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

Posted on November 18, 2009 | Leave a comment

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Zaxby’s Restaurant has a great offer tomorrow…

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

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

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

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

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

 Enjoy! :)  

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

Posted on November 17, 2009 | 1 comment

  

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy!  :) 

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 •  Cheapest Days for Thanksgiving Travel  

 

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

Posted on November 16, 2009 | Leave a comment
Thanksgiving Table Setting 
Working on your Thanksgiving menu?  There are some terrific FREE downloadable Thanksgiving cookbooks and resources to help you get started.

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

Posted on November 14, 2009 | Leave a comment

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

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

Home & Garden Interests

Magazine - Good HousekeepingMagazine - Cooking Light

 Magazines for the Family

Magazine - Disney Family FunMagazine - National Geographic

Special Interests

Magazine - Popular MechanicsMagazine - Road and Track

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

These make excellent stocking stuffers at this price! 

Enjoy! :)

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

Posted on November 13, 2009 | Leave a comment

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

Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

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

                 Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Gardens Fall 2

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

The winners are:

     1. The Japanese Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

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

     3. The Serra sculpture at the Modern

     4. The New Cowboys Stadium

     5. The Fort Worth Zoo

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

     7. The Stockyards

     8. Great lakes

     9. Editors’ pick: Randol Mill Park, Arlington

     10. Grand-prize winner: Tandy Hills Natural Area

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

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2

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

Fort Worth Greek Festival

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

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

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3

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

  Paint Horse Jumping

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

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

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4

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

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

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

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Last Day to Sign up For Our Readers’ $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate Giveaway!

Posted on November 13, 2009 | Leave a comment

Today is the last day to enter the Zaxby’s (Yum!) $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway, just for our readers!

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

Posted on November 11, 2009 | Leave a comment

       Vietnam Memorial 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We can never adequately repay you.

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

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!

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

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

 

 

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

Posted on November 10, 2009 | Leave a comment

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

Veterans Day 

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

 The list…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SeaWorld Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg

Sesame Place

Adventure Island

Water Country USA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Have you Signed up For Our Readers’ Restaurant Gift Certificate Giveaway?

Posted on November 9, 2009 | 1 comment

 

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Nov. 6-8 edition) ~ Airplane Musicfest, Museum Family Fun, Championship Horse Show, & More!

Posted on November 6, 2009 | Leave a comment

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

Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

Fort Worth Fly-In Musicfest!  ~  Saturday, November 7 

                            Fly-In MusicFest 2009

This sounds like a really fun day!  Combine airplanes, live music, fireworks, plus activities for the kids and you get the Fort Worth Fly-In Musicfest. The event will include two stages with non-stop music performed by local musicians (Brave Combo will be featured), Airplane rides, Pancake Breakfast, and more.   

Details, details
What:  For more details, click here.  For the music schedule, click here.
When:  Saturday November 7, 2009 ~ 8:00AM until the fireworks are over
Where:  At Spinks Airport in Burleson.  Click here for directions.
    In case you want to fly-in, click here for directions.  Yes…an option :)
Cost: FREE Admission.  Parking is $10 per vehicle.

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Saddle up for fun at Amon Carter’s Family Fun day!
Sunday, November 8

         Amon Carter tours

The Amon Carter museum, a local jewel of a spot, is offering a fun afternoon for the whole family with their program, “Way Out West.” 

Artworks of the American West will come to life for families of all ages through engaging activities and exciting stories. Sunday’s program will offer FREE art-making and other fun activities for kids.  

Details, details
When:  Sunday, November 8, 2009 ~ 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Where:  Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.  Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: Entrance to the Amon Carter’s Permanent Collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3

World Championship American Paint Horse Association Show!
Daily through Saturday, November 14

                      Paint Horse Jumping

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

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

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4

Seussical Jr. Musical at Artisan Theater
Friday & Saturday, November 6-7

 seussical jr logo

This fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza brings all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage, including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all the Whos of Whoville! So, let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild for “Oh, the thinks you can think, When you think about Seuss!”

Details, details
What: For more info about the musical, click here.
When Friday & Saturday, November 6-7, 2009
   Friday ~ 7:30PM
   Saturday ~ 3:00 & 7:30PM
Where: Artisan Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst
Cost: $5, all ages

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #5

Take an Art-FULL Trek to Dallas ~ Saturday, November 7

                        Nasher Sculpture Center, First Saturdays

Activity 1: Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.  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.  For details, including complete schedule and directions to the Nasher, click here.

Activity 2: FREE Family Day at the Crow Collection of Asian Art.  Experience the essence of the Crow Collection during this Family Day. Explore the Wild Flowering family center where young ones can participate in a variety of activities such as “Make your own collection,” “Map the Art,” “Write your own postcard from the exhibition” and more.  FREE Admission. For details, including directions to the the Crow Collection, click here.

Details, details
When Saturday, November 7, 2009 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: Directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
   & For Directions to the Crow Collection, click here.
Cost: FREE

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$25 Zaxby’s Restaurant Giveaway To One Frugal in Fort Worth Reader!

Posted on November 5, 2009 | 20 comments

 

Zaxby’s Restaurants has kindly offered to give a $25 Gift Certificate to 1 happy Frugal In Fort Worth reader, in celebration of their month of give-aways in Dallas/Fort Worth!  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to enter (see full details below*)!

New to Zaxby’s Restaurants?  They serve a great variety of chicken options…from chicken fingers to grilled chicken salads. I haven’t tried everything yet, but my favorite item to order is their Cajun Club! 

Fairly new to the DFW scene, Zaxby’s has locations in Keller, Richardson, Mansfield, and The Colony (plus a long of other locations — almost 500 restaurants across the South). For more information about their menu, locations, and other details, visit their website at www.zaxbys.com. 

Freebie to put on the calendar. If you have kids at home, next week (November 9-13) is a great week to stop in at Zaxby’s as they are giving away FREE meals to children 10 and under.  Get more details here!

 

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*How to Win the $25 Zaxby’s Gift Certificate

Each reader can enter the contest up to FIVE (5) times!!!   There are five (5) methods of entry and you can enter ONE-time per method (be sure to leave a separate comment for each method you choose).  The 5 ways to enter are:

1. Leave a comment on this post with the answer to:  What is your favorite savings tip?  We are so eager to hear what you have to say!

2. Subscribe to my blog feed via RSS feed or email. Leave a separate comment on this post confirming that you subscribed (nice to have you with us!).  If you subscribed by email, be sure to confirm your email subscription for it to be a valid entry (Learn more here). If you’re already a subscriber, simply leave a separate comment letting me know you’ve already confirmed your subscription (we love our readers!!!!).  

3. Tweet our blog link and this contest. Leave a separate comment on this post and be sure to share your tweet  link.

A couple of starting points for your Tweet (I’ll leave the final creative “word-smithing” to you):

I’m reading Frugalinfortworth.wordpress.com, Fort Worth’s guide to savvy savings and celebrated living! 

I just entered the Frugalinfortworth.wordpress.com contest to win a Gift Certificate to Zaxby’s Restaurant!  

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

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

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

Prize
One (1) $25 Restaurant Gift Card to Zaxby’s Restaurant to be given away.

This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, November 13, 2009.  Odds of winning depend on number of entries.  This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over, and the winner will be chosen using Random.org to select the winning comment. Winner will be notified by email and will  need to provide a shipping address for the gift certificate (which will be sent from a representative of Zaxby’s).  If the winner does not respond to the winning email within 48 hours, a new winner will be picked. 

It’s important to me that everything on this blog is handled with integrity.  That said, I want to be sure you know that Zaxby’s is sponsoring the $25 Gift Card Giveaway for our readers in order to promote their stores in DFW. The review and opinions above remain completely my own, though.

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GREAT OFFER: FREE DVD Movie Rental from BlockBuster Express

Posted on November 4, 2009 | Leave a comment

BlockBuster Express Kiosk

Enjoy a FREE Night at the Movies from the Comfort
of Your Home from BlockBuster Express!

How: Simply get your free movie rental by using code 9pm 
(there is only one free rental per credit/debit card).

When: This code is good at any BlockBuster Express through November 30

Where: To find a BlockBuster Express location near you,  click here*

*Note: There is a BlockBuster Express location within a mile of my house
at an Albertsons, but it was not on their locator map, at the time of this writing.
I do understand that these kiosks are in most Walmarts now (and probably
many places where you find RedBox). Hopefully there is a kiosk near you
even if it doesn’t show up on this map! 

 

Is RedBox More Convenient for you?

Insider’s Tip: To find FREE Redbox codes, visit InsideRedbox.com.

Where: To find a Redbox location and reserve your
movie selection,  click here.

 

 Enjoy! :)

  

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Cheapest Days for Thanksgiving Travel

Posted on November 2, 2009 | 1 comment

Airport Travel

It’s not too late!  If you’ve put off booking your Thanksgiving flight arrangements, you can still get cheaper fares. New data suggests you can save hundreds of dollars simply by choosing specific travel days during the holiday period.

The cheapest days to fly are:

Depart: November 23 or 26

Return: December 1

The most expensive days to fly are:

Depart: November 22 or 25

Return: November 29

By adjusting your schedule to fit the cheapest travel dates, the average Thanksgiving fare drops by up to $179 before taxes and fees.

(Thanks to  Travelocity for this info!)

Enjoy! :)

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LAST DAY REMINDER: Get a $40 Amazon.com Credit with an $80 Purchase of Games for Wii, Playstation 3, and XBox 360!

Posted on October 31, 2009 | 2 comments


Amazon is running a SUPER PROMOTION right now on a huge selection of Wii, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360 Video Games. When you spend $80 on select game titles, you will get a $40 Amazon.com credit.

This is the best deal I’ve seen all year on hundreds of top titles and a great way to get a head start on Christmas shopping (before things get picked-over).

Note that this offer ends TODAY, Saturday, 10/31/09.

Some of the top-ranked, family-friendly titles on the list include:

  • Wii Fit Plus (I give this new upgrade a two-thumbs up review)
  • Mario Kart Wii (with Wii Wheel)
  • Wii Sports Resort with Wii MotionPlus accessory
  • Lego Star Wars
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
  • Lego Batman Halo 3
  • Madden NFL
  • NBA 2K10
  • Batman: Arkham Asylum
  • LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition
  • Hundreds More!

Click here to get more details and the complete list of titles!

Enjoy! :)

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) ~ Fall Festivals, FREE Burrito’s at Chipotle, Seussical Musical, and More ~ Have Fun!

Posted on October 30, 2009 | Leave a comment

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

Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

It’s Fall Festival Time!  Have a Safe and Fun Halloween!

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It’s that time of year…hay rides, kids dressed up as their favorite characters, and enough candy to keep every dentist in business! I love fall.

Are you looking for a fun and safe way to celebrate the weekend’s fall festivities with your family?  Lots of churches, schools, and businesses in the community have put together fun festivals with safe places to trick or treat and play games.

A few FREE suggestions:

Central Market Stores, Saturday ~ October 31 
Fort Worth Location • 2-5 p.m. (4651 West Freeway)
South Lake Location • 3-5:30 p.m. (1425 E. Southlake Blvd)
Start out at the main entrance and grab a map, then wind your way through the store, stopping at each Scavenger Hunt station to get a treat! Once you’ve scavenged all there is to hunt, make your way out to the patio for the Bean Bag Toss, Cookie Decorating, Cake Walk and Costume Parade. They’ll have prizes galore and tons of fun for the kids!  More details here.

Bass Pro Shops, Saturday, Friday & Saturday ~ October 30-31
Grapevine Location (2501 Bass Pro Drive)
Friday, October 30 • 4-7:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat throughout the store.  Kid’s costume parade at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 • Noon-4:00 p.m.
Mask Decorating, Marshmallow Roasting, Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler
More details here.

Other local carnivals and festivals (lots of choices)
Click here for a nice list of family-safe, harvest and fall festivals put on by churches and schools throughout Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Thanks to radio station KCBI 90.9 for putting together this great list.    Also, take a look at our previous post  FREE Pumpkin Carving Patterns & DFW Pumpkin Patch Locations for more ideas.

 

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Dress Up Like a Burrito & Get a FREE Burrito from Chipotle!
Saturday, October 31, 6pm to closing

 

         Chipotle boorito

This makes me laugh.  If you will dress like a burrito (OR taco bowl OR salad) and head to Chipotle, you’ll get a free Burrito on October 31st.  I think the real entertainment will be “people watching” at Chipotle!

I’m still trying to figure out how you dress like a burrito/taco bowl/salad.  If you have any ideas, please share in the comments section of this blog post! 

Details, details
What:  For more info about the FREE event, click here.
Where: For restaurant locations, click here.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2009, 6:00PM to Closing

 

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3

Seussical Jr. Musical at Artisan Theater
Now through November 7, 2009

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This fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza brings all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage, including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all the Whos of Whoville! So, let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild for “Oh, the thinks you can think, When you think about Seuss!” 

Details, details
What:  For more info about the musical, click here.
Where: Artisan Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst
When: Now through November 7
     Monday to Friday (closed Wed.) — 7:30 pm
     Saturday — 3:00 & 7:30 pm
Cost:  $5, all ages

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