FREE This Summer: Wonderful Wednesdays Family Event at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Posted on May 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

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The Modern Museum of Fort Worth is offering Wonderful Wednesdays every second and third Wednesday of the month this summer (through August 2012). This program for families with young children is led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. Both the tour and project focus on a few works in the Modern’s collection. Registration is not required, but a sign-up sheet is provided at the front desk the day of the program. Attendance is limited; admission is free.

The Wonderful Wednesdays schedule includes:

  • June 13 and 20 – Visiting the work of Lawrence Weiner
  • July 11 and 18 – Visiting the work of Callum Inness
  • August 8 and 15 – Visiting the work of Philip Guston

Details, details
What: Learn more about Wonderful Wednesdays at The Modern here.
When: Events take place the 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month,
…4:00-4:45pm. View the full schedule here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE!

 

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TODAY ONLY: Refurbished Kindle $49 at Amazon ~ Great Father’s Day Gift

Posted on May 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

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TODAY ONLY: If you were disappointed that you missed the Kindle Fire refurb deal a few weeks ago,  you might be happy to know that Amazon just kicked off a new deal today that allows you to get a certified refurbished Kindle with Wi-Fi for $49 (saves almost 40% OFF the new, non-refurbished price of $79). Do note that this is only available today, and is being offered in a limited quantity.

Here’s the scoop on how to get yours:

1. Go to Amazon’s Fort Worth Local Daily Deal’s site and buy a voucher for the Refurbished Kindle Wi-Fi for $49 (here).

2. Go here to use your voucher and complete your Kindle Wi-Fi purchase.

3. Enjoy!

Amazon’s Certified Refurbished Kindle program tests, certifies, and refurbishes each Kindle to look and work like new. We also like that these refurbished units come with the same one-year limited warranty as a brand new Kindle.  Learn more about the refurbished Kindle here.

You might also be interested in this post:  FREE Book Lending Library for Amazon Kindle Owners.

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Get Two FREE MP3 Song Downloads at Amazon

Posted on May 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Receive a FREE $2 Amazon MP3 download credit when you enter the name of your favorite song and share it on Facebook.  Download credit expires May 24, 2012.

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LIMITED AVAILABILITY: 50% OFF NRH2O Water Park Tickets ~ Frugal Moms & Dads, You’ll Want to Hurry!

Posted on May 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Hurry over to Ad Pages Daily Deal site and get 50% OFF NRH2O Water Park Tickets.  There are a limited number of tickets available at this discount, so don’t wait very long if you plan to take advantage of this.  Go here to get this great deal and plan your fun in the sun!  Tickets valid through September 3, 2012.

Learn about NRH2O Water Park, here.

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Smashburger Deal ~ Buy One Get One FREE Burger

Posted on May 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Pop over to Smashburger’s Facebook page to get a coupon for a  FREE Smashburger Wedge Club Burger when you purchase another Smashburger entree.  You’ll need to “like” Smashburger’s Facebook Page (here), and then follow the instructions to get the coupon emailed to you.

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May 18-20 FREE and Cheap Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on May 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~ Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly entertainment guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!—————————————————————————–

This weekend’s highlights include:

  • Grapevine’s Main Street Days Outdoor Festival   (Friday until 5pm is FREE)
  • FREE Petty Theft (Tom Petty Tribute Band) Outdoor Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O
  • FREE Admission to the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth
  • FREE Spring Arts Goggle Street Festival in Fort Worth
  • FREE 25th Annual Herb Society Festival at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
  • FREE Summer Decorating Class at Pottery Barn

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:: Grapevine’s Main Street Days Outdoor Festival
…Friday-Sunday, May 18-20, 2012

Bring the family to downtown Grapevine for a weekend festival full of fun family activities, live entertainment, food and more. Festival guests will have the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment on five stages featuring a variety of music from rock and R&B to bluegrass and country, festival foods, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and mini excursions on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

Plus this year’s event will include the grand opening of the new Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Headquarters & Museum Complex with an inaugural performance of the new larger-than-life, 9-foot-tall animatronic characters. The action comes to life as the figures come out on the clock tower’s platform to enact a typical frontier drama.

Details, details
What: For more details about the festival, click here.
Where: The festival takes place in historic Downtown Grapevine.
For directions and parking details, go here.
When: Friday to Sunday, May 18-20, 2012
Friday & Saturday ~ 10:00AM-11:30PM
Sunday ~ 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Cost: Friday until 5pm, get FREE Admission (food & rides are extra).
Go here for ticket pricing for other times and days.

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:: FREE Outdoor Concert, Fireworks, & Family Fun Event at NRH2O
…Friday, May 18, 2012

Tonight offers the promise of a beautiful spring evening and a great time to get outside and enjoy a fun concert featuring Tom Petty Tribute band, Petty Theft. Part of NRH2O’s 2012 “Sounds of Spring” outdoor concert series, this free family event also includes a fireworks show, a kid zone with games and crafts for the kids, as well as food you can buy.  Seating for the concert is on the lawn, so don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets.

Details, details
What: For more information about this City of North Richland Hills sponsored
music event, go here.
When: Friday, May 18 ~ Gates open at 6:00pm. Concert starts at 7:00pm.
Where: The Sounds of Spring Concert series takes place on the grounds of
NRH2O Family Water Park, 9001 Boulevard 26.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Admission to the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth
…Friday, May 18, 2012

Visitors to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth will receive free admission to the Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions on Friday, May 18 in honor of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ (AAMD) Art Museum Day. The Modern is a small part of the 106 AAMD member museums across North America celebrating the annual event.

Details, details
What: Learn more about Free Admission at The Modern here.
When: Friday, May 18, 2012
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE 2012 Spring Arts Goggle Street Festival ~ Near Southside
…Saturday, May 19, 2012

Head over to Arts Goggle, the free celebration of art and music in the near Southside area of Fort Worth. This twice-a-year family friendly event will feature live music, a variety of artisans displaying and selling their work, plus food and fun activities for the kids. Over 70 businesses in the Near Southside area will be participating as art venues in this eclectic neighborhood of historic elegance and urbanism, immediately south of the central business district of Fort Worth.

Details, Details
What: Learn more about this fun community event here.
When: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Where: Eighth Ave. and W. Magnolia Ave. area.
Cost: FREE Admission

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:: FREE Fort Worth Botanic Garden ~ Herb Society Festival
…Saturday, May 19, 2012

Botanic Gardens

Enjoy the beauty of the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens while learning something new at the 25th Annual Fort Worth Herb Society Festival. This educational event
and sale will feature a variety of classes ranging from making your own herbal seasoning blends from your garden to using herbs for health, beauty, and home use. Other activities include a silent auction and festival store.

Frugal shopping tip: This is a great spot to find a vast selection of native plants & herbs at great prices.  My other favorite finds have been local artisan made soap created from all natural ingredients ($1 to $2 a bar) and soy candles scented with essential oils.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, May 19, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Festival events will take place in the Deborah Beggs Moncrief Garden Center, close to the main entrance to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, May 20, 2012

Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.
Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two classes: Saturday’s class will demonstrate how to successfully grill vegetables. Sunday’s class partners with Tasting Table to provide you with a Memorial Day menu that will inspire and  guarantee a fabulous cookout. Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, May 19-20, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

::

:: FREE Pottery Barn ~ Backyard Entertaining Class
…Sunday, May 20, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class where you will learn how to entertain outdoors in style ~ from a casual outdoor barbecue to an elegant dinner party!

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, May 20, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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$10 for a Box of Books, CDs, and More ~ Last Chance Sale for the Friends of the Fort Worth Library

Posted on May 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Hurry over to the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Last Chance Book Sale tomorrow and for $10, you’ll be able to walk away with a box of books, CDs, audio books, and more.  There are books from just about every genre including a large selection of children’s books. The store will provide the box and you can fill it with as many items as you like and pay $10 for the whole box of goodies!

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn more about the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Last Chance Book Sale
When:  Saturday, May 19  ~ 9:00am – 4:30pm
Where: 5332 Trail Lake Drive  ~ 3 doors North of the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book store ~ In the Wedgwood Village Shopping Center (South on Trail Lake Drive, off Loop 820)

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2012 Cheap Summer Kids Movies in Fort Worth – Beat the Heat & Save!

Posted on May 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Movies

Save your kids from the summer heat and have some cheap fun with these Fort Worth area summer movie series. There are lots of family friendly movies to choose from including Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who, Rio, Despicable Me, How to Train Your Dragon, The Muppets, and many more! Studio Movie Grill even offers FREE screenings for kids with special needs and their families (love this!).  

Following is a roundup of the various kids summer movies series:

:: HARKINS SUMMER MOVIE FUN
Harkins Theatres in Southlake is bringing back its 10-week Summer Movie Fun Program, Monday Through Friday mornings, from June 4 through August 10. It’s less than $1 a film ($6 for 10 movies). Find details and a list of scheduled movies at harkinstheatres.com.

:: REGAL THEATRES SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS
Regal theatres is offering nine weeks (June 5 to August 1) of fun-filled movies for kids and parents, for $1/person! There are 18 movies to choose from, showing at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets are available at the box office on the day of the show and are first-come, first-served seating. In Fort Worth, you’ll find the Summer Movie Express Family Film Festival at: Fossil Creek Stadium 11.  A portion of proceeds from the Summer Movie Express will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute. Learn more here.

:: STUDIO MOVIE GRILL
Studio Movie Grill’s Children’s Summer Series will run from June 4 through August 20 (Monday to Friday, 11AM) and will feature 12 different movies. Children’s tickets are $1 and adults are $2 at the theaters in Arlington, Dallas, Lewisville and Plano. In addition, Studio Movie Grill will continue its free screenings for kids with special needs and their siblings (next showing is June 16 ~ love that they do this!!) — for details, go here. Learn more about the Children’s Summer series here.

:: CINEMARK/TINSELTOWN SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE
The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is back for summer 2012! The weekly morning movies start in June, but you can purchase your pass in advance ($5 for 10 movies or $1 at the door). Find details and a list of participating theaters at Cinemark’s website (here).

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HOT DEAL: 33% OFF Garmin Forerunner 410 GPS Enabled Heart Rate Monitor Watch ~ Groupon National Deal

Posted on May 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

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On a personal note: This GPS enabled heart rate monitor & watch combo was on my husband’s wish list.  When we saw this deal pop up on Groupon, we jumped at this price (he has been watching the price on this model at Luke’s Locker,  Amazon,  Costco, etc. and could not find a better deal on this model anywhere). If you are a runner, biker, or walker (or some other wild & crazy :) outdoor exercise/training enthusiast) you may want to check out this great deal.  

Through Wednesday, Groupon Goods is offering the Garmin Forerunner 410 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch with Heart-Rate Monitor for $199  ($299.99 Retail). This all-in-one sports watch is GPS-enabled and accurately records your time, pace, distance, heart rate, calories burned, elevation and more. My husband, who likes to explore new terrain, especially finds the basic GPS navigation feature helpful, as it guides you back to your starting point.  Read reviews from actual users of this watch here.

Do note that you have to buy this offer by end of day tomorrow ~ Wednesday, May 16, and it ships directly to you. 

Here are the easy steps for getting this great deal:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s Garmin Groupon deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City. 
  3. Find the Garmin offer by clicking on the “Goods” menu at the top of the page.  Navigate to the “Garmin GPS-Enabled Sports Watch” deal (look for the picture above).
  4. Fill out the shipping information and pay.  The watch ships in 7-10 days to the location you’ve selected.
  5. That’s it!  Easy-breezy, right?

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FREE Fort Worth Third Thursday Jazz Series ~ Starts This Thursday, May 17

Posted on May 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

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All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
Take a musical journey from the 20th century roots of Jazz to the diverse sounds of the present with the Fort Worth Library’s Third Thursday Jazz Series. This five-concert series features an outstanding list of nationally and locally known talent and is FREE and open to the public. The monthly lineup offers everything from swing jazz to the blues and will include some amazing artists ~ like jazz saxophonist Brad Leali (former lead for the Harry Connick, Jr Orchestra) and grammy-award winning trombonist Robin Eubanks (collaborated with a variety of notable musicians such as Art Blakey, Barbra Streisand, The Rolling Stones and Talking Heads).

Brad Leali, Alto Saxophonist, Kicks Off The Series ~ May 17
The inauguration of the 2012 series (Thursday, May 17, 6:30PM)  showcases Grammy nominated Brad Leali, former lead alto saxophonist for the Harry Connick, Jr Orchestra and director of the Count Basie orchestra. Leali’s quintet will feature the music of “The Bebop Revolution,” including toe-tapping tunes from Charlie Parker and Dizzie Gillespie.  Leali has backed up a lengthy list of artists including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Herbie Hancock, Fantasia, Billy Joel, Kid Rock, Yolanda Adams, and Brian McKnight.  He has been one of the top jazz musicians in New York City and has made numerous television appearances including The Today Show, Jay Leno Tonight Show, and Arsenio Hall.

The Brad Leali quintet performance will also feature trumpeter Ephraim Owens, Paul Unger on bass, pianist Michael Palma, and Andrew Griffith on drums.

Details, details
What: For more information, visit the Third Thursday Jazz Series website.
When: Thursday, May 17 ~ 6:30pm. See the monthly lineup below for additional concert dates.
Where: In the Gallery of the Fort Worth Central Library. You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage is FREE after 6:00pm or if you go earlier, have your parking ticket validated at the Central Library for up to 2.5 hours free on weekdays.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

Third Thursday Jazz Series Monthly Lineup

  • May 17: Brad Leali Quintet. “The Bebop Revolution”  features the music of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.
  • June 21: Victor Cager, Tatiana Mayfield, and the Duane Durrett Trio. Featuring vocalist Tatiana Mayfield, this band will perform “Singing and Swinging: Art of the Jazz Vocalist.”
  • July 19: James Shannon Quartet. “Smoking at the Library” will showcase the incredible guitar style of Wes Montgomery.
  • August 16: Adonis Rose Quintet. This Grammy Award winning drummer brings his New Orleans sound to the series.
  • September 20: Robin Eubanks Quintet.  Eubanks has been voted best trombonist in DownBeat magazine’s international critics poll five times.

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FREE: Pancakes at Ol’ South Pancake House in Fort Worth ~ May 15

Posted on May 14, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Mmmmmm! Ol’ South Pancake House in Fort Worth is celebrating their 50th Anniversary by giving away a free short stack of pancakes, all day Tuesday, May 15, 2012 until midnight.  Go here to learn more.

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May 11-13 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~ Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly entertainment guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!—————————————————————————–

This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Killdares Outdoor Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O in North Richland Hills
  • FREE Tour de Fort Worth Bike Ride with the Mayor
  • FREE Frontier Fort Days at the Fort Worth Stockyards
  • FREE National Train Day Event in Fort Worth & Dallas
  • FREE Tangled Family Movie Showing
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Lowes
  • FREE Kids’ Cupcake Decorating Class at Williams-Sonoma
  • FREE Summer Decorating Class at Pottery Barn

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:: FREE Killdares Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O
…Friday, May 11, 2012

If the rain holds back this evening, it will be a great time to get outside and enjoy a fun concert featuring favorite local band, The Killdares  (Alternative Celtic Rock). Part of NRH2O’s 2012 “Sounds of Spring” outdoor concert series, this free family event also includes a kid zone with games and crafts for the kids, as well as food you can buy.  Seating for the concert is on the lawn, so don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets.

Details, details
What: For more information about this City of North Richland Hills sponsored
music event, go here.
When: Friday, May 11 ~ Gates open at 6:00pm. Concert starts at 7:00pm.
Where: The Sounds of Spring Concert series takes place on the grounds of
NRH2O Family Water Park, 9001 Boulevard 26.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Tour de Fort Worth Bike Ride with the Mayor Betsy Price
…Saturday, May 12, 2012

Join cyclists from around Cowtown for a fast-paced ride around the Fort Worth Naval Air Station base. The ride, part of the mayor’s “Rolling Town Hall” series, will give participants a chance to ask the mayor questions while touring one of Fort Worth’s most important pieces of real estate. To join the free ride, bring your bike, a helmet and an official photo ID to the base’s main entrance at 226 Pumphrey Drive. Do note: while some of the mayor’s bike rides are good for children, this longer, 14-mile ride is for adults who want to get a good work out.

Details, details
What:  For information about this and other upcoming community bike rides with Mayor Price, visit the Tour de Fort Worth page on the city’s website.
When: Saturday May 12 ~ Registration begins at 8:00am, and the ride will begin promptly at 8:30am.
Where: Fort Worth Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base ~ 226 Pumphrey Dr.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE 12th Annual Frontier Fort Days at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Friday and Saturday ~ May 11 & 12

Bring the family to the 12th Annual Frontier Fort Days Texas heritage event where you will get to experience what it was like to live as a real wrangler on the Texas frontier. Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards will be lined with encampments of historic fort sites from around Texas. During this FREE event, you will be able to discuss frontier life with re-enactors, explore historically accurate fort camps and wagons, and enjoy soothing live music from the era. Scheduled events include infantry, artillery and cavalry demonstrations, military parades and more.

Details, details
What: For more details about Frontier Fort Days, click here.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  View a detailed schedule of events here.
Where: At the Stockyards Station ~ 130 East Exchange Ave. For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE National Train Day Event in Fort Worth & Dallas
…Saturday, May 12, 2012

Bring the family and celebrate National Train Day with local events at both the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center and Dallas Union Station. Each station will have their own special events including the opportunity to ride the train between both Fort Worth and Dallas events.  The Train Day Event will include operating locomotive and passenger car displays, tours through an Amtrak engine cab and Interurban Trolley from the 1920s, model train displays, and entertainment for the kids like balloon artists and face painting.

Details, details
What: Go here to view a complete list of National Train Day events in Fort Worth and Dallas. Learn more about the National Train Day online, here.
When:  Saturday, May 12, 2012 ~ 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Where:  Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center ( 1001 Jones St.) and Dallas Union Station  (400 S. Houston St.)
Cost: Event is FREE! Standard train fare (go here) will apply for riding the train between Dallas & Fort Worth stations ~ it’s cheap.

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:: FREE Tangled Family Movie Showing
…Saturday, May 12, 2012

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the movie Tangled on Saturday, May 12. This movie showing is part of the Central Library’s Second Saturday Film Series which runs monthly family friendly movies through the end of the year.

About the movie: A charming bandit is captured by Rapunzel, a feisty teen with 70 feet of magical hair, who herself is being held hostage. After the two escape, they set off on an escapade involving thugs, a super-cop horse and an over-protective chameleon. Rated PG. 100 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information about this movie event and future showings, click here. Learn more about the movie here.
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 ~ 1:00PM
Where: The Fort Worth Central Library’s Youth Center Discovery Theatre. You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage and parking meters are FREE on weekends.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Picture Frame Planter
…Saturday, May 12, 2012

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 kids build and grow 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, May 12, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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::  FREE Cupcake Decorating Class for Kids at Williams-Sonoma
.…Saturday May 12, 2012

Bring your kids to Williams-Sonoma for a fun, hands-on cupcake decorating event. At the end of class, kids will be able to present mom a delicious cupcake, decorated by her very own children (or save it to give as a surprise Mother’s day treat)! Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 ~ 10am-12pm  Note:  class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE Pottery Barn “Accessorizing Your Home for Summer” Class
…Sunday, May 13, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where you will learn how to artfully decorate your space with a refreshing palette for summer!

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, May 13, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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TODAY ONLY: 7 Money Rules for Life by Mary Hunt ~ $1.99 on Amazon (Normally $17.99)

Posted on May 10, 2012 | 2 comments

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Amazon has a great offer for the e-book 7 Money Rules for Life by Mary Hunt ~ $1.99 today only (Regularly, $17.99).   You don’t need a Kindle to read the e-book.  You can download a FREE app (here) to use on just about any computer or smartphone (iPhone, BlackBerry, Android or Windows), iTouch or iPad.

Book description for 7 Money Rules for Life: 

“Americans young and old are flunking their finances. A shocking 77% live paycheck to paycheck with no savings. And 43% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. In the face of this bleak financial picture, bestselling author and finance expert Mary Hunt gives readers the keys to get their money under control and get prepared financially for the rest of their lives.

Presented in a conversational style and readable in a weekend, this book offers…practical advice for how to recover from past financial mistakes…basic rules for every financial situation, for every income level, and for every stage of life. Money mastery isn’t really that hard. 7 Money Rules for Life® can help readers change their futures from uncertain to rock-solid with principles they can apply right away.”

Do note that if you plan to get this book at this $1.99 price, you’ll need to grab this deal today.

P.S.  You might also be interested in the recent post about Kindle’s FREE lending library here.

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FREE National Train Day Event in Fort Worth & Dallas – Saturday, May 12, 2012

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Bring the family and celebrate National Train Day with local events at both the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center and Dallas Union Station. Each station will have their own special events including the opportunity to ride the train between both Fort Worth and Dallas events.

The Fort Worth National Train Day Event will include:

  • Operating freight locomotives and passenger cars on display from Union Pacific and BNSF Railway
  • Tours through an engine cab of an Amtrak long distance train and a restored original Interurban Trolley that ran the rails between Fort Worth and Dallas from 1924 to 1934
  • Operating model trains and historical train photo displays
  • Entertainment for the kids including balloon artists and face painting

Go here  to view a complete list of National Train Day events in Fort Worth and Dallas.

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What: Learn more about the National Train Day online, here.
When:  Saturday, May 12, 2012 ~ 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Where:  Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center ( 1001 Jones St.) and Dallas Union Station  (400 S. Houston St.)
Cost:  Event is FREE! Standard train fare will apply for riding the train between Dallas & Fort Worth stations.

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FREE Amon Carter Museum Family Storytime ~ Fun Summer Idea!

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Here is another fun and FREE event to add to your summer calendar ~ The Amon Carter Museum will be hosting Storytime, a free public program for young children and their families on Wednesdays in June and July (except July 4), from 10:30–11:30 a.m.

This interactive event will bring the museum’s artworks to life through engaging children’s stories and related activities that focus on exploring a different color each week. After the story reading, kids will be able to create their own work of art while enjoying cookies and lemonade! Families are even encouraged to come dressed in that day’s featured color for even more fun.

 

The dates and themes are:

  • June 6 – Rockin’ Red
  • June 13 – Outrageous Orange
  • June 20 – Hello Yellow
  • June 27 – Going Green
  • July 11 – True Blue
  • July 18 – Incredible Indigo
  • July 25 – Very, Very Violet

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s Family Fun Week. Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Storytime is held every Wednesday, June 6 through July 25 (excluding July 4), from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s permanent collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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