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FREE! Fort Worth Sundance Square 2011 Outdoor Movie Series Starts Tomorrow ~ Thursday, June 2

Posted on June 1, 2011 | 1 comment

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Downtown Fort Worth Sundance Square’s 2011 FREE outdoor movie series, Stars under the Stars, kicks off tomorrow evening (June 2) with Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark.    Each Thursday evening in June, the Chisholm Trail Parking Lot will convert to an outdoor movie theatre and will feature classic box-office hits on a giant 40′ x 20′ Airscreen.  Be sure to bring your picnic blankets or lawn chairs for seating.  Or if you like, folding chairs will also be available for a $2 rental fee.  Gates open at 8pm with kids activities including a rock-climbing  wall.

Weekly Movie Night Schedule:

  • June 2    Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark  
  • June   9     Julie & Julia
  • June 16     Despicable Me
  • June 23     The Bucket List
  • June 30     Seabiscuit

Snack food will be available for purchase.  Do note that pets, outside food, drinks and coolers are not allowed. Remember, too, parking is FREE after 5 p.m. at all Sundance Square parking lots and garages.

Details, details
What: Learn more about Sundance Square’s FREE outdoor Movie Series, 
    Stars Under the Stars, here.
Where: Chisholm Trail Parking Lot at Sundance Square  (Main Street
    between 3rd and 4th streets). Click here to find available FREE
    parking options.  
When:  Movies take place every Thursday in June around dusk (about 9pm).   
    See movie schedule, here.  Kids activities available at 8pm.
Cost: FREE. Food is extra and you can rent a chair for $2 if you wish.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Memorial Day Weekend Events ~ May 27-30, 2011

Posted on May 27, 2011 | 2 comments

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

  • FREE Outdoor Evening Concert Series ~ Featuring 70s Pop Stars, Ambrosia and Western Group The Quebe Sisters
  • FREE Friday Night Fireworks over Grapevine Lake
  • FREE Memorial Day Weekend at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
  • FREE Old Fashioned Memorial Day Veteran’s Celebration and Parade in Historic Granbury
  • FREE Outdoor Family Event at Bass Pro Shops
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at  Lowes

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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
Featuring Ambrosia and the Quebe Sisters Band
   Friday and Saturday, May 27 & 28, 2011

Join your family and friends to celebrate the kick off of 50 days of FREE concerts at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington.  Friday night, they will be launching their 50 nights of free music, dance and performing arts – under the stars! The performance schedule includes a wide span of music genres including jazz, pop, latin, country and even special events just for kids.  This weekends concert launch includes:

 • Friday, May 27 – Ambrosia  – 70s Era Pop Music Band
 • Saturday, May 28 – The Quebe Sisters Band  – Western swing, vintage country, bluegrass, and jazz.

Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor entertainment! Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s 50 day of concerts, click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall). View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Concerts start at 8PM.  See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

::

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
    Friday, May 27, 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 ~ Spend Memorial Day Weekend at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
      Saturday, May 28, 2011

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

  • Live Music 2:00– 5:00PM
  • Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive 11:30AM and 4:00PM
  • Gunfight Shows 11:45AM and 4:15PM
  • Horsemanship Training Class 9:00AM–6:00PM
  • Fort Worth Herd Cow Camp 1:30–2:30PM

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

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, May 28, 2011. Go here for a complete schedule of events.
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Avenue.
For directions and parking, click here.
Cost: Generally FREE.  Admission fees apply to some events: Cow Camp is $1, Admission to the Horsemanship Training Class is $5.

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:: Old Fashioned Memorial Day Veteran’s Celebration and
Parade in Historic Granbury
Saturday to Monday, May 28 to 30 , 2011

Botanic Gardens

Extend a well-deserved “thank you” to America’s veterans by joining the city of Granbury for their Memorial Day Veteran’s Celebration. This 3-day event will include a variety of foods from local restaurants, a cook-off, arts and crafts for purchase, games and an old-fashioned Memorial Day parade around Granbury Square.

Details, details
What: For more information about the Memorial Day Weekend Veteran’s Celebration in Granbury, click here.
When: Daily, May 28-30, 2011.  See schedule details here.
Memorial Day Veterans Parade ~ Monday, May 30 – 11:00AM
Where: Downtown Granbury Historical Square (Shanley Park)
Cost: Attendance is FREE!

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:: FREE ~ Outdoor Family Event at Bass Pro Shops
    Saturday and Sunday, May 28 to 29, 2011

This weekend, bring your family to Bass Pro Shops’ FREE Outdoor Family
Fun Weekend Event. There will be FREE Family Photos, several FREE seminars offered, kids crafts, games, outdoor activities, and more!

Take a look at the full schedule of events here.

Details, details
What: For more details on activities and events, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 28 & 29
For schedule of seminars and activities, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Biplane Project
     Saturday, May 28, 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, May 28, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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Have a wonderful Memorial Day Holiday weekend with your family!

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HOT! Texas Rangers Tickets Giveaway! PLUS Get $10 Credit At YP.com Deal of the Day

Posted on May 26, 2011 | 5 comments

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We Are Giving Away Texas Rangers Tickets!

Woo-hooo! We have a really FUN giveaway today! One of our readers will win TWO Texas Rangers Tickets PLUS a Stadium Parking Pass!  This is exclusive to Frugal in Fort Worth readers, thanks to our sponsor YP.com who is also giving away a $10 credit to everyone who signs up on their site right now!  I love it when everyone wins!!!

Check Out YP.com Daily Deal And Get A $10 Credit!

YP.com (part of Yellow Pages /AT&T ) will soon be launching a new Deal of the Day site to offer shoppers fantastic discounts in Dallas & Fort Worth on everything from dining to entertainment to every-day services. Be sure to take a preview look (here) and pre-register to receive daily emails for the YP.com Deal of the Day.   By signing up before June 14 (sign-up is FREE!), you can earn $10 in credit towards any of the deals that will become available after the launch.

Go here to check out YP Deal of the Day and to get the $10 credit.

Bargain hunters will want to explore YP.com or if you have a smart phone, check out their handy YP mobile apps (I really love this tool!).  It features loads of great printable/mobile coupons and discounts for nearby businesses every day which can be redeemed on the spot from your app or tucked away for later.  I am quite impressed with the apps quick on-the-go search assistance for finding local stores and hot-spots right in my neighborhood (they have over 18 million businesses from across the U.S. in their database!).

ENTER To Win A Pair of Texas Rangers Tickets.  Hurry ~ Winner Will Be announced Tomorrow!

To spread the word about the upcoming Deal of the Day launch, YP.com is giving away, to one really happy Frugal in Ft. Worth reader, two tickets to the Rangers/Royals game (lower level box seats) on Sunday, May 29th, complete with parking voucher.

If you would like a chance to win the Rangers Tickets & Parking Voucher, 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.) Be sure to include your correct mailing/shipping address. Since these will be overnighted to you, we can only mail to street addresses (no PO Box addresses, please). In keeping with our strict privacy policy, we will only use your address to send you the prize if you are the selected winner.  Your address will not be used by us for any other purpose.

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That’s it!  Super simple right?!

Nitty-gritty Giveaway Info

One winner will receive TWO (2) Tickets to the Texas Rangers vs. The Royals Game, Sunday ~ May 29, 2011 at 2:00PM AND one (1) Parking Pass Voucher at the Rangers Ballpark In Arlington, TX. The tickets and parking pass have no cash value.

This giveaway ends at 12:30PM CST on Friday, May 27, 2011. Odds of winning depend on number of entries. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over. The winner will be chosen using Random.org to select the winning entry from all qualified submissions. The winner will be notified by email and will need to respond before 5:00PM CST on Friday, May 27th so that we can confirm details about how to claim your prize. The prize will overnighted to the mailing address provided by the winner in the registration form, for arrival on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

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 YP.com (a division of Yellow Pages and AT&T) is sponsoring this giveaway for our readers to promote their new site. The review and opinions above remain completely the thoughts of Frugal in Fort Worth.

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ENERGY STAR Appliance & Home Improvement Tax Exemption Holiday for Texas ~ May 28-30

Posted on May 24, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Please pass along to anyone in the home improvement market…

  

Good News! During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from
sales tax on purchases of some appliances and energy-efficient products like refrigerators and clothes washers ~ even lightbulbs!  This is a great way to get an extra “discount” and save on future energy costs if you are in the market for any of these items.

The products qualifying for the tax exemption are:

  • Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less (college dorm-sized refrigerators even qualify)!
  • Ceiling fans
  • Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
  • Clothes washers
  • Dishwashers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Energy Star Labeled Programmable thermostats
  • Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less

The 2011 sales tax holiday begins on Saturday, May 28, and ends
on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day Weekend).

                 ENERGY STAR logo

Qualifying products will need to display the ENERGY STAR logo. The discount can also apply to delivery and installation fees and  there is  no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday.

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

P.S.  Be sure to check out this extra savings tip:  Pop over to Amazon’s Energy Star Appliance Rebate finder page (go here & look for the Energy Star Logo link in the left column).  They have an easy to search database of Energy Star rebates on qualified products, as well as recycling incentives for the proper disposal of old products. 

   

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Worth Going: Last Call Neiman Marcus ~ 40% OFF Purchase May 24 & 25

Posted on May 24, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Neiman Marcus Last Call Store in Grapevine Mills Mall is having a fantastic sale and offering 40% OFF your entire purchase today and tomorrow (May 24 and 25, 2011).  Offer is also good at LastCall.com if you’d rather browse the sale from home.  Go here to learn more.

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Concert Thursday (May 19), Featuring The Jerry Hahn Quartet

Posted on May 17, 2011 | Leave a comment

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All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
If you are a jazz fan, then you will want to check out this year’s Third Thursday Jazz Series, sponsored by the Fort Worth Jazz Society.

This seven-concert series features an outstanding list of nationally and locally known talent and is FREE and open to the public. The monthly lineup includes jazz guitarist Jerry Hahn, acclaimed by Rolling Stone Magazine; Paul Unger who has performed with such artists as Kevin Eubanks, Bob Newhart, Bernadette Peters, and Andrea Bocelli; as well as other fantastic jazz artists that will feature everything from swing jazz to Count Basie blues.

The Jerry Hahn Quartet ~ Featured May 19th.
The series continues this Thursday, May 19 and features Jerry Hahn and his quartet. One of the most celebrated guitarists of his generation, Hahn is an innovative musician who has made many contributions to the fusion movement. Rolling Stone calls this internationally known performer “One of the best jazz guitarists in the country.”

Details, details
What: For more information about the jazz series,  visit the website.
When: Thursday, May 19, 6:30pm. See the monthly lineup below
for additional concert dates.
Where: In the Gallery of the Fort Worth Central Library. You can
park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking
garage is FREE after 6:00pm or if you go earlier, have your parking ticket
validated at the Central Library for up to 2.5 hours on weekdays.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

Third Thursday Jazz Series Monthly Lineup

  • May 19: Jerry Hahn Quartet. Rolling Stone magazine called Hahn “one of the best jazz guitarists in the country.”
  • June 16: Corner Pocket. Featuring vocalist Tatiana Mayfield, this band will perform swinging songs from Basie to the Blues.
  • July 21: Duane Durrett Quintet. Featuring Victor Cager and Mack Goldsbury, this quintet will perform the songs of the great duo John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman.
  • August 18: Kristin Korb Trio. This acclaimed singer and bassist will take a fresh look at the great American songbook.
  • September 15: Fred Hersch Trio. The featured act of our series, Down Beat magazine calls Hersch a “brilliant composer and pianist.”
  • October 20: Paul Unger Septet. Unger’s group will perform “Pathway to Fusion,” the music of Miles Davis from the ’60s and ’70s.

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50% OFF Barbecue at Cousin’s Bar-B-Q with Today’s Groupon ~ Just in Time for Memorial Day Picnics!

Posted on May 17, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Lots of great Groupons have been coming out lately!  We love Cousin’s BBQ and their smoked turkey is fantastic.  If you like BBQ, don’t miss out on today’s Groupon which will get you more than half off on your meal.

50% OFF At Cousin’s Barbecue Restaurants!

Groupon has launched a savings offer of 50% OFF Cousin’s BBQ with 5 locations to choose from. When you buy today’s Groupon for $7, you will get a $15 gift certificate valid on anything on the menu. 

There is a limited quantity of these gift certificates available, so you might not want to wait if you plan to take advantage of this.

Use the certificate anytime through September 30, 2011.

How to get the Offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City                       
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day.
    You do have until September 30th to use your Groupon, but 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)!

Taking advantage of this deal supports Frugal in Fort Worth.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (May 13-15 Edition) ~ FREE Brave Combo Concert, FREE Outdoor Festivals, FREE Classes and More!

Posted on May 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Brave Combo Outdoor Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O in North Richland Hills
  • FREE Grapevine’s Main Street Days Outdoor Festival
  • FREE Ft.Worth Stockyards 11th Annual Frontier Fort Days
  • FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams Sonoma
  • FREE Outdoor Decorating Class at Pottery Barn

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:: FREE Brave Combo Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O
    Friday, May 13, 2011

                  

With this evening promising perfect spring weather (finally!), this is a great time to get outside and enjoy a fun concert featuring favorite local band, Brave Combo! Part of NRH2O’s “Sounds of Spring” outdoor concert series, this free family event also includes games and crafts for the kids.

                                              

Details, details
What: For more information about this City of North Richland Hills sponsored
music event, go here or to see a quick video, go here.
When: Friday, May 13, 2011 ~ Gates open at 6:00pm
Where: The Sounds of Spring Concert series takes place on the grounds of
NRH2O Family Water Park, 9001 Boulevard 26.
Cost: FREE!  

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:: FREE ~ Grapevine’s Main Street Days Outdoor Festival
    Friday-Sunday, May 13-15, 2011  

Bring the family to downtown Grapevine for a weekend festival full of fun
family activities, live entertainment, food and more. Festival guests will
have the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment on four stages featuring a variety of music from rock and R&B to bluegrass and country, enjoy festival foods, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and mini excursions on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

Details, details
What: For more details about the festival, click here.
Where: The festival takes place in historic Downtown Grapevine. For
directions and parking details, go here.
When: Friday to Sunday, May 13-15, 2011
Friday & Saturday ~ 9:30AM-Midnight
Sunday ~ 10:30AM – 6:30PM
Cost: Friday 10am-5pm, get FREE Admission (food & rides are extra).
Go here for ticket pricing for other days.

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:: Ft.Worth Stockyards ~ 11th Annual Frontier Fort Days ~ FREE
     Friday and Saturday ~ May 13-14, 2011   

    

Bring the family to the 11th Annual Frontier Fort Days Texas heritage event
at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards will be lined
with encampments of historic fort sites from the Texas Forts Trail and elsewhere
in Texas. During this FREE event, you will get to experience an authentic representation of life on the Texas frontier including authentic wagons, music, and more. Hourly events include infantry demonstrations, native american dance, military parades and more.

Details, details
What: For more details about Frontier Fort Days, along with a schedule of
events & activities, click here.
Where: At the Stockyards Station ~ 130 East Exchange Ave.
For directions, click here.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Sunday, May 15, 2011

                          

Improve your grill skills!
Join Williams-Sonoma as they teach basic grill skills for cooking more than just meat & chicken. During this technique class, William’s Sonoma will show you how to grill vegetables to crisp-tender perfection, make an impressive grilled
romaine salad, and prepare flavorful sauces and relishes to serve with your meal. Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

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

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, May 13, 2011 ~ Note: 1 hour class times vary from
store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE Class: Learn to Design An Outdoor Space at Pottery Barn
   Sunday, May 15, 2011

      

Get new ideas for livening up your outdoor space.
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store decorating class, where they will share helpful tips for creating an outdoor space you will love!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, May 15 ~ 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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Runners, Don’t Miss Out On Today’s Groupon ~ 50% OFF Fort Worth Running Company

Posted on May 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

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I just purchased this groupon, and wanted to make sure my readers saw this, too (a pretty rare savings deal for a great running store)…

50% OFF At the Ft Worth Running Company Store!

Groupon has launched a savings offer of 50% OFF Running Apparel and Accessories at the Fort Worth Running Company. When you buy today’s Groupon for $25, you will get a $50 gift certificate valid in-store and usable on just about anything. 

Get fitted for exercise shoes for FREE, too! If you have never been fitted properly for running/walking shoes, this is a good time to have that done. Fort Worth Running Company employs real-time, slow-motion video analysis to dissect individual gaits before fitting you for shoes.  The analysis is FREE, so when you combine that with today’s groupon, it’s really a great deal and an investment in injury prevention.

There is a limited quantity of these gift certificates available, so you might not want to wait if you plan to take advantage of this.

Use the certificate anytime through August 14th, 2011.

How to get the Offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City                       
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day.
    You do have until August 14th to use your Groupon, but 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)!

Taking advantage of this deal supports Frugal in Fort Worth.

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Just in Time for Summer Vacation: American Airlines Cutting Fares! $39 One-Way for 3 Days

Posted on May 11, 2011 | Leave a comment
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Great Airfare Deals on Thousands of Routes!
If you are looking to travel in the coming months, today is a great day to book! American Airlines just announced they are putting over 1,000 routes on sale through Thursday, May 12. Of course, as usual, other airlines like United, Southwest, Continental and other carriers have almost identical promotions of their own.

Fares are starting at $39 one-way and rates are valid for travel until October 5th. When comparing airlines, be sure to compare relevant fees to make sure you are getting the best deal (see price comparison tip below).

Note: To get the special pricing, you will need to book by
Thursday, May 12, 2011 for flights through October 5, 2011.

Details, Details
How: Go to American‘s, Southwest‘s, and United’s sale and
compare prices for the destination and dates of interest. Seats
and availability are limited, so being flexible with your travel
dates and times will likely help you find the lowest fares as you
comparison shop.
When: Special fares are good for travel through October 5, 2011 with
some black out dates. You must book by Thursday, May 12, 2011 to
get the special fare. Book as soon as possible for best travel dates
and options.

Price comparison tip: When comparing different carriers, be sure to add in relevant fees when trying to get the lowest overall cost. Airline fees like checked baggage and food can quickly add-up if you  aren’t careful! Download the FREE & handy Ultimate Guide to  Airline Fees from Smarter Travel which quickly compares the various added fees of most U.S. carriers.

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

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FREE Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad sandwich at Arby’s

Posted on May 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Get a FREE Market Fresh Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad sandwich at Arby’s with this coupon and the purchase of a 22oz. drink! It’s valid through 5/15 at participating Arby’s restaurants.

Thanks Mojo Savings for the tip!

 

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Kids Eat FREE Today at Chili’s (May 10th)!

Posted on May 10, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Bring your kids to Chili’s to get a FREE Kids’ Meal with an Adult entrée purchase! Print the coupon and use it any time today (Tuesday, May 10th).

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

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (May 6-8) ~ Mayfest, FREE Museum Admission, FREE Creative Classes & More Family Fun!

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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:

  • Fort Worth Mayfest ~ Take in some great family fun, music and food at this annual Fort Worth event!
  • FREE Fort Worth Science & History Museum Admission ~ Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us.
  • FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day ~ Head to Dallas for a great day of family art activities.
  • FREE Container Garden Design Clinic & FREE Mother’s Day Planting Station at Calloway’s Nursery  ~ Two fun gardening events!
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Home Depot & Lowes ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.
  • FREE Make it/Take it Scrapbook Mom’s Day Craft Event at Michael’s ~ Have fun making a special scrapbook page for Mom!

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:: 39th Annual Fort Worth May Fest Event
    Now through May 8, 2011

           

Enjoy a fun time with your family and friends at the 39th annual May Fest event. This Fort Worth festival is packed with live entertainment (7 stages of music and performing arts), children’s activities, festival food, and more attractions.

Details, details
What: Get more details and a full schedule at the Mayfest website,  here.
When: May 5-8, 2011
Where: Mayfest is held in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park (along the banks
of the Trinity River).   Go here for directions.
Cost: $8.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 6-12, Children 5 and under are
FREE.  All profits from Mayfest, Inc. are returned to the Fort
Worth community.   

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, 2011

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

This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (May 7-8) in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
Science & History, click here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE
admission for each Bank of America Card Holder.
Where:The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
(corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Go here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

::

:: Take an Art Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
    Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day. 
…Saturday, May 7, 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, May 7, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE!

::


:: Attend a FREE Container Garden Design Class  & Mother’s
….Day Event at Calloway’s Nursery
….Saturday, May 7, 2011

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This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting some great events just in time for Mother’s Day:

FREE Container Garden Design Class. This is a great way to expand your garden design knowledge, and learn container garden design tips from the experts! The event is FREE and open to the public.  Learn more, here.

FREE Plant a Flower for Mom Event. Visit Calloway’s throughout the day on Saturday or Sunday and help your child plant a flower for Mother’s Day.  Go here for more info.

Details, details
What: For more info about Calloway’s and these events,  click here.
When: The Container Garden Design Class is Saturday,
May 7, 2011, 10:15am. For the Plant a Flower for Mom Event, pop
by during store hours, Saturday-Sunday, May 7 & 8 (while supplies last).
Where: Any Calloway’s store location in DFW.  Find a store near you, here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, May 7, 2011

                              

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Planter to take home ~ a perfect gift for Mom’s Day!

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, May 7, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost:FREE!

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Mother’s Day Vase
    Saturday, May 7, 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 ensure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, May 7, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Mother’s Day Craft Event
    Saturday, May 7, 2011

                    

Celebrate National Scrapbook Day by creating a custom scrapbook page for Mother’s Day.  This craft event is FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have craft supplies since this is a “while supplies last” event. Ages 14 and up.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, May 7 – 10:00AM-12:00PM.
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (April 29 – May 1 Edition) ~ Lots of FREE Fun In Store!

Posted on April 29, 2011 | 2 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 Self-guided Walking Tour of Fort Worth
  • FREE Nash Farm Family Fun & Kite Flying Event
  • FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams Sonoma
  • FREE Flower Arrangement Class at Pottery Barn

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:: Enjoy a FREE Self-guided Tour of Fort Worth

                               FW Cultural District Walking Map

With this weekend taunting us with promising perfect spring weather :), this is a great time to get outside and enjoy all that our city has to offer! Fort Worth Visitors Bureau has published a clever collection of illustrated “points of interest” city maps, making it simple to customize your own self-guided walking or driving tour.  Map choices include:

  • DFW Area Map
  • Cultural District Walking Map (even includes outdoor sculpture locations)
  • Downtown Walking Map
  • Stockyards District Walking Map

Click here to get to the FREE downloadable maps and enjoy our wonderful city!

::

:: FREE! Nash Farm Family Kite Flying Event in Grapevine
    Saturday, April 30, 2011

   

Historic Nash Farm in Grapevine is hosting a FREE Family Fun & Kite flying event! There will be a full day of activities for all, including tractor rides, sack races, kite flying and more. Get a taste of farm life just steps away from the heart of the city.

Details, details
What: For more information about the 110 acre Nash Farm and the
family fun and kite flying event, go here.
When: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Where: Nash Farm ~ 626 Ball Street ~ near Historic Downtown Grapevine
Free Parking 1 Block west of Nash Farm at Cannon Elementary or
at the Botanical Gardens and Homestead Dr.
Cost: FREE! Donations are appreciated and benefit Heritage Education
Programs at Nash Farm. Tractor rides $1 per person, kites $2.

::

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Sunday, May 1, 2011

                          

Improve your knife skills!
Join Williams-Sonoma as they teach basic knife skills to practice at home. During this technique class, William’s Sonoma will cover correct grip, proper food placement, slicing, dicing, and chopping as well as more advanced cuts such as chiffonade, juilienne and more! Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

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

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, May 1, 2011 ~ Note: 1 hour class times vary from
store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

::

:: Learn How to Arrange Flowers at a FREE Pottery Barn Class
   Sunday, May 1, 2011

                          

Get new ideas for freshening up your home with flowers!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for arranging artful botanicals.  You’ll also customize your own display for a perfect Mother’s Day gift!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, May 1 ~ 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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FREE Sidedish at Smashburger Today ~ April 27th

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Drop by Smashburger today, April 27th, and say “Happy 100 Stores” and you will get a free side dish with entrée purchase.

Details, details
When: The side dish offer is available today, April 27th,  in celebration
    of Smashburger’s 100th store opening.
Where: All participating Smashburger locations. Find one
    near you here.

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