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HOT Groupon DEAL! 65% OFF Picaboo Photobooks

Posted on April 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

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My personal experience with Picaboo:  I bought this Picaboo offer last year when it was on Groupon to capture our Spring vacation memories (so glad to see it roll back around right before we take this year’s vacation!).  It is a GREAT deal for those of us who aren’t traditional scrapbookers.  I love Picaboo’s coffee table quality products, easy layout designs, and the simplicity of using picture books to organize my photos. 

I especially LOVE today’s Groupon price!
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Easily Create A Beautiful Picture Book And Archive Your Pictures

Just in time to preserve your Spring and end-of-school photos and memories, Picaboo and Groupon have launched a great “side-bar” savings offer of 65% OFF the regular price of any photo books, calendars and collage posters from Picaboo!  There are two 65% OFF saving options:  For $25 you get $75 worth of  photo books, calendars, and collage posters, or you can choose $35 for $100 worth of products.  Offer must be purchased by Monday, but can be used through October 30, 2012.

Pass this along to your friends in other cities, too! This can be purchased and used from anywhere in the U.S (find at the Fort Worth Groupon site).

Not familiar with Picaboo? Check out their collection of customizable photo products at their website here.

How to find and get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 65% OFF deal at Groupon.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon city.  This is valid from anywhere in the U.S. since it is an online store offer.
  3. Find the menu tab at the very top of the page labeled “All Deals” (in the navigation bar right above the words “Fort Worth”).  Click on the “All Deals” tab which will take you to a new page with lots of other Groupon deals.   When I last looked, I found the link to the Picaboo offer on the left of the 3rd row. Just be sure to…
  4. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Monday.
    You do have until October 30, 2012 to use your Groupon. Since
    there is a limited quantity of these certificates available and it is a national deal, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase since these can sell out.

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April 20-22 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on April 20, 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 Main Street Arts Festival ~ Sundance Square
  • Fort Worth Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale
  • FREE Family Festival at the Kimbell Art Museum
  • FREE Saturday Family Events at the BRIT
  • FREE Family Fun Day at the Amon Carter Museum
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance

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:: FREE Main Street Arts Festival ~ Downtown Fort Worth.
 ..Through Sunday, April 22, 2012

 

Main St. Arts Festival is finally here!  This juried art fest showcases more than 200 of the nation’s finest artists and is staged around the streets of downtown (mainly around Sundance Square).  It’s a family friendly event with savory food, performance artists, kids activities, and street performers.

The festival also features over 50 live concerts throughout the weekend, including hundreds of performers in just about every music genre (the lineup even includes a bagpiper)! Some of the talent that caught our eyes this year include award-winning country singer Steve Wariner, local crooner Ricki Derek & the Vegas Six (if you love Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet, you’ll really like this set) and our personal local favorite R&B /jazz group ~ The Buster Brown Band.

Details, details
What:  Learn more about Main Street Arts Fest, here.  Check out the live concert schedule here.
When: Thursday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22, 2012
Where:  Downtown Fort Worth on Main Street and generally around Sundance Square  (between 3rd and 4th streets).  Click here to find available FREE parking options.
Cost:  FREE!

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:: Fort Worth Botanic Garden ~ Spring Plant Sale
…Saturday, April 21, 2012

Botanic Gardens

Enjoy the beauty of the FW Botanic Gardens while selecting some great new plants for your own garden at the annual Spring Plant Sale! You’ll have the opportunity to browse among cream of the crop perennials, specially selected to stand up to the unique challenges of Texas gardening. Bring your landscape plan and take advantage of the Horticulture Staff’s expertise in selecting just the right plants for your garden.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, April 21, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: FREE to attend.  Plants priced individually for purchase.

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:: FREE! Family Festival: Adventures in Impressionism
…at the Kimbell
…Saturday, April 21, 2012

Enjoy an afternoon of free family fun for all ages at the Kimbell Art Museum on Saturday. This event will focus on the work of Impressionists and will explore their favorite subjects ~ the wondrous possibilities of color, light, and brushstroke. Highlights will include performances by students from the Texas Ballet Theater School. No reservations necessary. Admission to the special exhibition The Age of Impressionism is free during this event.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Kimbell Museum family event, click here. Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. For directions, click here. When: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 1:00 – 4:00PM
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Guided Plant Walk and Family Event at the BRIT
 ..Saturday, April 21, 2012

Saturday morning (10:00AM-2:00PM), BRIT is featuring a fun Family Program ~ “Why Are There Plants On That Roof?”  Kids of all ages can participate in hands on activities  and see specimens representing the flora of the BRIT’s living roof. While you are there, enjoy a a 1-hour docent-led tour of BRIT (Botanical Research Institute of Texas) and learn something new about plants (Tour departure times: 10:30AM or 12:30PM).

Other Saturday activities include:
• Meet a BRIT botanist at the Plant Preservation Studio and learn about BRIT’s unique plant collection.
• Self-guided tours of the LEED Platinum building, BRIT’s pocket prairie, geology wall, braided gardens, and the wetland area.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday April 21, 2012.  See complete schedule here.
Where:  1700 University Drive ~ Fort Worth (Next to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, click here for a map)
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Amon Carter Family Fun Day at the Museum
…Sunday, April 22, 2012

The Amon Carter museum is offering a fun afternoon for the whole family with their program, Young Masters Family Fun day. The whole family will enjoy discovering artists who created masterpieces at a young age.  Your own young artist will have the opportunity to  create inspired artwork to take home, too! No reservations are required.

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s Family Fun Day. Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Sunday, April 22, 2012 – 1:00 – 4:00PM
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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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, April 22, 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 22, 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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FREE Admission to All National Parks April 21-29

Posted on April 19, 2012 | 1 comment

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Saturday kicks off National Parks Week (April 21-29).  As part of the celebration, you can enjoy any of our almost 400 National Parks for FREE . Do note that not all parks and forests charge fees, but those that do (for example, $20 a car at Big Bend or $25 a car at Yellowstone ) will waive costs these days. There is a long list of participating locations within a drivable distance of Fort Worth, including:

Details, Details
What: Find out more about  National Parks Week, here.  Plan your visit here.
When: April 21-29, 2012 ~ times vary by location
Where: A list of almost 400 participating parks around the U.S.
can be found here.
Cost: FREE! Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees,
and transportation entrance fees.

Need a little more time to plan? Take note of these additional
FREE National Parks Entrance Dates during 2012:

  • June 9 ~ Get Outdoors Day
  • September 29 ~ National Public Lands Day
  • November 10-12 ~ Veterans Day weekend

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50% OFF at Ferre Restaurant ~ Wednesday, April 18

Posted on April 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

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More Tax Day Relief: Ferre is offering 50% OFF ALL Menu Items!
If you are looking for a nice midweek dinner on the town, take a look at Ferre Restaurant in downtown Fort Worth (across the street from Bass Hall). Wednesday, April 18, ALL food items and drinks on their Italian-Tuscan inspired menu will be offered at HALF OFF as part of their “Tax Relief” party!

A sampling of the menu items includes homemade Cavatappi Pasta with grilled chicken, white mushrooms, garlic alfredo or Brick Oven Pizza with fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, and sweet basil.

Details, details
What: All food items at Fort Worth’s Ferre Ristorante are 50% Off Wednesday. Find more details as well as other specials here.
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2012. 4:00PM to 10:00PM
Where: 215 E. 4th Street. Downtown Fort Worth, across from the Bass
Performance Hall, off Sundance Square. Get directions here.

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50% OFF Hidden Valley Miniature Golf – Lakeside

Posted on April 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Here’s a great deal to have in your back pocket for an outing with the kids this summer or a fun date night…

You might want to check out today’s Groupon Offer for 50% OFF a Miniature Golf Outing at Hidden Valley Miniature Gold in Lakeside ( 8621 Jacksboro Hwy).

Today’s offer includes 2 options:

  • $14 for four 18-hole rounds of mini golf (up to a $28 value).
  • $35 for ten 18-hole rounds of mini golf (up to a $70 value).

How to get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City.  If this is not on the main page, find this offer in the “All Deals” menu at the top of the page. 
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Thursday. You do have until October 17, 2012 to use your Groupon. Since there are always a limited quantity of these certificates available, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

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Worth Going: Last Call Neiman Marcus ~ 30 to 40% OFF ENTIRE Store and Website

Posted on April 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Neiman Marcus Last Call Store in Grapevine Mills Mall is having a fantastic sale and offering 30-40% OFF your entire purchase Wednesday and Thursday (April 18 and 19, 2012).  Offer is also good at LastCall.com if you’d rather browse the sale from the comfort of home ~ the online store sale starts today, April 17, so you can get the sale prices a day early!

Go here to print out the offer and learn more.

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Tax Day Freebies & Coupon Roundup ~ Cinnabon, Chili’s, P.F. Changs, Mayfest, Sonic and More!

Posted on April 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

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The tax man cometh and so do the FREE goodies and discounts for Tax Day 2012!  To show their empathy towards our tax plight, many businesses and organizations are giving away lots of freebies and deals in the coming days. We’ve compiled several promotions that will hopefully put some money back in your pocket and brighten up tax return day!

Note: Most offers are valid April 17th only. Click on links for more details of each offer.

Restaurants

  • Cinnabon ~ FREE Cinnabon Bites – 6-8PM, April 17
  • P.F. Chang’s ~ 15% discount for orders placed online, April 17
  • Chili’s ~ Get a  coupon for a FREE appetizer or dessert, April 16-18
  • Sonic ~ Enjoy 50% OFF drinks and slushes! 7AM-11:30PM, April 17
  • Subway ~Participating locations are offering buy one get one FREE 6″ Sandwiches, daily before 9AM during April
  • Arby’s  ~ Get a coupon for FREE value curly fries, April 17

Events, Grins, & More

OH, NO! Forgot it was Tax Day?

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April 13-15 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on April 13, 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 Tornado Benefit Concert Featuring Melissa Lawson and Betty Buckley in Arlington
  • FREE Saturday Events at the BRIT
  • FREE The Secret Garden Classic Family Movie Showing
  • FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
  • 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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:: Tornado Disaster Relief Benefit Concert Featuring Melissa
…Lawson and Betty Buckley ~ Levitt Pavilion in Arlington …
 ...Saturday, April 14, 2012

Join your family and friends at Saturday’s Tornado victim relief benefit concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington.  The concert is free, but cash donations will be collected to be dispersed through the local Salvation Army for those in need. The entertainment schedule includes Betty Buckley, Tony Award-winning actress and recording artist, followed by Melissa Lawson, Arlington country music artist who won NBC’s Nashville Star.

Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor entertainment! Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the benefit concert, click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of
Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall).
View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012 ~ 7:30PM
Cost: FREE Admission, but cash donations are appreciated.  

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:: FREE Guided Plant Walk and More Events at the BRIT
 ..Saturday, April 14, 2012

Enjoy a family friendly tour of BRIT (Botanical Research Institute of Texas) and learn something new about plants! Saturday you can choose from a 1-hour docent-led tour (2 choices: 10:30AM or 12:30PM) or a 30-minute guided plant walk with BRIT’s very own Sam Kieschnick (11:45am)!

Other Saturday activities include:
• Meet a BRIT botanist at the Plant Preservation Studio and learn about BRIT’s unique plant collection.
• Self-guided tours of the LEED Platinum building, BRIT’s pocket prairie, geology wall, braided gardens, and the wetland area.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday April 14, 2012  10:00AM – 2:00PM
Where:  1700 University Drive ~ Fort Worth (Next to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, click here for a map)
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE The Secret Garden Family Movie Showing
…Saturday, April 14, 2012

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the classic children’s movie The Secret Garden on Saturday, April 14. 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: An orphan girl living in her uncle’s British dreary mansion discovers a long-neglected garden. With the help of her cousin, she sets about to restore the garden and, in the process, change their lives. A wonderful film adapted from the timeless book. Rated G. 101 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information about this movie event and future showings, click here. Learn more about the movie here.
When: Saturday, April 14, 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 River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
…Saturday, April 14, 2012

Explore the nature trails surrounding the River Legacy Living Science Center on a FREE family friendly naturalist-led nature walk.  The Living Science Center is the gateway to River Legacy Parks in Arlington.  

Details, details
What: To find out more about the FREE nature walk and River Legacy Living Science Center, go here. RSVP to 817.860.6752
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard (at the intersection of N. Cooper Street and Green Oaks) in Arlington
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 2:00PM
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Chip Drop Game
…Saturday, April 14, 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 14, 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 15, 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 15, 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!
…Sunday, April 15, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a class on how to make fresh, light meals, gently flavored with herbs. Learn how to select, store and cook with herbs to get the best flavor in your cooking. 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: Sunday, April 15, 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 15, 2012

Learn how to artfully arrange botanicals and customize your very own display for your home or to give as a gift at this fun and interactive class.

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, April 15, 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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Expand Your Garden With (Almost) FREE Plants ~ Join the Plant Swap Fun at Calloway’s Saturday!

Posted on April 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Trade plants, bulbs, rootings, snippings, and seeds with fellow gardeners at Calloway’s Annual Plant Swap this Saturday, April 14th. It’s a  fun way to add some new selections to your garden and will help you save money on your spring plantings!

                                          

The dirt on how to Get FREE Plants: This Saturday, April 14th, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a perennial plant swap at two DFW stores: North Arlington and Plano. The Spring Perennial Swap is the fifth event of this type hosted by Calloway’s locations and is FREE to the public.

This is a great way to expand your garden with shared plants, seedlings, and bulbs, as well as trade tips with other local gardeners!

Calloway’s directions for swapping plants:

Step 1: Post what you have and what you want at the links below. If you have extra bulbs, roots or divided perennials list them to share. If you’re looking for something specific, post it at these links:

:: Go here to chat with N. Arlington Perennial Swap Participants
:: Go here to chat with Plano Perennial Swap Participants

Step 2: Browse the Perennial Swap blog and create your shopping list. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, post a note to inquire if someone has what you want. Invite your friends, neighbors and family members to join in the fun. The more gardeners who come the more plants to trade!

Step 3: Come to the Perennial Swap and meet up to exchange and trade. Agree to meet at the swap and exchange plants. Arrive at the swap, get a free bottle of water and start shopping. Visit and trade plants.

Step 4: Take your new plants home, plant them up, enjoy them and SAVE money!

Details, Details
What: To learn more about Calloway’s plant swap, go here. Use the
links above to chat with Spring Perennial Swap participants and
post your plant “haves” and “wants.”
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10:00am – Noon
Where: Perennial Swap events take place at two DFW Calloway’s
Nursery  locations: N. Arlington at 1424 N. Center Street
and Plano at 1621 Custer Road 

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$5 OFF Coupon for Hallmark Stores

Posted on April 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Right now you can get $5 OFF your next $10 purchase at Hallmark Gold Crown stores ~ Here’s how:

  1. Pop over to Hallmark.com and send a FREE e-card of your choice (I love that you get to brighten someone’s day with this offer!).
  2. Look for the above $5 OFF graphics image on your confirmation page to get to the link for your $5 coupon!
  3. Coupon is valid through May 9th on regular priced merchandise.

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

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50% OFF iPhone, iPad, and iTouch Screen Repair (Yakety Yak Wireless In Colleyville)

Posted on April 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

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I personally know several people who could really benefit from this deal. Perhaps you do, too ~ please pass this along!  :)

If you have a cracked iPhone, iPad or iTouch screen that is working, but cracked, you might want to check out today’s Groupon Offer for 50% OFF Replacement Screen Services at Yakety Yak Wireless in Colleyville. 

Today’s offer includes 5 options:

  • $30 for a screen repair for an iPhone 3G or 3GS (a $59.95 value)
  • $49 for a screen repair for an iPhone 4 (a $99.95 value)
  • $50 for a screen repair for an iPod Touch 4 (a $99.95 value)
  • $65 for a screen repair for an iPhone 4S (a $129.95 value)
  • $75 for a screen repair for an iPad (a $149.95 value)

How to get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City.  If this is not on the main page, find the deal in the “More Great Deals” right-hand side-bar. 
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Thursday. You do have until October 1, 2012 to use your Groupon. Since there are always a limited quantity of these certificates available, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

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April 6-8 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Easter 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:

  • FREE Family Easter Egg Hunts (Lots of Locations:  North Richland Hills, Fort Worth Stockyards and More!)
  • FREE Kids Cow Camp at the Fort Worth Stockyards
  • FREE Admission to Fort Worth Science and History Museum
  • FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)
  • FREE Container Gardening Seminar at Calloway’s Nursery
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: FREE Family Fun Easter Egg Hunts
…Friday & Saturday, April 6-7, 2012

There are lots of terrific (and FREE) Easter Egg Hunts sponsored throughout the metroplex this weekend.  Here is a quick roundup from which to pick:

• North Richland Hills, Eggstravaganza:  This fun family event will include an egg hunt, food, prizes, candy, bounce houses, games, a petting zoo and more!  There will be 5 different egg hunts scheduled by age group.   Learn more here.
Saturday, April 7, 2:00pm – 4:00pm on the Front Lawn of North Richland Hills Baptist Church, 6955 Boulevard 26,  North Richland Hills.

• Fort Worth Stockyards Station Hosts a Texas Sized Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt ~ Texas-style!  Easter egg hunt for all ages begins at noon, and afterwards there will be an Easter bunny, face painting, a balloon animal maker and more fun for the family.   Learn more here.
Saturday, April 7, Starts at 12:00  on the lawn of the Historic Livestock Exchange Building and Fort Worth Stock Yards Visitors Center, East Exchange Ave, (817) 625-9715.

• Fort Worth Community Centers: Fort Worth Community Centers have planned some fun Easter activities for this weekend including Easter egg hunts, bounce houses, crafts egg decorating.  Learn more here. Activities and dates vary by community center which include:
Friday, April 6 ~ Greenbriar Community Center: 6:00-7:00pm
Saturday, April 7 ~ RD Evans Community Center: 10:00am
Saturday, April 7 ~ Thomas Place Community Center: 11:00am -1:30pm
Saturday, April 7 ~ Fire Station Community Center: 11:00am -1:00pm

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:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
 …Saturday, April 7, 2012

Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive experiences including roping sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations, and more.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, April 7, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE (Donations appreciated)

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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, April 7 & 8, 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, April 7, 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 complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Calloway’s Container Gardening Seminar
…Saturday, April 7, 2012

Learn how to create a unique collection of beautiful flowering plants for any area that needs a pop of color. The information in this workshop teaches ways to design your own container garden with Texas proven foliage and blooms. Helpful tips and tricks will be provided to make your plant project easy and fun!

Details, details
What: For more information about Calloway’s plant seminar, go here.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 ~ 10:15am.
Where: All Calloway’s locations. Click here to find one near you.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
…Saturday, April 7, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a fun class where you will learn new ideas for making festive side dishes to serve for your next Spring entertaining event.

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, April 7, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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I hope you and your family have a wonderful
weekend celebrating Easter Sunday! 


 

 

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SAVE THE DATE: April 26-28 ~ Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Clothing Sale

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Need to update or add a few new pieces to your wardrobe? 
Be sure to mark the next Sharon Young and Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse sale (April 26-28) on your calendar. The sale will feature 1000s of items from their spring clothing collection at big discounts. This is their biggest sale of the year and it’s definitely worth the drive to Dallas!

Personally, I am a big fan of this sale.  I have saved a bundle off retail prices (50 to 75% OFF) and brought home some gorgeous outfits at below wholesale ~ much of my wardrobe has come from this sale’s clothes racks. Prices start at $20 and the most expensive items (dresses and jackets) are $60!

   

We will be popping over to Dallas to capture some sneak preview pictures of the goodies, so stay tuned for a future post and more info in the coming days. Until then, you can 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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SniqueAway Texas Vacation Bargain: Lake Conroe Family Resort (La Torretta) ~ Hurry!

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If you have followed this blog for any length of time, you know that we are BIG, big fans of TripAdvisor’s travel bargain site SniqueAway (read our review here).  Backed by the credibility of TripAdvisor.com, SniqueAway offers limited-time sales and deep discounts on some fantastic 4 & 5-Star rated hotels around the world, with savings typically from 40-60% OFF.

Worth mentioning ~ this week we were glad to see a fantastic SniqueAway deal on a family friendly lake resort, right here in Texas ~ La Torretta Resort on Lake Conroe (Montgomery, TX)! 

Through SniqueAway’s sale, hotel rates at La Torretta start at $139 a night (normally $199 or more) and there are dates available now through early July.  The reservation through SniqueAway includes access to the resort’s 3.5-acre Aqua Park with 5 pools, a lazy river, a private beach on Lake Conroe, tennis courts, fitness center and more (go here for the full list of amenities).  They also have a golf course and spa available for an extra fee.

To Get The Deal:

Go here to sign-in or become a member for FREE then navigate to the La Torretta deal on SniqueAway.  Tip:  Be sure to look for a diamond shaped icon on the dates when you peruse the available options on the calendar ~ the diamond icon means those dates feature the lowest sale price.

Right now, almost all dates through July 4th are available for La Torretta at this special SniqueAway rate.  If you intend to take advantage of this, you won’t want to wait too long as it’s only available on SniqueAway for a week and popular dates tend to sell out fast (offers are on a first come, first serve basis).

Learn more about SniqueAway, here or go here for a longer review of our experience with SniqueAway (and why we like it so much!).

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

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HOW SniqueAway WORKS

1.  Sign up with this invitation. There is no cost to join the members-only service, but an invitation is required.  As a reader of Frugal in Fort Worth, you are officially invited (Go here)!

2.  Check out the weekly hotel deals. Once you’re a member, there are always deals available on SniqueAway, with 10-15 new sales added weekly.

  • Members are notified via email of each week’s hotel deals, with offers on a first come, first serve basis, lasting up to seven days or until sold out. Members can preview future hotel deals seven days in advance and can set up a reminder for alerts when sales start.
  • After members receive and accept the invitation, they can check out photos and property overviews of the hotel offers. Inside every SniqueAway Escape there are TripAdvisor reviews, hotel amenities, room details—even local hot spots and location maps.
  • All hotels featured on SniqueAway have earned at least a four-star rating classification and four out of five review ratings on TripAdvisor.

3. Select and book your room.  Enter room type, check-in/check-out dates and click “Select.” Enter traveler information and any special requests for the hotel. From the time dates are selected, members have 15 minutes to click “Book it!” or the room(s) will be returned to inventory. All taxes and fees are included unless otherwise noted in the policies.

4.  Confirm, pack your toothbrush, and enjoy!  Upon booking, members receive a confirmation email from SniqueAway. All guests need at check-in is the hotel confirmation number and a credit card for any hotel purchase not included within the SniqueAway escape.

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

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Honey Baked Ham Coupons ~ Up to $8 OFF

Posted on April 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Just in time for Easter brunch ~ there are several great Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Breast coupons to print out and use in store.

  • Go here to print coupons for $8 OFF a HoneyBaked Ham or  $3 OFF a Smoked or Roasted Turkey Breast.  Coupons expire April 7, 2012.
  • Go here to “like” HoneyBaked Ham on Facebook, and you’ll get a nifty $5 OFF Honey Baked Ham coupon to use after Easter.

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