We’ll be back next week! :)

 

We are taking a blogging sabbatical for the rest of this week
so that we can celebrate Thanksgiving with our family.

 

    Family, friends, and taking time to thank God for His     
    many blessings…we pray that these are 
the joys of 
    your Thanksgiving!

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    Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; 
    His love endures forever. 
                                                             Psalm 118:29 
   

Get a FREE One Day Pass to Sam’s Wholesale Club

                          

If you aren’t already a member of Sam’s Wholesale Club, you can get a FREE one-day pass to shop now through November 29th. 

Do note that a 10% Service fee applies on all purchases made with the pass, so take this into account when comparing prices and buying.  Also, Sam’s requires that purchases be made with cash, a debit card, MasterCard, Discover card, and Wal-Mart credit card (they do not accept checks).

To get the FREE One-Day Pass Coupon or learn more, click here.

To find the nearest location, click here.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (November 20-22 edition) ~ Lots of FREE Family Fun this Weekend!

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

Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

Kick off your Christmas festivities with Southlake Town
Square’s 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration.
Saturday, November 21

Southlake’s Christmas Tree Lighting festivities will begin at 5:30pm with live entertainment from local choirs and groups, strolling carolers, children’s crafts, and holiday refreshments.  The tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:30pm with the arrival of Old St. Nick who will switch on the lights and turn the square into a winter wonderland!  Festivities also include free photos with Santa, Carriage Rides, and Polar Express Train rides.

Savings Tip:  While you are there, stop by the Southlake Town Square tent (or the management office during business hours) to receive your free Holiday Coupon Book for Southlake Retailers and Restaurants.

Details, details
When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 ~ 5:30PM
Where: Southlake Town Square
    1256 Main Street Suite 244
Cost: Entrance to event is FREE.

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Absolutely Worth the Trip to Plano!
David Nevue, Solo Pianist and Composer in Concert
Sunday, November 22

  

I normally try to “stay” in Fort Worth for my frugal entertainment recommendations. However, the David Nevue concert is going to be amazing, so I must make mention (can’t believe it is FREE!). 

If you have never heard of award-winning solo pianist, David Nevue, his piano style is similar to George Winston or Jim Brickman — beautiful, touching, and with an appeal to all ages (hear samples of his music here).   

You will not want to miss this Thanksgiving concert Sunday night.  It will be a great evening and a true gift and treat to all who listen!

Details, details
What:
  To learn more about David Nevue, go here.
When
: Sunday, November 22, 2009 ~ 7:00PM
Where: Collin Creek Community Church
3701 W. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano
Cost: The concert is open and FREE to EVERYONE.

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3

Polar Express Storybook Reading and Party at Borders
Saturday, November 21

                             

How Fun!  Borders Books and Music is hosting a Polar Express Pajama Party for the kids!  Activities include storytime with The Polar Express, Christmas Carol sing-a-long, fun activities and giveaways.

Details, details
When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 ~ 11:00AM
Where: Borders Books and Music, in the Children’s Area
Directions to your local borders can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE!

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Now through December 24 

                 

Bass Pro Shops is hosting fun daily events for kids, at their Santa’s Wonderland.  The festive events include FREE games and activities, FREE crafts and a FREE photo with Santa. Activities vary by day (with most happening on the weekends).

While you are there:  Bring a new toy to donate to Toys for the Kids drive.  Toys will be collected in the grand entrance of each store and then distributed to local children’s charities to help bring a little Christmas to children in need.

Details, details
What: To see the full schedule of activities and events, click here.
When: Daily, now through December 24.  For schedule, click here. 
Where: Bass Pro Shops,
    2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE!

Enjoy! :)

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Pre-Black Friday Price Wars: Wii Bundle at Amazon ~ GREAT Deal Plus Get a $50 Gift Certificate (Beats Walmart’s Black Friday Price by $60!)

     

                                                       

It sounded like a good deal at Walmart, UNTIL we did our homework and looked at Amazon.

 The big news in the Pre-Black Friday retail wars this week is the Wii Bundle at Walmart (Wii Bundle + Wii Fit Plus + Balance Board = $299, plus you get a $25 Gift Certificate). 

Walmart Total Price? 
The Math: $324.41 (includes 8.25% tax) – $25 Gift Certificate = $299.41 total cost 

In case this was on your shopping list, you’ll want to check out Amazon’s deal which beats Walmart by almost $60 savings.

For the exact same bundle (Wii Bundle + Wii Fit Plus + Balance Board = $289.98), Amazon is offering a $50 Gift Certificate, free shipping, and there is no tax!

Amazon Total Price?  Almost $60 LESS than Walmart!
The Math:  $289.98 (tax & shipping are free) – $50 Gift Certificate = $239.98 total cost 

Learn more about Amazon’s offer here.  Then, follow the shopping cart directions you’ll find here.

Note that both Walmart and Amazon offers expire November 22.

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Savings Guide: Get a Head Start on Black Friday Deals!

     

Black Friday, the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season, is a week from tomorrow.  Apparently no one has informed the nation’s top retailers that THIS is the day that Christmas shopping begins <grin>, as they have been in full swing with their pre-Christmas sales for a while.  Stores eager for a bit of our wallets are offering big sales and sneak peeks at their ad deals long before the doors open on Friday. 

After perusing many of the sneak-peek sale ads, I have a few tips to help you get the best deals on your shopping list:

#1  Know what you are going to buy and make your list before you go shopping.  It’s easy to get pulled into the excitement of shopping’s “superbowl” day, but if you have a list, it will help you stay on budget and not overspend.

#2 Study the sale ads before you go.  After looking at several Black Friday sites, I recommend using the following sites for sale ad research:

  • Black-friday.net ~ This site has a LONG list of sneak peek ads for Black Friday which are very organized and easy to navigate (point. click. & voila! You can see next Friday’s ads for lots of stores).  They also have an easy search feature, where you can type in a specific item and compare ad prices.  I typed in “ipod” in the search field and every retailer that featured an Apple IPod in their sale ads popped up in a tidy list, making it easy to compare retailers’ offers.  I like their “Shopping List” feature too.  It allows you to make a handy-dandy list of the items you are interested in, by retailer.
  • TheBlackFriday.blogspot.com ~  If you just want to peruse the ads each day that the “sneak peeks” are released, this is a good spot.  It has some of the best quality ad scans and the simplicity of this site makes it easy to see the latest ads at a quick glance. 

 #3 Compare the sale ad prices to online sites before you go.   It is a good idea to compare the total cost product + tax (8.25% in Fort Worth) of purchasing at your local store vs. buying the same item from an online retailer (product + shipping).  At an almost 10% increase to the bottom line, tax can add up quick.  Many online stores (like Amazon.com or Buy.com) offer free shipping on some purchases AND are tax-free (plus most of their prices are nicely discounted every day).  

Take a look at our recent example of Amazon vs. Walmart on a Wii system ~ the savings can be significant!

 #4 Use an online price comparison tool.  Ditto #3 above, regarding comparing total cost of purchase (add local tax or online shipping).  Some of the most useful sites for comparing online prices include:

  • Beatmyprice.com ~ This is one of my favorite  sites for finding the best comparisons across many retailers.  Rather than using computers to scan the internet to search the best deal, this site is a “people powered” price comparison tool.
  • Epinions.com ~ Epinions is a great site for getting online reviews on products you might be considering.  It also has a handy price comparison section as well.
  • Google.com/products ~  This is a new section of Google that is in beta testing.  Out of the gates, I find it is a really good price evaluation tool.  Their slogan is “Search for Stuff to Buy.”  Need more be said?

 #5 Have fun and enjoy yourself.   Spread good cheer! Remember that you are blessed to be able to walk through the aisles with enough money to buy something for the people you love most.  If they are out of Zhu-Zhu toys, it is not the end of the world.   

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FRUGAL REMINDER: Great Dining Deal at Zaxby’s Tomorrow, November 19 (Thursday)!

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Zaxby’s Restaurant has a great offer tomorrow…

What:  Guests who place a dine-in or drive-through order on Repeat Day, November 19, are invited to save their specially colored receipt and return Dec. 1 through Dec. 23 for the same order absolutely FREE. Gift cards, Party Platterz, catering and boxed lunch orders are excluded.

Where:  There are 4 Participating Locations in the DFW metroplex.

         701 Keller Parkway — Keller
         3181 Matlock Road — Mansfield
         4842 Main St. — The Colony
         526 Centennial Blvd. — Richardson

PLUS, Get another FREE Meal from Zaxby’sClick here to sign up for Zaxby’s Restaurant News and get a coupon for a FREE MEAL

New to Zaxby’s? Zaxby’s operates more than 485 restaurants in 11 states across the South. For more information about their menu, locations, and other details, visit their website at www.zaxbys.com.

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Frugal Travel Alert: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Day Sale on Southwest & Other Airline Carriers

  

Just in time for that last-minute trip home
Southwest Airlines has announced another Thanksgiving sale with dates encompassing the holiday period (travel is valid Tuesday, November 24, through Wednesday, December 2). 

Click here to get the scoop on Southwest’s Sale.  

Southwest’s sale fares may not seem like  “bargain basement” pricing at first glance, but in actuality they are reasonably priced for last minute travel during this high-demand travel period.

Several carriers, including AirTran, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways, are also joining in and competing with their great deals as well—in one case $196 lower—on more than half of the routes we compared.

 A few more tips for getting the best price on your air travel: 

  •  If your dates are flexible, keep in mind the cheapest travel dates (learn more here).
  • When you’re browsing for a specific itinerary, make certain to pay attention to the advance-booking period. In many cases, the airline’s restrictions require you book 14 or more days in advance, thereby indirectly blacking-out the Thanksgiving travel period.
  • Compare prices among reliable travel consolidators like Travelocity, Orbitz, or Priceline.  
  • Always compare fares at the Airlines’ direct sites.  You can sometimes get better schedules & deals by going direct to the airlines.

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Get ready for Thanksgiving! FREE Cookbooks from Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, Taste of Home and More!

Thanksgiving Table Setting 
Working on your Thanksgiving menu?  There are some terrific FREE downloadable Thanksgiving cookbooks and resources to help you get started.

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FRUGAL ALERT: $5 Magazine Subscriptions ~ Cooking Light, Popular Mechanics, Disney Family Fun, House Beautiful, Country Living, & Many More

I rarely post magazine deals, but Amazon has a long list of magazine subscriptions on sale for $5 this week that is too good of a bargain not to mention. I’ve never seen this many magazines selling at such rock-bottom prices (even the 2 year subscriptions are incredibly cheap!).  If you already subscribe, you can use the offer to extend your subscription (just make sure you use the same name and address).

There is an abundance of $5 subscription titles to choose from. Here is a small sample of the list (great gift ideas!):

Home & Garden Interests

Magazine - Good HousekeepingMagazine - Cooking Light

 Magazines for the Family

Magazine - Disney Family FunMagazine - National Geographic

Special Interests

Magazine - Popular MechanicsMagazine - Road and Track

Savings Tip:  Bundle your purchases.  If you have any other shopping to do with Amazon, magazine purchases will work as a great filler to get the FREE Shipping from Amazon when you spend $25 or more.

These make excellent stocking stuffers at this price! 

Enjoy! :)

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (November 13-15 edition) ~ Enjoy This Beautiful Autumn Weather! :)

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

Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

Enjoy this beautiful weekend & take a driving tour of the
top 10 Rated, “Most Inspiring Places of North Texas”

                 Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Gardens Fall 2

This weekend’s weather is going to be fabulous and quite possibly the last “must. do. something. outside” days we have for the year. As such, I feel compelled to repeat a post from a couple of months ago…a suggestion to take a tour of the Top 10 Most Inspiring Places to Stand in Fort Worth/ North Texas (according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram). 

The winners are:

     1. The Japanese Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

     2. Looking downtown from the steps of the Amon Carter Museum

     3. The Serra sculpture at the Modern

     4. The New Cowboys Stadium

     5. The Fort Worth Zoo

     6. The Trinity River bridge north of the Tarrant County Courthouse

     7. The Stockyards

     8. Great lakes

     9. Editors’ pick: Randol Mill Park, Arlington

     10. Grand-prize winner: Tandy Hills Natural Area

This is a great list and variety of places to “take in” for long time residents of Fort Worth and new visitors alike!   If you have not been to these spots (or need a refresher), take a tour and choose one or more of these locations to visit.  Don’t forget to bring your camera!

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2

42nd Annual Fort Worth Greek Festival
Friday-Sunday, November 13-15

Fort Worth Greek Festival

The 42nd Annual Greek Festival of Fort Worth will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Worth and will feature authentic Greek food, live Greek music & dance, and other festivities for the family.  To learn more about this festival, visit www.fortworthgreekfestival.com.   Opa!

Details, details
When: Friday-Sunday, November 13-15, 2009
     Friday & Saturday 10:00AM to 10:00PM
     Sunday 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church,
     2020 N.W. 21st Street, Fort Worth.
     Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: Entrance to event is FREE.  Food Menu/Costs can be found here.

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3

World Championship American Paint Horse Association Show!
Friday and Saturday, November 14

  Paint Horse Jumping

Experience quintessential Fort Worth at the World Championship American Paint Horse Association Show! This year’s show and competition features some of the finest horses and jumping/western riding talents in the country!

Details, details
What: For more information about the event, click here.
     To find out more about the American Paint Horse, click here.
When: Friday & Saturday, November 14.
     For a daily schedule of events, click here.
Where: Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4

Hop Aboard the Fort Worth Model Train Show
Saturday & Sunday, November 14-15

Enjoy trains?  The North Texas Council of Railroad Clubs’ 25th Annual Train Show returns to the Will Rogers Center this weekend!  You and your family will have a chance to view some of  the  finest model train layouts in the area.

Details, details
What: For more info about the show, click here.
When Saturday & Sunday, November 14-15, 2009
     Friday 10:00AM to 5:00PM
     Sunday 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Where: Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth
Cost: $7 Adults (Click here for a $1 Off Coupon), Children under 12 are FREE!

Enjoy! :)

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In Honor of our Veterans and their Families, on Veterans Day

       Vietnam Memorial 2

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to be in Washington DC in the new Pentagon chapel for a private dedication honoring those who horrifically died in the September 11th attacks at the Pentagon. Words cannot express the feelings of standing in that very spot where so many military personnel and innocent citizens were needlessly killed.  What a tragedy.  What an incredible loss!

During our time in DC, we visited many of the memorials which honored our fallen soldiers and those who served in wars.  I will never forget the seemingly unending list of those who died, carved into “The Wall” at the Vietnam War memorial.  The grief and cost of lives represented with those names was overwhelming. My heart broke for the families whose lives were forever changed. At another memorial, I read the words engraved in stone, “Freedom is Not Free.”  Memorial after memorial, these words became engraved on my heart. 

As we set aside time nationally to celebrate and remember our veterans tomorrow, these memories come rushing back and cause me to pause. 

Please join me in appreciation and prayer for our service men and women.

With deep gratitude, I want to thank those who put on the uniform, for your service and sacrifices. 

We honor you, our veterans, who have proven your heroism and love of country time and time again.  You have defended our nation and you are an inspiration today, to those of us who enjoy a life of freedom.

Millions of you have died in service to America and millions more have been wounded and now  live with disabilities.  Billions more have lost family members and friends in horrific acts of war.

We in the United States of America will always be grateful for the noble sacrifices made by you and we honor and respect you for your service.

We can never adequately repay you.

YOU, our veterans, are living examples of the timeless and eternal truth that “Freedom is NOT Free.” 

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!

Please join me in praying for our service men and women and their families at Ft. Hood in Killeen and for our military serving us around the world.

::  This post is dedicated to my two dear uncles, Jim Bilderbeck and Walt Collins, who served in the military in times of war.  You are greatly admired and loved, and we thank you for your service.

 

 

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Special Discounts & FREEBIES in Honor of Veterans Day ~ Applebee’s, Outback Steakhouse, Cabela’s Home Depot, Lowes, SeaWorld and lots more!

Please pass this along to any Veterans or
Active Military folks you know…

Veterans Day 

There are lots of Special Veterans Days Events and Sales happening this week.  Plus, in honor of our veterans, many restaurants, retailers, and other venues are offering up really great Veterans Day FREEBIES and discounts just for military service members.  Way to go! Note that a few of these discounts extend beyond tomorrow, November 11.  We have highlighted these in red. 

 The list…

FREE Music at Amazon
Amazon has a FREE Veteran’s Day CD album download (12 songs total).   Click here to get the FREE CD MP3 download.

Eat FREE at Applebee’s
Military veterans and active-duty service members will be able to eat for free at any Applebee’s across the U.S. on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. There will be six entrees from the menu to choose from. Guests will be asked to show one or more of the following as proof of service: a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, or Veterans Organization Card. For more information about Veterans Day at Applebee’s, visit the Applebee’s website at www.applebees.com/vetsday. A complete listing of all Applebee’s locations is available at www.applebees.com.

10% Off at Home Depot and Lowes
Use your military ID at any Home Depot or Lowes now thru Wednesday the 11th (Veterans Day), and receive a 10% discount (up to $200 in-store only) on single receipt purchases. The 10% military discount is available to: Active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of all those groups. Customers requesting a discount must be able to show a valid military ID card or other proof of military service (a DD Form 214 or VFW membership may qualify). Learn more.

FREE Appetizer & Drink at Outback Steakhouse
As an expression of Outback Steakhouse’s appreciation to our Country’s veterans and active duty military, they are giving a FREE Bloomin’ Onion and beverage of choice  will be offered tomorrow, on Veterans Day. Visit www.outback.com for locations.

FREE Pizza at Pizzeria Uno
Uno’s is giving veteran’s a FREE entree or individual pizza on November 11th. More info at Pizzeria Uno.

FREE Donut at Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is giving veterans a FREE donut of their choice on Veteran’s Day. More info at Krispy Kreme.

Up to 50% OFF at Cabela’s Outdoor
Cabela’s Outdoor store is offering their employee discount to all veterans, active duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel on Nov. 11 and 12.  At their “Hometown Heroes” event, eligible shoppers will need to check in at the store info desk to receive a coupon for the discount.  The discount varies from 5% to 50%, depending on item, and excludes guns, boats, trailers and safes. Learn more.

SeaWorld Parks FREE Admission
Sea World is providing complimentary admission for active duty military representing all five service branches, active members of a reserve or National Guard unit, and/or up to three direct dependants. Valid for ONE FREE single-day admission per person, per year, to SeaWorld or the following Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks:

SeaWorld Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg

Sesame Place

Adventure Island

Water Country USA

Offer valid through 12/31/2009. Operating days and hours vary by park. Please check with specific park for current operating schedule. Learn more.

Eat FREE at Golden Corral
Golden Corral’s 9th annual Military Appreciation dinner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. The FREE dinner meal is a special “thank you tribute” to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation dinner.

FREE Walking Cane at Sam’s Club
Over 25,000 Hugo canes will be given away free of charge to United States military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Sam’s Club membership is not required, but supplies are limited so you may want to call your local store before heading there.   Proof of military service may be required. Each Sam’s Club location will have approximately 40 canes. Details here.

If you are going to be in the area (or know someone who is)…

Fee FREE Day at National Parks
To honor America’s service men and women, National Parks will not charge entrance fees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Visitors to public recreation lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation are invited to take a day to honor and reflect on what our service men and women have done to maintain our freedom and keep peace around the world. Learn more 

Knott’s Berry Farm FREE Admission
Knott’s Berry Farm pays tribute to past and present U.S. armed forces personnel during Veteran’s Month with FREE park admission for them and a guest November 1-26. Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for only $15 each. Military ID or DD214 presented with a photo ID required for discount. Learn more.

Colonial Williamsburg FREE Admission
Colonial Williamsburg honors America’s Veterans with a procession down Duke of Gloucester Street, 4:30 p.m., beginning at the Capitol. The parade culminates in a public ceremony, with militia and cannon crew firing volleys in recognition of those who serve. Hear Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums, and speakers from past and present. Active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents enjoy free admission passes through Wednesday, Nov. 11. Learn more.

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family, a friend or neighbor who served their country, take a brief moment of your day to thank them for the sacrifice they made for our country. I am so very thankful for every service member in our military who has served our great nation. So, to the men and women who answered the call in both times of war and peace, I thank you for your courage, honor, and commitment.

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FREEBIE REMINDER: Zaxby’s FREE Meals for Kids, ALL WEEK!

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ALL WEEK! November 9 – November 13: FREE Kidz Meal Week
Zaxby’s is giving a FREE Kidz Meal to children 10 and under all week! Kidz Meal options include the Kiddie Cheese (1/2 grilled cheese), Kiddie Finger (chicken fingers) and Kidz Nibbler (a snack-sized chicken finger sandwich). All Kidz Meals are served with Crinkle Fries and a Kidz Drink (milk, chocolate milk, apple juice, iced tea or Coca-Cola beverage). No purchase is required to receive the free Kidz Meal, but the offer is limited to one free Kidz Meal per child under 10, per day. Dine-in guests only. Children must be present when ordering.

Coming Up: November 19, Zaxby’s Repeat Day
Guests who place a dine-in or drive-through order on Repeat Day, Nov. 19, are invited to save their specially colored receipt and return Dec. 1 through Dec. 23 for the same order absolutely FREE. Gift cards, Party Platterz, catering and boxed lunch orders are excluded.

Participating Locations:
526 Centennial Blvd. — Richardson
701 Keller Parkway — Keller
3181 Matlock Road — Mansfield
4842 Main St. — The Colony

New to Zaxby’s? Zaxby’s operates more than 485 restaurants in 11 states across the South. For more information about their menu, locations, and other details, visit their website at www.zaxbys.com.

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