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Books & CDs Less Than $1 ~ The Friends of the Fort Worth Library Big Book Sale

Posted on May 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Hurry over to the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Biannual Book Sale this weekend and you’ll be able to choose from thousands of books, CDs, audio books, and children’s books.  Friday and Saturday, most items will be priced under $1.  Sunday will feature “$10 a Box Day” when you can fill a box provided by the store with as many items as you like and pay $10 for everything. Admission to the sale is $1 (there is no charge for members or children).

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn more about the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book Sale
When:  Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5  ~ 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday, May 6 ~ Noon – 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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Starbucks Frappuccinos 50% OFF, starting Friday (May 4-13) ~ Savings BLISS!

Posted on May 1, 2012 | 1 comment

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Starting Friday, Starbucks is hosting a daily afternoon “happy hour” (3-5PM).  That means they will be providing their Frappuccino blended beverages at HALF OFF from May 4-13! Now *THAT* and the recent return of their Mocha Coconut Frappuccino is reason to smile! :)

Details, Details
How: No coupon needed. Just visit Starbucks during “happy hour” and order your Frappuccino to get the 50% OFF special. Want more details? Go to Starbuck’s happy hour link here.

When: Friday, May 4 to Sunday, May 13 ~ Daily 3:00-5:00PM

Where: Offer good at any participating Starbucks location. Find a
store close to you by following this link.

You might also be interested in earning FREE drinks & Other FREE goodies with the Starbucks Rewards Program (go here).

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35% OFF Texas Rangers Tickets ~ As Low as $10 For Reserved Seats!

Posted on May 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Save up to 35% OFF reserved seat tickets to the Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals or the Oakland Athletics when you buy tickets through Groupon this week. This is the lowest price going to see our American League Champions play a game (woo-hoo!).

Today’s Texas Rangers deal includes 7 ticket savings options.

:: $10 for an Upper Reserved ticket ($16 value). Choose from:

  • Against the Kansas City Royals on Monday, May 14, at 7:05 p.m.
  • Against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:05 p.m.
  • Against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, May 16, at 7:05 p.m.
  • Against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, May 17, at 1:05 p.m.

:: $35 for a ticket for seating in the All You Can Eat porch (a $47 value). Choose from the following games:

  • Against the Kansas City Royals on Monday, May 14, at 7:05 p.m.
  • Against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:05 p.m.
  • Against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, May 16, at 7:05 p.m.

How to get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s Texas Rangers Ticket deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City.  If this is not on the main page, find the deal by clicking on the “All Deals” menu at the top of the page. 
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Friday. While you have until Friday to buy your tickets, these are first come-first served, so I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

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50% OFF At The Body Shop ~ Groupon National Deal

Posted on May 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Just in time for Mother’s Day ~ Groupon continues to roll out the great deals!  For $10 you get $20 worth of any bath, body, or beauty merchandise at The Body Shop.  This deal can even be used towards sale and promotional items!  You have to buy this offer by end of day tomorrow, but the Groupon voucher is valid until June 30, 2012 and usable at any of the 3 DFW locations (or any U.S. store location).

Here are the easy steps for getting this great deal:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s Body Shop Groupon deal.
  2. Select Bakersfield, California as Your Groupon City. While this is valid at all The Body Shop retail locations, you’ll need to select Bakersfield, California’s Groupon Site to find and purchase the offer (it’s not showing on the Fort Worth or Dallas Groupon site, even though the Groupon can be used at all DFW and U.S. stores).
  3. Pop by any U.S. located Body shop location and have fun shopping!  There are four locations in Fort Worth & Dallas. You have until June 30, 2012 to use this voucher.
  4. That’s it!  Easy-breezy, right?

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April 27-29 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on April 27, 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)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Juried Art Show and Concert in Southlake  
  • CHEAP Fort Worth Botanic Garden Spring Festival
  • FREE Arbor Days Family Fun Event and Concert in Euless
  • FREE Star Gazing Party ~ Fort Worth Science & History Museum/Noble Planetarium
  • FREE Lowe’s Woodworking Workshop for Kids
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
  • FREE Flower Arranging Class at Pottery Barn

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:: Fort Worth Botanic’s Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden
   Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29, 2012

Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Gardens Fall

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

Details, details
What: For more information and a complete schedule of events, click here.
When: April 28 & 29, Saturday 10AM – 5PM, Sunday 11AM – 5PM
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard. Japanese festival parking will be near the Linden Street lot click here.  For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: Adults $5.00, Children 4-12 $3.00, under 4 free.

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:: FREE ~ Southlake Art in the Square, Juried Art Show & Sale
  Friday to Sunday, April 27-29, 2012

This annual three-day juried art festival offers over 140 national and local fine artists, children’s activities, live entertainment and more in the beautiful setting of Southlake Town Square. Country music star, Chris Cagle, will play on the main stage Saturday night.

Details, details
What: For more details about the art show, click here.
When: Friday – Sunday, April 27-29, Click here for daily schedule.
Where: Southlake Town Square – Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Click here for directions and a map.
Cost: FREE

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:: Arbor Daze Family Fun Festival in Euless
…Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29, 2012

This weekend, the City of Euless is hosting their annual family-fun festival featuring live music and entertainment, tree give-aways, arts & crafts sale, rides for the kids and more.  One of our favorite local bands (Celtic Rock), The Killdares, are headlining Saturday evening’s concert line-up.

Details, details
What: For the full schedule and for more information, click here.
When: April 28 ~ 9:00AM – 8:00PM and April 29 ~ 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Where: Euless, City Hall Complex ~ 201 N. Ector Dr.   Parking is available at both the Euless City Hall Complex  and at First Baptist Church Euless. Click here for a map.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
…Saturday, April 28, 2012

Join the Noble Planetarium staff for their FREE Star Gazing party Saturday night. You will find plenty of telescopes for viewing and lots of experts available to help you and your family navigate your way through the skies.

Details, details
What: For more info about Noble Planetarium’s Star Parties, click here.
When: Saturday, April 28 ~ begins at dusk (weather permitting) until 10:30PM
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE

P.S. Noble Planetarium recommends a wonderful & FREE resource for star-gazing from the comfort of your backyard. If you would like a fun way to navigate the night sky, visit this link.

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Terrarium
…Saturday, April 28, 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 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, April 28, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, April 29, 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, April 29, 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, April 28 & 29, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two classes:  Saturday’s class will demonstrate how to sharpen your kitchen knives properly (plus ~ bring in your kitchen knife and they will sharpen it for FREE!).  Sunday’s class will help you discover the power of juicing and how to make it part of your daily life. They will provide easy recipes, tips and expert advice from Joe Cross, whose revolutionary juice fast helped him lose over 100 pounds. 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, April 28 & 29, 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.

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:: FREE Pottery Barn “Art of Botanical Arranging” Class
…Sunday, April 29, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where you will learn how to artfully arrange botanicals and customize your own display for your home!

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, April 29, 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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REMINDER: Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Clothing Sale ~ Starts Thursday, April 26

Posted on April 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Yeah! It’s almost time for our favorite clothing sale! The Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale starts Thursday, April 26 and runs through Saturday, April 28. 

This direct from the manufacturer warehouse clothing sale happens only 4 times a year, and everything is marked down 50% to 75% OFF retail. They have sizes to fit just about anyone (from Petite to Women’s sizes and everything in between)! 

 

I had the chance to preview the sale this week and had a GREAT time perusing the rows of beautiful fashion bargains. There is so much to see!

The sale (April 26-28) will feature thousands of discounted items from Sharon Young, Multiples, and City Girl spring clothing collections at big discounts. Prices start at $20 and the most expensive items (dresses and jackets) are $60!This is their biggest sale of the year and it’s definitely worth the drive to Dallas!

   

Here’s what’s in store at the April sale:

  • Over 18,000 gorgeous ladies clothing pieces, 50 to 75% OFF retail ~ perfect for spring wardrobes.  There is a huge selection that covers a wide variety of styles from trendy to traditional and from casual to dressy.  These are gorgeous top designer quality collections carried in high-end department stores and fashion boutiques ~ you’ll find them at this designer warehouse sale at deeply slashed prices.
  • Ladies, Petite and Plus Sizes ~ something for everyone! Sizes range from Ladies & Petites 2-18 to Womens Plus 14W-24W.
  • Half price designer fashions from: Sharon Young, City Girl, Multiples, A La Carte, and more. You will find rack after rack of beautiful clothes and everything to complete an outfit including tops, skirts, pants, and jackets.

Take a peek at the company websites to get a glimpse of some of the clothing brands you will find:

   

Details, details
When: April 26-28, 2012 ~ Thursday & Friday, 8:00AM to 8:00PM
and Saturday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas.  You’ll see signs directing you where to go (or just follow all the ladies you will see!)
Do note: There is a large dressing room provided for trying on all your finds, but typical of women’s fashion warehouse sales, it is ladies only and not private. Since this is a women only event, husbands, guy-friends and kiddos under 12, please stay comfortable at home. 

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HOT Groupon DEAL! 65% OFF Picaboo Photobooks

Posted on April 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

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My personal experience with Picaboo:  I bought this Picaboo offer last year when it was on Groupon to capture our Spring vacation memories (so glad to see it roll back around right before we take this year’s vacation!).  It is a GREAT deal for those of us who aren’t traditional scrapbookers.  I love Picaboo’s coffee table quality products, easy layout designs, and the simplicity of using picture books to organize my photos. 

I especially LOVE today’s Groupon price!
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Easily Create A Beautiful Picture Book And Archive Your Pictures

Just in time to preserve your Spring and end-of-school photos and memories, Picaboo and Groupon have launched a great “side-bar” savings offer of 65% OFF the regular price of any photo books, calendars and collage posters from Picaboo!  There are two 65% OFF saving options:  For $25 you get $75 worth of  photo books, calendars, and collage posters, or you can choose $35 for $100 worth of products.  Offer must be purchased by Monday, but can be used through October 30, 2012.

Pass this along to your friends in other cities, too! This can be purchased and used from anywhere in the U.S (find at the Fort Worth Groupon site).

Not familiar with Picaboo? Check out their collection of customizable photo products at their website here.

How to find and get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 65% OFF deal at Groupon.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon city.  This is valid from anywhere in the U.S. since it is an online store offer.
  3. Find the menu tab at the very top of the page labeled “All Deals” (in the navigation bar right above the words “Fort Worth”).  Click on the “All Deals” tab which will take you to a new page with lots of other Groupon deals.   When I last looked, I found the link to the Picaboo offer on the left of the 3rd row. Just be sure to…
  4. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Monday.
    You do have until October 30, 2012 to use your Groupon. Since
    there is a limited quantity of these certificates available and it is a national deal, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase since these can sell out.

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April 20-22 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on April 20, 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)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Main Street Arts Festival ~ Sundance Square
  • Fort Worth Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale
  • FREE Family Festival at the Kimbell Art Museum
  • FREE Saturday Family Events at the BRIT
  • FREE Family Fun Day at the Amon Carter Museum
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance

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:: FREE Main Street Arts Festival ~ Downtown Fort Worth.
 ..Through Sunday, April 22, 2012

 

Main St. Arts Festival is finally here!  This juried art fest showcases more than 200 of the nation’s finest artists and is staged around the streets of downtown (mainly around Sundance Square).  It’s a family friendly event with savory food, performance artists, kids activities, and street performers.

The festival also features over 50 live concerts throughout the weekend, including hundreds of performers in just about every music genre (the lineup even includes a bagpiper)! Some of the talent that caught our eyes this year include award-winning country singer Steve Wariner, local crooner Ricki Derek & the Vegas Six (if you love Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet, you’ll really like this set) and our personal local favorite R&B /jazz group ~ The Buster Brown Band.

Details, details
What:  Learn more about Main Street Arts Fest, here.  Check out the live concert schedule here.
When: Thursday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22, 2012
Where:  Downtown Fort Worth on Main Street and generally around Sundance Square  (between 3rd and 4th streets).  Click here to find available FREE parking options.
Cost:  FREE!

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:: Fort Worth Botanic Garden ~ Spring Plant Sale
…Saturday, April 21, 2012

Botanic Gardens

Enjoy the beauty of the FW Botanic Gardens while selecting some great new plants for your own garden at the annual Spring Plant Sale! You’ll have the opportunity to browse among cream of the crop perennials, specially selected to stand up to the unique challenges of Texas gardening. Bring your landscape plan and take advantage of the Horticulture Staff’s expertise in selecting just the right plants for your garden.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, April 21, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: FREE to attend.  Plants priced individually for purchase.

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:: FREE! Family Festival: Adventures in Impressionism
…at the Kimbell
…Saturday, April 21, 2012

Enjoy an afternoon of free family fun for all ages at the Kimbell Art Museum on Saturday. This event will focus on the work of Impressionists and will explore their favorite subjects ~ the wondrous possibilities of color, light, and brushstroke. Highlights will include performances by students from the Texas Ballet Theater School. No reservations necessary. Admission to the special exhibition The Age of Impressionism is free during this event.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Kimbell Museum family event, click here. Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. For directions, click here. When: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 1:00 – 4:00PM
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Guided Plant Walk and Family Event at the BRIT
 ..Saturday, April 21, 2012

Saturday morning (10:00AM-2:00PM), BRIT is featuring a fun Family Program ~ “Why Are There Plants On That Roof?”  Kids of all ages can participate in hands on activities  and see specimens representing the flora of the BRIT’s living roof. While you are there, enjoy a a 1-hour docent-led tour of BRIT (Botanical Research Institute of Texas) and learn something new about plants (Tour departure times: 10:30AM or 12:30PM).

Other Saturday activities include:
• Meet a BRIT botanist at the Plant Preservation Studio and learn about BRIT’s unique plant collection.
• Self-guided tours of the LEED Platinum building, BRIT’s pocket prairie, geology wall, braided gardens, and the wetland area.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday April 21, 2012.  See complete schedule here.
Where:  1700 University Drive ~ Fort Worth (Next to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, click here for a map)
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Amon Carter Family Fun Day at the Museum
…Sunday, April 22, 2012

The Amon Carter museum is offering a fun afternoon for the whole family with their program, Young Masters Family Fun day. The whole family will enjoy discovering artists who created masterpieces at a young age.  Your own young artist will have the opportunity to  create inspired artwork to take home, too! No reservations are required.

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s Family Fun Day. Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Sunday, April 22, 2012 – 1:00 – 4:00PM
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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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, April 22, 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, April 22, 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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Main Street Arts Festival Starts Today! Sundance Square in Fort Worth, April 19-22

Posted on April 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

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One of our favorite annual events, Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival is FINALLY here!  This juried art fest showcases more than 200 of the nation’s finest artists and is staged around the streets of downtown (mainly around Sundance Square).  It’s a family friendly event with savory food, performance artists, kids activities, and street performers.

The festival also features over 50 live concerts throughout the weekend, including hundreds of performers in just about every music genre (the lineup even includes a bagpiper)!  Some of the talent that caught our eyes this year include award-winning country singer Steve Wariner,  local crooner Ricki Derek & the Vegas Six (if you love Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet, you’ll really like this set) and our personal local favorite R&B /jazz group ~ The Buster Brown Band.

Details, Details
What:  Learn more about Main Street Arts Fest, here.  Check out the live concert schedule here.
When: Thursday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22, 2012
Where:  Downtown Fort Worth on Main Street and generally around Sundance Square  (between 3rd and 4th streets).  Click here to find available FREE parking options.
Cost:  FREE!

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50% OFF Hidden Valley Miniature Golf – Lakeside

Posted on April 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Here’s a great deal to have in your back pocket for an outing with the kids this summer or a fun date night…

You might want to check out today’s Groupon Offer for 50% OFF a Miniature Golf Outing at Hidden Valley Miniature Gold in Lakeside ( 8621 Jacksboro Hwy).

Today’s offer includes 2 options:

  • $14 for four 18-hole rounds of mini golf (up to a $28 value).
  • $35 for ten 18-hole rounds of mini golf (up to a $70 value).

How to get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City.  If this is not on the main page, find this offer in the “All Deals” menu at the top of the page. 
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Thursday. You do have until October 17, 2012 to use your Groupon. Since there are always a limited quantity of these certificates available, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

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Worth Going: Last Call Neiman Marcus ~ 30 to 40% OFF ENTIRE Store and Website

Posted on April 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Neiman Marcus Last Call Store in Grapevine Mills Mall is having a fantastic sale and offering 30-40% OFF your entire purchase Wednesday and Thursday (April 18 and 19, 2012).  Offer is also good at LastCall.com if you’d rather browse the sale from the comfort of home ~ the online store sale starts today, April 17, so you can get the sale prices a day early!

Go here to print out the offer and learn more.

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

Posted on April 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

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The tax man cometh and so do the FREE goodies and discounts for Tax Day 2012!  To show their empathy towards our tax plight, many businesses and organizations are giving away lots of freebies and deals in the coming days. We’ve compiled several promotions that will hopefully put some money back in your pocket and brighten up tax return day!

Note: Most offers are valid April 17th only. Click on links for more details of each offer.

Restaurants

  • Cinnabon ~ FREE Cinnabon Bites – 6-8PM, April 17
  • P.F. Chang’s ~ 15% discount for orders placed online, April 17
  • Chili’s ~ Get a  coupon for a FREE appetizer or dessert, April 16-18
  • Sonic ~ Enjoy 50% OFF drinks and slushes! 7AM-11:30PM, April 17
  • Subway ~Participating locations are offering buy one get one FREE 6″ Sandwiches, daily before 9AM during April
  • Arby’s  ~ Get a coupon for FREE value curly fries, April 17

Events, Grins, & More

OH, NO! Forgot it was Tax Day?

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April 13-15 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on April 13, 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)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Tornado Benefit Concert Featuring Melissa Lawson and Betty Buckley in Arlington
  • FREE Saturday Events at the BRIT
  • FREE The Secret Garden Classic Family Movie Showing
  • FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
  • FREE Lowe’s Woodworking Workshop for Kids
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
  • FREE Flower Arranging Class at Pottery Barn

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:: Tornado Disaster Relief Benefit Concert Featuring Melissa
…Lawson and Betty Buckley ~ Levitt Pavilion in Arlington …
 ...Saturday, April 14, 2012

Join your family and friends at Saturday’s Tornado victim relief benefit concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington.  The concert is free, but cash donations will be collected to be dispersed through the local Salvation Army for those in need. The entertainment schedule includes Betty Buckley, Tony Award-winning actress and recording artist, followed by Melissa Lawson, Arlington country music artist who won NBC’s Nashville Star.

Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor entertainment! Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the benefit concert, click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of
Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall).
View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012 ~ 7:30PM
Cost: FREE Admission, but cash donations are appreciated.  

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:: FREE Guided Plant Walk and More Events at the BRIT
 ..Saturday, April 14, 2012

Enjoy a family friendly tour of BRIT (Botanical Research Institute of Texas) and learn something new about plants! Saturday you can choose from a 1-hour docent-led tour (2 choices: 10:30AM or 12:30PM) or a 30-minute guided plant walk with BRIT’s very own Sam Kieschnick (11:45am)!

Other Saturday activities include:
• Meet a BRIT botanist at the Plant Preservation Studio and learn about BRIT’s unique plant collection.
• Self-guided tours of the LEED Platinum building, BRIT’s pocket prairie, geology wall, braided gardens, and the wetland area.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday April 14, 2012  10:00AM – 2:00PM
Where:  1700 University Drive ~ Fort Worth (Next to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, click here for a map)
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE The Secret Garden Family Movie Showing
…Saturday, April 14, 2012

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the classic children’s movie The Secret Garden on Saturday, April 14. 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: An orphan girl living in her uncle’s British dreary mansion discovers a long-neglected garden. With the help of her cousin, she sets about to restore the garden and, in the process, change their lives. A wonderful film adapted from the timeless book. Rated G. 101 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information about this movie event and future showings, click here. Learn more about the movie here.
When: Saturday, April 14, 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 River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
…Saturday, April 14, 2012

Explore the nature trails surrounding the River Legacy Living Science Center on a FREE family friendly naturalist-led nature walk.  The Living Science Center is the gateway to River Legacy Parks in Arlington.  

Details, details
What: To find out more about the FREE nature walk and River Legacy Living Science Center, go here. RSVP to 817.860.6752
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard (at the intersection of N. Cooper Street and Green Oaks) in Arlington
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 2:00PM
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Chip Drop Game
…Saturday, April 14, 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 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, April 14, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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!
…Sunday, April 15, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a class on how to make fresh, light meals, gently flavored with herbs. Learn how to select, store and cook with herbs to get the best flavor in your cooking. 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: Sunday, April 15, 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.

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:: FREE Pottery Barn  “Art of Botanical Arranging” Class
…Sunday, April 15, 2012

Learn how to artfully arrange botanicals and customize your very own display for your home or to give as a gift at this fun and interactive class.

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, April 15, 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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$5 OFF Coupon for Hallmark Stores

Posted on April 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Right now you can get $5 OFF your next $10 purchase at Hallmark Gold Crown stores ~ Here’s how:

  1. Pop over to Hallmark.com and send a FREE e-card of your choice (I love that you get to brighten someone’s day with this offer!).
  2. Look for the above $5 OFF graphics image on your confirmation page to get to the link for your $5 coupon!
  3. Coupon is valid through May 9th on regular priced merchandise.

Don’t wait too long to print this, as I’m not sure how long Hallmark will have this up on their site.

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50% OFF iPhone, iPad, and iTouch Screen Repair (Yakety Yak Wireless In Colleyville)

Posted on April 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

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I personally know several people who could really benefit from this deal. Perhaps you do, too ~ please pass this along!  :)

If you have a cracked iPhone, iPad or iTouch screen that is working, but cracked, you might want to check out today’s Groupon Offer for 50% OFF Replacement Screen Services at Yakety Yak Wireless in Colleyville. 

Today’s offer includes 5 options:

  • $30 for a screen repair for an iPhone 3G or 3GS (a $59.95 value)
  • $49 for a screen repair for an iPhone 4 (a $99.95 value)
  • $50 for a screen repair for an iPod Touch 4 (a $99.95 value)
  • $65 for a screen repair for an iPhone 4S (a $129.95 value)
  • $75 for a screen repair for an iPad (a $149.95 value)

How to get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City.  If this is not on the main page, find the deal in the “More Great Deals” right-hand side-bar. 
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Thursday. You do have until October 1, 2012 to use your Groupon. Since there are always a limited quantity of these certificates available, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

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