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$1 Sandwiches for Lunch or Dinner, Every Monday in January & February at Dickey’s BBQ

Posted on January 4, 2010 | 1 comment

                       

Plan a cheap BBQ Dinner (or lunch) date with the family today.  

Details, details
What:  Dickey’s Barbecue is featuring $1 Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwiches. Limit 2 Per Customer.
When:  Every Monday in January & February (ends 2/28/2010)
Where:  To find a Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant near you, click here.
  

Enjoy! :)  

  

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FREE Admission to The Science & History Museum For Bank of America Cardholders ~ January 2-3

Posted on January 1, 2010 | 1 comment

 

Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE admission
to the newly constructed Fort Worth Museum of Science & History,
this weekend (January 2-3).   

Bank of America’s 2010 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE
admission the first full weekend of every month to 120 participating museums
throughout the U.S.  

This FREE Admission program kicks off this weekend (January 2-3) in Fort
Worth with the recently rebuilt and opened Fort Worth Museum of
Science and History. 

If you have not visited the museum since it reopened in November, you are in
for a TREAT!  Take a sneak peek picture tour of the museum on Fort Worth
blog, fortworthology.com to give you a little taste of what is in store
for you and the kids. 

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s  Museums On Us
    program, go here.  To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of Science 
    & History, click here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
    (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When: January 2-3, 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children) 

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend: 

Enjoy! :) 

  

 

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8 Suprising Food Savings Tips: Use Your Freezer & Stretch Your Supermarket Dollars

Posted on December 30, 2009 | Leave a comment

    

I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. 
We have a small household, so consequently, I find it a challenge to use up
perishables before they expire and become a science experiment in the fridge! :)    

If you are like me and usually have leftover ingredients, you’ll find  All You
Magazine’s post on 8 Suprising Foods You Can Freeze really helpful. 
It has great ideas on how to get the most out of your supermarket dollars and
ideas for strategically freezing perishables.    

The list has ideas on how to freeze:    

  • Milk
  • Cheese
  • Citrus
  • Eggs (really!!!)
  • Tomato Paste
  • Ginger
  • Nuts
  • Fresh Herbs

 A little taste of what is in store:     

Fresh Herbs:  For whole sprigs, wash, pat dry with paper towels,
wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for
up to 6 months. Alternatively, chop herbs and place in an ice cube
tray. Pour a tablespoon or two of water on top of the herbs and 
freeze. Transfer cubes to freezer bags; freeze for up to 6 months. To 
use, simply toss a cube into a skillet when the recipe calls for herbs
and let the water cook off.    

 Go to All You Magazine: 8 Suprising Foods You Can Freeze to read
the full article & get all the tips.    

Enjoy! :)    

    

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Have a DIY project? Use this $10 OFF Lowes Coupon PLUS Get 75% OFF Tools at Amazon

Posted on December 29, 2009 | 2 comments

                              

If you are spending this holiday week tackling the “honey-do” list, these links can help you save a few dollars: 

 Enjoy! :) 

  

 

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (December 18-20 Edition) ~ Take a Break With Lots of Christmas Fun!

Posted on December 18, 2009 | 3 comments

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Each Friday, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Here are this weekend’s tips…     

Frugal Weekend Entertainment Options #1

Visit the 52 Foot Christmas Tree and Say Hello to Santa at
Sundance Square in Downtown Fort Worth!     

           

Stop by to see Santa at the beautiful 52′ Christmas Tree at
Sundance Square.      

The jolly old elf will be waiting to hear Christmas wishes at his home near the
towering Sundance Square Christmas tree, adorned with thousands of lights,
colorful balls and sparkling snowflakes. Kids can get their picture taken
with Santa too!     

Free entertainment and live Christmas music will be performed
throughout the day and evening (see the entertainment
schedule here).     

Details, details
What:  For more information about the event, click here.
   To learn more about the 52′ Christmas tree, click here.
When: Visit the tree any time between now and New Years.
    Santa visiting hours: Friday from 6-9PM,
    Saturday & Sunday from 11AM – 6PM, and
    Monday & Tuesday from 5-8PM
Where:  Sundance Square, On Main Street (between 3rd and 4th streets)
Cost:  FREE, Photos are $7, with the proceeds to benefit the
   Fort Worth Sister Cities’ Youth Scholarships     

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2      

Enjoy a Fun Day at the Historic Log Cabin Village
At the “HOLIDAYS AT THE HEARTH” event.
Saturday, December 19, 2009     


      

Celebrate the holidays Texas Pioneer Village style!
See how cabins were decorated in pioneer days, string some popcorn,
help make pomander balls and tamales, play games, and reflect on
storied traditions as you take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle.       

Details, details
When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 ~ 1-4PM
Where: Historic Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth 
   2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. Get directions by clicking here.
Cost: Cost is regular $4.50 admission (plus a $2 craft fee to make a card).
      

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3      

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Now through December 24      

                            

Bass Pro Shops is hosting fun daily events for kids, at their Santa’s Wonderland.
The festive events include FREE games and activities, FREE crafts and a FREE
photo with Santa. Activities vary by day (with most happening on the weekends).     

While you are there: Bring a new toy to donate to Toys for the Kids drive.
Toys will be collected in the grand entrance of each store and then distributed
to local children’s charities to help bring a little Christmas to children in need.     

Details, details
What: To see the full schedule of activities and events, click here.
When: Daily, now through December 24. For schedule, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE!     

Enjoy! :)      

      

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FRUGAL FUN: FREE Call From Santa or NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart!

Posted on December 14, 2009 | Leave a comment

      

Surprise someone special (or get called out of that <<yawn>>
meeting) with a FREE Personalized Phone Call from Santa
Claus, Sammy the Snowman or NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart
(courtesy of Kroger Grocery Stores).   Sign Up here.

Note:  I believe this only works for Kroger Grocery Card holders.

Enjoy!  :)

 

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GREAT Savings! $5 FREE Hallmark Stores Coupon (Get FREE Cards, Gifts, & More!)

Posted on December 10, 2009 | Leave a comment

Hallmark has a terrific coupon online (click here) for $5 off any purchase (a $5 or less item would be FREE!)…perfect for a nice discount on Christmas cards or stocking stuffers!  Don’t wait too long to print this, as I’m not sure how long Hallmark will have this up on their site.

Coupon Savings Tip: If you subscribe to Southern Living, Martha Stewart, or a number of other home magazines, Hallmark also ran this $5 coupon as an insert in many December issues.  You can use both coupons (the online coupon and the magazine version), if you make separate purchases.

Enjoy!  :)

  
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FRUGAL DEAL: Get Up to 70% OFF With New Price Markdowns on Toys and Games at Amazon

Posted on December 9, 2009 | Leave a comment

                             
Follow this link to find a list of toys that Amazon has recently
discounted up to 70% OFF!  If you are trying to stay on budget for toys
this Christmas,  Amazon is a great place to save, plus many toys qualify
for Amazon’s FREE Super Saving shipping too!

Tip:  If you are looking for a specific toy or game item, chances  
are, Amazon has it (I’ve found that they are often cheaper in price,
plus tax-free for Texas and free shipping on most items).  Just use
their search box on their website to find what you are looking for. 

Enjoy!  :)

  
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FRUGAL ALERT: Get A FREE Full Size Bag of Stacy’s Pita Chips!

Posted on December 8, 2009 | Leave a comment

 

Stacy’s Pita Chips is offering a FREE full-size bag of their chips to the first 65,000 people who sign up as a fan on Facebook.

The FREE coupon will be mailed to you in 2 to 4 weeks and it doesn’t expire until February 28, 2010.

Click here to go to FaceBook link.

 

Enjoy!  :)

 

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TODAY ONLY (12/8)! 40% OFF Select Shearling Boots & Slippers with Free Overnight Shipping

Posted on December 8, 2009 | 1 comment

 

Endless Shoes, my favorite online shopping destination for shoes (100% Price Match, FREE shipping, FREE Pre-paid Returns), is offering 40% Off Women’s Shearling Boots & Slippers from BearPaw with Free Overnight Shipping!  Today only!

The 40% discount is taken in the shopping cart.  Here is how to get the 40% Off: 

  1.  Click here to go to the endless website.
  2. To find the selection of all the qualifying boots & slippers at 40% Off, type “holiday09 Bearpaw deal” in the search box.
  3. Add the item(s) you are interested in to your shopping cart.
  4. Discount is taken at cart. No special code is required.

Note that this sale is for today only and will end at 11:59 p.m. PST on October 23.

Enjoy! :)

 

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TODAY ONLY (12/8): Get a FREE OIL CHANGE Gift Certificate at Don Davis By Being Santa’s Helper!

Posted on December 8, 2009 | Leave a comment

                                

Take a Joy Ride! 

Receive a FREE OIL CHANGE Gift Certificate at Don Davis Auto
Group when you drop off a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy this evening. 

Spread some joy this season by helping support this year’s WFAA Channel 8
Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive.   And, if you participate this evening at
Don Davis Auto Group, you can get a FREE Oil Change Gift Certificate. 

Find more info about the toy drive event & FREE
Oil Change here and more info about WFAA Santa’s
helpers here. 

Details, details
What:  WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers is celebrating its 40th year of collecting holiday
toys for children throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The 2009 Toy Drive
runs now through December 17, 2009.  When you participate in tonight’s event
at Don Davis Auto Group, you’ll receive a gift certificate for a FREE oil change.
How:  Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Don Davis Auto Group.
When:  This evening, Tuesday December 8th, 5-8PM
Where:   Don Davis, 1901 N. Collins in Arlington

Even if you aren’t able to make it tonight, there are lots of other
opportunities to take part in the toy drive, now through
December 17th.  

Santa’s Helpers will host several drive-thru events:    

  • Arlington – Don Davis Auto Group
          Tuesday, December 8 from 5-8 p.m.
  • Southlake – Southlake Town Square
          Thursday, December 10 from 5-10 p.m.
  •  Fort Worth – Will Rogers Memorial Center
          Tuesday, December 15 from 5-10 p.m.
  • Dallas – in front of WFAA studio at Victory Plaza
          (near the American Airlines Center)
          Thursday, December 17 from 5-10 p.m.

 We are grateful to reader cshone for providing this tip!!! 

Enjoy! :)  

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (December 4-6 Edition) ~ Lots of FREE Family Christmas Fun!

Posted on December 4, 2009 | Leave a comment

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Each Friday, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Here are this weekend’s tips… 


Frugal Weekend Entertainment Options #1, 2, & 3 

Make a Memory at a Local Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration.

Keller ~ Friday, December 4
North Richland Hills ~ Saturday, December 5
Roanoke ~ Saturday, December 5

 

 There are lots of Christmas Tree Lighting festivities around town this weekend! 
Pick one (or two!), heat up a thermos of hot chocolate, bundle up, and head out
to create a fun memory for your family! 

Following is a sampling of some of the choices:

 Keller Town Center Holly Days
What:  Light Parade, Arrival of Santa, Snow Hill Tubing, Gingerbread House
Decorating, Lighting of the Tree, Live Entertainment, and more! 
Learn more here.
When: Friday, December 4, 2009 ~ 6:00-9:00PM
Where: Keller Town Center, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway
Cost: Entrance to event is FREE, but some kids activities have a small fee.

 City of Roanoke Christmas Event & Parade 
What:  Live Story Telling & Photos with Santa, Train Rides, Christmas Carols,
Carriage Rides, Live Musical Performances, Parade, Tree Lighting,
and more  Learn more here.
When: Saturday, December 5, 2009 ~ 5:00-9:00PM
Where: Roanoke, Austin Street Plaza, 501 Roanoke Road
Cost: Entrance to event is FREE, but some kids activities have a small fee.

 North Richland Hills Tree Lighting Celebration
What:  Fireworks, Santa & Mrs. Clause, Mini-train Rides, Snow Tubing Hill,
Holiday Village, Holiday Market, Lighting of the Tree, Entertainment,
and more!  Learn more here.
When: Saturday, December 5, 2009 ~ 4:00-8:00PM
Where: NRH20 in North Richland Hills, 9001 Texas Highway 26
Cost: Entrance to event is FREE, but some kids activities have a small fee.

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4 

Live Nativity & Petting Zoo ~ Journey to the Manger
NorthWood Church in Keller
Friday, December 4, 2009

  
Join in for some FREE family Christmas entertainment and fun for the whole
family. Journey to the Manger features a live petting zoo for kids, nativity
characters from the Bible and a chance to sip some FREE  hot chocolate and
hang out with friends and family. Stop by and stay as long as you want. 

Details, details
When: Friday, December 4, 2009 ~ 6:00-9:00PM
Where: NorthWood Church, Keller, 1870 Rufe Snow Drive
Cost: FREE to everyone.  Hot cocoa & cookies are FREE too!

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #5 

Grinch-Fest Storybook Reading and Party at Borders
Saturday, December 5

     

How Fun! Borders Books and Music is hosting a Dr. Seuss Grinch-Fest
Party for the kids! Activities include storytime, fun activities and more.  

Details, details
When: Saturday, December 5, 2009 ~ 11:00AM
Where: Borders Books and Music, in the Children’s Area
Directions to your local borders can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! 

Thanks to reader CShone for this tip! 

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #6 

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Now through December 24  

   

Bass Pro Shops is hosting fun daily events for kids, at their Santa’s Wonderland.
The festive events include FREE games and activities, FREE crafts and a FREE
photo with Santa. Activities vary by day (with most happening on the weekends). 

While you are there: Bring a new toy to donate to Toys for the Kids drive.
Toys will be collected in the grand entrance of each store and then distributed
to local children’s charities to help bring a little Christmas to children in need. 

Details, details
What: To see the full schedule of activities and events, click here.
When: Daily, now through December 24. For schedule, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops,
2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE! 

Enjoy! :) 

  

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FRUGAL ALERT: Sign Up for Whataburger Coupons for FREE Food ~ Now Until December 24th

Posted on December 3, 2009 | Leave a comment

 Sign up for the “12 Days of Whataburger” 
 and they will email you a coupon for FREE
 food valid every other day from now until 
 December 24th, 2009.  It could be anything
 from a shake to fries to a Whataburger®!

 Click here to sign up for the offer.

Thanks to our reader CShone for this tip!

 Enjoy! :)  

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Pei Wei -25% Off Today (12/2) with a Food Drive Donation.

Posted on December 2, 2009 | Leave a comment




Pei Wei (YUM!) is holding a food drive today. To thank those who participate, they are giving 25% Off any entrée on the menu (Wednesday, December 2). 

Even if you don’t make it past Pei Wei to take part, consider making a donation to your local food bank.  Inventories are really low this year, and they could really use our help in feeding the hungry.

Find a Pei Wei restaurant location here.

Enjoy!  :)

  

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We’ll be back next week! :)

Posted on November 24, 2009 | Leave a comment

 

We are taking a blogging sabbatical for the rest of this week
so that we can celebrate Thanksgiving with our family.

 

    Family, friends, and taking time to thank God for His     
    many blessings…we pray that these are the joys of 
    your Thanksgiving!

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    Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; 
    His love endures forever. 
                                                             Psalm 118:29    

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