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

Posted on January 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. 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:

FUN! 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ~ 8 Days Left!
FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
FREE Fort Worth Guitar Guild Concert
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Stockyards
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Lowes

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:: 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ~ Only 8 More Days!
…Now through February 4, 2012

Kick up your heels and enjoy acres of excitement and western heritage at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Events include rodeo (extra ticket required), free musical entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, premier livestock shows, and more ~ the schedule of events is fresh each day. Plus your stock show ticket gets you FREE entry into 3 fantastic museums: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.

Want to attend for FREE or cheap? Be sure to check out the list here for a number of ways to save on rodeo tickets and grounds admission.

Details, details
What: The 2012 Stock Show and Rodeo event schedule changes daily.
…• To get the schedule of daily events, click here.
…• For the schedule of special activities, click here.
…• To see the musical entertainment schedule, click here.
When: The 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes place now through February 4. Learn more here.
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions. A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly from Ridgmar Mall or Billy Bob’s to the front gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way (pretty slick!). To find out more, click here.
Cost: For opportunities to attend the Stock Show and Rodeo for FREE or Half Price, click here. Otherwise, General Admission is: Adults $10, Kids 6 to 16 $5, and Children 5 & Under FREE

:: FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
…Now through February 4, 2012

If you will be attending the Stock Show & Rodeo this year, be sure and hang onto your ticket stubs and take part in the “Moo-seum” program. With your rodeo or grounds admission ticket you can get FREE admission (until February 4th) to The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame or the Cattle Raisers Museum. For adults, that’s a savings of $24 if you visit all 3!

Details, details
What: Learn more about the “Moo-seum” program, here.
When: Now through February 4, 2012
Where: Learn about the Fort Worth Museum of Science, here. Go here to learn about the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and click here to get info about the Cattle Raisers Museum.
Cost: FREE, with Stock Show & Rodeo Ticket Stub.

:: FREE Fort Worth Guitar Guild Concert ~
…Featuring Classical Guitarist, Joe Williams
…Sunday, January 29, 2012

Spend an afternoon listening to amazing classical guitar performed by Joe Williams, a celebrated performer and gifted composer. His concerts have been presented by the New England Conservatory and Austin Classical Guitar Society as well as numerous music festivals and concert series in the United States and abroad. In 2007, VGo Recordings released his début CD: The Eliot Fisk Guitar Series Volume One with fellow guitarist Steven Lin.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, January 29, 2012, 2:30PM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall of the Fort Worth Central Library.
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, no ticket required.

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, January 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, January 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!

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

Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend. Saturday features an in-store class called “Not Your Ordinary Cookies.” And, Sunday features a “Bowl Game Favorites” Demonstration. Mmmmm!

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 and Sunday, January 28 & 29, 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.

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Build a Dinosaur
…Saturday, January 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, January 28, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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Up to 65% OFF Select Refrigerator Water Filters ~ Whirlpool, Kitchenaid, Kenmore, Maytag & More (No Coupon Needed)

Posted on January 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

Here’s a great deal if that pesky time-to-change-your-water-filter light is blinking on your refrigerator (or about to be)…

It is ~~way past~~ time for us to replace the water filters on our refrigerator, so it was a nice discovery to find that through January 31, Amazon is giving an extra 20% OFF refrigerator filter replacements for select Whirlpool, Kitchenaid, Kenmore, Maytag, and Amana refrigerators. That savings is on top of the current discounted price you’ll see from Amazon, bringing some of the filters to 65% OFF the retail price you would normally pay!

For my purchase, that meant I received from Amazon, 2 Water Filters for the same price as 1 from Sears (that’s even after Sears discounted price!).

Buying Tip: Do note, that you won’t see the extra 20% discount subtracted from the selling price until you get to the final “Review Your Order”/Order Summary confirmation page (which is the last page you’ll see after you input your shipping and credit card details) ~ right before you actually approve the order to be placed. It will look something like this (click picture to make it bigger):

Go here to view all the water filters that qualify for the extra 20% OFF sale. The extra savings sale does expire January 31, 2012.

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FREE! Redbox DVD Rental Promo Codes

Posted on January 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

Enjoy a FREE night at the movies in the comfort
of your home from RedBox!

How: Get your free movie rental by using codes
DVDONME or BREAKROOM (Note: there is only one
free rental per rental code, per credit/debit card).

Insider’s Tip: To find more FREE Redbox
codes, visit InsideRedbox.com.

Where: To find a Redbox location and reserve
your movie selection, click here.

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SAVE THE DATE: February 9-11 ~ Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale

Posted on January 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

Need to update or add a few new pieces to your wardrobe?
Be sure to mark the next Sharon Young and Ladies Designer Warehouse sale (February 9th-11th) on your calendar. The sale will feature 1000s of items from their winter/resort clothing collection at big discounts – it’s definitely worth the drive to Dallas! For anyone who has followed this blog for a while, you know 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.

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 next week. 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: February 9-11, 2012: Thursday and Friday – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Saturday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas. For those who have attended
before, this is in the same parking lot as the corporate office location, but right next door in the warehouse. 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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January 20-22 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Events Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Edition

Posted on January 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FUN! 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
FREE Fishing For Fun at Keller’s Bear Creek Park
FREE Fort Worth Guitar Guild Concert
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Stockyards
FREE Home Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
FREE Boat Show, Seminars & Family Activities

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:: 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ~ Week 2
…Now through February 4, 2012

Want to attend for FREE or cheap? Be sure to check out the list here for a number of ways to save on rodeo tickets and grounds admission.

:: FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
…Now through February 4, 2012

:: FREE Fishing Fun for Young Anglers in Keller
…Saturday, January 21, 2012

Bring your fishing pole, favorite bait, and an adult fishing buddy for a morning of easy casting for rainbow trout at Bear Creek Park in Keller. Texas Parks and Wildlife and Keller Parks and Recreation join together to sponsor a fun time of family fishing and other events including contests and prizes. For ages 16 & younger. A Freshwater Fishing License is required for anglers ages 17-65.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, January 21 ~ 9:00-11:30am
Where: Bear Creek Park Pond in Keller
400 Bear Creek Park, Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE and open to anglers ages 16 and younger

:: FREE Fort Worth Guitar Guild Concert
…Sunday, January 22, 2012

Spend an afternoon listening to amazing classical guitar performed by emerging talent at the Fort Worth Guitar Guild’s College Showcase. Part of a weekly January series, this concert will take place at the Tandy Lecture Hall of the Fort Worth Central Library.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, January 22, 2012, 2:30PM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall of the Fort Worth Central Library.
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, no ticket required.

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, January 22, 2012

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, January 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!

:: FREE How to Set up Your New Home Class ~ At Pottery Barn
…Sunday, January 22, 2012

Get new ideas for setting up your home! Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for decorating and setting up a home. This week’s class covers all the basics of selecting furniture, choosing window treatments, bath products and more ideas for your abode.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place January 22, 2012. Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday and Sunday, January 21 & 22

Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend. Saturday features an in-store class on making “Better For You Breakfasts.” And, Sunday is the last in a three-part series focusing on healthy grilling and baking techniques, fresh flavors and inspiring ideas for great meals for the whole family. 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 and Sunday, January 21 & 22, 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.

:: FREE Boat Show and Seminars at Bass Pro Shops
…Saturday and Sunday, January 21 & 22

This weekend, bring your family to Bass Pro Shops’ FREE Boat Show. There are several FREE seminars offered, family activities & crafts (build your own toy boat), kids games, FREE refreshments and more! Bass Pro will also offer a children’s fishing event on the pond with gear and bait provided by the store (Saturday, 11:00am – 1:00pm ~ meet at the water fall). Other activities vary by day.

Take a look at the full schedule of events here.

Details, details
What: For more details on Bass Pro Shops’ Boat Show
activities, seminars, and events, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, January 21-22. For a schedule
of seminars and activities, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE!

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GREAT SALE: Save 25-70% OFF Select Closet Storage & Organization Products at Amazon

Posted on January 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

If one of your goals for this year is to reduce clutter and get organized, you might want to check out this fantastic sale going on now on storage and organization products at Amazon ~ savings up to 70% OFF & FREE shipping on most orders over $25. Go here to view the sale.

Here is a sample of some of the bargains we found:
The great price on these clear hanging pocket organizers really caught my eye. In my home, I use these for not only organizing jewelry, but small art supplies as well.

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FREE! Wonderful Wednesdays For Families at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Posted on January 18, 2012 | 1 comment

The Modern Museum of Fort Worth is offering Wonderful Wednesdays every second and third Wednesday of the month (through August 2012). This program for families with young children is led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. Both the tour and project focus on a few works in the Modern’s collection. Registration is not required, but a sign-up sheet is provided at the front desk the day of the program. Attendance is limited; admission is free.

The Wonderful Wednesdays schedule includes:

February 8 and 15 – Visiting the work of Joseph Cornell
March 14 and 21 – Visiting the work of Vija Celmins
April 11 and 18 – Visiting the work of Robert Rauschenberg
May 9 and 16 – Visiting the work of Carl Andre
June 13 and 20 – Visiting the work of Lawrence Weiner
July 11 and 18 – Visiting the work of Callum Inness
August 8 and 15 – Visiting the work of Philip Guston

Details, details
What: Learn more about Wonderful Wednesdays at The Modern here.
When: Events take place the 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month,
…4:00-4:45pm. View the full schedule here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE!

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Fun Surprise from Justin Boots!

Posted on January 16, 2012 | 2 comments

Justin Boots is picking up tweets and facebook comments from their fans and putting them on their billboard. To our suprise, one of ours was picked up (so fun!). Here’s the image:

This one made me smile, too (love it!):

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

Posted on January 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Western Parade
FUN! 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Stockyards
FREE Fort Worth Photography Gallery Exhibit
FREE Houseplant Repotting Event and Garden Seminar at Calloway’s Nursery
FREE Bedroom Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Lowes

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:: FREE ~ 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Parade
…Saturday, January 14, 2012

Oh I love a parade! Over 100,000 people will line the streets of downtown Fort Worth to watch the “All Western Parade” and to celebrate the opening of the 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. This traditional event is held each year and boasts being the largest western themed parade, as well as the longest 100% non-motorized (no cars) parade in the world. The parade will feature over 4,000 participants including covered wagons, horses, more than 1,000 head of livestock, and of course cowboys!

Details, details
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11:00AM
Where: The parade starts in front of the Tarrant County Courthouse (Downtown at Weatherford and Main Streets), turns right on Main
towards the Convention Center, and loops back to the Courthouse on Houston St. Click here to view the official parade route.
How: Park at one of the many FREE downtown lots (Sundance Square, the parking garage next to Bass Hall, etc.) and walk to your viewing spot. Or, take the TRE train to the Fort Worth ITC station, and walk up 9th Street to the Convention Center (the middle of the parade route).
Cost: FREE!

:: 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Starts Today!
…Opens Friday, January 13 and runs through February 4, 2012

Want to attend for FREE or cheap? Be sure to check out the list here for a number of ways to save on rodeo tickets and grounds admission.

Details, details
What: The 2012 Stock Show and Rodeo event schedule changes daily.
…• To get the schedule of daily events, click here.
…• For the schedule of special activities, click here.
…• To see the musical entertainment schedule, click here.
When: The 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes place January 13 through February 4. Learn more here.
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions. A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly from Ridgmar Mall or Billy Bob’s to the front gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way (pretty slick!). To find out more, click here.
Cost: For opportunities to attend the Stock Show and Rodeo for FREE or Half Price, click here. Otherwise, General Admission is: Adults $10, Kids 6 to 16 $5, and Children 5 & Under FREE

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, January 15, 2012

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, January 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!

:: FREE! Fort Worth Photography Exhibit at the Central Library
…Last Weekend (Now Through January 15, 2012)

Three Fort Worth photographers have joined talents to put the city of Fort Worth and their art in the spotlight. This Central Library Gallery exhibit reveals different views of the city, provides a fresh look at familiar icons and landmarks, and displays new images of less familiar places. From downtown’s skyscrapers to neighborhood parks, viewers will enjoy seeing Fort Worth’s urban scenes in a new light.

Details, Details
What: For more information about the exhibit, click here. For an excellent review of the show, pop over here to Fort Worth Business Press.
When: Available for viewing during normal library hours ~ now through January 15, 2012.
Where: On display in the Gallery at the Fort Worth Central Library. 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

:: FREE Calloway’s Nursery Houseplant Repotting Event
…Saturday, January 14, 2012

Rejuvenate your interior plants by giving them room to spread their roots during Calloway’s plant repotting event. Bring your own plants and pots to Calloway’s protected nurseries for the Repotting Festival and skip the mess and guess work of doing it yourself. They will provide all the complimentary potting soil, fertilizers and top-dressing needed to complete your project. You might want to also attend their 10:00AM seminar on indoor gardening and houseplants.

Details, details
What: For more information about Calloway’s plant repotting event, go here. To learn about the indoor gardening seminar, go here.
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 ~ Attend the repotting event anytime between 9:00AM to 6:00PM. The Indoor Gardening seminar starts at 10:00AM
Where: All Calloway’s locations. Click here to find one near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: Learn How to Design Your Dream Bedroom at a
…FREE Pottery Barn Class
…Sunday, January 15, 2012

Get new ideas for creating a beautiful bedroom!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for selecting and arranging bedroom furniture, choosing window treatments, and accessorizing for comfort and style.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place January 15, 2012. Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday & Sunday, January 14-15, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend. Saturday features an in-store class on making “Comfort Foods” (count me in!). And, Sunday is the 2nd in a three-part series focusing on healthy cooking techniques, fresh flavors and inspiring ideas for great meals for the whole family. You’ll learn how to correctly sauté and steam – two techniques that yield delicious golden-tinged vegetables with just the right amount of crunch, bright flavors and perfect textures. 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 and Sunday, January 14 & 15, 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.

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Working Castle
…Saturday, January 14, 2012

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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Get FREE Admission to All National Parks This Weekend ~ January 13-15

Posted on January 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, the National Park Service is providing FREE admission to over 400 National Parks . 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 the National Parks FREE entrance weekend here.
When: January 13-15, 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 in 2012:

April 14-22 ~ National Park Week
June 9 ~ Get Outdoors Day
September 29 ~ National Public Lands Day
November 10-12 ~ Veterans Day weekend

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2012 Discount Guide to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo: How to Get FREE & HALF OFF Ticket Savings

Posted on January 12, 2012 | 1 comment

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Attending the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo?
Plan ahead and you can get 50% OFF Rodeo Tickets or get Stock Show General Admission For FREE. This 3 week event (Jan. 13 – Feb. 4) includes the rodeo (extra ticket needed), premier livestock shows, musical entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, and lots more. There are lots of special activities to enjoy and the schedule of events is fresh each day.

Here’s the inside scoop on how to save on your tickets…

1. Buy 1 Get One FREE Rodeo Ticket Coupons ~ Pick up a Buy One Get One FREE Rodeo Admission coupon at any Mattress Firm Location in Fort Worth or the Dickies clothing retail store (521 W. Vickery Blvd in Downtown Fort Worth). Follow the instructions on the coupon to redeem your coupon at the Stock Show & Rodeo Ticket Office. Note: Be sure to call before using this coupon, to make sure your desired rodeo performance date is available. Availability is limited for promotion tickets and the coupon is not usable with all performance dates & times.

2. Fort Worth Star Telegram Press Pass Savings ~ Present your valid FW Star-Telegram Press Pass when purchasing general admission or rodeo tickets to get the following savings (Limit 4 discounts per Press Pass ~ learn more details here):

Press Pass Discounts:
$2.00 OFF Adult Grounds Admission Every Day
$5.00 OFF Weekday Matinee Rodeo Performances

50% OFF Rodeo Tickets for Gold Press Pass Holders:
50% OFF ($8.00) for all PRCA $16.00 Rodeo Performances.
Limit (4) discounts per Press Pass. No promo code needed.

50% OFF Wednesdays for All Press Pass Holders:
Press Pass will be honored for 50% OFF adult grounds admission (Regularly $10.00) and 50% OFF midway ride tickets (regularly $1.00 each) on each Wednesday of the show. No code needed.

3. Fridays, 50% OFF Admission for Seniors ~ Senior citizens age 65 and over will be admitted to the Stock Show grounds every Friday throughout the show for $5 (that’s 50% OFF general admission). Learn more here.

4. FREE Grounds Admission, Tuesday, January 17th (Dickies Day) ~ Wear your Dickies logoed clothing item to the gate ticket office and receive FREE general admission to the Stock Show grounds for Tuesday, January 18th only. Learn more here.

5. FREE Grounds Admission AND Rodeo for Military, Monday, January 30th ~ Present your military ID (active or retired) at the Rodeo Ticket Box Office and receive FREE tickets to the Rodeo (includes Grounds admission) for you and your immediate family for the 2:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. performance (you can get your tickets now!). Thank you for your service! Learn more here.

6. FREE Rodeo Tickets for First Responders (Police, Fire & EMS Personnel) ~ In recognition of their valued service, Teletouch-Hawk Electronics would like to host First Responders and their families (up to 4) for a fun-filled day at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The FREE tickets will admit you to a select performance of the historic 116th Annual Rodeo and will include admission to the Stock Show grounds where you will have access to the Livestock Barns, the Carnival Midway, and all exhibits. Learn more here.

7. FREE Stock Show Grounds Admission For Museum Members ~ If you’re a member of The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum or the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, you can get into the Stock Show Grounds for FREE. Museum members must present a current Museum Membership card and photo ID at a Stock Show ticket booth for free entry. Learn more here.

8. Save a bundle if you plan to attend multiple days ~ This year, the Stock Show and Rodeo has a special Super Saver deal that nicely lowers the cost if you will be visiting the Stock Show grounds multiple days. With this $40 per person deal, you get 20 Midway Ride Coupons (worth $20) and a souvenir pin that provides ground admission to the exhibit areas for all 23 days of the show. Go here to learn more.

9. Special Bonus (I love this!) ~ Your Stock Show grounds admission ticket can be used to get FREE admission from January 13th to February 4th to The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum or the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. For adults, that’s an extra savings of $24, if you visit all 3! Learn more about the “Moo-seum” program, here.

Details, details
When: The 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes place
January 13 through February 4. Learn more here.

Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions.

Parking: A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly from Ridgmar Mall or Billy Bob’s to the front gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way (pretty slick!). To find out more, click here.

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FREE Book: Best in Travel 2012 From Lonely Planet & Starbucks

Posted on January 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

This week, Starbucks is replacing its normal FREE Song Pick of the Week with a FREE download of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 e-book. All you have to do is pop by Starbucks this week and grab one of the cards that gives you the redemption code (no purchase necessary). The book is packed full of beautiful full-page color travel pictures and lots of ideas to inspire the next vacation. The book normally retails for $14.99 for a hard copy ($10 through Amazon).

Cards should be available at all Starbucks through next Monday (January 16). Be sure to download your book before the redemption code expires in April.

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Cheap Comfort Food (& It’s Healthy!): 13-Bean Fort Worth Soup Recipe

Posted on January 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

This week’s winter weather has me in the mood for this hearty bean soup ~ terrific comfort food for a rainy, cold day like today. This recipe will make enough to feed a crowd, is cheap to make, and is even better the 2nd day after the flavors continue to meld together in the refrigerator. Add a loaf of crusty french bread and a salad and you’ll have a terrific meal to feed the family.

Do note that to make this soup, you will need to soak the beans for at least 8 hours before cooking (so plan accordingly). :)

Bon Appetite, y’all!

13-Bean Fort Worth Soup

Ingredients

4 1/2 Cups of a mixed Bean Soup Mix (We used Bob Mills 13 Bean Soup, but any multi-bean soup mix will work)
2 1/2 Quarts of Water (to soak beans overnight)
1/8 cup Apple cider vinegar

3 Quarts water or stock (chicken, vegetable, or beef)
1/8 Cup Dried minced onion
3 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 Tablespoons cumin
2 1/2 Teaspoons garlic powder
3 Teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 Teaspoons dried oregano
2 Cans (14 oz each) diced or crushed tomatoes (We used 1 can of Muir Glen Organic roasted tomatoes & 1 can Rotel with Chilis because we like the extra spice & depth of flavor)
Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Ingredients for Variations
1 Cup Brown Rice – AND/OR-
1 Pound of meat of choice (like stew meat, ham, chicken, or sausage), cut into bite size pieces – AND/OR-
1 Can (4 oz) of Diced Green Chiles

Directions

Rinse and sort beans. In a large stockpot, add the beans, the 2 1/2 quarts of water and apple cider vinegar. Stir and soak overnight (or at least 8 hours).
Drain and rinse the beans and add back to the stockpot along with the 3 Quarts of stock (or water), and all remaining ingredients except the salt and pepper.
Stir all ingredients together and bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce the heat to and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours (until the beans are tender).
Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Variations

Add 1 cup of brown rice during the last hour of simmering.
Add 1 pound of meat of choice, cut into bite-sized (like stew meat, ham, chicken, or sausage) to cook along with the beans. Add between steps #3 & #4 (right after the ingredients come to a boil and before you reduce the heat to simmer).
If you like extra spice, add 1 can (4 ounce) of Diced Green Chiles during the last hour of simmering.

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January 6-8 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on January 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
FREE! Fort Worth Photography Gallery Exhibit
FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth
Science and History Museum
FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First
Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, January 8, 2012

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, January 8, 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!

:: FREE! Fort Worth Photography Exhibit at the Central Library
…Now Through January 15, 2012

Three Fort Worth photographers have joined talents to put the city of Fort Worth and their art in the spotlight. This Central Library Gallery exhibit reveals different views of the city, provides a fresh look at familiar icons and landmarks, and new images of less familiar places. From downtown’s skyscrapers to neighborhood parks, viewers will enjoy seeing Fort Worth’s urban scenes in a new light.

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, January 7 & 8, 2012

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 Fort Worth 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, January 7 & 8
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Nature and Science

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, January 7, 2012

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 activities for the kids.

Details, details
What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, January 7, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday & Sunday, January 7-8, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend. Saturday features an in-store class on making Hot sandwiches. And, Sunday kicks off a three-part series focusing on healthy cooking techniques, fresh flavors and inspiring ideas for great meals for the whole family. You’ll learn how to stock your pantry with healthy and delicious choices and receive recipes that both kids and adults will enjoy. 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 and Sunday, January 7 & 8, 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.

:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, January 7, 2012

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Savings Bank 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, January 7, 2012 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend ~
It should be a FANTASTIC weekend to get outside!

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HOT DEAL: 50% OFF Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Tickets!

Posted on January 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

This deal gets our pass-along worthy seal of approval…

Check Out This Fantastic 50% OFF Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Deal at Groupon Today!

Yahoooo! It’s almost Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo time and Groupon has launched a savings offer of 50% OFF Reserved Rodeo Tickets. If you are planning to go to the rodeo this year, this is a GREAT deal! You get to choose the performance date and time from a variety of options that range from $8 to $11 a ticket plus…

The 50% OFF deal includes:

A reserved seat rodeo ticket from your choice of 6 dates (available dates range from Jan. 19 to Feb. 3).
FREE all day access to the Stock Show grounds, exhibits and carnival midway
FREE entrance to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History*
FREE entrance to the National Cowgirl Museum*
FREE entrance to the Cattle Raisers Museum*
*Details about free museum entrance can be found here.

Buying tips: Buy your Groupon voucher as soon as possible as tickets for the most popular dates will likely sell out quick! The offer expires at Midnight, Thursday, 1/5/12, however you can use the certificate for any of the 6 performance dates available through Groupon and can purchase for up to 8 people. Also, once you get your groupon voucher, be sure and redeem it as soon as you can to get the best available seats for your selected date.

How to get the Offer:

Go here to sign up for today’s Fort Worth Stock Show
and Rodeo 50% OFF deal at Groupon.
Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City.
The offer can be found in the “More Great Deals” sidebar of the Fort Worth Groupon site.

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