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Just in Time for Summer Vacation: American Airlines Cutting Fares! $39 One-Way for 3 Days

Posted on May 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

Great Airfare Deals on Thousands of Routes!
If you are looking to travel in the coming months, today is a great day to book! American Airlines just announced they are putting over 1,000 routes on sale through Thursday, May 12. Of course, as usual, other airlines like United, Southwest, Continental and other carriers have almost identical promotions of their own.

Fares are starting at $39 one-way and rates are valid for travel until October 5th. When comparing airlines, be sure to compare relevant fees to make sure you are getting the best deal (see price comparison tip below).

Note: To get the special pricing, you will need to book by
Thursday, May 12, 2011 for flights through October 5, 2011.

Price comparison tip: When comparing different carriers, be sure to add in relevant fees when trying to get the lowest overall cost. Airline fees like checked baggage and food can quickly add-up if you aren’t careful! Download the FREE & handy Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees from Smarter Travel which quickly compares the various added fees of most U.S. carriers.

P.S. If you haven’t already taken advantage of the FREE invitation to join SniqueAway, be sure to check them out (read about our personal experience here to learn more!). Combining a cheap 4-5 star Hotel Deal through them with one of the low airline fares could make for a luxurious, but cheap spring or early summer vacation get-away!

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (April 15-17 Edition) ~ Main Street Arts Fest, The Blue Angels Air Show, Mini-Symphony Concerts and More!

Posted on April 15, 2011 | Leave a comment

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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, here (also FREE!).

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival
FREE Fort Worth Symphony Open House & Mini Concerts
FREE Blue Angels & Air Show at the Naval Air Station
Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Garden Spring Festival
FREE Juried Art Show and Concert in Southlake

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:: Main Street Arts Festival ~ Downtown Fort Worth
Now through Sunday, April 17, 2011

One of our favorite events in Fort Worth is FINALLY here! The Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival showcases more than 200 of the nation’s finest artists at this juried art show. There’s savory food, live concerts, performance artists, kids activities, street performers, and more!

Details, Details
What: Learn more about Main Street Arts Fest, here.
Where:  Downtown Fort Worth on Main Street and generally
    around Sundance Square  (between 3rd and 4th streets).
    Click here to find available FREE parking options.
When: Through Sunday, April 17
Cost: FREE!

:: Fort Worth Symphony Open House at Main St. Arts Festival
Saturday, April 16, 2011

For the first time, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will be part of Main Street Arts Festival! On Saturday, April 16th, the orchestra will hold an open house at Bass performance Hall that includes a series of free mini-concerts conducted by Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya. Lobby activities include an instrument “petting zoo” for kids, meet-and greets with musicians and more. There are no tickets required and it is a come-and-go, casual atmosphere. Free FWSO T-shirts for the first 50 audience members at each concert and goodie bags for everyone who attends!

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the open house, here.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St, Fort Worth
Click here to find available FREE parking options.
When: Saturday, April 16 ~ 1:30-4:30PM (Come and Go)
Cost: FREE!

:: Naval Air Station ~ FREE Air Show featuring the Blue Angels
Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17, 2011

Bring the family to the NAS Fort Worth JRB base for a full-day of FREE fun including the Blue Angels, flight aerobatic demonstrations, static displays(including warbirds, helicopters and jets), family activities, live music concert, food and more.

Details, details
What: For more details about the air show, click here.
Where: Naval Air Station and Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth.
        For directions, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
        Air Show starts at 11:00 AM
Cost: FREE

:: FW Botanic Garden Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden
Saturday & Sunday, April 16-17, 2011

Feast your eyes on the spectacular spring color of the beautiful Japanese
garden (voted as one of the most beautiful places in Fort Worth) while
you and your family enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, demonstrations, papermaking, docent-lead tours, tea ceremonies and more.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: April 16-17, Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM,
    Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard.
    Japanese festival parking will be in the Linden Street lot click here.
    For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: Adults $5.00, Children 4-12 $3.00, under 4 free.

:: FREE ~ Southlake Art in the Square, Art Show & Sale
Friday-Sunday, April 15-17, 2011

This annual three-day juried art festival offers over 140 national and local unique artists, children’s activities, live entertainment and more in the beautiful setting of Southlake Town Square.

Details, details
What: For more details about the art show, click here.
Where: Southlake Town Square – Main St. @ Southlake Blvd.
    (F.M. 1709) Click here for directions and a map.
When: Friday – Sunday, April 15-17,
    Click here for a daily schedule.
Cost: FREE

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2011 Tax Day Freebies & Coupon Roundup ~ P.F. Changs, Cinnabon, Mayfest, Chili’s and more!

Posted on April 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

The tax man cometh and so do the FREE goodies and discounts for Tax Day 2011! To show their empathy towards our tax plight, many businesses and organizations are giving away lots of freebies and deals in the coming days. We’ve compiled several promotions that will hopefully put some money back in your pocket and brighten the upcoming tax return deadline day for you!

Note: Most offers are good April 15-18th only. Click on links for details.

Restaurants

Cinnabon ~ FREE Cinnabon Bites – 6 to 8 p.m. on April 18th
P.F. Chang’s~ 15% discount on dine-in or take out, April 18th.
Chili’s ~ Get a coupon a free appetizer or dessert on April 18th.
IHOP ~ Kids Eat FREE from 4pm to 10pm for the month of April.
Subway ~Participating locations are offering $5 Footlong Sandwiches and a free cookie April 18th.
Arby’s – Get a coupon for Free curly fries, April 15th.
Panda Express ~ Free Entree for Lunch or Dinner! Now through April 26th.

Events, Grins, & More

Ft. Worth’s Mayfest ~ April 15-18 tickets are discounted to $4.15 when you use promotion code TAXDAY (when purchasing online).
FREE HydroMassage ~ Eliminate the tax tension with a Coupon good April 14-18.
Get FREE Copies of Your Tax Returns or 5lbs of shredding at Office Depot’s Copy & Print center. Good through April 23.
FREE Admission to All National Parks ~ April 16-24.
And last, but not least: Brighten someone’s day :) and send FREE tax day condolence cards at AmericanGreetings.com, Regards.com, or myfuncards.com.

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Get FREE Admission to All National Parks (April 16-24)

Posted on April 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

This weekend kicks off National Parks Week (April 16-24), so you can enjoy any of our almost 400 National Parks for FREE . There is a long list of participating locations within a drivable distance of Fort Worth, too:

Details, Details
What: Find out more about National Parks Week, here.
When: April 16-24, 2011 ~ times vary by location
Where: A list of almost 400 participating parks around the U.S.
can be found here.
Cost: FREE! Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees,
and transportation entrance fees.

Need a little more time to plan? Take note of these additional
FREE National Parks Entrance Dates during 2011:

June 21 (First day of summer)
September 24, 2011 (Public Lands Day)
November 11-13 (Veterans Day weekend)

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Southwest has Thrown Down the Air Fare Gauntlet! $49 One-Way to Lots of Destinations ~ 3 Days to Book.

Posted on March 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

Great Airfare Deals on Hundreds of Routes!
If you are looking to travel in the coming months, today is a great day to book! Southwest just announced they are putting more than 70 cities and 1,300 routes on sale for three days, starting today. Of course, not to be outdone, United, American, Continental and several other carriers have all matched the sale with almost identical promotions of their own (some even lower).

Fares are starting at $49 one-way and rates are valid for travel until June 7th. When comparing airlines, be sure to compare relevant fees to make sure you are getting the best deal (see price comparison tip below).

Note: To get the special pricing, you will need to book by
Thursday, March 31, 2011 for flights through June 7th.

Details, Details
How: Go to American‘s, Southwest‘s, and United’s sale and
    compare prices for the destination and dates of interest. Seats
    and availability are limited, so being flexible with your travel
    dates and times will likely help you find the lowest fares as you
   comparison shop.
When: Special fares are good for travel through June 7, 2011 with
    black out dates of April 21, 25 / May 26, 30, 31. You must book
    by Thursday, March 31, 2011 to get the special fare. Book as soon
    as possible for best travel dates and options.
Price comparison tip: When comparing different carriers, be sure
    to add in relevant fees when trying to get the lowest overall cost.
    Airline fees like checked baggage and food can quickly add-up if you
    aren’t careful! Download the FREE & handy  Ultimate Guide to
    Airline Fees  from Smarter Travel which quickly compares
   the various added fees of most U.S. carriers.

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FREE! A Special Invitation to Join SniqueAway Travel Bargain Site (FREE Membership, By Invitation Only)

Posted on February 9, 2011 | 1 comment

**TOP RATED HOTELS + FANTASTIC BARGAINS + FREE MEMBERSHIP = SNIQUEAWAY TRAVEL SITE**

I love a great deal, and I love to travel ~ So, I’m excited to pass-along an invitation to you from Frugal in Fort Worth and Trip Advisor to become a member (FREE) of Snique Away, Trip Advisor’s NEW travel bargain site (and I do mean bargain!!!).

Backed by the credibility of TripAdvisor.com, SniqueAway offers limited-time sales and deep discounts on some fantastic 4 & 5-Star rated hotels around the world, with savings typically from 40-60% OFF. The hotel sales change weekly and span a wide range of travel tastes and budgets. Membership to Snique Away is FREE, but you have to be invited to join (and you are officially invited by Frugal in Fort Worth!)

What kinds of bargains should you expect? This week Snique Away features sales for top-rated hotels in Whistler ~ Canada, New York ~ NY, Bagshot ~ England (pack me in your bags, please), and Summerville ~ South Carolina. If you want to plan a little “stay-cation”, they even have a great special this week for the historic Adolphus in Dallas ~ $89 for their Deluxe Room through SniqueAway (I looked at Adolphus’ website and this same room is going for $174 there, today).

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

Learn more about SniqueAway, here or keep reading for a longer review of our experience with SniqueAway (and why we like it so much!).

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My personal experience with SniqueAway.

A few months ago, I was sent a private invitation to join SniqueAway. To be candid, when I received this invitation, I was a bit sceptical about what it was. I didn’t want to unknowingly sign up as a target for one of those annoying time-share deals with all the high-pressure sales riff-raff (pretty much like gum on the shoe). Plus, the austere pre-member-sign-in web design and invitation-only aspect made it impossible to preview & peruse the website to make sure this was something I was truly interested in (hopefully this review will make it much easier for you).

After doing quite a bit of research and watching and comparing various travel offers, I am happy to say that I am very comfortable recommending SniqueAway to my readers. It is an easy, easy way to find unheard of deals on some of the best hotels in the world. It turns out it is part of one of my favorite travel opinion sites, Trip Advisor (read here and here for a nice overview). In fact, the only hotels featured on SniqueAway are ones that have been highly rated by readers like you and me on TripAdvisor.com ~ ratings from folks who have actually stayed at these hotels and share their opinions, both pros & cons.

This got my attention. For the last few years, Trip Advisor has been the first site I go to and one of the most credible opinion-sites when I’m selecting hotels, restaurants, and travel activities for new places (not to mention it has been great for fresh entertainment & restaurant ideas for Fort Worth). I’m officially a fan of SniqueAway, and wanted to make sure my readers had a chance to take advantage of their free membership & travel bargains, too!

**What to expect when you sign up with SniqueAway ~**

Once I signed up, I started receiving 1 email per week featuring about 5 hotel bargain deals from around the U.S. and across the world (plus a sneak preview at hotel deals that would be offered the following week). The offers are on a first come, first serve basis, lasting up to seven days or until sold out.

Since you will not be able to view these bargains until you sign up, I’m adding a screen capture below so you can get an idea of what you’ll see on a typical hotel bargain offer (you can see from the example below on the Dallas Adolphus, the price range goes from a pretty affordable deluxe room to luxurious suite options).

You’ll also notice that there is a Trip Advisor review tab (found on every hotel deal listing) where you can link to and read corresponding hotel reviews, providing quick insight into the experiences of other travelers and how they view the hotel.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Sign up with this invitation. There is no cost to join the members-only service, but a private invitation is required. As a reader of Frugal in Fort Worth, you are officially invited (Go here)!

2. Check out the weekly hotel deals. Once you’re a member, there are always deals available on SniqueAway, with 3-5 new sales added Mondays at 1PM CST.

Members are notified via email of each week’s hotel deals, with offers on a first come, first serve basis, lasting up to seven days or until sold out. Members can preview future hotel deals seven days in advance and can set up a reminder for alerts when sales start.
After members receive and accept the invitation, they can check out photos and property overviews of the hotel offers. Inside every SniqueAway Escape there are TripAdvisor reviews, hotel amenities, room details—even local hot spots and location maps.
All hotels featured on SniqueAway have earned at least a four-star rating classification and four out of five review ratings on TripAdvisor.

3. Select and book your room. Enter room type, check-in/check-out dates and click “Select.” Enter traveler information and any special requests for the hotel. From the time dates are selected, members have 15 minutes to click “Book it!” or the room(s) will be returned to inventory. All taxes and fees are included unless otherwise noted in the policies.

4. Confirm, pack your toothbrush, and enjoy! Upon booking, members receive a confirmation email from SniqueAway. All guests need at check-in is the hotel confirmation number and a credit card for any hotel purchase not included within the SniqueAway escape.

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Feb 4-6) ~ FREE Super Bowl Events, FW Stock Show & Rodeo (Last Weekend), FREE Museums & More!

Posted on February 4, 2011 | 2 comments

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For those willing to brave the ice and snow, this weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Super Bowl Tail Gate Event in Southlake
FREE NFL Star Appearances & Autographs in
FREE Superbowl Events at Sundance Square ~
ESPN Live Broadcasts, Coke Reality Tour and More
FREE & Discounted Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums

:: Southlake Super Bowl Tailgate Event
Saturday, February 5

The City Of Southlake is hosting a fun family-friendly tailgating party
featuring The American Idol experience, live music, special guest
appearances by hosts from Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket, games,
and lots more.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Southlake Tailgate event, here.
When: Saturday, February 5, 2011 ~ Starts at 2:00PM
Where: Southlake Town Center. See the event map here.
Cost: FREE

:: NFL Hall of Fame Autograph Sessions at Sundance Square
Friday and Saturday, February 4-5

Join the crowds during Super Week at the Coke Zero Exhibit on the
Gateway Parking Lot in Sundance Square. Come meet NFL Hall of Fame
players and get an autograph for FREE! Appearing Friday is former
American Football fullback for the Green Bay Packers, William
Henderson (5 p.m.), Saturday Legendary Dallas Cowboys Mel Renfro
and former Pittsburg Steelers defensive end, L.C. Greenwood (3 p.m.).

Details, details
What: Learn more about the NFL Hall of Fame Autograph Sessions, here.
When: Friday and Saturday, February 4-5, 2011 (see times above)
Where: Sundance Square, Coke Zero Exhibit at The Gateway Parking Lot
~ bordered by 4th Street, 5th Street, Houston Street and Throckmorton.
Cost: FREE

:: More NFL Star Appearances & Autograph Sessions in Grapevine
Friday and Saturday, February 4-5

If you want to get an in-person glimpse at some NFL Legends and stars,
pop by the Gameday Connexion store at Grapevine Mills Mall, located
in Neighborhood 1, near Sun & Ski Sports on February 4th and 5th.
Here is the current appearance/autograph schedule:

Eric Dickerson (Friday, February 4, starts at 7:00 p.m.)
Joe Greene (Friday, February 4, starts at 7:00 p.m.)
Emmitt Smith (Saturday, February 5, starts at Noon)
Ndamukong Suh (Saturday, February 5, starts at 2:00 p.m.)
Colt McCoy (Saturday, February 5, starts at 4:30 p.m.)

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Autograph Sessions in Grapevine, here.
When: Friday and Saturday, February 4-5, 2011 (see schedule above)
Where: Gameday Connexion store at Grapevine Mills Mall, located
in Neighborhood 1, near Sun & Ski Sports. 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy
Cost: Visiting the event is FREE, but autographs are not cheap
(range between ranges from $20 – $279)

:: ESPN Live Broadcasts!
Now through February 6

Football fans across the world tuning in for ESPN’s coverage of Super Bowl
week in February will get a huge taste of downtown Fort Worth and historic
Sundance Square. The network has chosen our popular entertainment and
shopping district as its production headquarters for coverage of Super
Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. See it all live for yourself when you visit Sundance Square this weekend!

Details, details
What: Learn more about the ESPN live broadcast event, here.
When: Now through Sunday, February 6, 2011. See the live broadcast
schedule, here.
Where: Chisholm Trail Parking Lot in Sundance Square.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE Coke Zero Reality Tour
Now through Saturday, February 05, 2011

Experience Coke Zero’s Reality Event during Super Bowl Week in
Sundance Square! Here’s a sneak-peek at what you’ll find:

Sampling bar
Video gaming area
Ipad and desktop social media stations
A lounge area with tables and chairs
Premiums and giveaways

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Coke Zero Reality Tour event, here.
When: Now through Saturday, February 5, 2011.
Where: Gateway Parking Lot in Sundance Square. The Gateway Lot is
bordered by Houston St, 4th St, 5th St and Throckmorton.
Cost: FREE

:: Last Weekend for the 2011 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo!
Now through February 5, 2011

Kick up your heels and enjoy acres of excitement and western
heritage at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Events include
rodeo action (extra ticket required), free musical entertainment, petting
zoo, family friendly exhibits, premier livestock shows, and more.

There are lots of special activities to enjoy and the schedule of events is
fresh each day. And, if you plan ahead you can attend for 50% OFF or
even FREE (go here to learn how)!

If you haven’t been yet, this is the last weekend! Help make this a
record breaking year as they are about to pass the mark of a million visitors.

Details, details
What: The 2011 Stock Show and Rodeo schedule of events changes daily.
    • To get the schedule of daily events, click here.
    • For the schedule of special activities, click here.
    • To see the musical entertainment schedule, click here.
When: Now through February 5, 2011
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Go here for driving directions.
How: A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and
    Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly to the front
    gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only
    $1.00 each way. To find out more, click here.
Cost: For opportunities to attend the Stock Show for FREE or Half Price,
    click here. Otherwise, General Admission is:
    Adults ~$10, Children 6 – 16 ~ $5, Children 5 & Under ~ FREE

:: FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
Now through February 5, 2011

New this year with your Stock Show grounds admission ticket: get FREE
admission until February 5th to The Fort Worth Museum of Science and
History, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame or the Cattle
Raisers Museum. For adults, that’s a savings of $24 if you visit all 3!

Details, details
What: Learn more about the new “Moo-seum” program, here.
When: Now through February 5, 2011
Where: Learn about the Fort Worth Museum of Science, here.
Go here to learn about the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
and click here to get info about the Cattle Raisers Museum.
Cost: FREE, with Stock Show & Rodeo Ticket Stub.

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Get 40% OFF Cirque du Soleil’s OVO Tickets: Frisco/Dallas Performances, February 2011

Posted on February 3, 2011 | 2 comments

For a limited time, get Cirque du Soleil’s 40% OFF Valentine’s
special, good on select OVO performances in February!
As a friend of Frugal in Fort Worth, you can receive 40% OFF  the price
of adults’ and kids’ tickets when you purchase online before February 16th.

Click here to receive this very special offer for Frisco performances ~ no additional promo code or coupon is needed.

Insider’s Tip: You won’t want to delay in selecting your desired
performance date, as availability is limited for promotion tickets.

Details, details
What: Find out more about Cirque du Soleil’s OVO performance, here.
How: Go here to order your tickets from Cirque du Soleil online and
    receive your 40% OFF discount for adults’ and children’s tickets.
    Select your preferred date and number of tickets needed. The discounted
    cost will be applied to each of your tickets and will be calculated for you
    automatically. No promotional code or coupon is needed.
When: DFW area OVO performances run now until February 27, 2011.
    Find the list of available dates and times here. To take advantage of the
   40%  OFF offer, you will need to buy your tickets online before February 16.
Where: OVO’s Dallas/Fort Worth performance will take place under the
    blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at the Dr. Pepper Arena in
    Frisco. Go here for driving and parking directions.
Cost: The cost of tickets varies by seating section and children’s tickets
    receive an even greater discount. Use this link to get the special
    Frugal in Fort Worth 40% OFF reader discount.

New to Cirque du Soleil? You are in for an amazing treat!
Cirque du Soleil’s OVO is a fun event for the whole family. There will be
amazing acts of juggling, trapeze, tight-rope walk, and other jaw-dropping
displays of sheer agility – all choreographed in a non-stop, breath-taking
production. This unique circus is described as “a headlong rush into a
colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter,
and play, in a non-stop riot of energy and movement.”

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Flying Somewhere Soon? Get 10% OFF American Airlines Flights!

Posted on January 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

Go to Kayak.com to get 10% OFF when you book your American Airlines
or American Eagle flight now and travel before March 9th.

Why are they doing this? American Airlines is in a battle with several
online travel services. Some are not allowed to sell American’s tickets
and others, out of protest are refusing to sell them. Regardless of the
reason, I love it when, in the end, the customer wins and gets to save. :)

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Cirque du Soleil’s OVO ~ EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS on Adults’ & Children’s Tickets (Jan. 28-Feb. 27)

Posted on January 25, 2011 | 2 comments

This gets the pass-along-worthy seal of approval…

Get Special Discounts for Cirque du Soleil’s OVO in DFW!
Cirque du Soleil’s latest big top touring production, OVO, starts this Friday
in Frisco (runs January 28th-February 27th). As a friend of Frugal in Fort
Worth, you can receive a SPECIAL DISCOUNT on adults’ and kids’
tickets for select OVO performances when you order online!

Here’s the inside scoop on how to get your exclusive discount
(a significant savings off regular ticket prices!):

Details, details
What: Find out more about Cirque du Soleil’s OVO, here.
How: Go here to order your tickets from Cirque du Soleil online and
    receive your special discount for adults’ and children’s tickets.
Select your preferred date and number of tickets needed. The discounted
    cost will be applied to each of your tickets and will be calculated for you
    automatically.  No promotional code or coupon is needed.
When: DFW area OVO performances run from Jan. 28 to Feb. 27, 2011.
    Find the list of available dates and times here.
Where: OVO’s Dallas/Fort Worth performance will take place under the
    blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at the Dr. Pepper Arena in
    Frisco. Go here for driving and parking directions.
Cost:  The cost of tickets varies by seating section and children’s tickets
    receive an even greater discount.  Use this link to get the exclusive
    Frugal in Fort Worth reader discount.

Insider’s Tip: You won’t want to delay in selecting your desired
performance date, as availability is limited for promotion tickets.

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The Airfare Wars Are On! American, Southwest, & United Offer $48 One-Way to Lots of Destinations!

Posted on December 9, 2010 | 3 comments

Great Deals on Airfare To Over 5,000 Routes!
If you watched even a little bit of TV this week, you probably saw
one of Southwest’s commercials for its big new sale. Not to be
outdone, United, American, and a handful of other carriers have all
matched that sale with almost identical promotions of their own.

All promotions combined, more than 5,000 routes have been discounted
with fares starting at $48 one-way. AirTran, Alaska, Continental, Delta,
Frontier, JetBlue, and US Airways are also in the price-war mix with
unannounced (but similar) fares on their sale routes.

Note: To get the special pricing, you will need to book by
Monday, December 13, 2010 , for January 4- March 9 flights.

Details, Details
How: Go to American‘s, Southwest‘s, and United‘s sale and
    compare prices for the destination and dates of interest. Seats
    and availability are limited, so being flexible with your travel
    dates and times will likely help you find the lowest fares as you
    comparison shop.
When: Special fares are good for travel Jan. 4 to Mar. 9, 2011.
    You must book by Monday, December 13, 2010 to get the
    special fare. Book as soon as possible for best travel dates
    and options.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Aug. 6-8) ~ FREE Outdoor Movie, FREE Fireworks & Family Event, FREE Museum Events, and More Family Fun!

Posted on August 6, 2010 | 4 comments

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 updates,
click here (also FREE!). This weekend’s tips include:

• FREE Movie in the Park ~ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
• FREE Concert in the Park ~ Near Southside
• FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks & Family Fun Event
• FREE Museum Admission and Family Activities
• FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams Sonoma
• FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot

:: FREE ~ Downtown Fort Worth Outdoor Movie Event
Featuring, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG)
Saturday ~ August 7, 2010

Bring picnic snacks, a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy Ferris Bueller’s
Day OFF on the big screen, under the stars at the recently renovated &
beautiful Burnett Park in Downtown Fort Worth (the park with the
huge cutout silhouette sculpture of the man holding a briefcase).

P.S. Don’t let the heat scare you away! The Downtown Fort Worth
event team has ordered 4 turbo misters to cool things down!

Details, details
What: For details about the movie in the park event, go here. For
    details about the newly renovated Burnett park, click here.
Where: Burnett Park ~ 7th St. Downtown. Click here for
   parking options.
When: Saturday, August 7, 2010 ~Movie begins at 8:30 PM.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE Outdoor Concert Event ~ First Friday On The Green
Friday, August 6, 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 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, August 6, 2010 ~ 7:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
    between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
    Homes row houses). Find a map here.
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make a
    donation to Southside Church of Christ who will be accepting donations
    for school supplies.

:: FREE City of Grapevine Firework Fridays & Summer Blast
    Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
    Friday, August 6, 2010 (and each Friday through Labor Day)

Friday nights in Grapevine will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each
Friday, 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 Hotel.

Led by the majestic Queen of Hearts, the cast of characters from Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland parade through the Gaylord hotel atrium to
the roof of the resort garage to experience the fireworks display and family
fun & games.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages and will have a DJ, games for kids, and
   food and beverages for purchase. For more information about the fireworks
   show, click here. For more details about the Gaylord Texan family
   event, go here.
When: Friday, August 6, 2010
    8:30-10:00PM Family-friendly parade, games and events
    9:30PM Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Parade starts in the Lone Star Atrium at the Gaylord Texan
    Resort. View the fireworks on 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 9:30PM.
    Find a map of viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

:: Enjoy a FREE Family Fun day at the Amon Carter Museum!
Sunday, February 8, 2010

The Amon Carter museum, a local jewel of a spot is offering a fun afternoon
for the whole family with their program, International Adventure. Get
creative with FREE art-making and other fun activities for kids while
learning about international art on display in the galleries.

Special performances, storytime and refreshments round out the
afternoon of exciting activities the family can enjoy.

Details, details
When: Sunday, August 8, 2010 ~ 1:00PM 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 Amon Carter’s Museum is
always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Saturday and Sunday, August 6 & 7, 2010

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 (August 6th & 7th)
in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

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
    for each Bank of America Card Holder.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
    (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7 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:

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
Saturday, August 7, 2010

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 August 6, 2010 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Saturday and Sunday, August 7-8, 2010

Try something new in the kitchen!
Williams Sonoma’s technique class is teaching the Sous Vide method of
cooking, popular with chefs around the world. This week’s lesson will
demonstrate the basics of this technique ~ foods cooked in a vacuum
with precise temperature controls, producing tender succulent foods
without overcooking.

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 and Sunday, August 7-8 ~ 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! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
Saturday, August 7, 2010

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE School Bus Pencil
Organizer 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, August 7 ~ 9:00AM- noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend! :)

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Where Have We Been?

Posted on August 2, 2010 | 3 comments

Thanks for “staying tuned” while we took a little break.
I hope you had a great ending to July ~ I know I have! We just got back
from a family trip to the Ozark mountains in Missouri (beautiful drive)
to celebrate my mother and father-in-law’s 50th wedding anniversary
and enjoy our family. It was a fun trip and a wonderful spot to get some R&R.

I’m back in gear and look forward to catching up with you this
week with some fresh posts you won’t want to miss!

In the mean time, I want to share a few pics I took on our trip:

Table Rock Lake, Missouri

Starbucks AND The Osmonds (who knew?)
~ Only in Branson, Missouri :)

Fun day of boating and swimming on Table Rock Lake.

About to “wipe out” on Table Rock Lake…

…and officially “wiped out!”

A tranquil spot in Ridgedale, Missouri ~ On our last day.

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Series Tomorrow (7/15), Featuring The Mack Goldsbury Quartet

Posted on July 14, 2010 | Leave a comment

:: All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
If you are a jazz fan, then you will want to check out Fort Worth’s 2010 Third
Thursday Jazz Series, sponsored by the Central Library and the City of Fort
Worth. This concert series features an outstanding list of nationally and
locally known talent and is FREE and open to the public. See the monthly
line up of artists for the rest of the summer season below.

:: Grammy nominee, Mack Goldsbury will be featured Thursday.
This month’s Thursday (July 15) lineup highlights Tenor Saxophonist,
Mack Goldsbury and his amazing quartet. He has received two Grammy
Award nominations and performed in sessions with music legends Stevie
Wonder, John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Tony Bennett and even Cher!

This show promises to be a swinging romp through jazz classics – you
won’t want to miss it!

:: Details, details
What: For more information about the jazz series, call 817-871-7705
    or visit the Fort Worth Central Library website.
When: Thursday, July 15, 6:30pm. See monthly lineup below for
    other monthly 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, no ticket required.

:: Third Thursday Jazz ~ Summer Series Monthly Lineup
July 15: Mack Goldsbury Quartet celebrates the sound of the
tenor sax.
Aug. 19: Bruton & Price Swingmasters plays The Blue Side of Jazz.

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GREAT DEAL: Sea World San Antonio Printable Coupon ~ Kids FREE AND Adults at Kids Prices!

Posted on July 7, 2010 | 4 comments

Thinking about a last-minute Texas family vacation (or planning one for
later this year)? SeaWorld in San Antonio is cooling off their prices with
their best offer of the season! Buy a SeaWorld San Antonio adult
ticket at the Kid’s price and get a Kid’s ticket for FREE!

Details, Details
How: To get a SeaWorld adult ticket at the kid’s price plus a kid’s ticket for
    FREE, click here. Print out the coupon and present it to the Sea World
    admissions cashier when you buy your tickets. For more information
    about this offer, click here.
When: Offer valid through January 2, 2011.
Where:   Valid at the SeaWorld Amusement Park in San Antonio.
    For directions and operating schedule, go here.
The Fine Print: Present this coupon at any Sea World San Antonio
    ticket window, and when you pay the child’s price for a one day adult
    admission ticket, you’ll receive one child’s ticket FREE. Limit 6 people
    per coupon. Not Valid with other discounts.
Cost: FREE child’s ticket is valid for kid’s 9 and under.
    For regular prices and other Sea World special offers, go here.

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