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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!

Posted on February 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
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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)!

:: 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!

:: 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.

:: 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

:: 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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Tagged Amon G. Carter, Fort Worth, FREE, Frugal Living, Rebecca Miller

TODAY ONLY ~ Hot Groupon Deal for 50% OFF Bath & Body Works (Valid Until April 27th & Just in Time for Valentines)!

Posted on January 27, 2011 | Leave a comment

Incredible Deal at Groupon today!

Groupon has launched a national savings offer of 50% OFF at Bath & Body Works Online Store. When you buy today’s Groupon, you will get a choice of $10 for a $20 gift certificate OR $15 for a $30 gift certificate valid for a Bath & Body Works online Purchase.

There is a limited quantity of these gift certificates available, so you might not want to wait if you plan to take advantage of this.

Note that you do need to buy the gift certificate TODAY (the offer expires
at midnight EST), however you can use the certificate anytime online, through April 27, 2011.

How to get the Offer:

Go here to sign up for today’s Bath & Body Works Groupon deal.
Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City.
Select the Bath & Body Works Groupon Offer from the right sidebar (under the heading “More Great Deals Nearby”).

The fine print (only made larger): Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per order. Online only. Not valid on previous purchases. Must use in 1 order, no cash back. Tax and shipping not included. See full terms. See the rules that apply to all Groupon deals.

New to Groupon? You are in for a treat!

A few months ago, Groupon launched its Fort Worth site (AND we
did the happy dance at Frugal in Fort Worth!). If you are not familiar with
Groupon, definitely take a moment to check them out.

Groupon offers a daily deal on local goods, services and cultural events
across the country. Fort Worth is the 51st city launch for Groupon, and
in the last month, I’ve seen their offers include everything from
50% Off Nothing Bundt Cakes to 60% Off Spa Services to 55% Off
carpet cleaning ~ and seemingly everything in between!

Here’s how it works:

1. Each day Groupon features a great deal at an unbeatable price.

2. You have to sign up for the offer that day, and only get the deal
if the minimum number of people join that day (so pass this along
to your friends)!

3. Check back the next day to discover the next Groupon offer!

Taking advantage of this deal supports Frugal in Fort Worth.

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Tagged Bath & Body Works, Coupon Savings, Fort Worth, Frugal Living, Groupon

FRUGAL ALERT: Big Lots 20% OFF Entire Purchase Coupon ~ Expires January 30, 2011

Posted on January 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

As if Big Lots prices aren’t cheap enough, starting this weekend, they are
running a special coupon for an extra 20% OFF your entire
purchase. This is a great time to fill in the gap on your food pantry,
personal care items, office/school supplies and other household items.

Do note that this coupon is for Buzzclub Rewards members. If you aren’t
a member already, you can easily join online for FREE, here.

Details, details
What: Get the 20% OFF coupon here. You’ll need to be a member of the
Buzzclub Rewards program to use the coupon ~ join for FREE, here
When: Coupon valid through January 22 – 30, 2011
Where: Big Lots Stores ~ Find a location near you, here.

Thanks to our fantastic reader Cheryl S. for sharing this great coupon with us!

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Tagged Big Lots, Coupon, Coupon Savings, Fort Worth, Frugal Living

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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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.

:: 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

:: 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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Tagged Boy Scouts, Cooking, Fort Worth, FREE, Frugal Living

FREE 1-Day Shipping & Up to 75% OFF DVD’s, GPS Systems, Video Games, Software, Electronics & Lots More!

Posted on December 20, 2010 | 1 comment

Free 1-Day Shipping:
Order today, Delivers TOMORROW

Follow this link to find a LONG list of Wii & Playstation games, family DVDs, electronics, and more that Amazon has discounted up to 75% OFF & if ordered today, will deliver TOMORROW! There are literally hundreds of bargains that qualify for the FREE 1-day shipping from great brands like Disney, Wii, Garmin, Playstation, Canon, Flip, and more.

If you are trying to stay on budget and are running behind on your Christmas shopping, Amazon is a great place to save, plus purchases are tax-free AND you can get the 1-day FREE Amazon shipping on loads of items too! The big bonus for me is, I love the convenience of shopping from home.

Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the bargains I found with 1-day shipping:

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Posted in Electronics, Entertainment, FREE, Gifts, Home and Garden, Stretch your Dollar!, Toys & Games

Tagged Christmas, Fort Worth, Frugal Living, GPS, Wii

Happy FREE Shipping Day!! Plus Get CASH REBATES On Lots of Purchases! December 17th

Posted on December 17, 2010 | Leave a comment

Free Shipping & Guaranteed Delivery by Dec. 24!

We are celebrating National Free Shipping Day today at Frugal in Fort Worth! Today, nearly 2,000 online stores and mail-order catalogs guarantee FREE delivery by Christmas Eve.

Since many retailers have great pre-Christmas sales going on now, we are finding today the perfect time to finish up our shopping from the comfort of home (yipppeee ~ no lines & no parking hassles!).

Get a list of participating stores at freeshippingday.com.

Save even more with Ebates!

Take a look at Ebates before you place your online shopping order. You can save even more from some of your favorite online stores with double cash back rebates ! It doesn’t cost a thing to sign-up, and with today’s free shipping day, it’s a really easy/no-brainer way to save a bundle on purchases you’d be making anyway.

Some of our favorite online spots offering cash rebates/Ebates on your TOTAL purchase PLUS FREE shipping today, include:

Ann Taylor Loft – 6% cash back
Barnes and Noble – 8% cash back
Best Buy – 1% cash back
Coldwater Creek – 4% cash back
eBay – 3% – 7% cash back
Eddie Bauer – 6% cash back
Entertainment.com – 35% cash back
GAP – 8% cash back
Godiva – 8% cash back
JC Penney – 3% cash back
Kodak Gallery – 20% cash back
Kohl’s – 4% cash back
Lands End – 6% cash back
Lowe’s – 6% cash back
Macy’s – 5% cash back
Nordstrom – 5% cash back
Old Navy – 8% cash back
Sears – 4% cash back
Sephora – 6% cash back
Toys R Us – 1% – 2% cash back

New to Ebates? Learn More or Sign Up for FREE here.

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Tagged Coupon Savings, Ebates, Fort Worth, Free Shipping Day, Frugal Living

FRUGAL ALERT: Save Over 60% OFF The Tassimo Coffee Brewer, Limited Time

Posted on December 15, 2010 | 1 comment

Oooh…this gets the “pass-along worthy” seal of approval! :)

If you are thinking about buying a new coffeemaker for yourself or for a gift, Amazon has a really great deal on the Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer right now. It normally sells for $129.99, but you can get it for $49.99 (with FREE shipping!).

Here’s how to get the special price (read full offer details, here):

Go to the Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer product page (here) at Amazon, and add the item to your cart.
Add an Amazon $50 Gift Card to your cart.
Click the “Proceed to Checkout” button, and the gift card cost will be adjusted to $0, automatically.
The $50 Gift Card will be mailed to the physical address designated by you at checkout through your Amazon account (so you can use it for something else!).
Print, fill out, and mail this $30 mail-in rebate.

If *like me* you like to do a bit of research before making appliance purchases, there is some helpful info from actual buyers who have purchased this coffee maker (read buyer’s reviews here).

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Tagged Coffee, Coffeemaker, Fort Worth, Rebates, Tassimo

30% OFF at Lands End, TODAY ONLY!

Posted on December 15, 2010 | 1 comment

Today only, Lands End is Offering 30% OFF your entire purchase!

Details, details
What: Get 30% Off Your entire LandsEnd.com purchase, today only.
Read entire offer details here.
How: Go to the Lands End website, here and use promo code
DECORATE30 & pin 9832 at checkout.
When: Offer valid through 11:59PM CST Wednesday, December 15, 2010.

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Tagged Coupons, Fort Worth, Frugal Living, Frugality, Lands End

30% OFF Fresh Cut Christmas Trees at Calloway’s Nursery ~ Valid Today, December 9th Only!

Posted on December 9, 2010 | Leave a comment

Get 30% OFF your Fresh Cut Christmas tree purchase at all Calloway’s Nursery locations today (only).

Details, details
How: Print out the 30% OFF Fresh Cut Trees coupon (here)
When: Valid Thursday, December 9, 2010 only.
Where: All Calloway’s Store Locations. Go here to find one near you.

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Tagged Calloway's Nursery, Christmas tree, Coupon Savings, Fort Worth, Frugal Living

Up to 70% OFF Toys & Children’s DVD’s From Legos, Melissa & Doug, Disney, Leapfrog, and Lots More

Posted on November 24, 2010 | Leave a comment

Follow this Link to find a LONG list of toys, games, and DVDs that Amazon has recently discounted 30-70% OFF! These are not seconds. I found literally hundreds of bargains from great brands like LEGO, Melissa & Doug, Barbie, Disney, Leapfrog, Razor, and more.

If you are trying to stay on budget for toys this Christmas, Amazon is a great place to save, plus purchases are tax-free AND most purchases over $25 qualify for Amazon’s FREE shipping too! I love the convenience of shopping from home.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the bargains available this week:

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Tagged Amazon, Christmas, Fort Worth, Frugal Living, Toys