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REMINDER: Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale Starts Thursday (July 28-30)!

Posted on July 26, 2011 | Leave a comment

Don’t forget! The Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale starts this Thursday, July 28. This sale only happens 4 times a year and is one you won’t want to miss! Everything is 50% to 75% OFF retail for 3 days only (July 28-30)!

You’ll love finding:

Over 18,000 gorgeous ladies clothing pieces, 50 to 75% OFF ~ perfect for end of summer and transition to early fall wardrobes. There is a huge selection that covers a wide variety of styles from trendy to traditional and from casual to dressy. These are gorgeous top designer quality collections carried in high-end department stores and fashion boutiques ~ you’ll find them at this designer warehouse sale at deeply slashed prices ~ up to 75% OFF.
Ladies, Petite and Plus Sizes ~ something for everyone! Sizes range from Ladies & Petites 2-18 and there is even a fantastic collection of stylish Womens Plus 14W-24W.
Half price designer fashions from: Sharon Young, City Girl, Multiples, Ruby Cho, A La Carte, and more. You will find rack after rack of beautiful clothes and everything to complete an outfit including tops, skirts, pants, and jackets ~ $20 to $60.

Check out the video below (if you cannot see it, go here):

Details, details
What: Find more info at the Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse
….Sale Facebook Page.
When: July 28-30, 2011 ~ Thursday and Friday – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
….Saturday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas. Once you get to the
….parking lot, there will be signs and people to help you find your way.
Do note: There is a large community dressing area provided for trying on
….all your finds. However, this is a women only event ~ so husbands,
….guy-friends and kiddos under 12, please stay comfortable at home.

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FRUGAL ALERT: $10 OFF a Purchase of $10 or More at Pier One Imports

Posted on July 25, 2011 | Leave a comment

Pier One just released a hot little printable coupon for $10 OFF a purchase of $10 or more, valid at any Pier One Imports store through Wednesday, July 27th! You should be able to snag something wonderful for FREE or really cheap, like a candle, cool decor accent or a great new piece for the kitchen. Here are a few of the fun things that you could get FREE since they are $10 or less:

Go here to print your coupon. Check out Pier One’s collections here.

Details, details
What: Go here to get the $10 OFF coupon.
When: Valid 7/25/2011 through 7/27/2011
Where: All Pier One Stores. Find one near you here.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger): Bring this offer to any Pier 1 Imports store and take $10 off your purchase when you purchase $10 or more in Pier 1 merchandise. Offer does not apply to delivery or other service charges. Offer does not apply to prior purchases and cannot be used on Gift Cards, UNICEF or other non-discountable merchandise purchases. Offer is not valid in combination with any other offer or discount and is not valid at store closing sales. Limit one per customer, per store. Void if copied and no cash value. Offer #2538. Valid 7/25/2011 through 7/27/2011.

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GREAT DEAL! Buy One Get One FREE Meal at Logan’s Roadhouse (Valid July 27 & 28)

Posted on July 25, 2011 | 2 comments

Logan’s Roadhouse just released a terrific BUY ONE GET ONE FREE MEAL coupon ~ perfect for an inexpensive lunch or dinner out (Good July 27 & 28)!

Details, details
What: Go here to get the BOGO FREE Logan’s Roadhouse coupon.
When: The offer is valid July 27 & 28 only.
Where: All participating Logan’s Roadhouse retaurants. Go here to find one near you.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger): Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Good on food purchases only and at participating locations.

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Brighton Handbag Trade-in Event Starts Today ~ Save $25 to $50!

Posted on July 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

Brighton’s once a year handbag trade-in event starts today! When you trade in your gently used handbag (can be any brand), Brighton will give you a bonus of $25 to $50 towards the purchase of a registered Brighton Handbag. Plus, you’ll be helping a local charity as your old handbag will be donated to help someone in need (love that!). Here’s how it works:

Purchase a registered Brighton Handbag of $100-$150 and receive a $25 bonus discount with trade-in.
Purchase a registered Brighton Handbag of $151 or more and receive a $50 bonus discount with trade-in.

Details, details
What:  Learn more about the Brighton trade-in event here.
When:  July 22-31, during normal store hours.
Where:  Find a Brighton Handbag Retailer near you here (may we suggest you call first to confirm store participation).
The Small Print (Only Made Larger): This offer excludes Minibags, Straw Bags, Luggage, and Brighton Memories. Limited to stock on hand.

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FREE & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (July 22-24 Edition) ~ From Cowboys to Dancers, Summer Fun for Everyone!

Posted on July 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly 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 National Day of the American Cowboy Event at the Fort Worth Stockyards
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Dixieland Jazz Outdoor Concert in Southlake
FREE Dance Festival at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
FREE Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Lowes

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:: FREE! National Day of the American Cowboy Family Fun Event
Saturday, July 23, 2011

Mosey on down to the 5th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy celebration. This Fort Worth Stockyards event (FREE) has been named the “Best Event of its kind in the nation” by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy. Don’t miss out on a day dedicated to celebrating the cowboy with lots of fun for the whole family!

Details, details
What: For more information about Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Day Of The American Cowboy, click here.
When: Saddle up on Saturday, July 23 from 10am to 4pm
Where: Activities will take place along East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, July 22, 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 Dixieland Jazz Outdoor Concert ~ Southlake Town Square
… Saturday, July 23, 2011

Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some fun Dixieland Jazz from RazzMaJazz. 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 23, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!

:: 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
…Now Through July 24, 2011

This weekend marks the final days of the 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. A variety of festival events are scheduled through July 24 and include lectures, dance performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City.

Details, details
What: This modern dance event is for all ages. For more information
about the 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival , click here.
When: Events take place daily through July 24th. View the full schedule of festival events here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE for live performances and lectures. Paid admission
is required for the Let’s Dance! Modern Film Fest.

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24, 2011

Farmers’ markets across the country are in full swing, providing the perfect inspiration for a fresh meal at home. In this hour-long free class, Williams-Sonoma will discuss fruits and vegetables commonly found at the market, how to select and store them, plus creative ways to transform the season’s bounty into simple yet delicious summer meals. As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

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

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 23-24 ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

:: Learn New Decor Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class
Sunday, July 24, 2011

Get new ideas for freshening up your living space with color!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for choosing a palette and mixing colors and patterns in your home with confidence.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Demonstrations take place, July 24. Class times vary by store, so call for exact times for your favorite store location.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Toy Binoculars
Saturday, July 23, 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 make sure
you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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

Posted on July 20, 2011 | 2 comments

This gets the pass-along worthy “seal of approval” for my 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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FREE DVD Movie Rental Codes For BlockBuster Express ~ Through July 25

Posted on July 20, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Looking for something to keep you and the kids entertained during these hot summer days? Enjoy FREE movies in the comfort of your home from BlockBuster Express, now through Monday, July 25!

Details, details
How: Use these promo codes to get a FREE Blockbuster Express rental:

36BCRD5
63TGAF5

These codes will work with any $1 rental. Just be sure to return the movie by 9PM the next day, (otherwise you get charged an extra day). Note: Each rental code can only be used once per credit/debit card.

When: Codes are good at any BlockBuster Express through July 25, 2011.

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

Thanks Freebie Blogger.

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HOT DEAL! 50% OFF One Kings Lane Home Furnishings Online Discount Site

Posted on July 19, 2011 | 2 comments

Groupon has launched a savings offer of 50% OFF the trendy home accessories site, One Kings Lane. When you buy today’s Groupon for $30, you will get a gift certificate for $60 towards their already discounted (upwards of 70% OFF!) gorgeous home furnishings, accessories, kitchen ware, kids toys and more ~ valid until January 21, 2012.

Not familiar with One Kings Lane? OKL is a by-invitation-only daily deals home decor site that has been featured for their amazing bargains on Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators, People Magazine, Good Housekeeping and more. Their sales change daily, so it’s a fun place for bargain hunters looking for great quality. Membership to One Kings Lane is FREE, but you have to be invited to join (and you are officially invited by Frugal in Fort Worth!)

How to get the offer:

Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal at Groupon.
Select Chattanooga as Your Groupon city.
While this is valid from anywhere in the U.S. since it is an online store offer, you’ll need to select Chattanooga’s Groupon Site to find and purchase the offer.
Look for the “$30 for $60 Worth of Designer Home Décor from One Kings Lane” in the More Great Deals sidebar on the right hand side of the Chattanooga Groupon webpage. When I bought mine, I found it towards the bottom of this right-hand sidebar list.
Buy your Groupon before the end of the day.
You do have until January 21, 2012 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.
Become a member of One Kings Lane. If you are not already a member of One Kings Lane then we invite you to join for FREE here.

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Registered for the $125 Ladies Designer Brand Clothes Gift Certificate Giveaway? Hurry, It Ends Tomorrow!

Posted on July 19, 2011 | Leave a comment

We are giving away $125 in gift certificates to the Sharon Young and Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale (July 28-30). Two readers will each win a gift certificate to use towards their favorite pieces at the July sale, selected from over 18,000 gorgeous items! There is a huge selection that covers a wide variety of styles from trendy to traditional and from casual to dressy. Sizes range from Ladies & Petites 2-18 and there is even a fantastic collection of stylish Womens Plus 14W-24W.

To top things off, each of the winners and 10 of her friends will be invited to attend a private sale preview event (ooh-la-la!) where they will have the opportunity to get first choice from all the great collections. That also means you get to beat the crowds before the public 3-day sale takes place!

Register for the giveaway, here!

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Kids Eat FREE Today at Chili’s (July 18th)!

Posted on July 18, 2011 | Leave a comment

Bring your kids to Chili’s today to get a FREE Kids’ Meal with an Adult entrée purchase! Print the coupon and use it any time today (Monday, July 18th).

Plus: Go here to sign up for Chili’s Email Newsletter and they will instantly send you a coupon for a FREE chips & queso.

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2011 Tax Exemption Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend for Texas Residents ~ Save The Date!

Posted on July 18, 2011 | Leave a comment

Be sure to mark the 2011 back-to-school tax-free weekend on your calendar to 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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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (July 15-17 Edition) ~ Summer Fun For Everyone!

Posted on July 15, 2011 | 3 comments

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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, here (also FREE!).

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Family Friendly Outdoor “Beatles” Concert in Keller
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Cowtown Farmers Market Summer Festival
FREE Dance Festival at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
FREE Ice Cream Social at the Kimbell Art Museum
FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: Keller Concert in the Park ~ Featuring, Me and My Monkey
(Beatles Tribute band)
Saturday, July 16, 2011

Relax under the big Texas sky, watch the sunset, and listen to the retro tunes of Me and My Monkey, a fantastic Beatles tribute band. 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 on Me and My Monkey, click here
When: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Bear Creek Park in Keller, 400 Bear Creek Parkway
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, July 15, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

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.

:: Cowtown Farmers Market Annual Summer Festival
Saturday, July 16, 2011

Cowtown Farmers Market, Fort Worth’s producer-only farmers market, puts local food (grown within 150 miles of Fort Worth) in the spotlight at its annual festival held on Saturday. Besides fresh produce, you can score lots of other goodies like fresh bread, goat milk cheese, hot tamales and more. Insiders Tip: Get there early for best choices.

Festivities will include cooking demos by the Culinary School of Fort Worth, Cookbook signing by Chef Jon Bonnell of Bonnell’s restaurant, tasting booths, prize drawings, live music, balloons for the kids, and more.

Details, Details
What: Get more info about the Cowtown Summer Festival here.
When: Saturday, July 16, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon.
Where: West Fort Worth on the traffic circle.
Click here for a map and main location details.
Cost: FREE!

:: 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
…Now Through July 24, 2011

The 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth continues with Aerial dance company Project IN Motion (Las Cruces, New Mexico). They will perform The Palace at Night near the reflecting pond at the museum. Palace at Night is a vignette of five aerial and terrestrial dance pieces choreographed using an elaborate sculptural apparatus where dancers will climb and twist in bungees and hammocks.

A variety of other festival events are scheduled through July 24 and include lectures, site-specific performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City.

Details, details
What: This modern dance event is for all ages. For more information
about the 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival ,click here.
When: 3 Palace at Night performances ~ Friday July 15, 7:30pm,
Saturday July 16, 1pm and Sunday July 17, 1pm. Other events take
place through July 24th. View full schedule of festival events here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE for live performances and lectures. Paid admission
is required for the Let’s Dance! Modern Film Fest.

:: FREE! Blue Bell Ice Cream Social at the Kimbell
Sunday July 17, 2011

The Kimbell Art Museum and Blue Bell Ice Cream present “Ice Cream Sunday,” a free event at the Museum to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Visitors will enjoy an afternoon escape from the Texas heat to explore the galleries and savor a free scoop of ice cream. Docent-Guided tours for families, as well as children’s movies are scheduled from 1PM to 3PM. Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is always FREE.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Kimbell Art Museum and Blue Bell
Ice Cream Social, here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Sunday, July 17, 2011 ~ Noon to 3:00PM
Cost: FREE!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, 2011

Learn to make the most of salads!
In this hour-long free class, Williams-Sonoma will deconstruct the salad, discussing the types of greens available and how to pair them with other ingredients to produce starters, side dishes and even main courses. You’ll learn to prepare a variety of dressings, along with make-ahead salads that are great for picnics and barbecues. As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

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

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 16-17 ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

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Well, Hello Wonderful $10 OFF Yankee Candle Coupon!

Posted on July 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

I love “good” candles. In particular, I am a fan of Yankee Candle’s line of jar candles and their reed diffusers (non-toxic and less likely to trigger allergies). Right now, you can save on all “flavors” of Yankee Candles with this terrific $10 OFF a $25 purchase coupon. This might just be a good time to stock up on hostess and teachers gifts!

Details, Details
What: Get the $10 off a $25 purchase coupon here. Expires August 7.
Where: Coupons are valid at Yankee.com, as well as at participating stores,
including Bed Bath & Beyond, Holly’s Hallmark Stores, Cracker Barrel,
and of course Yankee Candle Company Stores. You can find the complete
list of local stores here.

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$125 Ladies Designer Brand Clothes Gift Certificate Giveaway! Register to Win at Frugal in Fort Worth

Posted on July 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

We are kicking off a GREAT giveaway this week~ you won’t want to miss out on registering (and we will have 2 winners this time)!

Prize Details for Giveaway

Two Frugal in Fort Worth readers will win their choice of One (1) $50 Gift Certificate to use towards any Ladies & Petite size 2-18 purchase – OR – One (1) $75 Gift Certificate to use towards any Womens Plus size 14W-24W purchase. Each winner will get to choose from the thousands of beautiful clothing items at the Ladies Brand Designer Warehouse Sale.
Each winner will receive ten (10) invitations to a private VIP preview of the sale. As a winner, you and 10 of your friends will also get a FREE invitation to a private preview sale (Wednesday, July 27th), giving you a chance to use your gift certificate and get ahead of the crowds before clothes are flying off the racks. The public sale starts the next day (more details at the bottom of this post). Of course if you win, you can use your gift certificate, then too.

How to Enter to Win

If you would like a chance to win the $50 or $75 Gift Certificate and the Private Preview invitation, 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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Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale Details

What: The Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale will feature clothing brands: Sharon Young, City Girl, Multiples, Ruby Cho, A La Carte, and more. You will find everything to complete an outfit including tops, skirts, pants, and jackets. Sizes will include Ladies & Petites 2-18 and Womens Plus 14W-24W.
When: July 28-30, 2011 ~ Thursday and Friday – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Saturday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas. Once you get to the
parking lot, there will be signs and people to help you find your way.
Do note: There is a large dressing area provided for trying on all your
finds. However, this is a women only event ~ so husbands, guy-friends
and kiddos under 12, please stay comfortable at home.

Nitty-gritty Giveaway Info

Two winners will be selected. 1.) One winner will receive one (1) $50 Gift Certificate to be used for Ladies & Petites size 2-18 at the Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale AND ten (10) invitations to a sale preview to be conducted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. 2.) A second winner will receive one (1) $75 Gift Certificate to be used for Womens Plus 14W-24W at the Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale AND ten (10) invitations to a sale preview to be conducted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Winners must use their gift certificate at the Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale event in Dallas, TX during normal business hours, July 27-30. The gift certificate has no cash value.

This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on Wednesday, July 20, 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 and so that you can start inviting your “besties” and gal-pals. Prizes will need to be picked up at the Sharon Young Warehouse Sale Private Preview event (Wednesday, July 27, 2011) or the Public Sale Event (Thursday to Saturday, July 28-30, 2011). Do note that no children under 12 or men are allowed into the sale area.

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

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Kids Eat FREE at Uno Pizzeria Today – July 12!

Posted on July 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

Uno Pizzeria has a great offer today (Tuesday July 12) for one FREE kid’s meal (kids 12 and under) with each adult entree.

Details, details
How: Go here to print out your Uno Pizzeria coupons.
When: Valid Tuesday, July 12, 2011 only.
Where: In Fort Worth, Uno Pizzeria is located at 300 Houston Street in downtown. Valid at all locations in the U.S.

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