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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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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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FRUGAL ALERT: Big Lots 20% OFF Entire Purchase Coupon ~ Expires Tomorrow (October 8, 2010)

Posted on October 8, 2010 | Leave a comment

As if Big Lots prices aren’t cheap enough, this weekend, they are running a special coupon for an additional 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.

Details, details
What: Get the 20% OFF coupon here.
When: Coupon valid through Saturday, October 9, 2010
Where: Big Lots Stores ~ Find a location near you, here.

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

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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!

Michael’s 40% OFF coupon: click here.
Hobby Lobby 25% OFF coupon: click here.
Aaron Brothers 40% OFF 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.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (August 13-15 Edition) ~ FREE Star Gazing Party, Book Signing, Fall Gardening Seminar, & More!

Posted on August 13, 2010 | 1 comment

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. If you would like to subscribe to our blog updates,
click here (also FREE!). This weekend’s tips include:

• FREE Star Gazing Party at FW Science & History Museum
• FREE Author Book Signing Event
• FREE Pottery Barn Home Decorating Class
• FREE Fall Gardening Seminar at FW Botanic Gardens
• FREE Woodworking Craft Class for Kids at Lowes

:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
Saturday, August 14, 2010

Join the Noble Planetarium staff for their FREE Star Gazing party Saturday
night. You will find plenty of telescopes for viewing and lots of experts
available to help you and your family navigate your way through
the skies.

This is a great time to attend, as chances of seeing the spectacular Perseid meteor shower pass overhead are quite high Saturday night.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, August 14~ begins at dusk (weather permitting)
until 10:30PM
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum
at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE

P.S. Noble Planetarium recommends a wonderful & FREE resource for star
gazing from the comfort of your backyard. If you would like a fun way to
navigate the night sky just go here: berkeley.edu/starclock/skywheel.html

:: FREE Meet the Authors ~ Fort Worth History Book Signing Event
Saturday, August 14, 2010

Get a glimpse into the past with a fun Book Signing Event featuring 4 authors of the Fort Worth History Series. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the authors, learn about old Fort Worth, and pick up copies of each of the books during this book signing event. Authors taking part will include:

Lawana Mauldin ~ Lake Worth
Michael McDermott ~ Fort Worth’s Fairmount District
Susan Kline ~ Fort Worth Parks
Juliet George ~ Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights

Details, Details
What: Get more info about the book signing, here.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 ~ 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: Fort Worth Science & History Museum in the East Oak Room.
Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE! No exhibit admission is required.

:: Learn New Decor Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class
Saturday, August 14, 2010

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, Saturday, August 14th & 19th. Times
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!

:: FREE Fall Gardening Seminar at the Ft. Worth Botanic Gardens
Saturday, August 14, 2010

The end of summer is a perfect time to learn something new about fall gardening techniques at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s FREE seminar. Attendees will hear from local experts on best practices for planting and growing herbs and vegetables in the fall as well as learn how to select drought tolerant plants.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 ~ 8:30AM
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.,
in the Botanic Garden’s Lecture Hall., close to the main
entrance to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. For directions to the
gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Bug Box
Saturday, August 14, 2010

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, August 14, 2010 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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REMINDER, STARTS TODAY: Half Price Bookstore 50% OFF (and More) Printable Coupons!

Posted on July 12, 2010 | 1 comment

I have two favorite spots for getting bargain books, Amazon.com
for their great daily discounts & seemingly unending selection and
Half Price Books for their basement prices and evolving collection (it is
like a new treasure hunt every time I visit)!

If you are like me and have an ongoing “wish list” of book titles you’d like
to read, you just might want to use these printable coupons from
Half Price Books (good July 12-18).

The coupons offer up to 50% OFF extra savings and change daily:

40% OFF one single item – July 12-13
30% OFF one single item – July 14 – 15
20% OFF one single item – July 16 – 17
50% OFF one single item – July 18

Details, details
What: Click here to print your weeks worth of Half Price Books
    coupons. Limit one coupon per customer per visit.
When: Coupon discounts are different each day and are
    valid July 12-18.
Where: Find a Half Price Books Store near you, here.

A Special Savings Tip For My Teacher and Librarian Friends
Did you know that teachers, librarians, and other educators can get
a year-round 10% discount on everything at Half Price Books? Just
fill out an Educator Discount application form at any Half Price
Books store. Click here for more info.

Please be sure to pass this along to anyone you know who might benefit.

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (June 18-20 Edition) ~ FREE Family Movie Event, FREE Concert, FREE Kids Crafts, and More!

Posted on June 18, 2010 | Leave a comment

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 Keller Outdoor Movie Event for Families
• FREE Family Friendly Concert in Southlake
• FREE Kids Fishing Event in Keller
• FREE Stargazing Party at Science & History Museum
• Pioneer Toys & Games Event at FW Log Cabin Village
• FREE Family Event at Grapevine’s Bass Pro Shops
• FREE Lego Creation Activity at Toys R Us

:: Catch a FREE Family Fun Film with Movies Under The Stars
in Keller ~ Astro Boy (PG)
Friday, June 18, 2010

Bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy Astro Boy on the big
screen, under the stars at Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller. The
movie will begin at 9:00 PM (or as soon as the sun goes down). Get there
early to find a good spot and enjoy a variety of family games and activities.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, June 18, 2010. Family Games and Activities begin at
    8:00PM. Movie starts at 9:00PM.
Where: Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller.
    Get directions to 640 Johnson Road, here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Outdoor Concert Event ~ Southlake
Saturday, June 19, 2010

Spend Saturday evenings this summer at Southlake Town Square listening
to some of the area’s greatest talents. This week’s line-up features the
music group, BluPrint with their family friendly and danceable music.

Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening
with your family. You’ll hear r & b, funk, blues, jazz and more. Light
refreshments will be sold (but alcoholic beverages and glass containers
are not allowed).

Details, Details
What: For more about Blu Print, click here.
When: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE ~ Fishing Fun for Young Anglers in Keller
Saturday, June 19, 2010

Bring your fishing pole, favorite bait, and an adult fishing buddy for
a morning of easy casting for catfish at Bear Creek Park in Keller.
Texas Parks and Wildlife and Keller Parks and Recreation join together to
sponsor a fun time of family fishing and other events including contests
and prizes. Open to anglers ages 16 and younger.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 19 ~ 9:00-11:30am
Where: Bear Creek Park Pond in Keller
400 Bear Creek Park, Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE and open to anglers ages 16 and younger

:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
(at the Fort Worth Science & History Museum)
Saturday, June 19, 2010

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 19 ~ begins at dusk (weather permitting)
    until 10:30PM
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum
    at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE

:: Enjoy a Pioneer “Toys and Games” event at the
Historic Log Cabin Village
Saturday, June 19, 2009

Have some fun Texas Pioneer Village style!
Visit Fort Worth’s own authentic Pioneer Log Cabin Village, and play
games the way Texans did in the 1800s. They will have rolling hoops,
Jacob’s Ladders, buzz saws, graces, mancala, jacks, and more! Kids will
even be able to make their own toy to take home. No reservations required.

Details, details
When: Saturday, June 19, 2009 ~ 1:00-4:00PM
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).

:: FREE ~ Outdoor Family Event at Bass Pro Shops
Through July 11, 2010

Now through July 11, bring your family to Bass Pro Shops’ FREE Family
Summer Camp Event. There will be lots of FREEBIES, including: workshops,
cooking demonstrations, snacks (S’Mores), casting pond, kids crafts
activities, and more!

Take a look at the full schedule of events here.

Details, details
What: For more details on activities and events, click here.
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays,
Now through July 11, 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE

:: FREE Lego Family Creation Challenge
Saturday, June 19, 2010

This Saturday, bring your child to the Lego Family Creation Challenge at
Toys R Us and make a FREE Lego project to take home. There will be
lots of fun, prizes, giveaways, and more.

The event is free for kids 6 and up, and while supplies last (so you should
probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones).

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 19, 2010 ~ 12:00PM-2:00PM
Where: All Toys R Us Locations . Click here to find a location.
Cost: FREE!

We hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family, and
Happy Fathers Day to all the daddy’s!

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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

Veranda (2-year), $15
Southern Living (2-year), $19.97
Country Living (2-year), $18
Good Housekeeping (2-year), $10
Ladies Home Journal (1-year), $7
Town & Country (2-year), $10

Special Interests (Great for Dad’s Day!)

Magazines for the Family

Disney Family Fun (1-year), $9.95 (On sale separately and
a great idea generator for frugal family summer time fun).
National Geographic (1-year), $15

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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2 Years for the Price of 1 Magazine Subscriptions & Great Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on May 19, 2010 | Leave a comment

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:

Home & Garden Interests

Veranda (2-year), $15
Southern Living (2-year), $19.97
Country Living (2-year), $18
Good Housekeeping (2-year), $10
Ladies Home Journal (1-year), $7
Town & Country (2-year), $10

Special Interests (Great for Dad’s Day!)

Magazines for the Family

Disney Family Fun (1-year), $9.95 (On sale separately and a great idea generator for frugal family summer time fun).
National Geographic (1-year), $15

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.

Enjoy and Share! :)

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

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Summer Reading Programs For Kids = FREE Books

Posted on May 13, 2010 | 6 comments

As the end of school approaches, you may be wondering how you can fill
the summer days with fun activities for the kids. One idea ~ incorporate a
regular reading program. Not only do you help your children learn to enjoy
reading, they can earn FREE books, too!

Following are 3 summer programs that will reward your kids with
FREE books for their reading efforts:

:: Borders Double Dog Dare Summer Reading Program
What: Take part in Border’s reading program and get 1 FREE Book from
    Border’s Bookstores! Go here for more details.
How: To get the free book, read any 10 books this summer (these can
    even be from the library). Print and fill out this form, and then bring the
    completed form into any Borders, Borders Express, or Waldenbooks.
Who: Border’s Summer reading program is for kids aged 12 and under.
When: Now through August 26, 2010, or until supplies run out.

:: Barnes & Noble Passport to Summer Reading
What: Earn a FREE Book from Barnes & Noble this summer!
    Learn more here.
How: To get the free book, read any 8 books this summer (again, they
    can be from anywhere). Print and fill out the B&N passport, and then
    bring the completed form into any Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
Who: B&N’s summer reading program is for kids through 6th grade.
When:  May 25 through September 7, 2010, or until supplies run out.

:: Half Price Books Feed Your Brain Reading Program
What: Earn a FREE $3 Gift Card from Half Price Books every week, for up
    to 5 weeks (or $15 FREE)! Go here for more details.
How: To get the free gift cards, read at least 15 minutes for 5 days of
    each week (any reading materials qualify). Print and fill out the reading
    log, and then bring the completed log to any Half Price Books Store, at
    the end of each week.
Who: For kids aged 14 and under.
When:  June 1 through July 31, 2010.

:: Tips for Making the Most of Your Summer Reading

1. Spend time with your child helping them select books to read.
A great place to start is Amazon’s list of best-selling children’s books
(most books on Amazon are deeply discounted or you can use this as a
starting point for your library check-out list).

2. Encourage your child’s love for books with fresh ideas for
motivating them to read. Find hundreds of creative tips to make reading
exciting for your child, at rif.org.

What are you doing this summer that is fun and frugal with your
family? We’d LOVE to know! Please post in the comments section!

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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

:: 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.

:: 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!

:: 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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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:

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

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!

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!

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!

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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$10 OFF Party City Coupon ~ Just in Time for Easter Gatherings & Filling Baskets!

Posted on March 29, 2010 | 1 comment

Party City has a $10 off $30 printable coupon for online and in-store purchases
that is good until March 31, 2010. This is perfect timing to save on paper goods
and other supplies for Easter gatherings! If you are putting together Easter
baskets for the little ones (and the not-so-little ones), this is a great spot to find
fun and inexpensive fillers, too.

Details, details
What: Click here to get the $10 off $30 printable coupon. This coupon
even includes most products that are on sale, but it does not work with
clearance items.
When: This coupon is good through Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
Where: To shop online or to find a Party City close to you, click here.

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FRUGAL ALERT: Half Price Bookstore 50% OFF (and More) Printable Coupons!

Posted on March 23, 2010 | Leave a comment

I have a book I need to buy, so I was happy to discover some great
printable coupons from Half Price Books today. Now through Sunday,
March 28, they are dropping their prices with several daily specials,
providing up to 50% OFF extra savings!

The coupons change daily and include:

40% off one single item – Today
30% off one single item – March 24 – 25
20% off one single item – March 26 – 27
50% off one single item – March 28

Details, details
What: Click here to print your weeks worth of Half Price Books
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When: Coupon discounts are different each day and expire
    March 28.
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Please be sure to pass this along to anyone you know who might benefit.

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Get FREE Movie Tickets to Toy Story 3 PLUS Save $40 With Purchase of Toy Story Bundle On Blu-ray

Posted on February 25, 2010 | 1 comment

For a limited time, Amazon.com is offering a really great bundle
special for Toy Story and Toy Story 2 on Blu-Ray.

You’ll get 2 FREE movie tickets to see Toy Story 3 (or any other
movie) plus save an additional $40 OFF list price when you Pre-order
both movies together!

Easy steps to get the special:

Go to the Amazon link here and scroll down past the preview video.
You will see a section titled “Best Value” with the following
details: Buy Toy Story (Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo
w/Blu-ray Packaging) and get Toy Story 2 (Two-Disc Special Edition
Blu-ray/DVD Combo w/ Blu-ray Packaging) at an extra $10.00 off
Amazon.com’s already discounted price .
Use the “Add both to Cart” button to select both movies. You
will pay $39.98 total (a savings of $40 = $30 off the list price +
$10 Off Amazon’s Pre-order special price).
Select “FREE Super Saver Shipping” as your shipping speed at
checkout to get free shipping.
Each Blu-Ray movie comes with a voucher for a FREE Movie
Ticket. This voucher can be redeemed for a movie ticket to see Toy
Story 3 (or any other movie you would like) from March 26 to June 30,
2010 – up to $8.50! Your Movie Cash tickets can be used at 19 area
movie theaters including Cinemark, Rave, and Regal Entertainment.
Find the locations here.

More good news: Since this is a pre-order offer (the movies come out on
3/23), it comes with Amazon.com’s pre-order guarantee. If the price happens
to drop between now and 3/23, you will receive a refund for the difference!

Enjoy! :)

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