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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: August 19-21 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly weekend 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 Brave Combo Outdoor Concert & Family Event
  • FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
  • FREE Cabela’s Fall Great Outdoor Seminars & Classes
  • CHEAP Kids Cow Camp at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
  • FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams Sonoma
  • FREE Fall Decorating Class at Pottery Barn

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:: FREE Brave Combo Concert & Family Fun Event in Keller
Saturday, August 20, 2011

Relax under the big Texas sky (or a big shade tree), watch the sunset, and enjoy a fun outdoor concert featuring favorite local band, Brave Combo! Bring your blanket, lawn chair, or picnic and enjoy a fun night with the family.

Details, details
What: For more information about Keller’s concert in the park series,
click here. For more about Brave Combo, click here.
When: Saturday, August 20, 2011, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Bear Creek Park in Keller, 400 Bear Creek Parkway
Cost:
FREE!

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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
Family Event at the Gaylord Texan

Friday, August 19, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)


Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When:
Every Friday through Labor Day
8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

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:: FREE Cabela’s Fall Great Outdoor Seminars & Classes
Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21

This weekend, bring your family to Cabela’s FREE Outdoor weekend education event packed with a long list of FREE seminars that take place all day Saturday and Sunday.  There will be demonstrations by the Cowtown Hunting Retriever Club, an introduction to archery class, a fly fishing/casting class including lessons, catfish fishing tips from a professional guide, a duck and goose calling techniques class, and many more great seminars!

Take a look at the full schedule of events and seminars here.

Details, details
What: For more information about Cabela’s FREE Fall classes, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday August 20-21, 2011
Go here to see the full schedule of events.
Where: Cabela’s ~ 12901 Cabela Drive (State Hwy 170 and I-35W)
Cost: FREE!

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:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
    Saturday, August 20, 2011

Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. 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:
Saturday, August 20, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost:
$1

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Sunday, August 21, 2011

August technique lessons at Williams-Sonoma will focus on honing your everyday family cooking skills.  This week’s lesson will focus on time-saving techniques for weeknight cooking. They will teach you how to get multiple meals out of one (i.e. when you’re roasting a chicken or cooking a beef brisket, prepare extra so you can create more meals during the week). Learn to make a master recipe along with dishes that feature leftovers in inventive new ways. You’ll also get an opportunity to try delicious samples, and save 10% off on purchases made the same day!

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

Details, details
What:
For more information, click here.
When:
Sunday, August 21 ~ 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 Pottery Barn Class: Decorating Your Home for Autumn
    Sunday, August 21, 2011

Get fresh ideas for decorating your home for the fall season!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for decorating your home for the fall!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When:
Sunday, August 21  ~ Times & dates differ by store ~ be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost:
FREE!

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We hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family!

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Have you Registered to Win?

Register To Win A Family 4-Pack Of Tickets To The Circo Del Rey Circus!

2 Winners will receive:

  • 4 Tickets to the August 27, Saturday morning Circo Del Rey performance
  • Priority seating (gives you some of the best seats in the house!)
  • 4 Tickets to the Chick-Fil-A Breakfast with the Stars
  • 4 Circo Del Rey T-Shirts
  • $10 per person in Food Vouchers for Intermission

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Go here to register for the drawing!

Buy Tickets (as cheap as $7 person), here.



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FREE $10 Credit from Rue La La!

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Rue La La has a HOT $10 Credit offer for our readers, When you sign up before August 23! 

For a limited time, when you join Rue La La for FREE, you’ll get $10 credited to your account to use towards your first Rue La La  order. There are no other strings attached & no spending minimum ( love that!), so you can potentially find something fantastic for FREE or really cheap. The $10 credit is offered only to NEW accounts through August 23 (credit expires Sept.18) and will be applied to your account within 48 hours of signing up.

Go here to sign up for free and get your $10 credit!

New to Rue La La?  

It is worth checking out this flash/daily deal site (owned by PayPal) which offers every day quality brands (like Ariat Boots, Crocs Shoes and Cuisinart Kitchen products) to very high end items from boutiques (such as Halston, Vera Bradley, and Stuart Weitzman) ~ all at discount outlet store prices.  Every day you’ll find new bargains including beautiful clothes, magazine-page worthy home decor, toys, housewares and lots more!

Rue La La describes themselves as “an exclusive, invitation-only online destination where Members discover premier-brand, private sale Boutiques, each open for just a brief window of time. Our focus is a well-edited collection of sought-after offerings from the best brand names in the world – combined with helpful service. Membership is free. It’s also invitation-only.”  And, joining is free.

As with all purchases and daily deals, before buying any product, we recommend comparing product prices to other online sellers like Amazon or Google Shopping to make sure you are getting the lowest overall price including shipping and taxes.

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HOT 1-DAY Groupon DEAL! 65% OFF Picaboo Photobooks

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

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

 Just in time to preserve your summer and back-to-school photos and memories, Picaboo and Groupon have launched a great “side-bar” savings offer of 65% OFF the regular price of any photo books, calendars and collage posters from Picaboo!  There are two 65% OFF saving options:  For $25 you get $75 worth of  photo books, calendars, and collage posters, or you can choose $35 for $100 worth of products.  Offer must be purchased today, but can be used through November 18, 2011.

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

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

How to find and get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 65% OFF deal at Groupon.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon city.  This is valid from anywhere in the U.S. since it is an online store offer.
  3. Find the tab at the very top of the page labeled “All Deals” (in the navigation bar right above the words “Fort Worth“).  Now, click on the “All Deals” tab which will take you to a new page with lots of other Groupon deals.   When I last looked, I found the link to the Picaboo offer in the middle of the 3rd row. Just be sure to…
  4. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day.
    You do have until November 18, 2011 to use your Groupon. Since
    there is a limited quantity of these certificates available and it is a national deal, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase since these can sell out.

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Get a FREE Meal From Chipotle This Week!

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Happy news!! You can get a FREE meal at Chipotle this week!

Details, details
How: Purchase a burrito, salad, order of tacos or bowl on Tuesday or Wednesday (August 16-17).  Bring your receipt from that day to any Texas-based Chipotle during tax-free weekend (August 19–21) and receive a FREE burrito, salad, order of tacos or bowl.
Where: All Texas Chipotle locations. To find one near you, click here.
When: Original purchase must be made August 16-17, 2011. FREE meal with valid receipt will be given anytime during business hours, August 19–21, 2011.

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Reminder: 2011 Tax Exemption Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend for Texas Residents ~ August 19-21!

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Don’t forget that this weekend ushers in the 2011 back-to-school tax-free weekend ~ save on clothes, school supplies, and more!

Texas residents receive tax-free shopping benefits August 19-21, 2011 on the following categories:

  • Clothing (under $100)
  • Shoes (under $100)
  • School Supplies (under $100)
  • Backpacks and messenger/book bags for elementary
    and secondary students (under $100 )
  • School supplies under $100 such as binders, crayons,
    paper, and more (see complete list of qualifying school
    supplies here)

To find out more, go to the Texas comptroller’s site, here.

 

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Ulta Savings: $3.50 OFF $10 Printable Coupon

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What:  Print out an Ulta Beauty coupon for $3.50 OFF almost any $10 or more purchase, in-store or online (even valid on sale and clearance merchandise!).  Go here to get the coupon.
When:  Valid now through August 27, 2011
Where:  All Ulta Retails Stores and Online.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: August 12-14 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly weekend 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 Family Fun Festival at the Amon Carter Museum
  • FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
  • FREE Perseid Meteor Shower Star Gazing Show
  • CHEAP Kids Cow Camp at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
  • FREE Mayor’s Summer Reading Grand Celebration
  • FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Lowes
  • FREE Lunch Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: FREE Amon Carter Family Fun “50 Fest” ~ Live Music, Free
Food, & More ~ Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Carter
Saturday, August 13, 2011

Art. Bands. Food. Fun. Free. Find it all at 50 Fest, a free celebration of 50 years at the Amon Carter.  Things to do at 50 Fest:

  • Visit your favorite works of art.
  • Create your own masterpieces.
  • Boogie to live music by the Marshall Ford Swing Band and Del Castillo.
  • Blow bubbles and hula hoop with your friends on the plaza.
  • Cast your vote for the ultimate Amon Carter anniversary cake.
  • Say cheese in a photo booth.
  • Munch on hotdogs and ice cream.

To help visitors stay cool at the event, they’ll have shaded areas, misters, bottled water and ice cream outdoors plus you can really cool off when you step inside the galleries that are kept at 70 degrees. All ages welcome. No reservations required. Please leave your alcohol, coolers, and pets at home.

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s 50 Fest.
Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or
email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 – 5:30 – 9:00PM
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s permanent
collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
Family Event at the Gaylord Texan

Friday, August 12, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)


Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When:
Every Friday through Labor Day
8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

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:: FREE ~ Cosmic Show Tonight: FREE & Live From Your
Backyard!  (a.k.a. The Perseid Meteor Shower)

Take in the Perseid Meteor Shower that will sparkle the big Texas sky tonight, with a star-gazing party from the comfort of your own backyard (or for the best view, go to the edge of town to get away from the city lights). The Perseids Shower is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60-100 meteors per hour at the peak which takes place Friday and Saturday during the predawn hours.

Details, details
What: You will be able to see the Perseids without aid of a telescope ~ but perhaps not without coffee since the peak viewing time takes place between 11pm and the wee hours of 4am.   Look approximately half way up the sky facing northeast. Learn more about viewing the Perseids here.
Where: From the comfort of your own backyard OR even better, head to the outskirts of town, away from city lights for best Perseids viewing.
When: Friday and Saturday, August 12 & 13  between 11pm-4am is the peak of the meteor shower show.  If interrupting your sleep tonight is not in the plans ~ not to worry ~ you should be able to see Perseids meteor activity from now until August 24.
More Info: To learn more about Perseid Meteor Showers, click here.  And for the serous Perseid viewer, follow the Perseid Meteor shower on Twitter with a group of “intrepid stargazers” who will be holding a Twitter “meteor star gazing party”

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:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
    Saturday, August 13, 2011

Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. 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:
Saturday, August 13, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost:
$1

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:: Summer Reading Program Celebration with Mayor Becky Price, Deborah Ferguson (KXAS-TV) & Bob Ray Sanders (Star-Telegram)
Sunday, August 14, 2011

Wrap up a wonderful summer of reading with Mayor Betsy Price and the Fort Worth Central Library’s Grand Celebration for families.  They will have live music, storytellers, face painting, refreshments and lots of fun for families.  There will be more than 30 grand prizes, including netbook computers, iPod shuffles and more. This fun event will be hosted by the program’s honorary co-chairs, Deborah Ferguson of KXAS-TV and Bob Ray Sanders of the Star-Telegram.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Summer Reading Grand Celebration, go here.
Where: At the Fort Worth Central Library, downtown. You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage is FREE on weekends.
When:  Sunday, August 14, 2011  1:00 to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a School
House Photo Holder
Saturday, August 13, 2011

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home.

All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure
you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where:
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Sunday, August 14, 2011

August technique lessons at Williams-Sonoma will focus on honing your everyday family cooking skills.  This week’s lesson will focus on making lunch a nutritious and delicious part of the day while staying on budget! Pack your kids’ brown bags—and your own—with favorite foods-to-go, plus homemade snacks that will stave off midday hunger pangs.  You’ll also get an opportunity to try delicious samples, and save 10% off on purchases made the same day!

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

Details, details
What:
For more information, click here.
When:
Sunday, August 14 ~ 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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GIVEAWAY: Register To Win A Family 4-Pack Of Tickets To The Circo Del Rey Circus!

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We are kicking off a GREAT giveaway this week and giving 2 readers each a family 4-pack of tickets to the Circo Del Rey Circus including priority seating, breakfast with the stars and more!
Fun, fun!

The Circus is Coming To Keller, August 26 & 27

Register to win a family 4-pack of tickets to Circo Del Rey, the “Circus of the King,” a high-energy spectacular that features incredible high-wire acts, the death-defying Motorcycle Cage of Death, astonishing illusions and much more.  Circo Del Rey is not a traditional 3-ring circus. It is a story-oriented experience, much like Cirque du Soleil.  In fact, many of the performers are Cirque du Soleil members, appearing in their off-time with Circo Del Rey!

There will be 3 Circo Del Rey performances and tickets are as low as $7 each ~ a cheap outing for the whole family. Performances will take place Friday, August 26, at 7pm, and Saturday, August 27, at 11am and 5pm ~ hosted at Northwood Church in Keller (go here for directions & a map).  You can purchase tickets for your family (go here) and even save 30% with the “Friends and Neighbors” ticket package!

Be sure to register to win one of 2 family 4-packs of tickets to the Circo Del Rey Circus. It’s going to be a really fun event!

Prize Details for Giveaway

Two Frugal in Fort Worth readers will each win a family 4-pack of tickets which includes:

  • 4 Tickets to the August 27, Saturday morning Circo Del Rey performance
  • Priority seating (gives you some of the best seats in the house!)
  • 4 Tickets to the Chick-Fil-A Breakfast with the Stars
  • 4 Circo Del Rey T-Shirts
  • $10 per person in Food Vouchers for Intermission

How to Enter to Win

If you would like a chance to win one of the family 4-packs of tickets to Circo Del Rey, simply:

1. Subscribe to our blog via email (go here) ~ it’s FREE! If you’re already a subscriber, simply jump to step #2. We love our readers!

2. Fill out and submit the entry form below. (Note, if you have trouble seeing the entry form, go here.)

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Yes, I have subscribed to Frugal in Fort Worth at the above email address and I want to win the family 4-pack of tickets to the Circo Del Rey Circus.
 I am at least 18 years of age, as of August 11, 2011 and a legal resident of the United States

That’s it! Super simple right?!

Nitty-gritty Giveaway Info

Two winners will be selected.  Each winner will receive four (4) Priority Seating Tickets to the 11AM August 27, 2011 Circo Del Rey performance, four (4) Tickets to the Chick-Fil-A Breakfast with the Stars, four (4) Circo Del Rey T-Shirts, and $40 in Food Vouchers to be used during Intermission.  The prize package has no cash value.  This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, August 22, 2011. Odds of winning depend on number of entries. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over. The winners will be chosen using Random.org to select the winning entry. 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.

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 the folks at Circo Del Rey are sponsoring the ticket packages for this giveaway. The review and opinions above remain completely the thoughts of Frugal in Fort Worth.

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Reminder For College Students: Save Up to 90% OFF Textbooks & Get FREE 2-Day Shipping

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A reminder for our college bound friends…

 

Save a Bundle This Semester on Textbooks

Amazon is offering college students FREE 2-day shipping on all purchases of textbooks (and anything else that Amazon sells), and enrollment is FREE to students!  Plus Amazon offers various other programs that will help you save on college costs including:

  • Amazon’s Textbook store.  Find thousands of college textbook titles  available ~ up to 30% OFF new bookstore prices and up to 90% OFF used textbooks ~ potentially saving hundreds of dollars on your book tab.
  • Kindle e-Textbook rental store. Take a look at Amazon’s Kindle Textbook Rental program which allows you to download your textbooks to a Kindle, IPad or just about any computer for 80% of the new book price.  Kindle textbooks can typically be rented for any length between 30 to 360 days – you pay only for the time you need and can extend or buy anytime.

Details, details
What:  College students can sign up here for the FREE Amazon
Student Two-Day Shipping on textbooks and more.  Learn more here.
When: 
FREE 2-Day shipping benefits will extend for 1 full year from
the sign up date.
Who is Eligible:  Only students currently enrolled in a college or
university who have a valid .edu e-mail address to confirm their status
are eligible to take part in Amazon Student.

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Frugal and Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: August 5-7 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family.
Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly weekend 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 Outdoor Evening Concert ~ Featuring Tim Halperin (American Idol Finalist) & Soul Track Mind
  • FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
  • FREE Star Gazing & Vesta Fiesta Party ~ Fort Worth Science & History Museum/Noble Planetarium
  • CHEAP Kids Cow Camp at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
  • FREE Entrance to Fort Worth Science & History Museum
  • FREE Family Event at the Nasher Sculpture Center – Dallas
  • FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Home Depot
  • FREE Breakfast Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: FREE Tim Halperin (American Idol Semi-finalist) 
Outdoor Concert ~
First Friday On The Green
Friday, August 5, 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. This month brings fantastic local talent Tim Halperin, American Idol Semi-finalist and Soul Track Mind from Austin. 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.

Details, Details
What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind 
    First Friday on the Green. Get more info here.
When: Friday, August 5, 2011 ~ 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 of school supplies to Southside Church of Christ (to help
    children in need).

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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
Family Event at the Gaylord Texan

Friday, August 5, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)


Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When:
Every Friday through Labor Day
8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend. 

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:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
Saturday, August 6, 2011

Join the Noble Planetarium staff for a FREE Star Gazing party Saturday night. Saturday’s party, Vesta Fiesta will be dedicated to celebrating NASA’s Dawn Missions adventures as the spacecraft orbits around the asteroid Vesta.You will find plenty of telescopes for viewing and lots of experts available to help you and your family navigate your way through the skies and honor this rare astronomical occurrence.    

Details, details
What: For more information about Noble Planetarium’s Star Parties,
click here.  For more details about Vesta and viewing tips, go here.
When: Saturday, August 6 ~ begins at dusk (weather permitting)
until 1:00AM.  Prime Asteroid viewing will be from 11:00PM to 1:00AM,
but Vesta will be visible throughout the night.
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum
at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE

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

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:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
    Saturday, August 5, 2011

Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. 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:
Saturday, August 5, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost:
$1

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7, 2011

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Bank of America’s 2011 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 (August 6 & 7) in Fort Worth at the recently renovated 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.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
(corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When:
Saturday and Sunday, August 6 & 7 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, August 6, 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, August 6, 2011 ~ 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, August 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 PencilBox ~ a perfect back-to-school project!

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, August 6, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

::

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Sunday, August 7, 2011

August technique lessons at Williams-Sonoma will focus on honing your everyday family cooking skills.  This week’s lesson will focus on the most important meal of the day, breakfast. This class will provide plenty of inspiration and easy recipes to energize your family, whether they’re heading out the door to school or to work.  You’ll also get an opportunity to try delicious samples, and save 10% off on purchases made the same day!

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

Details, details
What:
For more information, click here.
When:
Sunday, August 7 ~ 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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Get a FREE $40 Credit at Paper Coterie!

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There’s a terrific promotion at Paper Coterie right now~ save $40 OFF a $40 or greater purchase! Use promotion code BEGINANYWHERE 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.

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FUN! 60% OFF Studio Movie Grill Tickets with Today’s Groupon ~ Will Probably Sell Out Fast!

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Today’s Studio Movie Grill Dallas Groupon deal is one you won’t want to wait to buy if you are interested. It sold out FAST when it ran in June and it’s even cheaper this time around!  

50% OFF At Studio Movie Grill!

Groupon has launched a savings offer of 60% OFF Studio Movie Grill Tickets  ~ 4 locations to choose from in DFW (including Arlington). When you buy today’s Groupon for $5, you will get a gift certificate for a movie ticket and a soda valid until September 29, 2011

There doesn’t seem to be a limit on the number of tickets you can purchase, so this is a great offer if you want to bring the whole family or go multiple times.

How to get the Offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 60% OFF deal.
  2. Select Dallas as Your Groupon City.                       
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day.
    You do have until September 29 to use your Groupon.  Since
    there is a limited quantity of these certificates available, I would
    recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

New to Groupon? You are in for a treat!

A few months ago, Groupon launched its Fort Worth site (AND we did the happy dance at Frugal in Fort Worth!). If you are not familiar with Groupon, definitely take a moment to check them out.

Groupon offers a daily deal on local goods, services and cultural events across the country. I’ve seen their local offers include everything from 50% Off Cowboys Stadium Tour, 50% Off Nordstrom Rack to 75% Off window cleaning ~ and seemingly everything in between! I’ve even bought Groupon deals in other cities as a way to save on restaurant dining and entertainment when we travel.

Here’s how it works:

1. Each day Groupon features a great deal at an unbeatable price.

2. You have to sign up for the offer that day, and only get the deal if the minimum number of people join that day (so pass this along to your friends)!

3. Check back the next day to discover the next Groupon offer (or sign up for their emails to have them delivered to your inbox)!

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50% OFF Cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory + A FREE Slice at Copeland’s = National Cheesecake Day Bliss! Saturday, July 30

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Tomorrow is National Cheesecake Day.   Yes, really!
I’m not sure if you’ll want to blow up balloons and throw confetti (perhaps), but it is worth noting a couple of great restaurant specials honoring tomorrow’s National Cheesecake Day celebration (July 30, 2011).

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Frugal and Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: July 29-31 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family.
Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly weekend 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 Family Festival at the Kimbell Art Museum
  • National Cutting Horse Association Competition Finals
  • FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
  • FREE Indie Pop Outdoor Concert in Southlake
  • FREE Jazz Concert in Downtown Fort Worth

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:: FREE! Family Festival: Art Spark At the Kimbell
Saturday, July 30, 2011

 

Enjoy an afternoon of free family fun for all ages at the Kimbell Art Museum on Saturday. This event will feature creative art-making activities that will help you discover where the world’s greatest artists find inspiration and ignite your own original art-making ideas.  Admission to the Picasso and Braque special exhibitions is also FREE (normally $8/person) during the event.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Kimbell Art Spark family event, click here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell, click here.
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 1:00 – 4:00PM
Cost: FREE! 

::

::  National Cutting Horse Association Competition Finals
….
Now through Saturday July 30, 2011     

Spend the weekend at the National Cutting Horse Finals!  Experience quintessential Fort Worth with a Cowboy riding event that dates back to the 1800s.  This year’s competition features some of the finest cutting horses and rider talents in the country.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Cutting Horse competition, click here.
When:
  Now through Saturday, July 30, 2011. To view the weekend’s schedule and event list, click here.
Where: Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth. Get directions here and
go here
and enter promo code “WRMC” to save $1 on parking.
Cost: General Admission is $8

::

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
Family Event at the Gaylord Texan

    Friday, July 29, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)


Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular  firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to  add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When:
 Every Friday through Labor Day
8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage.  Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

::

:: FREE Indie Rock Outdoor Concert ~ Southlake Town Square
 Saturday, July 30, 2011  

Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some fun indie pop/rock music from The Bright. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family. You’ll be treated to an entertaining show brought to you by the Arts Council Northeast. Light refreshments will be sold (but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed).

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the Arts Council music series here.
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!

::

:: FREE! Mariah Picot Jazz Concert ~ Downtown Fort Worth
Sunday, July 31
, 2011

Singer and songwriter Mariah Picot takes you on a journey of sound and sight, performing a selection of jazz-influced music combined with a visual presentation of intriguing art.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the jazz concert event, click hereRead about the jazz talent of Mariah Picot here.
When: Sunday, July 31, 2011 ~ 2:00PM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall of the Fort Worth Central Library.
You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage.
The parking garage and parking meters are FREE on weekends.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

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FRUGAL ALERT: Toys R Us 20% OFF One Item

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Hurry over to the Toys R Us Facebook page to get a 20% OFF Coupon when you “like” them.  Coupon is valid on any regular priced toy at either Toys are Us or Babies R Us through August 14, 2011.

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