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FREE or Cheap: Fantastic Entertaining Ware, Cookbooks & More From One Kings Lane

Posted on February 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

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You might have seen in one of last week’s posts, when you join One Kings Lane for FREE as a new member, they’ll give you $15 to use towards your first order of $30 or more.  If you haven’t signed up yet, you can still do so and get the $15 credit, here.

Since you have to use the $15 credit within 30 days (or you lose it), we want to find ways to help you apply the credit to get some great goodies for FREE or really cheap.  Today, there is a wonderful boutique full of fresh and festive entertaining ware (like a set of 6 fun dessert party plates ~ $12 before the discount! Woot!) ~ definitely worth checking out.  Most of the sets of dishes, cookbooks, cups & more in this boutique are priced $9 to $20 (so after the $15 OFF credit, quite a few things would be FREE!).  Here’s the scoop…

How to Get A FREE Set of Plates, Cups, or Bowls

If you haven’t already used your $15 credit, you might consider using it for some of the fun things we found in today’s One Kings Lane Classic Coffee, Tea, & More Boutique Sale (look for the boutique picture link above, once you get logged in to One Kings Lane).  You could get most of these goodies in this boutique FREE or really cheap when you use the $15 credit.   There are almost 150 items to choose from.

Even without the credit, you can score some great deals today (sale ends Wednesday) like these sets of plates, bowls and cups  ~ terrific for a party or use as a nice hostess gift:

Learn more about One Kings Lane and how to get the $15 Credit here.

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

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FREE! A Special Invitation to Join SniqueAway Bargain Travel Site (Plus a Review of Our Experience)

Posted on February 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

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TOP RATED HOTELS + FANTASTIC BARGAINS + FREE MEMBERSHIP = SNIQUEAWAY TRAVEL SITE

I love a great deal, and I love to travel ~ So, I’m excited to pass-along an invitation to you from Frugal in Fort Worth and Trip Advisor to become a member (FREE) of Snique Away, Trip Advisor’s NEW travel bargain site (and I do mean bargain!!!).

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.  The hotel sales change weekly and span a wide range of travel tastes and budgets.  Membership to Snique Away is FREE, but you have to be invited to join (and you are officially invited by Frugal in Fort Worth!)

What kinds of bargains should you expect? This week Snique Away features sales for top-rated hotels in Whistler ~ Canada, New York ~ NY, Bagshot ~ England (pack me in your bags, please), and Summerville ~ South Carolina. If you want to plan a little “stay-cation”, they even have a great special this week for the historic Adolphus in Dallas ~ $89 for their Deluxe Room through SniqueAway (I looked at Adolphus’ website and this same room is going for $174 there, today).

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

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

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My personal experience with SniqueAway

A few months ago, I was sent a private invitation to join SniqueAway.  To be candid, when I received this invitation, I was a bit skeptical about what it was. I didn’t want to unknowingly sign up as a target for one of those annoying time-share deals with all the high-pressure sales riff-raff (pretty much like gum on the shoe).  Plus, the austere pre-member-sign-in web design and invitation-only aspect made it impossible to preview & peruse the website to make sure this was something I was truly interested in (hopefully this review will make it much easier for you). 

After doing quite a bit of research and watching and comparing various travel offers, I am happy to say that I am very comfortable recommending SniqueAway to my readers. It is an easy, easy way to find unheard of deals on some of the best hotels in the world.  It turns out it is part of one of my favorite travel opinion sites, Trip Advisor (read here and here for a nice overview).  In fact, the only hotels featured on SniqueAway are ones that have been highly rated by readers like you and me on TripAdvisor.com ~ ratings from folks who have actually stayed at these hotels and share their opinions, both pros & cons.

This got my attention. For the last few years, Trip Advisor has been the first site I go to and one of the most credible opinion-sites when I’m selecting hotels, restaurants, and travel activities for new places (not to mention it has been great for fresh entertainment & restaurant ideas for Fort Worth).  I’m officially a fan of SniqueAway, and wanted to make sure my readers had a chance to take advantage of their free membership & travel bargains, too!

What to expect when you sign up with SniqueAway 

Once I signed up, I started receiving 1 email per week featuring about 5 hotel bargain deals from around the U.S. and across the world (plus a sneak preview at hotel deals that would be offered the following week). The offers are on a first come, first serve basis, lasting up to seven days or until sold out.

Since you will not be able to view these bargains until you sign up, I’m adding a screen capture below so you can get an idea of what you’ll see on a typical hotel bargain offer (you can see from the example below on the Dallas Adolphus, the price range goes from a pretty affordable deluxe room to luxurious suite options).

You’ll also notice that there is a Trip Advisor review tab (found on every hotel deal listing) where you can link to and read corresponding hotel reviews, providing quick insight into the experiences of other travelers and how they view the hotel.

HOW IT WORKS

1.  Sign up with this invitation. There is no cost to join the members-only service, but a private 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 3-5 new sales added Mondays at 1PM CST.

  • 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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Favorite Recipe: Chicken and Corn Chowder ~ Post #2

Posted on February 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Note about this post:  We are taking a little blog-cation over the coming days and are republishing some of our top posts from the past (in no particular order).  Perhaps you’ll find a new nugget or two that you’ve missed along the way or maybe just a timely reminder.  We look forward to being back with you in a few days!  :)

I was flipping through my recipe file this morning and pulled out this family favorite, which I thought I’d pass along.  I love this chicken and corn chowder recipe because it is delicious and easy, yet not full of “bad” fat calories.   I hope you enjoy it, too!

Chicken-Corn Chowder

Ingredients

  • 4  medium onions, diced
  • 1/4  cup  olive oil
  • 5  medium potatoes, cubed
  • 2  celery stalks, chopped
  • 1  tablespoon  salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon  pepper
  • 2  cups  chicken broth
  • 5  cups  milk
  • 2  (15 1/4-ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1  (14 3/4-ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1  cup  half-and-half (I use the fat-free version to cut down on fat)
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons paprika
  • 1/4  teaspoon  dried thyme
  • 3  cups  chopped cooked chicken*
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. Saute onion in olive oil in a Dutch oven until tender.
  2. Add cubed potato and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil.
  3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender
    (about 15 minutes)
  4. Add milk and next 6 ingredients; cook until heated
    (10-15 more minutes).
  5. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

*3 cups chopped cooked ham or turkey may be substituted.

Tip:  I double this recipe, as this soup freezes nicely and is great to have on hand for a fast dinner.

 

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10 Easy Strategies to Save a Bundle on Prescriptions at Your Local Pharmacy ~ Post #1

Posted on February 14, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Note about this post:  We are taking a little blog-cation over the coming days and are republishing some of our top posts from the past (in no particular order).  Perhaps you’ll find a new nugget or two that you’ve missed along the way or maybe just a timely reminder.  It was fun to look back over former posts ~ I hope you enjoy the review, too! 

We look forward to being back with you in a few days!  :)

10 easy ways to decrease prescription expenses

Good news for consumers! Pharmacies and drug manufacturers are competing hard for our prescription business by offering special savings incentives for choosing them. These incentives take many forms, ranging from pharmacy coupons for store gift cards to drug manufacturer coupons and rebates. The savings can add up fast since many of these coupons and rebates can be used together.

Let’s take a closer look at these incentives and strategies to save on your next pharmacy bill:

  1. Find out from your doctor if there is a generic option for your medication. With many pharmacies offering $4 generic prescriptions, this option can often save you a bundle and provide a lower insurance co-pay too.
  2. For non-generics, ask your doctor for available coupons or rebates from the manufacturer. Frequently, pharmaceutical reps provide coupons, instant rebates, and other savings promotions for doctors to pass along to their patients.
  3. Look online for coupons or rebates from the manufacturer. Visit the pharmaceutical company’s official website and search for savings incentives. The more competition a prescription has from other manufacturers or the newer the drug, the more likely you will find a rebate or coupon. Fellow blogger, “Internet Drug Coupons” has a long list of direct links to drug companies that offer discounts ~ a good starting point to find extra savings.
  4. Shop for the lowest prescription costs. Like every other shopping experience, it pays to shop around on your medications. The more expensive the prescription, the more important it is to compare prices to save money. This is particularly true, if you have high co-pays or deductibles on your insurance. Take a moment to call several stores before choosing a pharmacy, and be sure to include warehouse clubs like Costco and Sams on your call list, as they often have the lowest prices.
  5. Look for pharmacy coupons online before choosing where to fill your prescription. With a simple Google or Bing search you can easily find what coupons are available for local pharmacies ( i.e. Search: CVS Transfer Prescription Coupon February 2012 to find current online coupons).
  6. Scan your newspaper circulars for pharmacy coupons. Kroger, Target, CVS, Albertsons, and Walgreens, to name but a few, have all jumped on the prescription coupon band wagon and almost monthly run a coupon in their circulars (some can even be found online). Most often these pharmacies offer a gift card/certificate usable anywhere in the store with a prescription purchase. Call your pharmacist to find out if they have a current coupon or promotion ~ often then will have extra coupons on hand if you ask for them.
  7. Make it a habit to read your store receipts from the check-out. Pharmacy savings rewards and coupons are often provided to loyal store customers along with the receipt. I have often received such “bounce-back” pharmacy coupons with my grocery receipts at Target and know that other stores like CVS, Walgreens, and Kroger do this as well.
  8. Ask your store’s pharmacist what offers are currently available for new or transferred prescriptions. CVS and Walgreens often have available an unpublicized offer for a FREE $25 gift certificate for transferred prescriptions.
  9. Switch pharmacies. Some of the best savings coupons are for transferred prescriptions, making it literally pay to change pharmacies. However, you will want to evaluate the practicality and benefits of this. If you prefer to stick with one pharmacy, keep in mind that many pharmacies will take competitor coupons or match a competitor’s offer. Always ask.
  10. Try before you buy. Coupons for free trial vouchers or free samples for new customers are available for many medications direct from the manufacturer. You will need a doctor’s written prescription, however, to send with the coupon or voucher.

Be sure to look at all your options for maximizing your savings on medications. Combining store pharmacy offers with any available manufacturers’ incentives typically provides the greatest returns.

Important Note: These strategies are easy, but since they do need a little planning and time, we assume that your prescription is not for an emergency. If your medical professional has indicated you need immediate medical attention or medications, please do so, according to their instructions and advice. The material found on this page is for informational purposes only and none of it should be considered medical advice in any way. Please consult your physician with any medical questions.

If you have any other ideas on how you have saved money on prescriptions (or have links to related coupons & rebates), please post a comment, as we would love to hear about it!

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Mmmm! FREE Starbucks Beverage with Purchase!

Posted on February 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Pop by Starbucks’ participating stores through Wednesday, February 8 and purchase a Starbucks® Blonde Roast 16 oz. bag or a Starbucks VIA Veranda™ Blend 12 pack and get a FREE handcrafted beverage of your choice – any size, no less!  No coupon needed.

Everyday Starbucks Savings Tip: Register for the Starbucks Rewards program and get free drinks, free refills, and other savings offers. The program is connected to Starbuck’s gift card program ~ meaning, you pay with a registered, preloaded gift card to earn rewards. If you have multiple Starbucks gift cards (i.e., you carry one and your spouse uses another or maybe you received a Starbucks card as a gift), register them all under one Starbucks Rewards account so that any purchases work towards higher rewards and free drinks.  Learn more here.

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FREE Valentine’s Day Movie Rental from Redbox

Posted on February 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Send FREE Redbox DVD rental coupons to family and friends with a special Valentine’s Day digital card, found on the Redbox Facebook page (go here). Each card will include a promo code for a free movie rental, valid on Valentines Day, February 14, 2012 (Limit 1 FREE code per friend).  To find a Redbox location and reserve your movie,  click here.

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February 3-5 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on February 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

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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:

  • Last Weekend! 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
  • FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
  • FREE Calvin Littlejohn Photography Lecture by Fort Worth Star Telegram Columnist, Bob Ray Sanders
  • FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth Science and History Museum
  • FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)
  • FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot
  • FREE!  Rear Window (Jimmy Stewart & Grace Kelly) Classic Family Movie Showing
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
  • FREE Home Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ~ Last Weekend!
…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.  If you haven’t been yet, this is the last weekend!

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

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:: FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
…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.

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:: FREE Calvin Littlejohn Lecture by Fort Worth Star Telegram
…Columnist, Bob Ray Sanders
…Saturday, February 4, 2012

Join Bob Ray Sanders, author of the book, Calvin Littlejohn: Portrait of a Community in Black and White for a discussion of Littlejohn’s valuable contribution to history through his captured images. Fort Worth native Bob Ray Sanders has been a professional journalist for 40 years and is currently Vice President, Associate Editor and Metro columnist for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Sanders wrote the text for the photographic essay, Calvin Littlejohn: Portrait of a Community in Black and White, which places the artist’s work in historical context.

Details, details
What: For more information about the lecture, click here. For more information about the book, go here.
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:30AM
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.

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5, 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, February 4 & 5
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, February 4, 2012

Nasher Sculpture Center, 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 activities for the kids.

Details, details
What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, February 4, 2012

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

Details, details
What: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Rear Window (Jimmy Stewart & Grace Kelly)
…Classic Movie Showing
….Sunday, February 5, 2012

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the classic 1954 film Rear Window featuring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly on Sunday, February 5th. This monthly event is part of the First Sunday Film Series which will present award-winning movies in a wide range of genres, including drama, action, comedy and science fiction. Films will be shown on the large screen of the Tandy Lecture Hall in the Central Library.

About the movie: Jimmy Stewart plays a man who thinks he has witnessed a murder from his rear window with Grace Kelly as the girlfriend who helps him investigate. Nominated for four Oscars, this film is considered one of Alfred Hitchcock’s best and listed by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest movies of all time. Rated PG; 112 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information about this event, click here. Learn more about the movie here.
When: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2:00PM
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.

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, February 5, 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, February 5, 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 How to Accessorize Your Home Class ~ At Pottery Barn
…Sunday, February 5, 2012

Get new ideas for accessorizing your home! Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for simple and affordable ways to refresh your home with accessories.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place February 5, 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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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday & Sunday, February 4-5, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend.  Saturday features an in-store class on the “Best of Stirfry.”  And, Sunday features a class on cooking chili. In this class, they will teach you about the profiles of different chili powders, how to make a basic chili (plus delicious variations including vegetarian), and ideas for tasty toppings. 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, February 4 & 5,  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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FREE Frozen Yogurt & Toppings at Yogurtland ~ February 6

Posted on February 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Did you know National Frozen Yogurt Day is next week? Just in case that didn’t make it on your calendar, here is a reason to take note. February 6th Yogurtland is giving away a FREE frozen yogurt with toppings at participating locations to celebrate this day! Available while supplies last.

Details, details
What: Head over to Yogurtland’s website (here) to learn more.
When: February 6, 2012 ~ 4:00-7:00PM
Where: Click here to find a Yogurtland location near you (one in Southlake and one in Montgomery Plaza off 7th Street, plus 2 in the Dallas area)

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Hallmark Cards: Buy One, Get One FREE Coupon

Posted on February 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Hallmark has a terrific printable coupon (click here) for Buy One Get One FREE Cards  ~ just in time for Valentines Day!  Don’t wait too long to print this, as I’m not sure how long Hallmark will have this up on their site.  Note that the coupon is good for up to $2.50 value.

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Back For a Limited Time: FREE $10 Credit From Rue La La (For New Members)!

Posted on February 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

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For those who missed out last time, Rue La La  has brought back their FREE $10 credit offer for the next few days ~ woo-hoo!  Here’s the scoop:

Join Rue La La for FREE before Valentines Day, and you’ll get $10 credited to your account to use towards your first Rue La La order. This is for new members, and there are no other strings attached (& no spending minimum ~ love that!).

You can potentially find some fantastic gifts for FREE or really cheap (& we will help watch for the best deals before the credit expires). Do note that the $10 credit is offered only to NEW accounts through February 14, 2012 and will be applied to your account within 72 hours of signing up.  You’ll have about a month to use the credit (it expires March 14), so don’t forget to use it before it disappears!  :)

Go here to sign up for free and get your $10 credit!

 

New to Rue La La?  

It is worth checking out Rue La La, the flash/daily deal boutique site (owned by PayPal) which offers every day quality home and clothing brands (like Ariat Boots, Crocs shoes, and Cuisinart Kitchen products) as well as very high-end fashion items (such as Halston, Cartier, Vera Bradley, Judith Ripka, and Stuart Weitzman) ~ all at discount outlet store prices.  Every day you’ll find new bargains including beautiful clothes, magazine-page worthy home decor, toys, housewares and lots more.

There are about 10-15 new boutiques introduced on Rue La La daily ~ they typically sale out fast and last only a few days.  If something you like does sell out before the sale ends, you can ask to be put on a waiting list for that item.  Sometimes it works out if the manufacturer has extras.

Rue La La describes themselves as “an exclusive, invitation-only online destination where members discover premier-brand, private sale Boutiques, each open for just a brief window of time. Our focus is a well-edited collection of sought-after offerings from the best brand names in the world – combined with helpful service…Membership is by invitation-only.”

And, joining Rue La La is FREE (Click here).

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Logan’s Roadhouse Buy One Get One FREE Meal ~ Sunday, February 5th Only

Posted on January 31, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Logan’s Roadhouse has a nifty BUY ONE GET ONE FREE MEAL coupon this week ~ perfect for an inexpensive lunch or dinner out if you don’t feel like cooking before the big game on Sunday!

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What:  Go here to get the BOGO FREE Logan’s Roadhouse coupon.
When:  The offer is valid February 5, 2012 only.
Where:  All participating Logan’s Roadhouse restaurants.  Go here to find one near you.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger):  Cannot be combined with any other promotion offer or discount. Good on food purchases only and at participating locations.  Good for one time use only.

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FREE Drink From Dunkin’ Donuts (Coffee, Tea, Latte, Hot Chocolate, or Coolatta)

Posted on January 31, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Get a FREE medium drink of choice from Dunkin’ Donuts! Choices include their iced or hot coffee, tea or latte, hot chocolate or Coolatta.  To get your free drink, you’ll need to sign up for the Dunkin’ Donuts Perks Club which will also get you other future freebies as well!

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How:  Go here to sign up for Dunkin’ Donuts Perks Club and get your coupon for a free medium drink.
Where:  Find a Dunkin’ Donuts location near you here.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger):  Free medium beverage of choice includes any iced or hot coffee, tea or latte, hot chocolate or Coolatta®. All cooler beverages are excluded. You must complete your DD Perks Rewards account profile within the month you enrolled and include your mailing address in order to receive your free beverage coupon. For full program terms and conditions, click here.

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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

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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.

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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

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:: 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.

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:: 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.

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:: 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!

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:: 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.

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:: 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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FREE Corner Bakery Cafe Power Panini Thin ~ RSVP Needed

Posted on January 24, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Corner Bakery Cafe, is offering a FREE Power Panini Thin via an RSVP invitation.  Hurry over here to sign up to get yours (don’t wait too long, as Corner Bakery says they’re only giving away a limited number).

Click here to find a Corner Bakery location near you.

 

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FREE! Redbox DVD Rental Promo Codes

Posted on January 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

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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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