LOTS OF FUN, FREE Event Choices In Store for This Weekend!

Posted on July 31, 2009 | Leave a comment

FRUGAL & FUN FRIDAYS IN FORT WORTH ~ Each Friday, we post ideas for free (or almost free) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Here are this weekend’s tips…

WEEKEND FUN OPTION #1 & #2:
 FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT STAR-GAZING PARTIES


Option #1: Watch the International Space Station
Fly Overhead ~ Friday Night
Relax under the big Texas sky and plan your own family Star Gazing Party in the backyard (or for a better view, go to the edge of town to get away from the city lights)!  Watch the International Space Station fly directly overhead!

Where: From the comfort of your own backyard (OR head to Grapevine Lake to scoot away from city lights, then catch the 9:30 Fireworks Show, click here for more details)
When: July 31, Look up toward the Southwest at 9:12 PM.  Look for a bright object moving almost directly overhead (it will look like a bright moving star and will fade away at 9:15 PM).

Option #2: FREE Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium (at the Science & History Museum) ~ Saturday Night
Take your “Star Gazing” fun to the next level and join the Noble Planetarium staff for their FREE Star Party Saturday night. You’ll find plenty of telescopes for viewing and many experts will be on hand to help you and your family navigate your way through the skies.

Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum construction (corner of Montgomery and Harley).  Click here for directions.
When: August 1, begins at dusk (weather permitting) until 10:30PM

WEEKEND FUN OPTION #3:
“The Next Food Network Star” Finale Viewing Party!

Cheer for our hometown gal!  The City of Keller will host a FREE sneak preview viewing party of the Food Network’s series The Next Food Network Star.  The finale will feature former Keller resident, Melissa d’Arabian (one of two finalists). Drawings for door prizes and light refreshments will be offered.

VIEWING PARTY DETAILS
What: For more information on the show and party, click here

When: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 7:00PM to 8:00PM

Where: Keller Town Hall, Council Chamber
(1100 Bear Creek Parkway – For directions, click here)

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WEEKEND FUN OPTION #4:
National Cutting Horse Association Competition Finals

Q: What do “A Little Bossy”, “Too Bossy”, and
“Dont Hava Cow” have in common?
A: They are all horses competing in the National
Cutting Horse Competition this weekend!

Spend Saturday or Sunday afternoon at the National Cutting Horse Finals!  Experience quintessential Fort Worth with a Cowboy riding event that dates back to the 1800s.  This year’s competition features some of the finest cutting horses and rider talents in the country.
CONTEST DETAILS
What: For more information on the weekend’s schedule, click here.
To Find out More about the history of the Cutting Horse, click here.

When: Semifinals ~ Saturday, August 1, 2009, Starts at 3:00 PM
Finals ~ Sunday, August 2, 2009, Starts at 3:00 PM

Where: Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth
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BUY ONE GET ONE FREE, JAMBA JUICE SMOOTHIES! YUM!!!

Posted on July 31, 2009 | Leave a comment

A Little Bit of “End Of Summer” Bliss…

What:  Jamba Juice is offering BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Jamba Juice Smoothies through August 9

How:  Print the Coupon (click here) 

Where:  Find a Jamba Juice Location (click here).

Enjoy!  :)

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YUM!!! The Cheesecake Factory is providing 50% Off Any Slice of Cheesecake…TODAY ONLY

Posted on July 30, 2009 | Leave a comment

 

I learned something new. It is National Cheescake Day, today.

Yes…really! 

I’m not sure if that is worth celebrating…but IT IS WORTH noting that The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating this day by offering a slice of any flavor cheesecake at 50% off (Limit one per customer for dine-in only).

Click here for details and to find the nearest location.

Enjoy!  :)

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Get FREE Gift Cards by Trading in Unwanted Cell Phones, MP3 Players, Computers, and Other Old Technology

Posted on July 29, 2009 | Leave a comment

Turn everything from unwanted PCs to mobile phones, digital cameras and MP3 players into Dell Gift Cards with the Dell Exchange Program.   

 You can clear some much-needed desk space AND keep your old items out of the landfill (or the depths of the junk drawer). 

Learn more about the Dell Exchange Program by clicking here.

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TAKE-A-BREAK REMINDER: FREE Fun at the Keller Pointe Water Park, Wednesday Evening!

Posted on July 28, 2009 | Leave a comment

 

Cool off from the heat and take a dive!

Wednesday evening, (7/29 after 5pm), Keller Pointe’s Water Park is offering FREE admission to everyone!

New to Keller? You’ll find directions and other details for Keller Pointe here.

Enjoy!  :)

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Smart Spending: Strategies for Saving on Back-To-School and Office Supplies

Posted on July 28, 2009 | Leave a comment

The back-to-school bargain shopping season is in full swing!

Following is a compiled list of some of the best back-to-school bargains out there (Most are good through Aug. 1):.

  • Staples: 25 cents for Elmer’s Glue, slider pencil cases, five-pack of Bic mechanical pencils, pencil sharpeners or a 12-pack of erasers. Scissors and glue sticks are among the items that will be two for $3. You can print out a coupon for $5 off $30 or use the coupon from the Sunday newspaper insert.
  • Office Depot: 5 cents for a compass, 20 cents for a four-pack of glue sticks and 75 cents for one-inch binders. Composition books and paper for 99 cents.Buy $10 worth of supplies and get a slider pencil box free. The store also has a number of free items if you buy something, such as a free Expo starter set of markers if you buy a dry-erase board.
  • OfficeMax: 1 cent for a 24-pack of Schoolio von Hoolio crayons; 25 cents for junior scissors, a box of erasers or Schoolio von Hoolio poly folders; buy two, get one for 1 cent on Bic pens, pencils, highlighters, Expo dry eraser markers, Jumbo Book Sox and Crayola crayons, markers, pencils or paints.
  • Walgreens: Buy one, get two free on spiral notebooks, pocket folders, composition books and filler paper.
  • CVS: Buy one, get one free on backpacks, Bic pencils, scissors, 16-packs of crayons, notebooks and more. If you do the Extra Bucks shopping, you can get a 15-pack of erasers, pencil case, sticky notes, stapler, two-pack of Easy Touch pens and a few others items essentially free by paying 99 cents for the items and then getting 99 cents in Extra Care bucks. The Extra Buck deals are good only through Tuesday.
  • Target: 50 cents each for pencil box, pencil pouch, 12-pack of Paper Mate Eagle pens.  Coming this week, Target will have many other items between 50 cents and $1
  • Wal-Mart: 25 cents for two-pack of glue sticks, Elmer’s glue, 24-pack of Crayola crayons; 15 cents for 70-page notebooks or two pocket folders; $1 for Crayola markers or colored pencils; $9 for backpacks
  • And for my teacher friends…most of these stores offer a Teacher’s Appreciation Day, providing additional discounts on supplies…be sure to inquire with each store for details (i.e. Office Max is providing a 15% discount to teachers on August 9, click here).

Don’t want to shop from store-to-store-to-store to get the best deal?

After reading many reviews comparing the shopping experiences of the above back-to-school retailers, the overwhelming one-stop-shop choice by reviewers is Target…voted as the best overall combination of price, selection and convenience.   OR get the best of both savings & convenience…catch a few of the sales above and then fill in the gaps of your list at Target.

Have a back-to-school tip you’d like to share with others?

Please share your back-to-school shopping tips with others, by leaving a comment.

Happy shopping!  :)

Thank you moneycentral.msn.com for compiling many of the deals listed above!


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FREE Monday McCafe Coffee at McDonald’s (and again next Monday 8/3)!

Posted on July 27, 2009 | Leave a comment

 McCafe

Start the week with a FREE Mocha from McDonald’s! 

Every Monday (almost all day) until 8/3, McDonald’s is giving away your choice of a FREE 8oz Iced or Hot Mocha.   

When:  Today, 7am to 7pm…and again next Monday August 3 (same bat time, same bat channel)

Where: All participating McDonald’s locations across the U.S.

What:  No coupon needed, but to read the specific offer details (and all the exciting lawyer legalese), click here, then click the link at the bottom of the page.

Enjoy!  :)

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Yippee-ti-yeah! Saturday is National Day of the American Cowboy at Fort Worth Stockyards!

Posted on July 24, 2009 | Leave a comment

FRUGAL & FUN FRIDAYS IN FORT WORTH ~ Each Friday, we post ideas for free (or almost free) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Here are this weekend’s tips…

Mosey on Down to Fort Worth Stockyards to celebrate National Day of the Cowboy ~ Saturday, July 25th 

The 3rd Annual 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 all ages!  

Family-friendly events include:

  • Cowboy Camp Exhibit (at Cowtown Coliseum)
  • Cowboy Celebration Parade
  • Legends of Texas Gunfight shows
    (at 11:00am & 4:15 inside Stockyards Station)
  • Live music on Stockyards Station stage
  • Fort Worth Herd Cow Camp (for young buckaroos)
  • Stagecoach rides
  • Most Worn-Out Boot and Best Mustache Contests
  • Cowboy Karaoke Contest (flex those golden pipes!)
  • Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive
  • Pawnee Bill Wild West Show at Cowtown Coliseum
    (at 2:30 & 4:30pm purchased ticket required).
  • Horse training demonstration (at Cowtown Coliseum)
  • Grapevine Vintage Railroad and MORE!

When:  Saddle up on Saturday, July 25th from 11am to 4pm

Where:  Activities will take place along East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards.  Click here for more info.

P.S.  In case you were wondering…   YES!  This really is an honorary day, voted by the U.S. Senate to honor the American Cowboy!  To see how other cities (from New York to California) are celebrating this fine event, click here.

Happy Trails!  :)

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Smile! TODAY (7/23) IS FREE TEA DAY at McAlister’s Deli! :)

Posted on July 23, 2009 | Leave a comment

Show your quintessential “southern-ness”, ya’ll,  and sip some FREE iced tea today at McAlister’s Deli.

What:  McAlister’s Deli is serving FREE tea all day.   No purchase necessary.

Where:  For a location near you, click here.

Enjoy!  :)

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Want to Learn a Bit More About Fine Art? FREE Program at the Amon Carter Museum Thursday Evening!

Posted on July 22, 2009 | 2 comments

A great opportunity to “Flex the Grey Matter”…
The Amon Carter museum, a local jewel of a spot, is offering a terrific array of programs for FREE in the coming weeks! 

What: The Amon Carter museum is offering a FREE education opportunity for all guests. Tomorrow’s program will offer a close study of a few important pieces in the Carter’s collection…work of Charles Demuth, John Marin, and Georgia O’Keeffe.

When:  July 23, 2009 ~ Tomorrow evening 6-7pm

Where:  The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.  Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.

Entrance to the Amon Carter’s Permanent Collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

P.S. If tomorrow evening doesn’t work out, be sure and check out the rest of the  program schedule by clicking here.  There is something for all ages…story time for kids, interactive tours for new parents, and a variety of lectures by visiting artists and scholars.

Enjoy!  :)

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FREE FUN at the Keller Pointe Water Park Tomorrow Evening!

Posted on July 21, 2009 | 2 comments

 

Cool off from the heat and take a dive! 

Each Wednesday evening  in July (after 5pm), Keller Pointe’s Water Park is offering FREE admission to everyone! 

New to Keller?  You’ll find directions and other details for Keller Point here.

Enjoy!  :)

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Great Dining Deal at Zaxby’s Today!

Posted on July 21, 2009 | Leave a comment

Zaxby’s Restaurant has a great meal offer today…

How:  If you purchase a meal today at Zaxby’s and save your receipt, you will get the same meal free in August!

Where:  Keller Location can be found at 701 Keller Parkway or for other locations click here.

…AND Another FREE Offer from Zaxby’s:  Click here to sign up for Zaxby’s Restaurant News and get a coupon for a FREE MEAL.

Thanks Susanne for sharing this tip!

 

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Hooray! Enjoy a FREE Starbucks Pastry Tomorrow Morning! HURRY, Ends at 10:30am!

Posted on July 20, 2009 | Leave a comment

Starbucks has invited you to enjoy a FREE pastry tomorrow morning (7/21) until 10:30am when you purchase any beverage.

How it works:  Print the invitation that you find by clicking here.  Give the invitation to your local Starbucks Barista when you place your beverage order.

Question I’m pondering: Which of the 15 Starbucks should I visit within the 5 mile radius of home to take advantage of this offer?!?! 

Thanks Susanne for this great tip! 

Enjoy!  :)

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SAVE ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES… $5 OFF COUPON AT STAPLES

Posted on July 17, 2009 | 2 comments

 When I was a kid, one of the highlights of getting ready to go back to school was shopping for brand new school supplies.  I loved having a new spiral of crisp notebook paper and a fresh box of sharp, unused crayons (though, I never quite understood Crayola’s need to include green-yellow AND yellow-green).  Part of the excitement of starting a new school year was the changing list of needed supplies…I remember feeling like I hit the “big time” in my first year of middle school when “map pencils” made the list!  Good times.  :)

Fast forward to this weekend…

Staples Office Supply has a bonus for your back-to-school and office supply shopping needs. 

They are offering $5 OFF any purchase of $20 or more. 

Click here to get the coupon (but hurry…the coupon expires tomorrow, 7/18/09!)

Enjoy!  :)

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Fun FREE Events In Store For Saturday!

Posted on July 17, 2009 | Leave a comment

FRUGAL & FUN FRIDAYS IN FORT WORTH ~ Each Friday, we post ideas for free (or almost free) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Here are this weekend’s tips…
 

WEEKEND FUN OPTION #1:
Keller Concert in the Parks
Featuring, Me and My Monkey (Beatles Tribute band)

 

 

Relax under the big Texas sky, watch the sunset, and listen to the retro tunes of Me and My Monkey, a fantastic Beatles Tribute Band. Be sure to bring your blanket, lawn chair, and picnic and enjoy the fun family atmosphere. This concert will also include FREE games and fun activities for the kids!

CONCERT DETAILS
What: For more details on the Me and My Monkey band, click here
(or to see their promo video, click here).

When: Saturday, July 18, 2009, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Where:  Bear Creek Park in Keller
(400 Bear Creek Parkway – For directions, click here)

P.S.  You can give back to the community by bringing a non-perishable food item for the food pantry.

 

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WEEKEND FUN OPTION #2:
FREE LIVE MUSIC by Havana NRG
(High Energy Salsa & Latin Music)
Sponsored by ArtsNet, The MasterWorks Concert Series

 

 

Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some of the area’s greatest talents. This weeks line-up features the music group, Havana NRG with a fun line-up of family-friendly and danceable Salsa music. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family…you’ll hear energetic Salsa, tangy Merengue, soulful Cha-cha-chas and other Latin rhythms. Light refreshments will be provided (but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed).
 
CONCERT DETAILS
What: For more about Havana NRG, click here.

When: Saturday, July 18, 2009, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Where:  Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
 
Enjoy!  :)
 

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