in time for Mother’s Day ~ Groupon continues to roll out the great deals!  For $10 you get $20 worth of any bath, body, or beauty merchandise at The Body Shop.  This deal can even be used towards sale and promotional items!  You have to buy this offer by end of day tomorrow, but the Groupon voucher is valid until June 30, 2012 and usable at any of the 3 DFW locations (or any U.S. store location).

Here are the easy steps for getting this great deal:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s Body Shop Groupon deal.
  2. Select Bakersfield, California as Your Groupon City. While this is valid at all The Body Shop retail locations, you’ll need to select Bakersfield, California’s Groupon Site to find and purchase the offer (it’s not showing on the Fort Worth or Dallas Groupon site, even though the Groupon can be used at all DFW and U.S. stores).
  3. Pop by any U.S. located Body shop location and have fun shopping!  There are four locations in Fort Worth & Dallas. You have until June 30, 2012 to use this voucher.
  4. That’s it!  Easy-breezy, right?

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April 27-29 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on April 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly entertainment guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Juried Art Show and Concert in Southlake  
  • CHEAP Fort Worth Botanic Garden Spring Festival
  • FREE Arbor Days Family Fun Event and Concert in Euless
  • FREE Star Gazing Party ~ Fort Worth Science & History Museum/Noble Planetarium
  • FREE Lowe’s Woodworking Workshop for Kids
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
  • FREE Flower Arranging Class at Pottery Barn

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:: Fort Worth Botanic’s Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden
   Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29, 2012

Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Gardens Fall

Feast your eyes on the spectacular spring color of the beautiful Japanese gardens (voted as one of the most beautiful places in Fort Worth) while you and your family enjoy traditional Japanese dance, martial arts demonstrations, music, papermaking, docent-lead tours, tea ceremonies and more.

Details, details
What: For more information and a complete schedule of events, click here.
When: April 28 & 29, Saturday 10AM – 5PM, Sunday 11AM – 5PM
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard. Japanese festival parking will be near the Linden Street lot click here.  For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: Adults $5.00, Children 4-12 $3.00, under 4 free.

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:: FREE ~ Southlake Art in the Square, Juried Art Show & Sale
  Friday to Sunday, April 27-29, 2012

This annual three-day juried art festival offers over 140 national and local fine artists, children’s activities, live entertainment and more in the beautiful setting of Southlake Town Square. Country music star, Chris Cagle, will play on the main stage Saturday night.

Details, details
What: For more details about the art show, click here.
When: Friday – Sunday, April 27-29, Click here for daily schedule.
Where: Southlake Town Square – Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Click here for directions and a map.
Cost: FREE

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:: Arbor Daze Family Fun Festival in Euless
…Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29, 2012

This weekend, the City of Euless is hosting their annual family-fun festival featuring live music and entertainment, tree give-aways, arts & crafts sale, rides for the kids and more.  One of our favorite local bands (Celtic Rock), The Killdares, are headlining Saturday evening’s concert line-up.

Details, details
What: For the full schedule and for more information, click here.
When: April 28 ~ 9:00AM – 8:00PM and April 29 ~ 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Where: Euless, City Hall Complex ~ 201 N. Ector Dr.   Parking is available at both the Euless City Hall Complex  and at First Baptist Church Euless. Click here for a map.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
…Saturday, April 28, 2012

Join the Noble Planetarium staff for their FREE Star Gazing party Saturday night. You will find plenty of telescopes for viewing and lots of experts available to help you and your family navigate your way through the skies.

Details, details
What: For more info about Noble Planetarium’s Star Parties, click here.
When: Saturday, April 28 ~ begins at dusk (weather permitting) until 10:30PM
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE

P.S. Noble Planetarium recommends a wonderful & FREE resource for star-gazing from the comfort of your backyard. If you would like a fun way to navigate the night sky, visit this link.

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Terrarium
…Saturday, April 28, 2012

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home.

All Workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, April 28, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, April 29, 2012

Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.
Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday and Sunday, April 28 & 29, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two classes:  Saturday’s class will demonstrate how to sharpen your kitchen knives properly (plus ~ bring in your kitchen knife and they will sharpen it for FREE!).  Sunday’s class will help you discover the power of juicing and how to make it part of your daily life. They will provide easy recipes, tips and expert advice from Joe Cross, whose revolutionary juice fast helped him lose over 100 pounds. Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE Pottery Barn “Art of Botanical Arranging” Class
…Sunday, April 29, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where you will learn how to artfully arrange botanicals and customize your own display for your home!

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, April 29, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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REMINDER: Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Clothing Sale ~ Starts Thursday, April 26

Posted on April 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Yeah! It’s almost time for our favorite clothing sale! The Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale starts Thursday, April 26 and runs through Saturday, April 28. 

This direct from the manufacturer warehouse clothing sale happens only 4 times a year, and everything is marked down 50% to 75% OFF retail. They have sizes to fit just about anyone (from Petite to Women’s sizes and everything in between)! 

 

I had the chance to preview the sale this week and had a GREAT time perusing the rows of beautiful fashion bargains. There is so much to see!

The sale (April 26-28) will feature thousands of discounted items from Sharon Young, Multiples, and City Girl spring clothing collections at big discounts. Prices start at $20 and the most expensive items (dresses and jackets) are $60!This is their biggest sale of the year and it’s definitely worth the drive to Dallas!

   

Here’s what’s in store at the April sale:

  • Over 18,000 gorgeous ladies clothing pieces, 50 to 75% OFF retail ~ perfect for spring wardrobes.  There is a huge selection that covers a wide variety of styles from trendy to traditional and from casual to dressy.  These are gorgeous top designer quality collections carried in high-end department stores and fashion boutiques ~ you’ll find them at this designer warehouse sale at deeply slashed prices.
  • Ladies, Petite and Plus Sizes ~ something for everyone! Sizes range from Ladies & Petites 2-18 to Womens Plus 14W-24W.
  • Half price designer fashions from: Sharon Young, City Girl, Multiples, A La Carte, and more. You will find rack after rack of beautiful clothes and everything to complete an outfit including tops, skirts, pants, and jackets.

Take a peek at the company websites to get a glimpse of some of the clothing brands you will find:

   

Details, details
When: April 26-28, 2012 ~ Thursday & Friday, 8:00AM to 8:00PM
and Saturday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas.  You’ll see signs directing you where to go (or just follow all the ladies you will see!)
Do note: There is a large dressing room provided for trying on all your finds, but typical of women’s fashion warehouse sales, it is ladies only and not private. Since this is a women only event, husbands, guy-friends and kiddos under 12, please stay comfortable at home. 

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