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Congratulations to our Texas Rangers Ticket Winner!

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Congratulations to Carrie H. of Fort Worth! 

She won our Texas Rangers Ticket Giveaway,
sponsored by YP.com Daily Deals.

Thanks for everyone’s enthusiasm!  :)

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did you Get A Chance to Get your FREE
$10 Credit from YP (Yellow Pages) Daily DealS?

Don’t Miss out! YP.com Deal of the Day (part of Yellow Pages/ AT&T) is giving away $10 to use towards any of their already deeply discounted daily deals.  They will be launching soon in DFW, so I’m glad to have my $10 credit in my “back pocket,” (I’m hoping that $10 credit just might get me  a free or almost free meal at a great local spot).  Savings on top of savings =  I like this promotion a whole lot!!!  

You can get your $10 OFF Credit when you go here. 

 

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2011 Tax Day Freebies & Coupon Roundup ~ P.F. Changs, Cinnabon, Mayfest, Chili’s and more!

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The tax man cometh and so do the FREE goodies and discounts for Tax Day 2011!  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 the upcoming tax return deadline day for you!

Note: Most offers are good April 15-18th only. Click on links for details.

Restaurants

  • Cinnabon ~ FREE Cinnabon Bites – 6 to 8 p.m. on April 18th
  • P.F. Chang’s~ 15% discount on dine-in or take out, April 18th.
  • Chili’s ~ Get a  coupon a free appetizer or dessert on April 18th. 
  • IHOP ~ Kids Eat FREE from 4pm to 10pm for the month of April.
  • Subway ~Participating locations are offering $5 Footlong Sandwiches and a free cookie April 18th.
  • Arby’s – Get a coupon for Free curly fries, April 15th.
  • Panda Express ~ Free Entree for Lunch or Dinner! Now through April 26th.  

Events, Grins, & More

 

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (April 1-3) ~ FREE Museum Admission, FREE Outdoor Concert, FREE Classes & More Family Fun!

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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family.
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This weekend’s highlights include:

  •  First Friday On The Green, Outdoor Concert Event in S. Fort Worth ~ Enjoy a fun park setting and some great live music. 
  •  FREE Swingband Outdoor Patio Concert in Keller ~ Take in some great 40s era big band music at this toe-tapping music event!
  • FREE Plant Swap Event at Calloway’s ~ Meet fellow gardeners and enjoy the fun of trading plants for your garden.
  • FREE Fort Worth Science & History Museum Admission ~ Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us.
  •  FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day ~ Head to Dallas for a great day of family art activities.
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home. This weeks demonstration highlights how to make homemade sausage.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Home Depot ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.

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:: First Friday On The Green, Outdoor Concert Event 
    Friday, April 1, 2011

                     

Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends at First Friday on the Green, a FREE monthly live music series rolled out by Fort Worth South. Bring your blankets and chairs (and even Fido if you want), and enjoy an evening of live music from a great band in a relaxing setting.

Details, details
What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind the
    concert in the park series as well as the revitalization of Near
    Southside Fort Worth. Get more
info here.
When: Friday, April 1, 2011 ~ 6:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
    between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
    Homes rowhouses)
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make
    a donation of pet food to the Pet Food Bank.

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:: FREE! Outdoor Patio Concert Featuring Swing Band Music
    Saturday, April 2, 2011

    

The Keller Public Arts Program will be hosting an outdoor patio event featuring the Southlake Swing Band on Saturday, April 2. The 40’s era Big Band sound will fill the Spring evening air for the enjoyment of all ages and is FREE for all.

Details, details
What: For more info about the outdoor music event, click here.
When: Saturday, April 2 ~ 5:00PM
Where: Keller ~ Back patio of the Library at 640 Johnson Road 
Cost: FREE! For all ages.

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:: Get FREE Garden Plants at Calloway’s Plant Swap
    Saturday,  April 2, 2011

                                                    

This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a perennial plant swap at two stores: Hurst/Grapevine and Plano.  This is a great way to expand your garden with shared plants, seedlings, and bulbs, as well as trade tips with other local gardeners.   The event is FREE and open to the public.    

Details, details
What:
For more information, click here.
When:  Plant Swap is Saturday, April 2, 2011, 9:00am – 11:00am  
Where:  Perennial Swap events take place at 2 DFW Calloway’s
    Nursery  locations ~ Hurst/Grapevine at 760 Grapevine Hwy
    and Plano Calloway’s Nursery at 1000 Preston Rd. 
Cost: FREE!  

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History

    Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, 2011

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Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us and offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to over 150 participating museums throughout the U.S.

This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (April 2-3) in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
    program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
    Science & History, click here.
How:
Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE
    admission for each Bank of America Card Holder.
Where:The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
    (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When:
Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

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:: Take an Art Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
    Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
    Saturday, April 2, 2011

Nasher Sculpture Center, First Saturdays

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, April 2, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where:
 For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    & Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
    Sunday, April 3, 2011

                   

Roll up your sleeves up and learn how to make your own sausage at home! At this free techinque class, you will learn the how to make delicious sausage blends for everything from breakfast sausage to classic Italian sausage for dinner. 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: See the April schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes
     and demonstrations, here.
When: Sunday, April 3, 2011. Note: 1 hour class times vary
     from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
Saturday, April 6, 2011

                                        

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Planter 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, April 2, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
    To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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Southwest has Thrown Down the Air Fare Gauntlet! $49 One-Way to Lots of Destinations ~ 3 Days to Book.

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Great Airfare Deals on Hundreds of Routes!
If you are looking to travel in the coming months, today is a great day to book!  Southwest just announced they are putting more than 70 cities and 1,300 routes on sale for three days, starting today. Of course, not to be outdone, United, American, Continental and several other carriers have all matched the sale with almost identical promotions of their own (some even lower).

Fares are starting at $49 one-way and rates are valid for travel until June 7th. When comparing airlines, be sure to compare relevant fees to make sure you are getting the best deal (see price comparison tip below).

Note: To get the special pricing, you will need to book by
Thursday, March 31, 2011 for  flights through June 7th.

Details, Details
How:
Go to American‘s, Southwest‘s, and United’s sale and
    compare prices for the destination and dates of interest. Seats
    and availability are limited, so being flexible with your travel
    dates and times will likely help you find the lowest fares as you
   comparison shop.
When: Special fares are good for travel through June 7, 2011 with
    black out dates of April 21, 25 / May 26, 30, 31. You must book
    by Thursday, March 31, 2011 to get the special fare. Book as soon
    as possible for best travel dates and options.
Price comparison tip:  When comparing different carriers, be sure
    to add in relevant fees when trying to get the lowest overall cost. 
    Airline fees like checked baggage and food can quickly add-up if you
    aren’t careful! Download the FREE & handy  Ultimate Guide to
    Airline Fees  from Smarter Travel which quickly compares
   the various added fees of most U.S. carriers.

P.S.  If you haven’t already taken advantage of the FREE invitation to join SniqueAway, be sure to check them out (read about our personal experience here to learn more!).  Combining a cheap 4-5 star Hotel Deal through them with one of the low airline fares could make for a luxurious, but cheap spring or early summer vacation get-away! 

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FREE $20 Target Gift Card for Referring 4 Friends ~ Today March 10th Only!

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Today, March 10th Only: Pop over to Plum District (another local daily deal site) and get a FREE $20 Target gift card when you refer four friends.  I just signed up (here) and it didn’t require me to make a purchase ~I just had to give a valid email address. The Target gift card will be mailed within 10 days and there is a 1 per person limit. 

Go here to sign up or learn more.

Thanks Faithful Provisions!

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Mar. 4-6) ~ FREE Museum Admission, FREE Guitar Concert, FREE Classes & More Family Fun!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Classical Guitar Concert at the Kimbell ~ Enjoy beautiful music surrounded by beautiful art.
  •  FREE Historical Fort Worth Exhibit ~ Learn something new about our city with a rare look at Fort Worth’s historic archives.
  • FREE Fort Worth Science & History Museum Admission ~ Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us.  
  • FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day ~ Head to Dallas for a fun day of family art activities 
  • Wizard of Oz Live & Onstage ~ See Dorothy, the Tinman, and the Lion at this inexpensive and fun, family friendly production.
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home. This weeks demo highlights steak house appetizers.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Home Depot ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.

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:: FREE! Guitar Fort Worth Concert at the Kimbell
    Saturday, March 5, 2011

            

The Kimbell Art Museum has collaborated with Guitar Fort Worth in presenting the best and brightest young musicians in Fort Worth.  Enjoy a free classical guitar concert featuring artists Froylan Cepeda and Steve Gottlieb in the beautiful setting of the Kimbell Museum.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Kimbell’s Guitar Fort Worth Community
Artist Series
, here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Saturday, March 5, 2011, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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:: FREE! Historical Fort Worth Exhibit at the Central Library
Now through March 22, 2011

    

In the archives of the Fort Worth Central Library are more than 10,000 items pertaining to the history of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. This sprawling exhibit allows the public to get a rare look at some of these materials. Items on display include historic photos, posters and maps, video footage, rare books and other historic materials.

Details, details
What: For more information,click here.
When: Available for viewing during normal library hours through
March 22, 2011.
Where: On display in the Gallery and East Wing at the Fort Worth 
Central Library.  
You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. &
Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage and parking meters are
FREE on weekends.
Cost: FREE

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History

    Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, 2011

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Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us and offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to over 150 participating museums throughout the U.S.

This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (March 5-6) in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
    program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
    Science & History, click here.
How:
Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE
admission for each Bank of America Card Holder.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
(corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When:
Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

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:: Take an Art Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
Saturday, March 5, 2011

Nasher Sculpture Center, First Saturdays

The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays
for families. Held the first Saturday of every month, this special
event features FREE admission and a fun schedule of activities for
the kids.

Details, details
What:
For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, March 5, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where:
 For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Wizard of Oz ~ Live and Onstage at Artisans Theater
    Now through March 12, 2011

The classic story of Wizard of Oz is brought to life onstage at Artisan Theater. Spunky Dorothy finds herself over the rainbow and in plenty of trouble as she tries to find her way back home to Kansas. As Munchkins, children in the audience are invited to oil the Tin Man, stuff the Scarecrow and hide Dorothy and her dog, Toto, from the Wicked Witch of the West!

Details, details
What: For more info about the live theater production, click here.
When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, now through March 12
Where: Artisan Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst
 Cost: $5, all ages

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
& Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
    Sunday, March 6, 2011 
 

                     

Learn to cook steakhouse style appetizers like stuffed mushrooms, French Onion Soup, a wedge salad with blue cheese dressing and more. Williams Sonoma will share great ideas for cooking with ease. Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

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

 Details, details
What: For more information, click here. See the March schedule
for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, here.
When: Sunday, March 6, 2011. Note: 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
Saturday, March 5, 2011

                                    

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Race Car to take home.

Each Kids Workshop participant will receive a kid-sized orange apron
(similar to a Home Depot associate apron) and an achievement pin. All
workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure
you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What:
For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, March 5, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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Happy Thanksgiving! :)

 We are taking a blogging break for the rest of this
week so that we can celebrate Thanksgiving and
spend time 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

GIVEAWAY REMINDER: Ladies Designer Jacket & VIP Preview Invitation ~ ENDS MONDAY! Don’t Miss Out!

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Sharon Young Inc. is giving away a FREE JACKET TO 1 Frugal In Fort Worth (happy) reader! The winner gets to select their favorite jacket design, (retail value up to $180) from hundreds of jackets at the Sharon Young Fall Collection Warehouse Sale (Learn more about this “don’t miss” sale here). And, to top things off, the winner and 5 of their friends will receive a VIP invitation to attend a private sale preview event!

      

I’ve included a few representative pictures, but I’m just scratching the surface of the hundreds of jackets available.

Prize Details for Giveaway

  •  One (1) Jacket, retail value up to $180. The winner will get to choose ANY jacket from the literally hundreds of gorgeous choices available at the Sharon Young Fall Warehouse Sale.
  • Six (6) Invitations to a private preview of the sale. As a winner, you and 5 of YOUR friends will also get a FREE VIP invitation to a private preview sale (Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010), giving you a chance to pick out your jacket and get ahead of the crowds before clothes are flying off the racks. The public sale starts the next day ( more details here). Of course if you win, you can pick out your jacket, then too.

           

How to Enter to Win

To enter the contest, leave a comment ~ on this blog post ~ telling us which jacket pictured on this post you would love to have (there will be hundreds to choose from, but we can’t show them all here). Be sure to add your email address on your comment (your email will not be made public), so we know how to contact you if you win. Want more chances to win?

6 More Ways to Enter to Win

Each reader can enter the contest up to SIX (6) more times! You can enter ONE time per method (be sure to leave a separate comment for each method you choose).

1. Subscribe to our blog via email (it’s FREE). Leave a separate comment on this post confirming that you subscribed (nice to have you with us!). Be sure to confirm your email subscription for this to be a valid entry (learn more here). If you’re already a subscriber, simply leave a separate comment letting me know you are a subscriber. We love our readers!

2. Tweet the following exactly as written (then leave a separate comment with your twitter link):

I just entered the @FrugalFortWorth contest to WIN a GORGEOUS Sharon Young Jacket. YOU CAN TOO! http://wp.me/px7Gs-1p4

3. Follow us on Twitter, @FrugalFortWorth. Leave a separate comment on this post letting us know you follow us on twitter.

4. Email at least 5 friends and tell them about our blog. We love to meet new people! Be sure to add us to the email at frugalinfortworthcontest (at) gmail (dot) com. Leave a separate comment to let us know you emailed your friends.

5. Make a blog post about this giveaway. Be sure to leave the link to your blog post in a separate comment on this post so we can find you, too!

6. Add Frugal in Fort Worth to your blog roll. Leave a comment with your blog address.

A reminder: You will need to add a separate comment for each method of entry for each entry to count.

Giveaway Details

The winner will receive one (1) jacket to be selected by the winner and six (6) invitations to a sale preview to be conducted on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. The jacket has a retail value of up to $180 (actual final value depends on jacket selected by the winner and cannot be exchanged for cash). Winner must select and pick up the jacket from the Sharon Young Fall 2010 Warehouse Sale event in Dallas, TX.

This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, November 14, 2010. Odds of winning depend on number of entries. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over. The winner will be chosen using Random.org to select the winning comment. The winner will be notified by email and will need to respond within 2 days so that we can send details about how to claim the prize. The prize will need to be picked up at the Sharon Young Warehouse Sale Private Preview event (Wednesday, November 17, 2010 4:00PM – 8:00PM) or the Public Sale Event (Thursday to Saturday, November 18-20 ~ click here for details). Do note that no children under 12 or men are allowed into the sale area.

It’s important to me that everything on this blog is handled with honesty and integrity. That said, I want to be sure you know that Sharon Young Inc. is sponsoring this giveaway for our readers to promote their warehouse sale event. The review and opinions above remain completely the thoughts of Frugal in Fort Worth.

 

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Your Savings Guide to the State Fair of Texas ~ It’s Time for Fletcher’s Corny Dogs & Cheap Tickets!

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The end of September is almost here and that means it is time for the annual State Fair (and the “culinary” smells of every artery-clogging food known to mankind wafting through the air)!    

The Texas State Fair Opens Next Week!
(Runs September 24-October 17, 2010)

This year’s line up of events is as extensive as ever. Free Concerts (with fair admission) include: Mat Kearney, Mario, Matt Morris, American Idol star Brooke White, and even the Pointer Sisters! There is so much to see and do. Check out the mainstage line up of concerts here and the daily schedule of events here.   

The Grease-O-Meter is Off the Charts this Year!
This year’s fried food extravaganza includes everything from Fried Frito Pie to the must-have-if-you-go-to-the-fair, famous Fletcher’s Corny Dog (and seemingly every fried “delicacy” in between including last year’s fried butter!).   

Lots of Ways to Save
General admission tickets are normally $15/person. Plan ahead, and you can attend certain days for FREE. If your schedule isn’t as flexible, purchase tickets at deep discounts with one of the many ways to save on admission below:   

1. Kroger Grocery Store Advance Ticket Savings.  Kroger is the official site for advanced ticket purchases. Call or stop by Kroger’s service desk to purchase these discount tickets, during service desk hours:    

  • DART/State Fair Combo Ticket: $16. This ticket gets you admission into the Fair AND a convenient round-trip ride via DART’s Greenline. You’ll be delivered to the front gate of Fair Park ( plus you save on $10 fair parking and gas!). Note, that this is not valid for service on TRE or Fort Worth T which would need to be purchased separately (TRE State Fair details here).
  • Advance General Admission: $14 ($15 at the gates). Valid for any one-day admission.
  • Advance Season Pass: $29.95 (not sold at State Fair admission gates). This is a great deal if you are going to make at least 2 visits during the fair. This season pass includes: Unlimited visits for 2010, 1 free companion ticket (good Monday-Friday), AND 1 free Cinemark Movie Theater ticket. Learn more here.

2. Opening Day $4 Admission with a Food Donation to the North Texas Food Bank (Friday, September 24) – Bring an unopened 20 oz. (or more) Coca-Cola product to the admission gates and enter the State Fair for $4 per person.    

     

3. Tuesdays, Dr Pepper Day: $3 Admission – On Tuesdays, bring an empty Dr Pepper can to the admission gate and enter for $3.   

    

4. After 5pm any day, Dr Pepper Day: $5 AdmissionAfter 5pm, admission is $5 when you bring an empty Dr Pepper can to any State Fair admission gate.   

    

5. Wednesdays, Kroger Day: 3 Cans for $2 Admission – When you bring 3 cans of food (per person) for donation to the North Texas Food Bank, get admission for $2.    

    

 6. Thursdays, Coke Day: $4 Admission Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of a Coca-Cola product and enter the Fair for $4 admission.    

    

 7. Thursdays, Seniors Day: FREE Admission FREE Thursdays for Senior Citizens 60 years and older.    

    

 8. Thursdays, Cinemark: FREE Admission Get FREE admission on Thursday by showing a Cinemark Theater ticket stub at the admissions gate.   

    

9. Thursday, September 30th, Dickies Day: FREE Admission Wear your Dickies logo clothing item to the staffed tent outside the gate and receive a FREE admission voucher for Thursday, September 30th only.   

    

 10. Fridays, Fort Worth Star Telegram Press Pass Savings: Buy One Get One FREE – Check the FW Star-Telegram on Fridays and Sundays for a special State Fair coupon. Present the coupon and your Press Pass when purchasing a general admission ticket at any State Fair of Texas ticket booth at the regular price of $15.00 and receive a second ticket FREE.   

    

11. Any Day, McDonald’s: $4 OFF General Admission/FREE Child’s Admission Stop by McDonald’s to get a $4 OFF Regular Admission coupon, good for any day of the State Fair.  The coupon also provides a FREE child’s ticket (with purchase of general admission). Offer may not be combined with any other offer.   

    

Details, details
What: Find out more about the Texas State Fair, here.
Where: Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd ~ Dallas, TX
When: September 24-October 17, 2010
   

   

   

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Buy One Get One FREE Jamba Juice Smoothies!   

GREAT Sale at Amazon ~ Up to 75% OFF
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FRUGAL ALERT: Sharon Young Designer Warehouse Last Chance Sale. EVERYTHING is Now Priced at $10! ~ Saturday, August 14, 2010

Good News!! The Summer Sale is Extended 1 More Day AND
EVERYTHING is Marked Down to $10 at the Last Chance
Sharon Young Ladies Designer Clothes Warehouse Sale!
        

     
I’ve heard from several happy readers who shared that they made
some fabulous buys and had a blast at the
Sharon Young Warehouse
Summer Clothes Sale
 last weekend.   Thanks everyone for
sharing your stories!
       

In case you weren’t able to make it (or even if you did), I have some
good news to share ~ the Sharon Young Team has decided to extend
their sale one last day AND has marked everything down to $10!!!  
        

Why so cheap & why the extra day?
The warehouse desperately needs to make space for all the fall
merchandise that is arriving for their retailers.  
After last weekend’s
huge sale, they still have 8,000+ summer pieces left in stock that are
taking up a lot of space.  Unfortunate, but good for the frugal
shopper ~ the savings can’t get much cheaper than this!       

The clothes are beautiful and at $10, it is well worth
the drive to Dallas!
        

       

Sharon Young Warehouse Last Chance Sale Highlights:       

  • Every piece will be sold for $10!!!  Did I mention that? :)
  • The clothes are gorgeous top designer quality ~ collections
    you’ll normally find only at higher end ladies boutiques.
  •  The $10 sale includes jackets that normally retail for $200
    (and sold for $50 in last weekend’s sale!).
    You’ll also find pants,
    skirts, blouses, & sweaters, and more ~ all for $10!  
  • There are 8,000+ top quality pieces in the sale from high end
    boutique designers ~ Sharon Young, City Girl, Multiples, A La
    Carte, and more.  
  • Sizes, styles and collections span a huge variety. Ladies Sizes
    2-18, Petites 4-14 and Plus Sizes 14W-22W.
  • Read more about  last week’s sale here, as well as see a
    quick video
     to get a glimpse of some of the merchandise
    you will find.
     

Details, details
What: The Sharon Young Last Chance Warehouse Sale will feature
    everything to complete an outfit including tops, skirts, pants, jackets
    and matching accessories ~ All at $10 for every piece!
   
 Ladies Sizes 2-18, Petites 4-14 and Plus Sizes 14W-22W.
When: August 14, 2010 ~ Saturday – 8:00AM to 3:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas. This is the corporate office
   location. The sale entrance is at this address, in the back.
Do note: This is a manufacturer’s warehouse sale and not a regular 
    retail operation.  There is a large dressing room available to try
    things on if you wish. This is a women only event ~ so husbands,
   guy-friends and kiddos 
under 12, please stay comfortable at home.            

                    

       

    Enjoy and Share! :)              

            

           

           

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NEW SNEAK PREVIEW For Sharon Young Ladies Designer Clothes Warehouse Sale ~ REMINDER, Starts Tomorrow ~ August 5-7

Update: If you are looking for info about the Sharon Young Last Call $10 Warehouse Sale that was just announced, go to our new link here for details about this August 14th event.

  

Sneak Preview the Sharon Young Warehouse Sale.
A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned the upcoming Sharon Young Designer Clothes Sale that starts TOMORROW (go here to read) and runs Aug 5-7. I had the opportunity to make a preview visit and tour the sale and can tell you that it is well worth the drive across the county line to Dallas!  

While on my tour, I shot some video of the great folks at the
Sharon Young corporate offices (what a fun team!).

The video is just a couple of minutes long and hopefully gives you a good idea of the goodies in store at the summer sale.  

The Sharon Young designer manufacturer’s warehouse sale
offers a HUGE selection of ladies clothes.
The clothes are gorgeous top designer quality and the sizes, styles and
collections span a huge variety. There are LOTS of bargains to choose from, with over 18,000 pieces, 50 to 75% OFF (ranging in price from $20 to $50) ~ collections you’ll only find at
higher end ladies boutiques!

  • Jackets ~ $50
  • Pants, Skirts, Blouses, & Sweaters ~ $30
  • Sleeveless Tops ~ $20

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

Details, details
What: The Sharon Young Warehouse Sale will feature over 18,000 pieces of ladies’ apparel including designer brands: Sharon Young, A La Carte, City Girl, and Multiples. You will find everything to complete an outfit including tops, skirts, pants, jackets and matching accessories. Ladies Sizes 2-18, Petites 4-14 and Plus Sizes 14W-22W.
When: August 5-7, 2010 ~ Thursday and Friday – 8:00AM to 8:00PM  ~ Saturday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas. This is the corporate office
location. The sale entrance is at this address, in the back.
Do note: This is a manufacturer’s warehouse sale, and there will be a large dressing room. No men or children under 12 are allowed.

Enjoy and Share! :)

   

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FREEBIE Alert: FREE Whataburger or FREE Taco Cabana Fajita Taco ~ TODAY, August 3!

Hi frugal friends! We are back in gear and have a couple of
terrific dining freebies for you to use today:
   
     

:: FREE Taco Cabana Chicken Fajita ~ TODAY!     

     

If you pop by Taco Cabana this evening, Tuesday, July 3rd, they’ll
give you a FREE Chicken Fajita Taco!   
    

Details, details
What: This is a no strings attached offer. One FREE Chicken Fajita Taco
    per person, per visit. Click here for more info.
When: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 ~ 4:00PM-9:00PM
Where: All participating Taco Cabana locations in Texas and Oklahoma.
    Find one near you.    

                                                                                ::      

:: FREE Whataburger when you wear orange, TODAY!     

     

In celebration of Whataburger’s 60th birthday, you can stop by
this evening in your favorite orange duds and get a FREE Whataburger!   
    

Details, details
What:
This is almost a no strings attached offer. You do have to wear
    orange to get the FREE Whataburger, but you don’t have to purchase
    anything else. Click here for more info.
When: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 ~ 5:00PM-8:00PM
Where: All Whataburger locations. Locate one near you.    

      

Enjoy and Share! :)      

       

    

• Sharon Young ~ Ladies Designer Clothes Warehouse Sale     

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Mark Your Calendar! Sharon Young Ladies Designer Clothes Warehouse Sale ~ August 5th-7th

   

Need to update or add a few new pieces to your wardrobe? 
Be sure to mark the Sharon Young Designer Warehouse
sale (August 5-7) on your calendar.
It’s definitely worth the
drive to Dallas!
  You’ll save a bundle off retail prices (50 to 75% OFF)
and end up with some gorgeous clothes at below wholesale, only found
at higher end ladies boutiques!
  

  • Jackets ~ $50
  • Pants, Skirts, Blouses, & Sweaters ~ $30
  • Sleeveless Tops ~ $20

                           

Take a peek at the company websites to get a glimpse of the
merchandise you will find:
  

                              

Details, details
What: The Sharon Young Warehouse Sale will feature over 18,000 pieces
   of ladies’ apparel including designer brands: Sharon Young,  A La Carte,
    City Girl, and Multiples. You will find everything to complete an outfit
    including tops, skirts, pants, and jackets. Ladies Sizes 2-18 and women’s
    Plus 14W-24W. 
When:  August 5-7, 2010 ~ Thursday and Friday – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
    Saturday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas. This is the corporate office
    location. The sale entrance is at this address, in the back.
Do note: This is a manufacturer’s warehouse sale, and there will be a large
    dressing room. No men or children under 12 are allowed.  

  

                                   

  

Enjoy and Share! :)   

  

  

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (July 2-4 Edition) ~ FREE 4th Of July Fireworks, FREE Outdoor Concerts, and More Family Fun!

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. If you would like to subscribe to our updates,
click here (also FREE!). This weekend’s tips include:
         

• FREE 4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks Shows
FREE Concert in the Park ~ Near Southside
• FREE Ft. Worth Stockyards 4th of July Events
• FREE Family Event at the Keller Pointe Pool
• FREE Museum Admission and Family Activities
• FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot         

      

:: FREE Fourth Of July Fireworks Shows & Celebrations in
    Fort Worth & Dallas ~ It’s Kaboom Time!
   
Friday-Sunday July 2-4, 2010          

            

Grab the picnic basket and lawn chairs and head to one of the many FREE 
July 4th holiday celebrations for Fort Worth, Dallas and the surrounding
areas. 
We’ve compiled ist of 15 of the best FREE fireworks shows
and DFW community family events including dates, times, and other
details you just might like to know, here.          

Some of our favorites include:          

  •  Stars & Stripes Southlake Fireworks Show (July 3)
    If fireworks Saturday evening fits into your plans, pop by
    Southlake’s family event on the Square.  They’ll have live Big
    Band and Cajun music, facepainting, and other family fun
    events, too! Don’t miss out on Milwaukee Joe’s Ice Cream while
    you are there (yum!!!)!
  • City of Fort Worth’s Fourth Of July Fireworks (July 4)
    Features an evening of live music, family activities, jet ski
    performances on the Trinity River, and of course an amazing 
    fireworks show! You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in
    “The Great Texas Hill Slide,” an attempt to set the world’s record for
    the most people sliding down a hill at one time (crazy fun!)!
  • Granbury Old-Fashioned 4th of July (July 2-4)
    The whole city gets involved with an all weekend celebration
    including, live Big Band music and a dance, vintage car show,
    fireworks over the lake and lots more. Voted one of the top 5 Best
    Fireworks shows in Texas.
  • Irving’s Firecracker Fourth  (July 4)
    Fireworks over Lake Caroline and patriotic music from the Irving
    Symphony Orchestra, combine with the gorgeous setting of
    Williams Square (the building with the amazing horse statue in the
    plaza) to create a beautiful Fourth of July family event.
  • To see the full list of all 15 FREE DFW Fourth of July Events,
    click here.

::          

           

:: FREE Outdoor Concert Event ~ First Friday On The Green
    Friday, July 2, 2010
          

                                           

Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends with First Friday on
the Green, a FREE monthly live music series rolled out by Fort Worth
South
. Bring your blankets and chairs (and even Fido if you want), and
enjoy an evening of live music from great bands in a relaxing setting.          

Hungry? Enjoy one of the neighborhood’s fantastic restaurants beforehand
or take in Chadra Mezza & Grill which will be selling their tasty fare at the
event. No outside coolers or food please.          

Details, Details
What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind the
    revitalization (and suburban greatness) of the Near Southside FW.
    Get more info here.
When: Friday, July 2, 2010 ~ 7:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
    between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
    Homes row houses).
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make a
    donation to Tarrant Area Food Bank.
          

           

::          

:: FREE ~ Spend 4th of July at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
    Sunday, July 4, 2010
          

          

Celebrate the Fourth with your family, cowboy style at Fort Worth’s
stockyards!  A fun day of activities is in store including: 
          

  • Live Music 2:00– 5:00PM
  • Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive 11:30AM and 4:00PM
  • Petting Zoo 11:00AM–4:00PM
  • Gunfight Shows 11:45AM and 4:15PM
  • Face painter  12:00–4:00PM
  • Fort Worth Herd Cowcamp 1:30–2:30PM

Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive
experiences including roping, sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations
and more.
          

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, July 4, 11:00AM- 5:00PM
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Avenue.
    For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE.
          

::        

:: Fourth of July Family Event at The Keller Pointe
    Sunday, July 4, 2010          

                                                  

Take part in Keller’s annual “Fourth of July Spectacular” by making a
big splash at The Keller Pointe Outdoor Pool. The afternoon will be filled
with fun games, music, and lots of prizes for the little ones.      

Details, details
What:
Get more information, here.
When: Sunday, July 4 ~ 2:00PM – 4:00PM
    Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00AM to 5:30PM
Where: The Keller Pointe.  405 Rufe Snow Drive
Cost:
FREE for members. Non-members will pay the regular daily fee
    for admittance.      

            

::            

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
    ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History

    Saturday and Sunday, July 3 & 4, 2010
          

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Bank of America’s 2010 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE
admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 120 participating
museums throughout the U.S.           

This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (June 5 & 6) in
Fort Worth at the recently renovated Fort Worth Museum of Science
and History
. If you have not visited the museum since it reopened
late last year, you are in for a TREAT!
          

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
    program
, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
    Science & History,
click here.
How:
Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission
    for each Bank of America Card Holder.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
    (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy).
Click here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)
          

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:           

      

::          

    

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
    Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.

    Saturday, July 3, 2010          

        Nasher Sculpture Center, First Saturdays          

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 July 3, 2010 ~ 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, July 3, 2010
          

                                                 

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Periscope 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, July 3 ~ 9:00AM- 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 4th of July! :)   
Please remember those who fight for the freedoms we celebrate.
      

        

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Save $35 On Shoes at Allen Edmonds Plus Help Provide Shoes to Someone in Haiti

                            

A savings offer just for the gents
Allen Edmonds has a great way for you to donate to the Haiti relief effort
and save some dinero at the same time.
Now through March 14th, you
can bring in any pair of new or gently worn shoes ~ men’s, women’s, or
kids’ ~ and receive $35 OFF a new pair of Allen Edmonds (according to
my DH, the maker of the most comfortable business shoes on Earth!). 

A really easy way to help someone in Haiti
All of the shoes donated to Allen Edmonds will be distributed to people in
Haiti through the global charity, Soles4Souls. Even if you aren’t in the market
for a pair of Allen Edmond’s Shoes, you can still make a shoe donation during
this time. They will go to a great cause and will help make a wonderful
difference in someone’s life. 

Details, Details
What:
 The $35 discount offer needs to be redeemed at time of shoe donation.
For more info, click here or call 214-691-3773 for The West Village in Dallas
and 469-366-0020 for The Shops at Willow Bend.
When: Shoe donations can be made at any Allen Edmonds store now
through March 14, 2010
Where: Visit www.allenedmonds.com to find an Allen Edmonds store
near you. 

                                                          

A little bit about Soles4Souls
Soles4Souls is a global non-profit charity that delivers shoes to victims of
natural disasters, people in poverty, and those in need of a fresh start. To
find out more information about Soles4Soles, go to www.giveshoes.org

Enjoy! :) 

  

 

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