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Jamba Juice Coldbuster Smoothie for $2!

Posted on February 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

A Bit of Smoothie Savings Bliss…

Jamba Juice is helping cut calories and cost with a great offer ~ receive a coupon for a $2 “Coldbuster Smoothie” when you go here to enter their “Healthy habits” sweepstakes. This offer ends February 17, 2012. Find a Jamba Juice location near you here.

P.S. This coupon is subject to change to a different coupon offer in the coming days (probably still a fantastic deal if it changes, but don’t delay if you want this specific coupon).

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FREE Valentine’s Day Movie Rental from Redbox

Posted on February 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

Send FREE Redbox DVD rental coupons to family and friends with a special Valentine’s Day digital card, found on the Redbox Facebook page (go here). Each card will include a promo code for a free movie rental, valid on Valentines Day, February 14, 2012 (Limit 1 FREE code per friend). To find a Redbox location and reserve your movie, click here.

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February 3-5 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on February 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. 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:

Last Weekend! 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
FREE Calvin Littlejohn Photography Lecture by Fort Worth Star Telegram Columnist, Bob Ray Sanders
FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth Science and History Museum
FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)
FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot
FREE! Rear Window (Jimmy Stewart & Grace Kelly) Classic Family Movie Showing
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
FREE Home Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ~ Last Weekend!
…Through February 4, 2012

Kick up your heels and enjoy acres of excitement and western heritage at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Events include rodeo (extra ticket required), free musical entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, premier livestock shows, and more ~ the schedule of events is fresh each day. Plus your stock show ticket gets you FREE entry into 3 fantastic museums: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. If you haven’t been yet, this is the last weekend!

Want to attend for FREE or cheap? Be sure to check out the list here for a number of ways to save on rodeo tickets and grounds admission.

Details, details
What: The 2012 Stock Show and Rodeo event schedule changes daily.
…• To get the schedule of daily events, click here.
…• For the schedule of special activities, click here.
…• To see the musical entertainment schedule, click here.
When: The 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes place now through February 4. Learn more here.
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions. A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly from Ridgmar Mall or Billy Bob’s to the front gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way (pretty slick!). To find out more, click here.
Cost: For opportunities to attend the Stock Show and Rodeo for FREE or Half Price, click here. Otherwise, General Admission is: Adults $10, Kids 6 to 16 $5, and Children 5 & Under FREE

:: FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
…Through February 4, 2012

If you will be attending the Stock Show & Rodeo this year, be sure and hang onto your ticket stubs and take part in the “Moo-seum” program. With your rodeo or grounds admission ticket you can get FREE admission (until February 4th) to The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame or the Cattle Raisers Museum. For adults, that’s a savings of $24 if you visit all 3!

Details, details
What: Learn more about the “Moo-seum” program, here.
When: Now through February 4, 2012
Where: Learn about the Fort Worth Museum of Science, here. Go here to learn about the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and click here to get info about the Cattle Raisers Museum.
Cost: FREE, with Stock Show & Rodeo Ticket Stub.

:: FREE Calvin Littlejohn Lecture by Fort Worth Star Telegram
…Columnist, Bob Ray Sanders
…Saturday, February 4, 2012

Join Bob Ray Sanders, author of the book, Calvin Littlejohn: Portrait of a Community in Black and White for a discussion of Littlejohn’s valuable contribution to history through his captured images. Fort Worth native Bob Ray Sanders has been a professional journalist for 40 years and is currently Vice President, Associate Editor and Metro columnist for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Sanders wrote the text for the photographic essay, Calvin Littlejohn: Portrait of a Community in Black and White, which places the artist’s work in historical context.

Details, details
What: For more information about the lecture, click here. For more information about the book, go here.
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:30AM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall of 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, no ticket required.

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2012

Bank of America’s 2012 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 150 participating museums, zoos, botanical gardens and more throughout the United States. This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Museums On Us program, go here. To learn more about 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).
When: Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Nature and Science

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, February 4, 2012

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, February 4, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, February 4, 2012

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Valentines Day Keepsake Box 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, February 4, 2012 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Rear Window (Jimmy Stewart & Grace Kelly)
…Classic Movie Showing
….Sunday, February 5, 2012

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the classic 1954 film Rear Window featuring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly on Sunday, February 5th. This monthly event is part of the First Sunday Film Series which will present award-winning movies in a wide range of genres, including drama, action, comedy and science fiction. Films will be shown on the large screen of the Tandy Lecture Hall in the Central Library.

About the movie: Jimmy Stewart plays a man who thinks he has witnessed a murder from his rear window with Grace Kelly as the girlfriend who helps him investigate. Nominated for four Oscars, this film is considered one of Alfred Hitchcock’s best and listed by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest movies of all time. Rated PG; 112 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information about this event, click here. Learn more about the movie here.
When: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2:00PM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall of 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, no ticket required.

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, February 5, 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, February 5, 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!

:: FREE How to Accessorize Your Home Class ~ At Pottery Barn
…Sunday, February 5, 2012

Get new ideas for accessorizing your home! Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for simple and affordable ways to refresh your home with accessories.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place February 5, 2012. Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday & Sunday, February 4-5, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend. Saturday features an in-store class on the “Best of Stirfry.” And, Sunday features a class on cooking chili. In this class, they will teach you about the profiles of different chili powders, how to make a basic chili (plus delicious variations including vegetarian), and ideas for tasty toppings. 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 and Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2012. 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.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend ~

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FREE Frozen Yogurt & Toppings at Yogurtland ~ February 6

Posted on February 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

Did you know National Frozen Yogurt Day is next week? Just in case that didn’t make it on your calendar, here is a reason to take note. February 6th Yogurtland is giving away a FREE frozen yogurt with toppings at participating locations to celebrate this day! Available while supplies last.

Details, details
What: Head over to Yogurtland’s website (here) to learn more.
When: February 6, 2012 ~ 4:00-7:00PM
Where: Click here to find a Yogurtland location near you (one in Southlake and one in Montgomery Plaza off 7th Street, plus 2 in the Dallas area)

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PREVIEW: Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale (February 9-11 )

Posted on February 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

As promised, we are posting some sneak preview pictures of the Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale. This wonderful 3-day sale only happens 4 times a year, so be sure to put it on your calendar ~ it starts next Thursday (February 9-11), and everything is 50% to 75% OFF retail!

Here’s all the scoop…

We just got back from a sneak preview tour of the Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale and loved what we found ~ great wardrobe pieces at fantastic prices! We are attaching some preview pics (more at the bottom), so you can get a taste, too.

Here’s what you’ll find:

Over 15,000 gorgeous ladies clothing pieces, 50 to 75% OFF ~ perfect for end of winter and transition to early spring wardrobes. There is a huge selection that covers a wide variety of styles from trendy to traditional and from “running to the grocery store” casual to night-on-the-town dressy. These are gorgeous top designer collections carried in high-end department stores and fashion boutiques ~ you’ll find them at this sale, deeply slashed off retail prices.
Ladies, Petite and Plus Sizes ~ something for everyone! Sizes range from Ladies & Petites 2-18 and there is even a fantastic collection of stylish 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 ~ $20 to $60.

Details, details
When: February 9-11, 2012: Thursday and Friday – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Saturday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas. For those who have attended
before, this is in the same parking lot as the corporate office location, but right next door in the warehouse. 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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SAVE THE DATE: February 9-11 ~ Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale

Posted on January 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

Need to update or add a few new pieces to your wardrobe?
Be sure to mark the next Sharon Young and Ladies Designer Warehouse sale (February 9th-11th) on your calendar. The sale will feature 1000s of items from their winter/resort clothing collection at big discounts – it’s definitely worth the drive to Dallas! For anyone who has followed this blog for a while, you know I am a big fan of this sale. I have saved a bundle off retail prices (50 to 75% OFF) and brought home some gorgeous outfits at below wholesale.

We will be popping over to Dallas to capture some sneak preview pictures of the goodies, so stay tuned for a future post and more info next week. Until then, you can take a peek at the company websites to get a glimpse of some of the clothing brands you will find:

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Bank of America & Merrill Lynch Offer Cardholders FREE Entrance to 150+ Museums, Zoos, and More

Posted on January 6, 2012 | 2 comments

If you are a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cardholder, take note…

You might have read about the Museums on Us program that offers Bank of America/Merrill Lynch bank cardholders FREE admission to the Fort Worth Science & History Museum, The Dallas Museum of Art and the Dallas Museum of Nature & Science on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month (that would be this weekend ~ January 7 & 8).

Did you know that this same FREE admission offer is available at over 150 other cultural venues from coast to coast?

As part of Museums on Us, cultural institutions in 91 cities across the country open their doors for FREE to bank cardholders on the first full weekend of each month. FREE access includes some of the country’s best cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Museum of Contemporary Art in Miami ~ the Houston Zoo is also participating.

In case you find yourself in one of the participating cities the 1st Saturday and Sunday of the month in 2012, you might want to include one of these spots in your schedule. Check out the complete list of participating venues here.

Details, details
What: Bank of America and Merrill Lynch’s Museums on Us offers FREE museum and cultural institution access to their cardholders. Learn more here.

When: The first full weekend of each month on Saturday and Sunday. Check participating museums’ days and hours of operation, as they vary.

Where: Museums on Us is a national program and includes more than 150 leading U.S. cultural institutions, in 91 cities. In DFW, it includes the Fort Worth Science & History Museum, The Dallas Museum of Art & the Dallas Museum of Nature & Science. Read the complete list of participating venues here.

The Small Print (Only Made Larger): Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented. One free general admission limited to cardholder at participating institution, excluding fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Not to be combined with other offers.

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January 6-8 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on January 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
FREE! Fort Worth Photography Gallery Exhibit
FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth
Science and History Museum
FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First
Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, January 8, 2012

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, January 8, 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!

:: FREE! Fort Worth Photography Exhibit at the Central Library
…Now Through January 15, 2012

Three Fort Worth photographers have joined talents to put the city of Fort Worth and their art in the spotlight. This Central Library Gallery exhibit reveals different views of the city, provides a fresh look at familiar icons and landmarks, and new images of less familiar places. From downtown’s skyscrapers to neighborhood parks, viewers will enjoy seeing Fort Worth’s urban scenes in a new light.

Details, Details
What: For more information about the exhibit, click here. For an excellent review of the show, pop over here to Fort Worth Business Press.
When: Available for viewing during normal library hours ~ now through January 15, 2012.
Where: On display in the Gallery 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, January 7 & 8, 2012

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Museums On Us program, go here. To learn more about 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).
When: Saturday and Sunday, January 7 & 8
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Nature and Science

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, January 7, 2012

Details, details
What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, January 7, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday & Sunday, January 7-8, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend. Saturday features an in-store class on making Hot sandwiches. And, Sunday kicks off a three-part series focusing on healthy cooking techniques, fresh flavors and inspiring ideas for great meals for the whole family. You’ll learn how to stock your pantry with healthy and delicious choices and receive recipes that both kids and adults will enjoy. 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 and Sunday, January 7 & 8, 2012. 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, January 7, 2012

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Savings Bank 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, January 7, 2012 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend ~
It should be a FANTASTIC weekend to get outside!

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Worth Noting: FTC Charges Telemarketers with Illegal Robocalling

Posted on December 20, 2011 | Leave a comment

I was just talking with a friend about the abundance of fake/scam phone calls that have filled their voice mailbox in recent weeks. If this is happening to you as well, you might take comfort in knowing that today, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is filing legal action against several telemarketers.

These firms have made pre-recorded sales pitches to phone numbers registered on the U.S. National Do Not Call list and disguising the Caller ID of these “robocalls” with inaccurate names.

The FTC alleges that automated sales calls pitching credit card debt reduction programs, extended car warranties, and home security systems violated the U.S.’s Telemarketing Sales Rule by disguising the Caller ID of such automated sales pitches with inaccurate names such as “card services” or “private office.”

Making such automated, pre-recorded sales calls to consumers without their written consent violates FTC rules. Hopefully the FTC actions will help end or at least cut down on the number of these calls.

Go here to read the original announcement from the FTC .

Register for the National Do Not Call List here.

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Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Family!

Posted on November 24, 2011 | Leave a comment

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

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

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Beware Fake Travel Freebies in Your Email

Posted on November 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

An advisory worth passing along:

“Just in case you’re tempted, here’s the word on some familiar email scams making the rounds again in new guises.

Delta customers, particularly SkyMiles members, should pay attention to this advisory. The phisher baits the hook with what purports to be an email notification that the receipt for tickets you supposedly purchased is attached to the email. Well, if you haven’t bought tickets, don’t let curiousity get the better of you. Do what Delta says: Don’t click on the attachment. If you do, you’re basically saying, “Hello, virus, come on in.” The Delta advisory makes it clear the airline isn’t the source for these emails, and even recommends changing your SkyMiles PIN and keeping an eye your account.”

Read the full article here (thanks to SmarterTravel.com).

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2011 Fort Worth Veterans Day FREE Meals and Discounts ~ Chili’s, Applebee’s, Outback Steakhouse, Home Depot, Lowes, Sea World and lots more!

Posted on November 9, 2011 | 4 comments

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

Veterans Day

There are oodles of special Veterans Day events and sales happening in the coming days. Plus, in honor of our veterans, many restaurants, retailers, and other venues are offering up really great Veterans Day FREEBIES and discounts just for veterans and active military service members. Note that many of these discounts extend beyond Veterans Day, November 11th and some are even offered year round! Most require proof of military service (we’ve tried to provide details where possible, but you might want to call to be sure).

Please pass this list along to any veterans or active military / reserves you might know:

FREE Meals & Other Discounts For Veterans
and Active Military

Eat FREE at Applebee’s ~ November 11, 2011
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, Friday, November 11. There will be seven entrée choices on the FREE menu, and guests will be asked to show proof of military service. A complete listing of all Applebee’s locations is available at applebees.com.

FREE Burger at Champps Americana. ~ November 11, 2011
Champps is celebrating our Veterans and Active Military by providing a FREE burger meal on November 11th! Proof of military service required and offer not valid for the Pepperjack Bacon Stack Burger or Kobe Burger. Dine in only, valid at participating locations. Find a Champps location near you, here.

FREE Meal at Chili’s ~ November 11, 2011
Chilis is offering a FREE meal to all veterans and active duty personnel on Friday, November 11th. Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of meals from a special menu. This offer is available from 11am – 5pm on November 11, 2011 at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Beverages and gratuity are not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Go here for more info.

Denny’s Veterans Day Appreciation Event ~ November 11 2011.
Denny’s is giving away a FREE Grand Slam breakfast to any veteran from 6:00am – 2:00pm. Not every location in the U.S. is participating, so be sure to call ahead. Go here to find a location and contact info.

FREE Appetizer & Drink at Outback Steakhouse ~ November 11, 2011
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 cokes on Veterans Day to those with a valid military ID (one of the following forms of identifications: U.S Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, DD form 214 Veterans Organization Card, Photograph in Uniform, or wearing uniform. Go here for more details. Visit Outback.com for location information.

Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill Meal Discount ~ November 7-11, 2011
Uno’s is offering 19.43% OFF the total bill including entrées, pizza, beverages, and dessert (Why 19.43%? 1943 is the year Unos was founded). Offer good for veterans and active duty military. Go to Pizzeria Uno for more info.

Subway – Free 6-Inch Sub ~ November 11, 2011
Many Subway locations are giving away a free six-inch sub sandwich to military veterans on Veteran’s Day. Be sure to check with your local Subway restaurant to make sure they are participating (they are franchises, so this offer may not be available at all locations). Must show military I.D. card or proof of service at time of purchase.

Texas Roadhouse FREE lunch ~ Friday, November 11, 2011
Texas Roadhouse locations across the country will provide a free lunch and beverage (from 11am to 2pm) to honor the men and women of our armed forces. Offer good for all veterans including all active, retired or former U.S. military ~military ID Required. Pop over to the Texas Roadhouse Veterans Day page for more information.

Eat FREE at Golden Corral ~ Monday, November 14, 2011
Golden Corral’s 10th annual Military Appreciation dinner will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011, 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. For more information go here .

FREE Store Offers & Other Special Discounts
For Veterans and Active Military

10% Off at Home Depot and Lowes ~ Year Round!
Use your military ID at any Home Depot or Lowes and receive a 10% discount on your 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.

FREE Wedding Gown for Military Brides!
I love this FREEBIE ~ so fantastic on so many levels!! Select stores across the U.S. are offering military brides FREE wedding gowns through the non-profit group, Brides Across America. The gowns are samples and overstocks and worth $500 to $3000. There are not any stores in DFW participating (I hope that changes for next year), but there are several stores taking part in the Houston area, one in Jacksonville, and another in Austin. Gowns are on a first come, first serve basis and most stores have the give-away event November 9-11. Find all participating locations in the U.S. here.

Special Patriotic Music Album on Amazon ~ Limited Time
Amazon has a Special Veteran’s Day Salute to America CD album download featuring 30 Patriotic Songs for $1.89. Click here to learn more.

25% OFF at Lifeway Christian Store ~ November 11-14, 2011
Lifeway Books and Christian Store is recognizing our brave men and women who have served in the military this weekend. They are also offering a 25% OFF total purchase in their honor (valid Nov. 11-14) ~ the discount even applies to sale and clearance items! Go here to get the coupon.

Up to 50% Cash Back Rebates & FREE Shipping ~ Year Round
This weekend, ShopAtHome.com is doubling the cash back rebates and providing free shipping on online purchases for many online retailers (online stores like Kohls, DSW Shoes, Disney Store, American Eagle, Walmart, Home Depot, Lands’ End, Justice, QVC, and 100s of others). If you shop online, don’t miss out on this really easy way to get extra savings and cash back earned just by clicking through the Shop at Home site first. Go here to learn more.

FREE Walking Cane at Sam’s Club ~ November 9-11, 2011
Over 36,000 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 and will be giving them away starting Wednesday, November 9th thru Friday November 11th, 2011 while supplies last. Details here.

FREE Tiny Prints Military Greeting Card
Send your love to our heroes for FREE with a military greeting card from Tiny Prints. Head over to Facebook and “like” Tiny Prints, then follow the directions to see how to send your FREE military greeting card.

FREE Entertaiment Admission
for Veterans and Active Military

SeaWorld Parks FREE Family Tickets ~ through December 31, 2011
Sea World is providing complimentary admission for active duty military, active members of a reserve or National Guard unit, and up to three direct dependants. Valid for ONE FREE single-day admission per person, per year, to SeaWorld or the following Adventure Parks (Learn more here):

SeaWorld San Antonio, Orlando, or San Diego
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg
Sesame Place
Adventure Island
Water Country USA

Fee FREE Day at U.S. National Parks ~ November 11-13, 2011
To honor America’s service men and women, the U.S. National Parks will not charge entrance fees Veterans Day Weekend. 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. See a list of participating National Parks in Texas here.

Knott’s Berry Farm FREE Admission ~ November 1-24, 2011
Knott’s Berry Farm pays tribute to past and present U.S. armed forces personnel during Veteran’s Month. FREE admission will be offered for Veterans or current serving military personnel and one guest with proper I.D. (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID.) Plus purchase up to six additional tickets for just $17 each! Learn more here.

Colonial Williamsburg FREE Admission ~ November 11-13, 2011
Colonial Williamsburg honors active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents with free admission passes on the following dates: Nov. 11-13. The complimentary ticket includes admission to the Colonial Williamsburg exhibition sites, art museums, daytime programs, as well as free parking. Appropriate military identification is required. Learn more here.

If you know a Veteran, someone in your family, a friend or neighbor who served their country, take a 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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SAVE THE DATE: Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale ~ November 10-12

Posted on October 31, 2011 | Leave a comment

Woo-hoo! It’s almost time for our favorite Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale ~ mark it on the calendar for November 10-12. I had the chance to preview the sale (pics below), and there was so much to see that I could have spent the entire day perusing the racks and racks of fabulous fashion bargains!

This direct from the manufacturer warehouse clothing sale only happens 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)!

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

Over 18,000 gorgeous ladies clothing pieces, 50 to 75% OFF ~ we saw lots of pieces, perfect for fall and winter 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 ~ up to 75% OFF.
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, Ruby Cho, 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 ~ $20 to $60.

Details, details
What: Find more info at the Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse
….Sale Facebook Page.
When: November 10-12, 2011 ~ Thursday and Friday – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
….Saturday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas. Once you get to the
….parking lot, there will be signs and people to help you find your way.
Do note: There is a large community dressing area provided for trying on
….all your finds. However, this is a “women only” event ~ so husbands,
….guy-friends and kiddos under 12, please stay comfortable at home.

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11 FREE DVD Rental Codes For BlockBuster Express!

Posted on October 18, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Enjoy FREE movies in the comfort of your home from BlockBuster Express, through Thursday, October 20, 2011.

Details, details
How: Use these promo codes to get a FREE Blockbuster Express $1 rental (or $1 towards the rental of any other movie):

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87DWTM2
64MAYB4
46ABDP6
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47NCCC3
47KJRD8
34BPSP3
86JRTW3
42JBHG6

Go to Blockbuster Express Online to find the available movies at the location of your choice. Reserve your movie with one of the above codes, and then pop by to pick it up at the at the BlockBuster Kiosk location you selected.

Where: To find a BlockBuster Express location near you, click here. BlockBuster Express locations can be found in DFW at most Quick Trip, Race Trac, Tom Thumb, and 7-11 convenience stores.

Things to note: Be sure to return the movie by 9PM the next day, (otherwise you get charged an extra day of rental). Each rental code can only be used once per credit/debit card.

Thanks Faithful Provisions!

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Don’t Miss $10 Entry To The Dallas Market Center HUGE Sample Sale ~ Happens Only Once a Year!

Posted on October 17, 2011 | Leave a comment

Groupon ran this last year, and I’m so glad to see it back! Clothing & home goods bargain hunters, you won’t want to miss out on this one…

50% OFF Entry to the Dallas Sample Sale Preview ($20 Value)!

Hurry over to Groupon to get 50% OFF VIP Preview Admission to the once-a-year Dallas Market Hall Sample Sale Public Preview, happening Thursday, November 3, 2011. The Dallas Market Hall rarely opens to the public and their annual Sample Sale is a great place to get a head start on Christmas shopping. You’ll find gifts, jewelry, toys, women, men’s and children’s clothing, home accessories, furniture and 1000’s of manufacturer samples at unbelievably low & below wholesale prices (in most instances, you are buying direct from the manufacturer). Learn more about the sale, here.

The Dallas Market Hall Representative describes the event:

“This is our once a year public sale. Everyone is welcome and the items are for sale at the time of the event…This Groupon is for a 3-hour preview. Attendees will get first shot at the bargains and enjoy entertainment, food and drinks. Many of the vendors will only have one sample of a particular product so the best deals go early.”

There is a limited quantity of these discounted tickets available, so you might not want to wait if you plan to take advantage of this.

How to get the Offer:

Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal.
Select Dallas as Your Groupon City.
Look for the offer on the right-hand side of the page under the section More Great Deals.
Buy your Groupon before the end of the day.
There is a limited quantity of these certificates available, I would
recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

New to Groupon? You are in for a treat!

If you are not familiar with Groupon , definitely take a moment to check them out. They offer daily deals on local goods, services and cultural events across the country. I’ve seen their local offers include everything from 50% Off Cowboys Stadium Tour, 50% Off Nordstrom Rack to 60% Off some of my favorite restaurants ~ and seemingly everything in between! I’ve even bought Groupon deals in other cities as a way to save on restaurant dining and entertainment when we travel.

Here’s how it works:

1. Each day Groupon features a great deal at an unbeatable price and for a limited time (usually 24 hours to 3 days).

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 (or sign up for their emails to have them delivered to your inbox)!

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