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Chipotle: $2 Burritos, Bowls, Tacos, and Salads ~ October 31

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         Chipotle Halloween Boo-rito $2 night

Head to Chipotle on October 31st dressed in a costume and for $2, you get your choice of a  burrito, bowl, salad, or an order of tacos.  Proceeds from this event go to help raise $1 Million dollars for  The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.

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What:  For more info about Chipotle’s Boo-Rito event, click here.
Where: For Chipotle restaurant locations, click here.
When: October 31, 2012, 4:00PM until closing 

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$1.99 Today ~ Unglued by Lysa Terkeurst Kindle Edition

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Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions Lysa TerKeurst [Kindle Edition]

Pop over to Amazon today to get the Kindle edition of Unglued by Lysa Terkeurst for just $1.99 (pretty sure this price is only good today).   This is a great deal for this recently released book which retails for $14.99 in paperback.

:: Read reviews of  Lysa Terkeurst’s Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions, here.  

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FREE Letterpress Craft Workshop at the Amon Carter Museum ~ Thursday, November 1

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The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is offering a FREE hands-on craft session that sounds like lots of fun ~ Thursday, November 1.  Join Lauren Essl, owner of Fort Worth’s Blue Eye Brown Eye, as she discusses and demonstrates the art of letterpress. Gain inspiration while discussing artworks on view in the galleries, and then create your own letterpress notecards during a crafting session. No reservations are required.

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What:  Get more details about the Crafting from the Collection event, here.  Learn more about Lauren Essl and her dreamy letterpress invitations and design work at her website, here.
When:  Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Where:  Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard. Find directions and parking details here.
Cost: Entrance to this event and Amon Carter’s Museum is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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FREE Spaghetti & More at Buca Di Beppo (With Purchase) ~ Thursday, October 25

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Buca di Beppo is offering Free Spaghetti tomorrow, October 25 to celebrate World Pasta Day!  When you visit, present the coupon you will find here and purchase an entrée to receive:

  • 1 FREE side serving of spaghetti with choice of meat sauce or marinara sauce.
  • 1 FREE  package of uncooked Rummo Italian Pasta to take home
  • A $10 off coupon for your next visit

Go here to learn more.

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$1 For Betty Crocker E-Cookbooks ~ Easy Slow Cooker Recipes, Fall Baking, Great Cookies, and More!

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Right now, Amazon has a fantastic deal on several Betty Crocker e-Cookbooks for 99 cents! We enjoyed perusing the cookbooks and found simple, easy to follow recipes that look worthy of sharing with friends and family.  I am looking forward to having some new Slow Cooker recipes to try this fall and the Almond Tres Leches Muffins from the Fall Baking cookbook sound, in a word ~  YUM!

Our favorite 99 Cent Betty Crocker Cookbook finds include:

   
   
   

::  Go here to find the entire list of Betty Crocker e-Cookooks available at Amazon.

Do note that if you plan to get any of these books, you might now want to wait, as we don’t know how long these will be available at this price (as you may already know, Amazon prices can change often). Also, even if you do not have a Kindle, you can still download any of these books and read them on your PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, tablet or other smart phone devices (learn more below).

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Books & CDs Less Than $1 at Fort Worth Library’s Friends Big Book Sale

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Book bargain lovers: 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 with most items priced under $1 (Friday & Saturday).  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).

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What:  Go here to learn more about the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book Sale
When:  Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 ~ 9:00am – 4:30pm.  Sunday, October 28 ~ 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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Famous Footwear 30% OFF Coupon!

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Get 30% OFF all Shoes at Famous Footwear with the printable coupon you’ll find hereEven sale shoes are included at Famous Footwear’s “Friends and Family” sale that runs October 24 to October 28, 2012.  This coupon is valid in the store ~ however, if you choose to shop online, use promo code  “FALLFF2012.″

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FREE Pumpkin Carving Stencils & Jack-O-Lantern Patterns (Over 100 FREE Downloads & Ideas)

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Pumpkin Carving

Don’t you love this weather?  It’s a welcome reminder that the beginning of the fall season is here (I don’t know about you, but I am soooo ready!!).  It is the perfect time to make a fun family memory by carving a jack-o-lantern to decorate your home. 

Pick up a couple of inexpensive pumpkins and try you hand at a fun design with one of  these FREE pumpkin stencils!  

  • The Texas Rangers fan club  has 4 FREE Texas Rangers and Texas themed FREE printable jack-o-lantern templates hereShow your support for our favorite baseball team!
  • Kraft.com has 6 different pumpkin face patterns as well as an easy-to-follow guide for carving pumpkins, here.
  • Hesheys.com offers a wide variety of 30 different patterns from easy to advanced, with printable carving instructions.
  • Better Homes and Gardens provides 6 silly face patterns, here.  And even more creative ideas for decorating pumpkins here.
  • DisneyFamily.com has over 20 Disney character patterns that include Mickey Mouse, Kermit the Frog, Tigger, Phineas and Ferb, and Goofy.
  • Nick Jr. offers favorite Nick Jr. TV show character patterns like Dora the Explorer and many others.
  • PumpkinLady.com provides a wide selection of clever design templates, most for less than $2. Click around the site for some great ideas.  You’ll also find 12 designs for FREE  here.  Follow the pumpkin lady’s Facebook or Twitter pages for other free designs and discounts, too.

I recommend a couple of great tools for making your pumpkin carving project easier:

Pumpkin Carving        Pumpkin Carving

  • For the more serious pumpkin carving project, I recommend the Messermeister Pumpkin Carving Kit which includes a chef quality Pumpkin/Melon knife, scoop and carving tools in a storage case.  The special blades are designed to carve intricate designs beautifully (not for the kiddos, though)!   They’ll give a great grip when cutting and carving pumpkins and thick melons, too.
  • If you want one really good tool, I recommend getting a special Pumpkin/Melon Carving knife. We really like the Warren Pro Pumpkin Carving knife. It is well made with a walnut handle and comes with several sturdy replacement blades that have a fine saw like cutting action ~ they will not bend or break as with the cheaper versions.  Again, this is not safe for kids.

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$1.99 For 11 Anne of Green Gables Kindle Books

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For a limited time, you can get 11 Anne of Green Gables Kindle books for $1.99 (for all 11 books!). These include Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne’s House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, Rilla of Ingleside, Chronicles of Avonlea, and more.   Pop over here for details.

Do note that if you plan to get this offer, you might now want to wait, as we don’t know how long it will be available at this price (Amazon prices can change frequently). Also, even if you do not have a Kindle, you can still download this book and read it on your PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Blackberry and other devices (learn more below).

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*Free Kindle for iPhone/iPad/iTouch
This is the app I use to read my FREE books. Download, here (or download directly through the iTunes App Store on your device) to be able to read Kindle books on your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch.

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October 12-14 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

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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 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 Friday on the Green Outdoor Evening Concert
  • FREE Celebrate Roanoke Family Fun Event
  • FREE Fall Arts Goggle Street Festival
  • FREE Sunset Concert in the Park in Grapevine
  • FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance 
  • FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: FREE Friday On The Green Outdoor Concert
Friday, October 12, 2012

Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends at Friday on the Green, a FREE monthly live music series sponsored 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.

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What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind Friday on the Green. Get more info here.
When: Friday, October 12, 2012 ~ 7:00-10:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb, between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village Homes row houses).
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Celebrate Roanoke Music and Family Fun Festival
Saturday, October 13, 2012

The little town of Roanoke is quickly becoming the rising star of the Metroplex. With a complete Downtown renovation, the addition of several top-rated restaurants, and ~ of course ~ Babe’s Chicken, it’s definitely a great spot to put on the list of fun places to visit! And, this weekend is a great time to make that happen!

This Saturday, the city of Roanoke has planned a family friendly Celebrate Roanoke festival that includes: all day live music, climbing walls, bounce houses, old-fashioned carnival games, and various street entertainment like jugglers, clowns, and old west gun-fight shows. The festivities will close with a fabulous fireworks display.

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What:
Learn more about the Celebrate Roanoke Festival and the
entertainment line-up here.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 10:00PM
Where: Oak Street in Downtown Roanoke (one block East of 377). Free parking and shuttle service is available from the Recreation Center at 501 Roanoke Rd.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE 2012 Fall Arts Goggle Street Festival ~ Near Southside
Saturday, October 13, 2012

Head over to Arts Goggle, the free celebration of art and music in Fort Worth in the near Southside area. This family friendly event will feature live music, a variety of artisans displaying and selling their work, plus food and fun activities for the kids.

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What: Learn more about this fun community event and the participating artisans, here.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Where: Eighth Ave. and W. Magnolia Ave. area.
Cost: FREE Admission

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:: FREE Sunset Concert at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens
Saturday, October 13, 2012

Enjoy a relaxing evening of music entertainment by Moving Colors, one of the areas’ most popular cover bands. You’ll be surrounded by the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Grapevine. Bring a blanket or chair and your own refreshments (no pets, glass or alcohol).

Details, Details
What:
Find out more information from Grapevine Parks and
Recreation, here.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2012 ~ 7:00PM
Where: Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
Saturday, October 13, 2012

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

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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, October 13, 2012, 2:00PM
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
Sunday, October 14, 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, October 14, 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
    Sunday,  October 14, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for another fun cooking class! They’ll discuss hearty & healthy vegetarian dishes made with winter squashes, pumpkins and mushrooms (all easily replace meat in recipes and are healthy and delicious). You’ll learn how to select, store and prepare seasonal produce in vegetarian main dishes, too. 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.

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What:
For more information, click here.
When:
October 14, 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.

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LOVE THIS! FREE $40 OFF Credit at Paper Coterie

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There’s a really great promotion at Paper Coterie right now~ save $40 OFF a $40 or greater purchase! Once you claim the offer on Facebook (here), use the promotion code that will be emailed to you to get a customized photo book, journal, wall art, calendar, recipe book and more ~ FREE after the coupon code.   Shipping charges do apply and average about $7 an item ~ a fabulous but cheap custom gift. Note that this offer expires October 14, 2012.

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25% OFF Fall Boots for Men & Women at Amazon

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Oooo-la-la!  Get 25% OFF your next Women’s or Men’s fall boot purchase of $100 or more at Amazon’s fall boot sale.  To get the 25% OFF, go here, and then at checkout, be sure to enter the promo code FALLBOOT for eligible items through October 10, 2012.

:: For even more savings, check out our recent post that gives the inside scoop on getting 20% OFF your total shoe and handbag purchase at Amazon.

    

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SAVVY SHOPPER TIP: A New Way to Get an Online Bargain

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Here’s a savvy online shopping tip worth passing along (finally, it pays to be indecisive!)…

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You know the “Everything is negotiable” saying? That’s often true, but with online shopping, trying to bargain over price is a bit more difficult.  For shoppers, there is a new way to try to “haggle” to get a better online deal ~ abandon your shopping cart. We have found that it pays to wait, as many online retailers will email discounts to those who fill up a shopping basket, but don’t complete their purchase.

The Chicago Tribune Reports:  “Every few seconds, thousands of online shoppers do something they would probably never do in real life — they walk away from their shopping carts.  …Retailers are trying to combat such massive lost opportunity with emails, reminding customers that they left merchandise unpurchased… Some offer discount codes to lure shoppers back to their carts, and therein lies an opportunity for wafflers.”

Do note that in order for the shopping cart abandonment discount strategy to work, you have to get far enough into the checkout process to enter your email address and create a customer account.

Not every online retailer will offer this type of discount (we’ve tried Amazon, but to not avail), but it’s worth a try if you want to get the best deal and aren’t in a hurry.  Those who we know are regularly using this tactic include Land’s End, Best Buy, Home Depot, Zappos, Lids.com, Overstock, Hanes.com, Crocs, and ProFlowers

Even Avis Car Rental has taken part in this “negotiation” tactic.  When members of their preferred program set up a reservation with them and do everything except finalize it, they’ll get a coupon for a free upgrade less than 8 hours later.

In the end,  abandoning your shopping online shopping cart is one of many ways to save on an online purchase.  As always, we continue to recommend that you shop around and compare and search out the best discount strategies to get the best deals.

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Have you had an experience with an online retailer that has sweetened the deal after you abandoned your cart?  
Tell us in a comment below and share with your fellow readers.
We’d all love to hear about your experience!

 

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Pei Wei ~ Buy One, Get One FREE Coupon

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Pei Wei has a nifty new Buy One Get One Free offer to try their new Sriracha Chicken.  Go here  and follow their instructions to get the BOGO coupon which will be sent to your email address within 24 hours.  Valid entrees include Lettuce Wraps, Salads, Signature Dishes, Noodle & Rice Bowls, and Pei Wei Combos.

Find a Pei Wei restaurant location near you, here.

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HOT! 52% OFF Texas Auto Inspection at Mac Churchill ($19 ~ Regular $39.75)

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Here’s a great deal (only $19!) to “put in your back pocket” and have on hand when your dreaded yearly state car inspection rolls around.  You can buy up to two of these Groupons as well.

Hot Deal ~ $19 Car Inspections at Mac Churchill!

Groupon has launched a savings offer for 50% OFF Car Inspections with Mac Churchill in Fort Worth   (3125 NE Loop 820). When you buy today’s Groupon for $19, you will get a gift certificate for a state inspection which normally costs $39.75. 

Do not that this is only a great deal if your inspection is due within the next 6 months (as the Groupon expires 180 days after purchase).  You can purchase up to two of these Groupons.

How to get the Offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF State Auto Inspection deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City
    Click the “All Deals” menu bar at the top and navigate to the $19 Mac Churchill Texas State Auto Inspection deal (look for the picture above).                       
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day.
    You do have 180 days to use your Groupon.  Since there is a limited quantity of these certificates available, we would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

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