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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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FREE Raised Bed Gardening 101 E-Book

Posted on April 10, 2012 | 2 comments

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Raised Bed Gardening 101, an 89-page free e-book, is designed as an introduction for beginner gardeners. It briefly explains gardening basics and provides you with various design ideas for your own raised garden beds. Learn more or download the book here.

Looking for more great gardening titles?
Check out this list of FREE Gardening Resources and Tips.  Towards the bottom of this link, you’ll find a list of recommended books for North Texas and Dallas/Fort Worth area gardening.

You might also be interested in these popular FREE books
(Kindle Editions):

Do note that if you plan to get any of the free titles, you might not want to wait, as we don’t know how long they will be available for free.

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Don’t Have a Kindle?
No worries.  If you are reading this, you likely already have a device to read Kindle ebooks in your home.  All you need to do is download one of the following FREE applications for your PC, Mac, Blackberry, iPhone/iPad/iTouch, Android, or Windows Phone.

*Free Kindle for iPhone/iPad/iTouch
This is the app I use to read my FREE books.  Download, here (or download directly through the iTunes App Store on your device) to be able to read Kindle books on your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch.

*FREE Kindle for PC
Download a FREE application to read Kindle books on your PC.

*FREE Kindle Blackberry App
Get Amazon’s free Blackberry application to read Kindle books. Download yours for FREE here.

Find more Kindle apps for Mac, Android, and Windows Phone 7, here.

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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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Happy Easter From Frugal in Fort Worth!

Posted on April 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

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“Happy Easter.” We all say it…but why? Click here for a 
reminder of what those words actually mean.

We hope you have a wonderful
Easter Celebration!

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Image and text from Hobby Lobby, Mardel, and Hemisphere Stores.

Easter Video creative from Igniter Media

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

Posted on April 6, 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 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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SniqueAway Texas Vacation Bargain: Lake Conroe Family Resort (La Torretta) ~ Hurry!

Posted on April 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

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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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FREE Printable Cooks Helps from Martha Stewart

Posted on April 3, 2012 | 1 comment

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When you’re making that quick bread, can you swap a muffin tin for a loaf pan? How many tablespoons are in a cup? These handy (and FREE!) kitchen charts from Martha Stewart have all the answers.

Go here to get 3 free printables which include: baking pan substitutions, measuring equivalents, and candy-making temperatures.

To make them even more handy, we suggest you take the printouts to your favorite office supply store and have them laminated.  You can then always have them at your fingertips by turning them into refrigerator magnets (glue a magnet to the back) or bookmarks for your favorite cookbook.

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March 30 – April 1 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Lots of Easter Egg Hunts This Weekend!

Posted on March 30, 2012 | 1 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 Family Easter Egg Hunts (Lots of Locations:  Grapevine, Hurst, Keller, North Richland Hills, and more!)
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
  • FREE Home Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: FREE Family Fun Easter Egg Hunts
…Saturday, March 31, 2012

There are lots of terrific (and FREE) Easter Egg Hunts sponsored throughout the metroplex this Saturday, March 31.  Here are a few of our favorites:

• Richland Hills, Special Bunnies Easter Egg Hunt:  This special Easter Egg Hunt is for children with any disability and their families ~ all are welcome to attend at no cost.  The event will include family fun like face painting, clowns, games, food, prizes and more. There will be ‘beeping eggs’ for visually impaired children and large-size eggs for children in wheelchairs.
Saturday, March 31, 10:00am – 12:00pm at Creek Trail Park,  3925 Airline Drive, Richland Hills.  Learn more here.

• Grapevine, 37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Nash Farms: Mr. and Mrs. Bunny will be hiding thousands of eggs at Nash Farm for a hopping good time. Special prize eggs will be hidden in each age division. Kids will love the face painting and other fun activities such as bounce-houses, petting zoo, hay rides and more.
Saturday, March 31, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Nash Farm in Grapevine, 626 Ball Street (near Historic Downtown Grapevine).  Get more details here.

• North Richland Hills, Easter in the Park: Family activities will include an Easter egg hunt with over 25,000 eggs and prizes, a visit by the Easter bunny, bounce houses, train rides, a petting zoo, and live entertainment.
Saturday, March 31, 10:00am – Noon at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road, North Richland Hills.  Learn more here.

• Keller, Tree-Mendous Spring Easter Egg Scramble:  Keller is hosting their largest Easter egg hunt and family fun event to date.  There will be lots of free activities like bounce houses, slides, pony rides and a petting zoo, as well as an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny.  The City of Keller will also be giving away FREE trees to Keller residents while supplies last.
Saturday, March 31,  9:00am – 11:30AM at Bear Creek Park Pond, 400 Bear Creek Park in Keller.  Learn more here.

• Hurst, Easter Eggstravaganza: Along with a fun Easter egg hunt for kids 10 and under, this family event will have crafts, a visit by Mr. Easter bunny, clowns, free refreshments and more.
Saturday, March 31,  Activities start at 1:00pm, at Hurst Community Park, 601 Precinct Line Road, Hurst.  Learn more here. 

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, April 2, 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 2, 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 Pottery Barn Decorating Demonstrations and Open House 
…Saturday, March 31, 2012

Be among the first to see Pottery Barn’s new summer collection along with interactive demonstrations for accessorizing your home! Pop by the store Saturday morning for their summer open house, where they will share helpful tips for simple and affordable ways to refresh your home and entertain.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place March 31, 2012, 9:00-11:00AM.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
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 1, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a class on satisfying and healthy ways to enjoy spring produce. Learn how to select and prepare what’s in season now – your spring grocery shopping will be more interesting and your meals, more delicious (not to mention this is a great way to save money on 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: Sunday, April 1, 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

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Hot Smashburger Deal: Buy One Get One FREE!

Posted on March 27, 2012 | 1 comment

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Dine at Smashburger, with the coupon you’ll find at their Facebook page (here), and you’ll get a FREE entrée with the purchase of a Fresh Mex Burger or Chicken sandwich.  Their Fresh Mex burger sounds delicious ~ described as a made-to-order chicken or Angus beef burger, layers of fresh avocado, chopped cilantro, onions, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and spicy chipotle mayo, on a Mexican roll.

Details, details
How:  Print and use the coupon you’ll find here.
Where: All participating Smashburger locations. Find one near you here.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger):  An entree is any Smashburger, chicken sandwich or salad. Limit one per person. May not be combined with any other offer.  No Cash Value.

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Kids Eat FREE Chili’s Coupon ~ Through March 28

Posted on March 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Bring your kids to Chili’s through March 28 to get up to 2 FREE Kids’ Meals with an Adult entrée purchase! You’ll need to print the coupon you’ll find here to get this deal.  This offer is for kids 12 and under and multiples of this coupon can be used per table.

Plus: Go here to sign up for Chili’s Email Newsletter and they will instantly send you a coupon for a FREE chips & queso.

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Wonderful FREEBIES With $15 Credit From One Kings Lane (For New Members)!

Posted on March 23, 2012 | 2 comments

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One Kings Lane Has a HOT $15 Credit Offer!

In case you missed it last go-around ~  For a limited time, when you sign-up to get notified of One Kings Lane Sales, you’ll get $15 credited to your account to use towards your first One Kings Lane order of $30 or more. It looks like you have 30 days to use the credit before it expires, but other than that, there are no other strings attached (love that!). Do note that the $15 credit is only offered for new account sign-ups and that it is FREE to join.

Go here to sign up for free and get the $15 credit!

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Here are some of the fun things we found in today’s One Kings Lane sales that you could get for FREE or really cheap with the $15 credit:

:: Pretty French influence serving pieces, perfect for Easter and Spring entertaining. 

I fell in love with this whole collection ~ great design & great price.  The pitcher would be FREE after $15 Credit (On Sale for $12) and this beverage dispenser in yellow or white would be $14 after the credit (On Sale for $29). 
 

:: They also just kicked off a great beach themed collection with a wide range of decorative and houseware items. 

Aren’t these fish embossed jars great?  Either one would be FREE after the $15 Credit (On sale for $12 each.)  Prices in this collection start at $7 and flow right out of the frugal range.

Not Familiar With One Kings Lane?

One Kings Lane is a by-invitation-only daily deals home decor site that has been featured for their amazing bargains on Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators, People Magazine, Good Housekeeping and more.

I’ve discovered the exact same lamps sold at Anthropologie and Neiman Marcus for over 50% OFF through OKL, Cuisinart kitchen appliances for 40% OFF Macy’s prices, and Melissa & Doug educational toys for kids at really great discounts. Their sales change daily, so it’s a fun place for bargain hunters looking for great quality for their home.

Membership to One Kings Lane is FREE, but you have to be invited to join (and you are officially invited by Frugal in Fort Worth!).

Pop over to their website here to join.

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March 23-25 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on March 23, 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 Fort Worth’s 2012 Spring Gallery Night
  • FREE Wild West Fest in Watauga
  • FREE Western Movie Double Feature at the Carter
  • FREE Artist’s Eye Lecture Series at the Kimbell
  • FREE Disney Kids Craft & Storytelling Event
  • FREE Decorating & Entertaining Class at Pottery Barn
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
  • FREE Cooking Classes at Williams Sonoma

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:: FREE! Fort Worth’s Spring Gallery Night ~ 2012
 …Saturday, March 24, 2012

Ft. Worth’s Annual Spring Gallery Night is a FREE open-house event celebrating the visual arts and the community’s cultural richness in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Take a stroll through participating galleries and museums, plus mingle with the many artists featured during this community event. Many locations are hosting live music and light h’ors d’oeuvres.

Details, details
What: Download the 2012 Spring Gallery Night program and map here to get more info on all participating locations. Hosted by the Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association (more info at fwada.org).
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 ~ Event times vary by venue. Go here to find the schedule for each location.
Where: Go here to print out a map of each participating venue.
Cost: Most events are FREE.

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 :: FREE! Wild West Fest in Watauga
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

 

Take a step back in time to the days of the Wild West! Enjoy live music from The Bright, The Matt Kimbrow Band, The Crawfish Band and more! Stroll through the Watauga Depot where you will find lots of arts, crafts, and food vendors. Kids can take a train or stagecoach ride, tackle the mechanical bull, conquer the climbing wall, jump on the inflatables, and more. An egg hunt for kids 0-10 years old will begin at 11:30AM.  Armadillo races will start at noon.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 ~ 10:00AM-7:00PM
Where: Watauga Community Center, 7901 Indian Springs Road
Cost: FREE 

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:: FREE! Wild West Double Feature Film Screening at
…the Amon Carter Museum
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

 

Enjoy America’s depiction of the West through cinema while watching the  Academy Award-winning family film Rango (PG; 2011), followed by the spaghetti western classic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (NR; 1966). Come for one of the films or stay for both! Refreshments will be served between movies.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: March 24, 2012. Rango 10:30AM-12:30PM,  Refreshments  12:30–1:00PM, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly  1:00–4:15PM.
Where: The Amon Carter Museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard. Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE.  Because seating is limited, reservations are required. Call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to register.

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:: FREE Artist’s Eye Lecture Series at the Kimbell
 …Saturday, March 24, 2012

What does the art of the past mean to the artist of the present? In this ongoing lecture series, artist Annette Lawrence will discuss works in the Kimbell’s collection, share special insights, and relate older art to contemporary artistic concerns. This program is free and requires no reservations.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Artist’s Eye lecture series, go here.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11:00AM.
Where: The Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. For directions to the Kimbell, click here.
Cost: FREE admission to the lecture and the permanent exhibit.

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:: FREE Stickermania Craft & Storytelling Event at the Disney Store
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

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You’re invited to a 25th Anniversary Disney celebration Stickermania & Storytelling event at the Disney Store! Young guests will get the chance to use their imaginations and creativity as they make their very own party story using Disney character stickers. Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Crafts projects will be available for free while supplies last.

Details, details
What: To find out more about this Disney event, click here.
Where: Click here to get directions to your closest store.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:30AM to 1:00PM
Cost: FREE

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:: Learn New Entertaining Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Class
…Sunday, March 25, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for Spring and Easter entertaining with style. This week’s class covers the basics of having a fun party ~ from formal dinners to a casual buffet.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place March 25, 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!

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, March 25, 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, March 25, 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, March 24-25, 2012

 Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend.  Saturday features an in-store class on creative “Easter Egg Decorating”.  Join them on Sunday for a class on cooking healthy for kids. In this class, you’ll learn to prepare fruits and vegetables that will appeal to kids, plus ways they can help make these family friendly, kid-tested dishes at home. Children are invited to attend this class with an adult. 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, March 24-25, 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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LivingSocial: $10 for $50 at VistaPrint (80% OFF) PLUS Another 30% OFF All Products

Posted on March 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

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LivingSocial has a fantastic daily deal on personalized items!  For $10 you get $50 to spend on stationery, calendars, mugs, business cards and more personalized merchandise at VistaPrint (there are some great gift ideas for Easter and Mother’s Day, too).   You have to buy this offer by Wednesday, but the LivingSocial voucher is valid until June 3, 2012.

And, if you use this link, you’ll get another 30% OFF all VistaPrint products site-wide! I will definitely be taking advantage of this deal, as I have ordered from them in the past and have been very happy with the quality.

Find out more about this great deal here.

Here are the easy steps for getting this offer:

  1. If you are new to Living Social, be sure to first sign up for FREE here.  After you’ve signed up, click the link in step #2 to go directly to the deal.
  2. Signed up with LivingSocial already?  Hurry over to this link (before the end of the day Wednesday!) which takes you to the 80% OFF VistaPrint Offer  and other details to make your purchase.
  3. Pop over to this link to have fun shopping and get your 30% OFF VistaPrint site-wide!   You have until June 3, 2012 to use this voucher and make your selections.
  4. That’s it!  Easy-breezy, right?

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FREE VeggieTales Movie Premier: RobinGood And His Not So Merry Men ~ March 24

Posted on March 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Come One, Come All ~ FREE Family Event!
Bring your friends and family to the premier of the latest Veggie Tales movie, RobinGood And His Not So Merry Men at Northwood Church in Keller, Saturday, March 24th. The event is FREE and everyone is welcome at this family friendly community event. Dress up as a Veggie Tales character or dress down in pajamas for movie watching, but whatever you do, don’t miss it!

Details, details
What: Learn more about the movie premier and see a preview here.
When: Saturday, March 24 ~ 5:00pm
Where: Northwood Church in Keller, 1870 Rufe Snow Dr.
(Rufe Snow & N. Tarrant Pkwy). For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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