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Hi frugal friends! We have another terrific dining freebie to
pass along for you to use next Wednesday…
If you pop by Panda Express Wednesday, March 9th, you
can try their Golden Treasure Shrimp entrée for FREE! No
purchase is necessary, but do note that this is a single serving
meal (no sides, etc. are included).
Details, details
What: This is a no strings attached offer. You’ll just need to print
out the coupon you’ll find here and present it to the cashier.
Click here for more info about Panda Express.
When: The free entrée offer is available all day Wednesday,
March 9, 2011, during regular store hours and
while supplies last.
Where: All participating Panda Express locations. Find one
near you here.
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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
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This weekend’s highlights include:
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:: FREE! Guitar Fort Worth Concert at the Kimbell
Saturday, March 5, 2011
The Kimbell Art Museum has collaborated with Guitar Fort Worth in presenting the best and brightest young musicians in Fort Worth. Enjoy a free classical guitar concert featuring artists Froylan Cepeda and Steve Gottlieb in the beautiful setting of the Kimbell Museum.
Details, details
What: Learn more about the Kimbell’s Guitar Fort Worth Community
Artist Series, here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Saturday, March 5, 2011, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
::
:: FREE! Historical Fort Worth Exhibit at the Central Library
Now through March 22, 2011
In the archives of the Fort Worth Central Library are more than 10,000 items pertaining to the history of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. This sprawling exhibit allows the public to get a rare look at some of these materials. Items on display include historic photos, posters and maps, video footage, rare books and other historic materials.
Details, details
What: For more information,click here.
When: Available for viewing during normal library hours through
March 22, 2011.
Where: On display in the Gallery and East Wing at the Fort Worth
Central Library. 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
::
:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, 2011
Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us and offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to over 150 participating museums throughout the U.S.
This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (March 5-6) 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, March 5-6, 2011 ~ 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 Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
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, March 5, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE
:: Wizard of Oz ~ Live and Onstage at Artisans Theater
Now through March 12, 2011
The classic story of Wizard of Oz is brought to life onstage at Artisan Theater. Spunky Dorothy finds herself over the rainbow and in plenty of trouble as she tries to find her way back home to Kansas. As Munchkins, children in the audience are invited to oil the Tin Man, stuff the Scarecrow and hide Dorothy and her dog, Toto, from the Wicked Witch of the West!
Details, details
What: For more info about the live theater production, click here.
When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, now through March 12
Where: Artisan Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst
Cost: $5, all ages
::
:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
& Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Learn to cook steakhouse style appetizers like stuffed mushrooms, French Onion Soup, a wedge salad with blue cheese dressing and more. Williams Sonoma will share great ideas for cooking with ease. 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, click here. See the March schedule
for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, here.
When: Sunday, March 6, 2011. 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! Call your local store to RSVP.
::
:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, March 5, 2011
This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Race Car 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, March 5, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!
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Frugal sidebar: Groupon has come out with some fantastic offers lately! If you haven’t already signed up for their daily emails, you can do so here. Today’s offer is for the Brownstone Restaurant in Fort Worth. I’ve wanted to try this spot since it opened last summer (just bought the groupon and am getting that date night on the calendar, now). Visit Brownstone’s website, here to get a snapshot of the restaurant & menu.
Groupon has launched a terrific offer for 50% OFF at the Brown Stone Restaurant in the snazzy West 7th St. area (one of our favorite parts of Fort Worth to “kick around”). When you buy today’s Groupon, you will get a $40 gift certificate valid for any food purchase, lunch or dinner.
Note that you do need to buy the gift certificate TODAY (the offer expires
at midnight EST), however you can use the certificate anytime, through September 4, 2011.
The fine print (only made larger): Limit 3 per person. Limit 1 per table. Limit 1 per visit. Dine-in only. Not valid for alcohol. No cash back. Not valid with other offers. See the rules that apply to all Groupon deals.
A few months ago, Groupon launched its Fort Worth site (AND we
did the happy dance at Frugal in Fort Worth!). If you are not familiar with
Groupon, definitely take a moment to check them out.
Groupon offers a daily deal on local goods, services and cultural events
across the country. Fort Worth is the 51st city launch for Groupon, and
in the last month, I’ve seen their offers include everything from
50% Off Cowboys Stadium Tours to 60% Off Spa Services to 55% Off
carpet cleaning ~ and seemingly everything in between!
1. Each day Groupon features a great deal at an unbeatable price.
2. You have to sign up for the offer that day, and only get the deal
if the minimum number of people join that day (so pass this along
to your friends)!
3. Check back the next day to discover the next Groupon offer!
Taking advantage of this deal supports Frugal in Fort Worth.
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For a limited time, you can pop over to Family Christian Stores on Facebook and “like” them to get 10 FREE music downloads from the following great artists:
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Enjoy FREE Waffle Fries at Chick-fil-A this Friday, March 4th!
What: On Friday, March 4, 2011, get one free medium order of Waffle
Potato Fries™ when you mention you’re there to try the new
Heinz Dip & Squeeze Ketchup. One per customer. No purchase is
necessary. Go here to learn more.
When: Friday, March 4, 2011, from 2 to 4pm
Where: Find a participating Chic-Fil-A location, here .
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Mmmm! Baskin Robbins is ringing in the beginning of ice cream season
with a terrific buy 1 get 1 FREE ice cream cone offer!
Details, details
How: Become a fan of Baskin Robbins on Facebook, here. Then,
print your BOGO coupon.
When: Valid now through March 5, 2011.
Where: All participating Baskin Robbins Stores.
Go here to find a location near you.
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This weekend’s highlights include:
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:: FREE! Gain New Garden Skills at Calloway’s Gardenfest!
Saturday, February 26th
Calloway’s is offering a FREE all day workshop at 4 of their store locations. Hear from local and national garden experts who will share gardening tips, show you how to use color effectively in the garden, teach you about some of the best trees and shrubs to plant in Texas, explain how to grow delicious herbs, fruits and berries in your garden, and more!
Featured speakers include: Mariana Greene from The Dallas Morning News, Chris Wiesinger, The Bulb Hunter, and many more (See the full line up of Garden speakers, here). Get there early, as workshops and materials are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Learn more, here.
While at Calloway’s on Saturday, use this 30% Off Coupon, valid all day!
Details, details
When: Saturday, February 26, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to 5:00PM. See the full
schedule of speakers, here (varies by location).
Where: Takes place at the following Calloway’s locations in DFW
~ Fort Worth Calloway’s Nursery, 2651 S. Hulen
~ Southlake Calloway’s Nursery, 291 E. Southlake Blvd.
~ North Plano Calloway’s Nursery, 2460 St. Hwy 121
~ Plano Calloway’s Nursery, 1000 Preston Road
Cost: FREE
::
:: FREE! Cheer on the Runners at the Cowtown Marathon
Saturday and Sunday, February 26 & 27, 2011
The Cowtown Marathon, Fort Worth’s most well-known running event, takes place this weekend and includes a marathon, half marathon, ultra marathon, 10K, adult 5K and a kids’ 5K. You can watch and cheer on the runners at the starting line, located at Will Rogers Memorial Center (or for the more ambitious, you can still register in person).
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, February 26 and 27, 7:00AM.
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. Go to
the cowtownmarathon.org website for more recommended spots
to view the race.
Cost: FREE for spectators! Park for free at the UNT Health Science
Center on Camp Bowie Blvd.
::
:: Wizard of Oz ~ Live and Onstage at Artisans Theater
Now through March 12, 2011
The classic story of Wizard of Oz is brought to life onstage at Artisan Theater. Spunky Dorothy finds herself over the rainbow and in plenty of trouble as she tries to find her way back home to Kansas. As Munchkins, children in the audience are invited to oil the Tin Man, stuff the Scarecrow and hide Dorothy and her dog, Toto, from the Wicked Witch of the West!
Details, details
What: For more info about the live theater production, click here.
When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, now through March 12
Where: Artisan Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst
Cost: $5, all ages
::
:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Saturday and Sunday, February 26 & 27, 2011
Learn New Cooking Techniques!
Williams-Sonoma will show how to prepare hearty soup dishes as well as prepare simple sandwiches that satisfy. 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, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, February 26 & 27, 2011 ~ 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. Call your local store to RSVP.
::
:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Build a Race Car
Saturday, February 26, 2011
This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home.
All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.
Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, February 26, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE
::
:: FREE Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Event for Kids
Saturday, February 26th
If your child loves to be creative and is interested in science, pop by Michael’s this weekend for a fun event and demonstration from “My First Science Kit.” For ages 3 and up.
This event is FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have supplies for your little ones.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, February 26th ~ 10:00AM-Noon
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE
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Happy news!! You can get a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE meal at Chipotle
this week, when you preview America’s Next Great Restaurant
promo video on Facebook!
Details, details
How: Pop over to Facebook to view the America’s Next Great
Restaurant video. You’ll need to click the “Like” button
before the video will appear. Once you watch the video (less than 2
minutes), your printable coupon will show up at the end.
Where: Use at any Chipotle location ~ to find one near you, click here.
When: Valid through March 3, 2011.
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FREE! Make progress on your 2011 fitness goals under the supervision of a personal trainer at an exercise Boot Camp during March.
Boot Camp participants can choose one of two class times: Mondays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. — at Greenbriar Community Center, 5200 Hemphill St. in Fort Worth
All March classes are FREE. Cost will be $30 a month beginning in April.
Certified personal trainer Larry Word is a NCAA champion weight lifter and Olympic trial athlete. He has been listed in Sports Illustrated Faces in the Crowd and was named AAU Athlete of the Year. His past clients include NCAA wrestlers as well as professional basketball and football players.
Call 817-926-6214 or e-mail Michael.Hunter@fortworthgov.org
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Enjoy $5 OFF your food tab of $15 or more at T.G.I. Friday’s!
Details, details
What: Print the $5 OFF coupon and use it to save on a dine-in
lunch or dinner tab of at least $15.
When: Valid through March 7, 2011
Where: All participating T.G.I. Friday’s.
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This is a fun activity to pass along to parents and grandparents of stroller
aged children ~ they probably could use a nice break from the house! :)
Want to learn a something new about fine art?
There is a great opportunity on Friday, February 25th at The Amon Carter
Museum for parents and grandparents of stroller aged children to take an
interactive tour of the museum (and meet other new parents)!
Be sure and also save the date for future New Parents Tours at the Amon
Carter Museum which are offered on the last Friday of each month and
feature new art on each tour. Upcoming dates are: February 25, March 25,
April 29, May 27, and June 24.
Details, details
What: The Amon Carter museum is offering a FREE art education event
for new parents. Bring your baby and enjoy an interactive tour designed
to introduce parents to a variety of artworks at the Amon Carter.
Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email
education@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful instructions.
When: Friday, February 25, 2011 – 10:30am – 11:30am
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
The tour begins at the information desk.
Parking: FREE parking is available in the museum’s lot, which is east of
the museum off Camp Bowie Boulevard. Parents are encouraged to park
in this lot and follow the sidewalk along the north side of the museum,
where an accessible lift is available for your stroller. A museum
representative will be there to help you.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to the Amon Carter’s Permanent Collection is
always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!
P.S. Be sure and check out the other Amon Carter FREE programs
and schedule (click here).There is something for all ages ~ story
time for kids, family fun days, and a variety of lectures by visiting
artists and scholars.
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Frugal sidebar: A friend of mine recently brought a lemon cake from “Nothing Bundt Cakes” to a party, and *mmmmmm* it was pure bliss! If you need a cake for an upcoming occasion, today’s Fort Worth Groupon is a great deal and from a bakery I highly recommend. Read more about them, here.
Groupon has launched a great offer for 50% OFF at Nothing Bundt Cakes. When you buy today’s Groupon, you will get a $20 gift certificate valid for any Nothing Bundt Cakes Purchase at either the Fort Worth or Southlake locations.
There is a limited quantity of these gift certificates available, so you might not want to wait if you plan to take advantage of this. <I just bought mine! :) >
Note that you do need to buy the gift certificate TODAY (the offer expires
at midnight EST), however you can use the certificate anytime, through May 22, 2011.
The fine print (only made larger): Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for location purchased. In-store only. Must use in 1 visit. Not valid with other offers. See the rules that apply to all Groupon deals.
A few months ago, Groupon launched its Fort Worth site (AND we
did the happy dance at Frugal in Fort Worth!). If you are not familiar with
Groupon, definitely take a moment to check them out.
Groupon offers a daily deal on local goods, services and cultural events
across the country. Fort Worth is the 51st city launch for Groupon, and
in the last month, I’ve seen their offers include everything from
50% Off Cowboys Stadium Tours to 60% Off Spa Services to 55% Off
carpet cleaning ~ and seemingly everything in between!
1. Each day Groupon features a great deal at an unbeatable price.
2. You have to sign up for the offer that day, and only get the deal
if the minimum number of people join that day (so pass this along
to your friends)!
3. Check back the next day to discover the next Groupon offer!
Taking advantage of this deal supports Frugal in Fort Worth.
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Get 30% OFF one regular priced item at Calloway’s Nursery locations today (only).
Details, details
How: Print out the 30% OFF coupon (here)
When: Valid Monday, February 21, 2011 only.
Where: All Calloway’s Store Locations. Go here to find one near you.
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If you are trying to stay on budget for toys for birthday parties and other special occasions, 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.
:: Extra savings tip: For a limited time, if you spend $30 on select toys from Fisher-Price you’ll get an extra $10 OFF at checkout. Here’s how .
Here’s a snapshot of some of the bargains available this week:
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