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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Jan 11-13) ~ FREE Family Museum Event, FREE & Fun Classes for all ages, and more!

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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates, here (also FREE!).

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Family Fun Day at the Amon Carter ~ Creative fun for the family.  Featuring Channel 33 Meteorologist,  Rebecca Miller.
  • FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class ~ Learn how to pick out the perfect paint color for your home.
  • Williams Sonoma Cooking Technique Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home (this weeks demo highlights Indian Cuisine).
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Lowe’s ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.
  • FREE Valentines Craft Event at Michael’s  ~ Have fun making a Valentine’s Day picture frame to take home.

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  :: Enjoy a FREE Family Fun day at the Amon Carter Museum!
      Sunday, February 13th   
             

Head to the Amon Carter for their free Family Fun day on Sunday afternoon.  Kids will get to explore Texas’ extreme weather patterns while discussing related artworks, making hands-on art activities, and listening to stories about the weather from Rebecca Miller, Chief Meteorologist at The 33 News. Refreshments are provided, and no reservations are required.

Details, details
When:  Sunday, February 13, 2011 ~ 1:00 to 4:00PM
Where:  Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard. 
    Get directions and parking details by clicking here.
Cost: Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s Museum is
    always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!     

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:: Learn New Decor Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class
    Now through Thursday, February 17th

                   

Get new ideas for freshening up your home with wall color!
Join Pottery Barn and a representative from Benjamin Moore paints for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for selecting wall colors and creating a color plan for your home.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place now through February 17th.  Times & dates
   differ by store ~ be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Saturday and Sunday, February 12th & 13th

Learn New Indian Cooking Techniques!
Williams-Sonoma will show how to spice up your dinner menu with new Indian cooking techniques, including flavorful curries and aromatic basmati rice. They’ll cover the basics of this cuisine, including essential spices and must haves to cook your own Indian dishes at home.  Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from our stores.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, February 12-13, 2011 ~ 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: Valentines Music Box
    Saturday, February 12th

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, February 12, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
    To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Valentine Craft Event
   Saturday, February 12th

        

If your child loves to be creative, pop by Michael’s this weekend for a fun Valentines event.  Kids will be able to make their own hand-decorated frame to keep or give as a Valentine’s gift. For ages 3 and up.

This craft event is FREE, but you should probably show up early to
insure you have craft supplies for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, February 12th ~ 10:00AM-2:00PM
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE with purchase of wooden frame

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Jan. 7-9) ~ FREE Learning Fun For the Whole Family!

Posted on January 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates, here (also FREE!).

This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Technique Class ~ This
    1st in a 3 part series of classes will demonstrate the method of stir fry.
  •  FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Lowe’s ~ Help your kids
    learn a new woodworking skill.
  • FREE Pinewood Derby Finishing Workshop at Michael’s. 

  

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Saturday and Sunday, January 8-9, 2011

                    

Learn Fresh & Fast Stir-Fry Techniques!
In the 1st of a 3 part series on Fresh and Fast Cooking, Williams-Sonoma
will highlight the technique of stir-fry cooking ~ the Asian method of
rapidly cooking foods to retain nutrients, color and texture.

All participants will receive a 10% OFF coupon to use in-store
as well!

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, January 8-9 ~ 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: Make a Game Box
    Saturday ~ January 8, 2011

                             

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 ensure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, January 8, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores.
    To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE ~ Michael’s Pinewood Derby Car Finishing Workshop
     Saturday, January 8, 2011

                    

Bring your derby racer to Michael’s and add a little flair! They will 
offer an assortment of cool decals to use on your car, plus all the
materials you need to make a colorful pennant for cheering on your
team on race day.

This craft event is FREE, but you should probably show up early to
ensure you have craft supplies for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday, January 8 ~ 10:00AM-Noon
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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Texas Rangers FREE Pumpkin Carving Stencil Templates and Texas Themed Jack-O-Lantern Pattern Ideas

Posted on October 25, 2010 | Leave a comment

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Take your pumpkin carving skills to the next level and show your support
for the Texas Rangers as they head to the baseball World Series!   There
are 6 FREE Texas Rangers and Texas themed printable template designs
available, compliments of the official Texas Rangers Fan pages. 

Get the FREE printable jack-o-lantern templates here.

Looking for more FREE Jacko-lantern design ideas? 
Our post from a few weeks ago features links to over 60 FREE
pumpkin stencils designs.  Go here to see more choices! 

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FREE Pumpkin Carving Stencils and Jack-O-Lantern Pattern Ideas (Over 60 FREE Downloads)

Posted on October 4, 2010 | 5 comments

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Pumpkin Carving

The gentle crispness to our North Texas air is a welcomed reminder that the beginning of the fall season is here (I love it!!)! It is the perfect time to make a fun family memory by carving a jack-o-lantern to decorate your home. 

Pick up a couple of inexpensive pumpkins and try you hand at a fun design with one of  these FREE pumpkin stencils!  

  • Kraft.com has 6 different pumpkin face patterns as well as an easy-to-follow guide for carving pumpkins, here.
  • Hesheys.com offers a wide variety of 30 different patterns from easy to advanced, with printable carving instructions.
  • Better Homes and Gardens provides 6 silly face patterns.
  • DisneyFamily.com has 6 Disney character patterns that include Mickey Mouse, Tigger and Goofy.
  • Nick Jr. offers favorite Nick Jr. TV show character patterns.
  • PumpkinLady.com provides a wide selection of clever designs, most for a nominal charge (USE Promo Code THANKS10 to get 10% off your total order). Click around the site, and you will find a few designs for FREE (most of the free patterns are found at the bottom of each category and change out each week). Follow the pumpkin lady’s Facebook Fan page for other free designs and discounts.

I recommend a couple of great tools for making your pumpkin carving project easier:
Pumpkin Carving Pumpkin Carving

  • For the more serious pumpkin carving project, I recommend the Messermeister Pumpkin Carving Kit which includes a chef quality Pumpkin/Melon knife, scoop and carving tools in a storage case. The special blades are designed to carve intricate designs beautifully (not for the kiddos, though)! They’ll give a great grip when cutting and carving pumpkins and thick melons, too.
  • If you want one really good tool, I recommend getting a special Pumpkin/Melon Carving knife. We really like the Warren Pro Pumpkin Carving knife. It is well made with a walnut handle and comes with several sturdy replacement blades that have a fine saw like cutting action ~ they will not bend or break as with the cheaper versions. Again, this is not safe for kids.

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Back to School Art Supply Savings: Enjoy 40% OFF At Michael’s, 25% OFF At Hobby Lobby & 40% OFF At Aaron Brothers

Posted on August 23, 2010 | Leave a comment

Do you have art supplies on your back-to-school supply list?
These coupons just might come in handy!

Note: You can print and share these coupons as many times as you
want, but in most instances, only one coupon can be used per store
visit or transaction.

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• 10 Easy Strategies to Save a Bundle on Prescriptions

• Please Share with Teachers You Know:
15% OFF Discount At Container Store
~ Discount is Good ALL Year!

• 75% OFF Tools & Home Improvement at Amazon



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FRUGAL REMINDER: 2 Years for the Price of 1 Magazine Subscriptions & Great Father’s Day Gift Ideas (Expires 5/31)

Posted on May 29, 2010 | 1 comment

We rarely post magazine deals, but we found Amazon’s long list of
magazine subscriptions are so deeply discounted with some of the
best prices we’ve seen in a while ~ definitely worth passing along.   

 There are a lot of great titles to choose from, including many that would
make great Father’s Day gifts for that hard-to-buy-for dad! And, if you
already subscribe, you can use the offer to extend your subscription.    

Go here to see Amazon’s full list of Buy 2 years for the price of 1
subscriptions. Below is a small sample of some of the bargains
you will find (the special pricing ends Monday, May 31):     

 Home & Garden Interests      

Magazine - Veranda      

Special Interests (Great for Dad’s Day!)      

Magazine - Popular Photography Magazine - Road and Track     

Magazines for the Family     

Magazine - Disney Family Fun Magazine - National Geographic     

Savings Tip: Bundle your purchases. If you have any other shopping to do
with Amazon, magazine purchases will work as a great filler to get the
FREE Shipping from Amazon when you spend $25 or more.     

      

      

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•  Summer Reading Program for Kids = FREE Books from
Barnes and Noble, Borders and Half Price Books       

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (May 7-9 Edition) ~ Lots of Family Fun Events in Store!

Posted on May 7, 2010 | 2 comments

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:   

• FREE Frontier Fort Days Event at the Stockyards
• FREE Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids
• FREE Mother’s Day Craft Classes & Projects for Kids 
• FREE Crayola Glow Explosion Event    

 
:: Ft.Worth Stockyards ~ 10th Annual Frontier Fort Days ~ FREE 
     Friday and Saturday ~ May 7-8, 2010    

        

Bring the family to the 10th Annual Frontier Fort Days Texas heritage event
at the Fort Worth Stockyards. During this FREE event, you will get to
experience an authentic representation of life on the Texas frontier including
authentic wagons, music, and more. Hourly events include infantry
demonstrations, Native American dance, military parades and more.   

Details, details
What: For more details about Frontier Fort Days, along with a schedule of
     events & activities, click here.
Where: At the Stockyards Station ~ 130 East Exchange Ave.
    For directions, click here.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 7-8, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE    

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:: FREE ~ Fort Worth Cow Camp at the Stockyards
     Saturday, May 8, 2010   

    

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 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, May 8, 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.
   

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 :: FREE ~ Mothers Day Craft Workshops for the Kids
      Saturday-Sunday, May 8-9, 2010     

    

Let the little ones have fun making something special, just for mom!  
There are several businesses hosting FREE Mother’s Day projects for the kids.    

Choose from the following FREE kids’ craft events.:    

Pottery Barn Kids ~ Make a Tissue Paper Flower Bouquet
What: Kids will love creating colorful tissue paper flowers for Mom at
    this fun event! For more details, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 8-9, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!     

Lowes Build and Grow Clinic ~ Make a Trellis Planter
What: Kids will have the opportunity to make a Mother’s Day Trellis
    Planter while learning some new wood working skills. For more
    information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, May 8, 2010 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
    To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!    

Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores ~ Create a Card & Cookie for Mom!
What: Michael’s will be hosting two Mother’s Day Craft Events for Kids.
    Children can attend a workshop to handcraft their own Mother’s Day Card 
    (at 10:00) and come back for the second event (at 12:00) to decorate a
    cookie for Mom or Grandma! For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, May 8 ~ Card event is at 10:00AM-12:00PM and the
    Cookie Decorating event is at 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Click here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE!        

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:: FREE ~ Toys R Us Glow Explosion Event
    Saturday, May 8, 2010     

          

Visit Toys “R” Us for their Crayola Glow Explosion Event where kids will get to
create a fun glow-in-the dark project, take home a FREE gift and more!    

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, May 8, 2010 ~ 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Where: All Toys R Us Locations . Click here to find a location.
Cost: FREE! 
  
  
 To mom’s everywhere, Happy Mother’s Day!  
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (April 2-4 Edition) ~ FREE Easter Events, FREE Museum Admission, and Lots More FREE Family Fun!

Posted on April 2, 2010 | 2 comments

 ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:        

• FREE Outdoor Evening Concert
• FREE Plant Swap and Gardening Class
• FREE Easter Egg Hunts and Craft Events
• FREE Woodworking Skills Workshop for Kids
• FREE Museum Admission and Family Activities
• Special Easter Wishes from Frugal in Fort Worth        

  

Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1        

First Friday On The Green, Outdoor Concert Event in Fort Worth
Friday, April 2, 2010     

                                        

Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends with First Friday on the Green,
a FREE monthly live music series rolled out by Fort Worth South.  Bring
your blankets and chairs (and even Fido if you want), and enjoy an evening
of live music from two great bands in a relaxing setting.     

Hungry? Enjoy one of the neighborhood’s fantastic restaurants beforehand
or take in Chadra Mezza & Grill which will be selling their tasty fare at the
event. No outside coolers or food please.     

Details, Details
What:  Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind the
revitalization (and suburban greatness) of the Near Southside FW.
Get more info here.
When: Friday, April 2, 2010 ~ 6:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park  ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
Homes rowhouses)
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make a
donation for enhancements to Magnolia Green Park.    

 

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2         

Get New Plants For Your Garden & Learn Something New 
at Calloway’s FREE Perennial Plant Swap & Seminar
Saturday, April 3, 2010    

                                     

This Saturday, April 3, 9:00am, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a perennial plant
swap in Fort Worth and Plano.  This is a great way to expand your garden with 
shared plants, seedlings, and bulbs, as well as trade tips with other local gardeners.    

Additionally, there will be a  FREE Perennials clinic at 10:15 and hourly prize
drawings for garden gift cards.  

The event is FREE and open to the public.    

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When:  Plant Swap is Saturday, April 3, 2010, 9:00am – 11:00am 
Perennials Clinic is 10:15am – 11:15am 
Where:  Perennial Swap events take place at the following 2 DFW locations. 
   • Fort Worth, Calloway’s Nursery at 2651 S. Hulen St, 817-923-9979
   • Plano, Calloway’s Nursery at 1000 Preston Rd, 972-964-3084 
Cost: FREE!          

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3         

Have fun at a FREE Family Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3, 2010    

              

There are lots of terrific (and FREE) Easter Egg Hunts sponsored throughout
the metroplex on Saturday, April 3.  Here are a few of our favorites:    

  • Colleyville Compass Christian Church & KLTY Easter
    Eggstravaganza:       Saturday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm  at Compass Christian
    Church, 2600 Hall Johnson Rd.,  Colleyville. 214-387-0475.
    mycompasschurch.com
  • Fort Worth Stockyards Station Hosts a Texas Sized Easter
    Celebration & Egg Hunt:     Saturday, 12:00 – 4:00pm on the lawn of
    the Historic Livestock Exchange Building and Fort Worth Stock Yards
    Visitors Center, East Exchange Ave, (817) 625-9715. fortworthstockyards.org.
  • North Richland Hills, Easter in the Park:  Saturday, 10:00am –
    noon at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road, North Richland Hills.
    817-427-6600. nrhtx.com. 
  • Click here and here to find more Easter Weekend Events
    around the metroplex. 

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4         

FREE Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
Saturday, April 3, 2010    

                                   

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Butterfly House 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, April 3 ~ 9:00am- noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!  

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #5       

Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE ADMISSION
to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Saturday and Sunday, April 3 & 4       

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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 takes place this weekend (April 3 & 4) in
Fort Worth at 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!       

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: April 3 & 4, 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:       

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #6         

Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
Saturday, April 3
       

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 April 3, 2010 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE              

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #7         

FREE Spring Party and Storybook Reading at Borders.
Saturday, April 3, 2010         

        

How Fun! Borders Books and Music is hosting a special storybook readying and
kids event! Activities include storytime, craft activities, parade and more.         

Details, details
When: Saturday, April 3, 2010 ~ 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!         

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #8      

Easter Family Fun at Bass Pro Shops 
Saturday and Sunday, April 3 & 4       

         

Bass Pro Shops is hosting a fun Easter event with great activities for the family.
The festive events include a FREE Easter Egg Hunt, FREE crafts and a FREE
photo with the Easter Bunny. ).      

Details, details
What: To see the full schedule of activities and events, click here.
When: April 3 & 4. For complete schedule, click here.
   FREE Craft: Begins at 12:00pm
   Easter Egg Hunt: From 2:00-3:00pm (for ages 8 and under)
   Photo With the Easter Bunny: 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE!       

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #9      

Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Family Easter Craft Event
Saturday, April 3        

              

If your kiddos love crafts, you won’t want to miss this FREE Family
Event! On Saturday morning, all Michael’s Arts and Crafts stores will
feature a fun family craft time where children can decorate their own
Easter pail ~ perfect for the big Egg hunt!      

 Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, April 3 ~ 10:00-1:00pm
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Click here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE!  

   

 

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Wishes for a wonderful Easter from Frugal in Fort Worth!   

   

More than all the other fun things going on this weekend, we
hope you are able to carve out time to dwell on the truth
and joy of this Easter season ~ Jesus is Risen!   

Through an act of love, greater than
our minds can comprehend,
you have been called by the great heart of God.   

He knew you before you were born;
He called you to Himself through his Son Jesus Christ;   

and He calls you today, at this season of celebration,
to know Jesus as Savior and Lord.   

If you would like to know more about Jesus or need someone
to pray for you, call 1-888-NEED HIM or go online here.   

(Image and text courtesy of Hobby Lobby and Mardel Stores)    

We hope you have a wonderful Easter celebration weekend
with your family!   

Enjoy and Share! :)         


        

        

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Frugal Creative Escape: Enjoy 50% OFF At Michael’s, 40% OFF At Hobby Lobby & 40% OFF At JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores

Posted on February 3, 2010 | Leave a comment

. Art Palette

Feeling a little creative this week?  Need to replenish your
art supplies? These coupons just might come in handy!

  • Michael’s 50% OFF coupon: click here.
  • Hobby Lobby 40% OFF coupon: click here.
  • JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores 40% OFF coupon: click here
    PLUS get a 20% OFF entire purchase (even includes sale
    items!) coupon: click here.


Note: You can print and share these coupons as many times as you
want, but in most instances, only one coupon can be used per store
visit or transaction.

Enjoy! :)


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• Please Share with Teachers You Know:
15% OFF Discount At Container Store
~ Discount is Good ALL Year!

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Please Share This With Teachers You Know: Special Container Store 15% OFF Discount Now Available for Educators ~ Discount is Good ALL 2010! :)

Posted on December 26, 2009 | Leave a comment

                                 A special post for my teacher friends:    

                           Container Store Logo   

One of my favorite stores, The Container Store, is offering a special
discount just for teachers, AND it is good ALL YEAR!    

As an educator, you qualify for Container Store’s special 15% OFF
“Organized Teacher” discount, now through December 31, 2010!   

Container Store is a terrific one-stop-shop to get everything you need to get
organized < or just get organization inspiration! :) > for just about every part
of life.  My favorite department is their travel area with its great ideas for
making packing simple & organized.   

Details, details
How:  In order to take advantage of the 15% OFF educators discount, you’ll
need to sign up for the offer, which you can get by following this link.   

Where: The discount will work both at the Container Store’s bricks & mortar
store and at their online store too (containerstore.com).   

 Many thanks for helping pass the word to teachers you know! :)   

 Enjoy! :)   

    

 

    

• Up to 70% OFF With New Price Markdowns
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• $5 Magazine Subscriptions ~ Southern Living,
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• $5 FREE Hallmark Stores Coupon   

   

   

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INSIDER’S TIP: TODAY ONLY (12/16) Discovery Channel Store ~ 50% OFF TOYS, ONE DAY SPECIAL

Posted on December 16, 2009 | Leave a comment

                                             Discovery Channel Store

Get 50% OFF all toys at the Discovery Store, today only! 

Details, details
What:  The Discovery Store is sharing their employee discount with all their customers for one day (12/16) on all toys!   

When:  Today only!  Wednesday, December 16 2009

How:  Use code EMPLOYEE50 in the promotion code section at checkout to get the 50% OFF discount.

The Savings Code can be used to save 50% OFF on REGULAR PRICED Toys such as:

  • Robots & Remote Control Cars
  • Puzzles and Games
  • Flowboard Skateboards
  • Razor RipStiks
  • Top Rated Baby & Learning Toys and More

Finish your Christmas shopping (or stock up for Birthdays) today with this great deal!

Enjoy!  :)

 

 

 •    Up to 70% OFF With New Price Markdowns
on Toys and Games at Amazon 

 •  $5 Magazine Subscriptions ~ Southern Living,
Good Housekeeping, Disney Family Fun, & Many More  

•    $5 FREE Hallmark Stores Coupon 

 

 

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LAST DAY REMINDER: $5 Magazine Subscriptions ~ Southern Living, Popular Mechanics, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Smart Money, & Many More

Posted on December 1, 2009 | Leave a comment

I rarely post magazine deals, but Amazon has a long list of magazine subscriptions on sale for $5 (many end today!) that is too good of a bargain not to mention. I’ve never seen this many magazines selling at such rock-bottom prices (even the 2 year subscriptions are incredibly cheap!). If you already subscribe, you can use the offer to extend your subscription (just make sure you use the same name and address).

There is an abundance of $5 subscription titles to choose from. Here is a small sample of the list (great gift ideas!):

Home & Garden Interests

Magazine - Good Housekeeping

Magazines for the Family

Magazine - Disney Family FunMagazine - National Geographic

Special Interests

Magazine - Popular MechanicsMagazine - Road and Track

Savings Tip: Bundle your purchases. If you have any other shopping to do with Amazon, magazine purchases will work as a great filler to get the FREE Shipping from Amazon when you spend $25 or more.

These make excellent stocking stuffers at this price!

Enjoy! :)

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TODAY ONLY (Tuesday): FREE Holiday Photo Cards, Photo Calendar, Photo Book, or $25 Gift Certificate from American Greetings’ PhotoWorks

Posted on December 1, 2009 | Leave a comment

Today Only!  American Greetings’ PhotoWorks is offering a great FREEBIE promotion! 

What:  If you sign up in time, you can choose from 4 great FREE personalized items: a photobook, a pack of 25 photo paper holiday cards, a photo calendar, or a $25 Gift Certificate to be used towards other items (free order must be placed before 12/31/09).

How:  Visit americangreetings.com today.  Click on the link on the bottom right of their homepage and be one of the first 20,000 people to request a special coupon code for a gift from PhotoWorks.com.

Offer available to the U.S. and Canada only.

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Woo-hoo! The Container Store ~ EVERYTHING IN THE STORE (& ONLINE) 20% OFF!

Posted on October 21, 2009 | 2 comments

Container Store Logo

One of my favorite stores, The Container Store, is running a store-wide sale. Everything is 20% OFF through November 1, 2009!

Not only is this a terrific one-stop-shop to get everything you need to get organized, this is also a great spot to stock up on Christmas wrapping paper and stocking stuffers.

In order to take advantage of the sale, you’ll need a coupon which you can get by following this link.

The coupon works, both at the bricks & mortar store and at their online store too (containerstore.com).

Enjoy!  :) 

 

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Oct. 16-18) ~ Botanic Gardens Paint Out, Grapevine Butterfly Festival, Texas State Fair, and more!

Posted on October 16, 2009 | 1 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…

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

Plein Air Paint Out, Family Fun at The Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
All Weekend, Through Sunday, October 18, 2009

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You have a treat in store this weekend at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens (one of my favorite, always-free DFW venues): Beautiful fall weather, beautiful surroundings, and…

The 2nd Annual Plein Air Paint Out, a unique outdoor painting event, will be held at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens all weekend long.

FREE to the public, visitors can enjoy watching over 30 professional artists from across the state as they create their paintings in the garden from 8:00 am to dusk. On Sunday morning, beginning at 9:00 am, all Artists will be challenged to a Quick Draw event, where each artist will have 2 ½ hours to create a new painting.

‘Plein air painting’ is a term derived from the French phrase en plein air, which literally means ‘in the open air” and comes from the late 1800s when revolutionary Impressionist artists ventured out of their studios to investigate and capture the effects of sunlight and different times of days on an outdoor subject.

Funds raised support Camp Fire USA youth development programs in Tarrant, Denton, Parker, Johnson, Hood and Wise Counties.

Details, details
What: For a preview of all the Botanic gardens, click here. 
     For details about the Plein Air event, click here.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth
    For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
When: All weekend, October 16-18, 2009, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Butterfly Flutterby Festival in Grapevine
Great Fun for the Kids!

Grapevi butterfly Festival

Calling all kids!   Visit Grapevine to celebrate the migration of the Monarch Butterfly from Canada to Mexico. 

It’s time for the annual monarch butterfly migration, as butterflies are in the midst of relocating from Canada to Mexico.  Grapevine is directly in the migration path and is celebrating with its Butterfly Flutterby family event!

This fun-for-all festival includes releases of butterflies and a Gossamer Parade. Join the fun!  You’ll enjoy butterfly exhibits, gardening seminars and all sorts of interactive butterfly arts & crafts and entertainment. The Parade will line up at 9:30 AM at Liberty Park (corner of East Wall and Main Street) and proceed down Main Street to the Cotton Belt Railroad District.  More details are here.

Schedule of Events
8:45 a.m. – Parade Registration (at the intersection of Wall St. and Jenkins St.)
9:30 a.m. – Parade Line-up
10:00 a.m. – Parade starts toward the Cotton Belt Depot
10:45 a.m. – First Butterfly Release
11:15 a.m. – Costume Contest Awards
11:45 a.m. – Second Butterfly Release
12:30 p.m. – Final Butterfly Release

Details, details
Where: At the Historic Cotton Belt Railroad District,
      701 South Main Street, Grapevine.
      The Parade will line up at 9:30 AM at Liberty Park
When: Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM 
Cost: FREE

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3

Enjoy a day in Dallas at the Texas State Fair – LAST WEEKEND!
Plan ahead and you can save on admission, too!

This is the LAST weekend of the month-long Texas State Fair in Dallas. Be sure to check out our comprehensive savings guide to the fair (click here), which includes some helpful info, as well as a long list of ways to save on admission.

The Texas State Fair runs through Sunday, October 18 and covers just about every area of interest. There are plenty of daily shows and literally hundreds of music performances throughout the month.  Check out the line up of concerts here and the full schedule of events here.

Details, details
What: There is so much to see and do at the fair. Click here for the schedule of events and other details. The event schedule changes daily.
Where: Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas, TX
When: Daily, Now through October 18, 2009
How much:
  • Discount Tickets: (Click here for FREE/discount ticket details) 
  • General Admission: $15
  • Kids under 48” tall: $11
  • Seniors 60 and over: $11
  • Children 2 and under: Free

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4

Learn About the Kimbell’s Latest Important Acquisition,
Michelangelo’s Earliest Painting: The Torment of Saint Anthony
Panel Discussion/Kimbell Lecture Series, Saturday October 17

Kimbell Lecture

Before its acquisition by Fort Worth’s Kimbell Museum, Michelangelo’s The Torment of Saint Anthony underwent construction and technical studies at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, where it was featured as a summer focus exhibition. Curators and conservators whose research helped to confirm its authorship will make illustrated presentations and discuss Michelangelo’s earliest known painting.

This program is FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited.

Panel Participants
Moderator, Eric McCauley Lee, director, Kimbell Art Museum
Keith Christiansen, John-Pope Hennessy Chairman of European Paintings, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Everett Fahy, curator emeritus of European paintings, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Michael Gallagher, conservator in charge of paintings conservation, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Kimbell Museum Lecture series, click here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
    For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:00 AM – Noon
Cost: FREE

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #5

Texas Wesleyan Music Concert at The Modern Art Museum
Saturday ~ October 17, 2:00 PM

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Visit the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth for a concert featuring vocal and instrumental performances from Texas Wesleyan University’s Music faculty and students, as well as the Wesleyan Chamber Choir, Brass Quartet and Jazz Quintet.

At this concert, audiences will have the opportunity to hear pianists Keith Critcher and Jessica Koebbe, bass trombonist Bryan English, soprano Julie McCoy, classical guitarist Michael Dailey, and cellist Hsinyi Wang, among others. 

Performance in the Modern Art Museum’s auditorium at 2pm.  

Details, details
What: To learn more about Texas Wesleyan Music Series, click here.
Where: The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Auditorium
      3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 2:00 PM
Cost: FREE

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