Hurry over to the Toys R Us Facebook page to get a 20% OFF Coupon when you “like” them. Coupon is valid on any regular priced toy at either Toys are Us or Babies R Us through August 14, 2011.
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Don’t forget! The Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale starts this Thursday, July 28. This sale only happens 4 times a year and is one you won’t want to miss! Everything is 50% to 75% OFF retail for 3 days only (July 28-30)!
You’ll love finding:
Check out the video below (if you cannot see it, go here):
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What: Find more info at the Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse
….Sale Facebook Page.
When: July 28-30, 2011 ~ Thursday and Friday – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
….Saturday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas. Once you get to the
….parking lot, there will be signs and people to help you find your way.
Do note: There is a large community dressing area provided for trying on
….all your finds. However, this is a women only event ~ so husbands,
….guy-friends and kiddos under 12, please stay comfortable at home.
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Congratulations to Karen W. and Shelley M.! They each won a gift certificate to the Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale plus a fun day out with their friends at a VIP shopping event! Have a great time ladies! :)
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Pier One just released a hot little printable coupon for $10 OFF a purchase of $10 or more, valid at any Pier One Imports store through Wednesday, July 27th! You should be able to snag something wonderful for FREE or really cheap, like a candle, cool decor accent or a great new piece for the kitchen. Here are a few of the fun things that you could get FREE since they are $10 or less:
Go here to print your coupon. Check out Pier One’s collections here.
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What: Go here to get the $10 OFF coupon.
When: Valid 7/25/2011 through 7/27/2011
Where: All Pier One Stores. Find one near you here.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger): Bring this offer to any Pier 1 Imports store and take $10 off your purchase when you purchase $10 or more in Pier 1 merchandise. Offer does not apply to delivery or other service charges. Offer does not apply to prior purchases and cannot be used on Gift Cards, UNICEF or other non-discountable merchandise purchases. Offer is not valid in combination with any other offer or discount and is not valid at store closing sales. Limit one per customer, per store. Void if copied and no cash value. Offer #2538. Valid 7/25/2011 through 7/27/2011.
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Logan’s Roadhouse just released a terrific BUY ONE GET ONE FREE MEAL coupon ~ perfect for an inexpensive lunch or dinner out (Good July 27 & 28)!
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What: Go here to get the BOGO FREE Logan’s Roadhouse coupon.
When: The offer is valid July 27 & 28 only.
Where: All participating Logan’s Roadhouse retaurants. Go here to find one near you.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger): Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Good on food purchases only and at participating locations.
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Brighton’s once a year handbag trade-in event starts today! When you trade in your gently used handbag (can be any brand), Brighton will give you a bonus of $25 to $50 towards the purchase of a registered Brighton Handbag. Plus, you’ll be helping a local charity as your old handbag will be donated to help someone in need (love that!). Here’s how it works:
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What: Learn more about the Brighton trade-in event here.
When: July 22-31, during normal store hours.
Where: Find a Brighton Handbag Retailer near you here (may we suggest you call first to confirm store participation).
The Small Print (Only Made Larger): This offer excludes Minibags, Straw Bags, Luggage, and Brighton Memories. Limited to stock on hand.
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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 weekend 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:
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:: FREE! National Day of the American Cowboy Family Fun Event
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Mosey on down to the 5th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy celebration. This Fort Worth Stockyards event (FREE) has been named the “Best Event of its kind in the nation” by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy. Don’t miss out on a day dedicated to celebrating the cowboy with lots of fun for the whole family!
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What: For more information about Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Day Of The American Cowboy, click here.
When: Saddle up on Saturday, July 23 from 10am to 4pm
Where: Activities will take place along East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Cost: FREE!
::
:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, July 22, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)
Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.
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What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.
::
:: FREE Dixieland Jazz Outdoor Concert ~ Southlake Town Square
… Saturday, July 23, 2011
Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some fun Dixieland Jazz from RazzMaJazz. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family. You’ll be treated to an entertaining show brought to you by the Arts Council Northeast. Light refreshments will be sold (but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed).
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What: Learn more about the Arts Council music series here.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!
::
:: 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
…Now Through July 24, 2011
This weekend marks the final days of the 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. A variety of festival events are scheduled through July 24 and include lectures, dance performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City.
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What: This modern dance event is for all ages. For more information
about the 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival , click here.
When: Events take place daily through July 24th. View the full schedule of festival events here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE for live performances and lectures. Paid admission
is required for the Let’s Dance! Modern Film Fest.
::
:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24, 2011
Farmers’ markets across the country are in full swing, providing the perfect inspiration for a fresh meal at home. In this hour-long free class, Williams-Sonoma will discuss fruits and vegetables commonly found at the market, how to select and store them, plus creative ways to transform the season’s bounty into simple yet delicious summer meals. As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.
Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
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What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 23-24 ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.
::
:: Learn New Decor Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Get new ideas for freshening up your living space with color!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for choosing a palette and mixing colors and patterns in your home with confidence.
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What: For more information, click here.
When: Demonstrations take place, July 24. Class times vary by store, so call for exact times for your favorite store location.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!
::
:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Toy Binoculars
Saturday, July 23, 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 make sure
you have a kit for your little ones.
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What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE
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All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
If you are a jazz fan, then you will want to tune into the Third Thursday Jazz Series, sponsored by the Fort Worth Jazz Society and hosted in the setting of the beautiful downtown library. This FREE monthly live concert series continues this month (runs through October) and features an outstanding list of nationally and locally known talent.
Duane Durrett Quartet ~ Featured Tonight, July 21.
The series continues tonight, Thursday, July 21, and features Duane Durrett and his quartet. This stellar group will perform the music of John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman. This performance features Victor Cager on vocals and Mack Goldsbury on saxophone.
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What: For more information about the jazz series, visit the
….Third Thursday Jazz Series website.
When: Thursday, July 21, 6:30pm. See the monthly lineup
….below for additional concert dates.
Where: In the Gallery of the Fort Worth Central Library.
….You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage.
….The parking garage is FREE after 6:00pm or if you go earlier, have
….your parking ticket validated at the Central Library for up to
….2.5 hours on weekdays.
Cost: FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required.
Third Thursday Jazz Series Monthly Lineup
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This gets the pass-along worthy “seal of approval” for my college bound friends…
Amazon is offering college students FREE 2-day shipping
Find thousands of college textbook titles available ~ up to 30% OFF new bookstore prices and up to 90% OFF used textbooks ~ potentially saving hundreds of dollars on your book tab.Details, details
What: College students can sign up here
Student Two-Day Shipping on textbooks and more. Learn more here
When: FREE 2-Day shipping benefits will extend for 1 full year from
the sign up date.
Who is Eligible: Only students currently enrolled in a college or
university who have a valid .edu e-mail address to confirm their status
are eligible to take part in Amazon Student.
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Looking for something to keep you and the kids entertained during these hot summer days? Enjoy FREE movies in the comfort of your home from BlockBuster Express, now through Monday, July 25!
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How: Use these promo codes to get a FREE Blockbuster Express rental:
These codes will work with any $1 rental. Just be sure to return the movie by 9PM the next day, (otherwise you get charged an extra day). Note: Each rental code can only be used once per credit/debit card.
When: Codes are good at any BlockBuster Express through July 25, 2011.
Where: To find a BlockBuster Express location near you, click here. BlockBuster Express locations can be found in DFW at most Quick Trip, Race Trac, Tom Thumb, and 7-11 convenience stores.
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Groupon has launched a savings offer of 50% OFF the trendy home accessories site, One Kings Lane. When you buy today’s Groupon for $30, you will get a gift certificate for $60 towards their already discounted (upwards of 70% OFF!) gorgeous home furnishings, accessories, kitchen ware, kids toys and more ~ valid until January 21, 2012.
Not familiar with One Kings Lane? OKL is a by-invitation-only daily deals home decor site that has been featured for their amazing bargains on Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators, People Magazine, Good Housekeeping and more. Their sales change daily, so it’s a fun place for bargain hunters looking for great quality. Membership to One Kings Lane is FREE, but you have to be invited to join (and you are officially invited by Frugal in Fort Worth!)
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We are giving away $125 in gift certificates to the Sharon Young and Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale (July 28-30). Two readers will each win a gift certificate to use towards their favorite pieces at the July sale, selected from over 18,000 gorgeous items! There is a huge selection that covers a wide variety of styles from trendy to traditional and from casual to dressy. Sizes range from Ladies & Petites 2-18 and there is even a fantastic collection of stylish Womens Plus 14W-24W.
To top things off, each of the winners and 10 of her friends will be invited to attend a private sale preview event (ooh-la-la!) where they will have the opportunity to get first choice from all the great collections. That also means you get to beat the crowds before the public 3-day sale takes place!
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Bring your kids to Chili’s today to get a FREE Kids’ Meal with an Adult entrée purchase! Print the coupon and use it any time today (Monday, July 18th).
Plus: Go here to sign up for Chili’s Email Newsletter and they will instantly send you a coupon for a FREE chips & queso.
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Be sure to mark the 2011 back-to-school tax-free weekend on your calendar to save on clothes, school supplies, and more!
Texas residents receive tax-free shopping benefits August 19-21, 2011 on the following categories:
To find out more, go to the Texas comptroller’s site, here.
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Pop by the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Mid-Summer Book Sale this weekend and you’ll be able to choose from thousands of non-fiction books, hundreds of unsorted non-fiction titles and all categories of children’s books. All hardbacks will be $1 and all paperbacks 50¢! Because all proceeds benefit the Fort Worth library system, all purchases will be tax free as well!
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What: Go here to learn more about the Friends of the Fort Worth
Public Library Mid-Summer Book Sale
When: Saturday, July 23 ~ 9AM to 4:30PM and
Sunday, July 24 ~ 10AM to 4:30PM.
Where: The Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book Store is
located at 5332 Trail Lake Drive, in the Wedgwood Village
Shopping Center (South on Trail Lake Drive, off Loop 820)
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