Fun Frugal Finds!

Storybook Arlington ~ Free Family Event!

2012-01-11T10:27:00.001-06:00

Give your child the opportunity to meet and hear an author or illustrator that will inspire them to read and express themselves creatively in their writing and artwork. Storybook Arlington brings us this Free family event each month at The Diamond Club at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Books will be available for purchase and families will have the opportunity to meet the author or illustrator and have their book signed. Tickets are not required but reservations are requested. Parking is available in Lot B at the Rangers Ballpark. All events are scheduled to begin at 5:00pm.

2012 Event Schedule

Thursday, January 12 C.F. Payne More Info » | Register Now »
Thursday, February 9 Richard Michelson More Info » | Register Now »
Thursday, March 8 Grace Lin More Info » | Register Now »
Thursday, April 12 Jarrett Krosoczka More Info » | Register Now »
Thursday, May 10 Chris Soentpiet More Info » | Register Now »

SMG Girl's Night Out Jan. 11th ~ Bridesmaids $1.00 Tickets

2012-01-11T10:14:00.000-06:00

I love to have a GIRL'S NIGHT OUT every once in a while and now Studio Movie Grill is giving us a chance to get our girlfriends together for a Fun an Inexpensive night together. Beginning tonight, all SMG locations will launch a GIRL'S NIGHT OUT monthly film series. The series will kick off with Bridesmaids at 7:30pm and Tickets are just $1! Visit www.studiomoviegrill.com to find a location near you.

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Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Half-Off Tickets!

2012-01-04T11:21:00.000-06:00

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Tickets (Half Off)

Today Groupon is offering a great ticket deal to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo at half-off! You will have six dates to choose from with ticket prices beginning at just $8! Grab yours now before this offer ends and get ready to have a rip roaring good time! (You may purchase up to 8 tickets). You may need to look on the right side of the Groupon page to find this offer.

Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History FREE Imax Ticket!

2011-12-28T13:38:00.000-06:00

In honor of the new Omni Imax movie "Born to be Wild" the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is giving you a Free Ticket just for submitting a Primate photo. Don't worry, you won't have to chase a gorilla or lemur just to get a picture. You can submit any real (like at the zoo) or statue, a sock monkey, a painting, a topiary, a sign, or any creative use of a primate photo. You get the idea! Email your photo to webmaster@fwmsh.org along with your name and mailing address and they will send you a ticket. The deadline for photo submission is Jan. 2nd.

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Medieval Times New Year's Eve Extravaganza Discount Tickets!

2011-12-28T12:57:00.001-06:00

If you are still searching for something fun to do for New Year's Eve then this might be an option.
Ring in the New Year at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament at their New Year's Eve Extravaganza. You can also purchase your tickets through Goldstar at a discount of up to 45% Off. Full price tickets are $39.27 - $76.86 but through Goldstar you will pay $31.42 - $42.25 (depending on the ticket type you purchase). Read below for a description of the New Year's Eve events at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament.

Ring in the New Year with the lords and ladies of Medieval Times. The evening begins with the famed Medieval Times experience. Guests enjoy pre-show hors d'oeuvres and can explore the hair-raising Museum of Torture as they arrive. At show time, everyone settles down to a four-course banquet while they cheer for their favorite knight. The chivalrous warriors compete in jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, and displays of extraordinary horsemanship. After the show, medieval times give way to modern times with a DJ and dancing, party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight.

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Weekend Events Roundup 12/23 - 12/25! Merry Christmas

2011-12-22T18:16:00.000-06:00

For a complete look at Weekend Events, check out Familyeguide!

Valerie has us covered!

Prairie Lights - Grand Prairie Lynn Creek Park

Friday Dec. 23 - Sunday Dec. 25th

Lynn Creek Park, 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie

www.prairielights.org

Cost: $30 per Car

Enjoy this spectacular drive-thru light extravaganza featuring 4 Million Light Sets along a 2 mile path. Half way through the drive get out of your car for a stop at Holiday Village where you will find food, gifts, Santa, and our 2 Holiday Magic attractions the Light Show Theater and the Lighted Walk-Through Forest. The finale of the show is the world's largest light tunnel.

Scrooge Puppet Theater - NorthPark Center

Friday, Dec. 23rd , 11:30am - 8:30pm beginning at the bottom of every hour

8687 North Central Expressway

www.northparkcenter.com

Cost: Free

Enjoy the puppetry and humor with Scrooge located on the mall's lower level near Dillard's.

Ft. Worth Stockyards Cowboy Santa and Holiday Face Painting

Saturday Dec. 24th 12-3pm

Stockyards Station, 130 East Exchange Avenue

www.stockyardsstation.com or (817) 625-9715

Cost: Free

Don't miss your chance to meet the Stockyards Station Cowboy Santa (don't forget the camera) and get your face painted by the holiday face painter!

Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway in DFW

Weekly on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu until January 1, 2012

3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth,TX 76177

Contact: http://texasgiftoflights.com/

Cost: $15 per car, Monday – Thursday, $20 per car, Friday – Sunday, Buses are $1 per person; $20 minimum

Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway is the newest holiday event in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With 1.7 miles of LED lights, this drive-through experience will become a beloved tradition for friends and family to enjoy together. Be sure stop for the hot chocolate and a FREE photo with Santa!

Discounts Available:

$2 off admission in exchange for your donation of at least 3 canned goods to the Tarrant Food Bank. Make your donation at the Gift of Lights event or at Tarrant Food Bank to receive your coupon.$2 off admission in exchange for your donation of gently used clothing to Goodwill of Fort Worth. Make your donation at the Gift of Lights event or at any Goodwill of Fort Worth location to receive your coupon.

Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan in Grapevine

November 11, 2011 – January 1, 2012

Gaylord Texan Resort, 1501 Gaylord Trail

Grapevine,TX 76051

Cost: VariesContact and information via Website or 817-778-2000

Gaylord Texan’s annual holiday events are back and better than ever! The awe-inspiring ICE!™ attraction — carved from 2 million pounds of ice — will for the first time showcase DreamWorks’ Shrek the Halls! Additionally, Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan will provide a winter wonderland including 1.5 million holiday lights, a 52-foot rotating Christmas tree, a life-sized Gingerbread House, 12,000 ornaments, and Santa Claus himself, just to name a few. We invite you to enjoy a magical holiday experience your family won’t soon forget!

Trains at Northpark
November 19, 2011 – January 1, 2012
North Park Center
8687 N Central Expy, Dallas,TX 75231
Contact: http://www.northparkcenter.com/events/eventscalendar.html
Cost: $6 Adults; $3 kids/Seniors

All aboard! The Trains at NorthPark™, presented by Bank of Texas, is the most elaborate toy train exhibit in Texas. Celebrating its 12th year at NorthPark Center, the exhibit features more than 40 vintage locomotives chugging along 2,500 feet of track on a magical journey across America. See the trains wind through captivating scenes and national landmarks including Washington Monument, the White House, Golden Gate Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and more.

Aunt Mikki's Kidfish at Bass Pro Grapevine
Saturdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bass Pro Grapevine, 2501 Bass Pro Dr., Grapevine
(972) 724-2018 or Website
Cost: Free

Hey kids, every Saturday at 11:00am stop by the Main Aquarium at Bass Pro in Grapevine to get the latest
tips on fishing, and join Aunt Mikki's kids fishing club. Lots of fun and goodies, too! Free.
While you're there, Bass Pro is a great place to explore with your kids. With over 200,000 sf, there's always something new to discover. They have a number of museum quality stuffed animal displays (longhorn, bear, moose, etc.), along with a large aquarium tank with a small waterfall.

The Reindeer Who Saved Christmas - Artie's Playhouse
Friday December 23rd, 10:00am
Artie's Playhouse at Artisan Center Theater, 420 East Pipeline Rd. Hurst
www.artisanct.com Target Audience: Kids
Cost: $5 for Everyone

Rudy has been living in the shadow of the North Pole's favorite reindeer all his life and wants nothing more than to prove himself to Santa and become part of the Reindeer Fleet. When Christmas Spirit reaches an all-time low and the North Pole goes dark, Rudy might just get his chance!

Free Roller Skating on Christmas Day - Interskate Roller Rink
December 25, 2011 @ 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
1408 Hwy 121 Business, Lewisville,TX 75057
http://www.interskate.net or (972) 221-4666
Cost: Free Admission, Skate Rental Extra

Join Interskate for FREE Skating on Christmas Day, Sunday Dec.25th from 2:00-10:00pm.

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Rubbermaid Food Storage Printable Coupons!

2011-12-22T12:08:00.000-06:00

Save with the following Food Storage Coupons from Rubbermaid.

Save $1.00 on any (1) Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids, Premier, Lock-Its or Produce Saver Food Containers

Save $1.50 on any (1) Rubbermaid Glass with Easy Find Lids Food Storage Containers

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FREE Ornament at Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History Store!

2011-12-22T11:32:00.001-06:00

Be one of the first 100 to present this coupon to the cashier in Shop Too at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History by January 15, 2012 to receive a FREE Complimentary Ornament. You may also show the cashier the coupon on a smart phone for redemption. No purchase necessary. Limit one per household.

King's Hawaiian Bread Printable Coupon

2011-12-22T11:21:00.000-06:00

Use this coupon and save on King's Hawaiian Bread
$1.00 Off King's Hawaiian Round Bread

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Groupon ~Half-Off Lone Oak Winery Tour for 2 in Burleson!

2011-12-22T10:11:00.001-06:00

Burleson Lone Oak Winery Tour for Two $10

Save Half-Off and enjoy a 90-minute guided Winery Tour and Complimentary Tasting for two at Lone Oak Winery in Burleson. You will walk through the wine-making process through statuesque Oak Trees and down meandering walking paths that border the banks of Village Creek. Explore the fermentation process and dye your tongue with wine straight from the barrell. Once purchased, this deal is valid through June 27, 2012. Just click on the link above to get this deal!

Main Event Winter Funpass Boredom Buster Only $15.95!

2011-12-22T09:54:00.000-06:00

It is that wonderful time of year when all the kids are out for Christmas Break and sometimes they tend to get bored. Well, here is a great deal from Main Event that will allow them to have some fun without breaking the bank. From now until Jan. 1st (excluding Dec. 31st) you can purchase a Winter Funpass for just $15.95 (9am - 4pm) or $17.95 (5pm - close). With this pass you can enjoy UNLIMITED Bowling, Billards, Laser Tag, Glow Golf*, Mini Golf*, Rock Climbing*, Bocce Ball*, and Gravity*.

*where available

$24 for 2 Fandango Movie Tickets + $10 Subway Gift Card!

2011-12-22T09:33:00.001-06:00

For only $24, receive 2 Fandango movie tickets and a $10 Subway Gift Card

This is a great Christmas Gift idea! Instead of purchasing only movie gift certificates, you can purchase this deal from Saveology and get so much more bang for your buck. Just click on the link above to purchase this deal (live through Dec. 25th) and print the certificate to wrap up with maybe a box of movie candy and voila.....you have a great Christmas Gift!!

FREE Digital Subscription to Seventeen Magazine! Sign-Up Today!

2011-12-21T18:04:00.001-06:00

Enjoy this FREE Digital Subscription to Seventeen Magazine (11 Months)! You will be able to read on your iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC! There are no strings attached and you will never receive a bill. Sign-up today!

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Nestle Printable Coupons ~ Jingles Candy, Ovaltine & Sweet Tarts!

2011-12-21T17:31:00.000-06:00

Print these valuable coupons below for savings on some of the Nestle Family of Products!

Save $1.00 on any Ovaltine Product (any size, any variety)

Save $1.00 on any Two Bags of Nestle Jingles Candy

Save $1.00 on any Two Wonka Sweet Tarts Merry Mix Candy

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Gaylord Flash Sale ~ $144 Room Rates (limited quantities)

2011-12-21T17:24:00.000-06:00

Gaylord Texan 48-Hr. Christmas Flash Sale

Right now Gaylord has a web special for $144 room rates! Valid nights are 12/21 - 12/28! Don't forget you can still catch ICE! at the Gaylord through January 1st. Click HERE to make your reservations. (limited quantities available)

FREE Subscription to Maxim Magazine ~ Request Yours Today

2011-12-21T17:14:00.000-06:00

Claim your complimentary subscription to Maxim Magazine from Freebizmag. Fill out this form to request yours. No strings attached.

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Walgreens ~ 50 4x6 Prints Only $5 with Online Coupon Code!

2011-12-21T17:10:00.000-06:00

Get 50 4x6 Photo Prints from Walgreens Photo Department when you enter code 5BUY50 online. Valid through December 24th.

In a hurry? Order these prints from Walgreens and pick them up in as little as 1-Hour!

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Groupon~ Pay $10 for $20 Old Navy Voucher..Valid 12/22 - 1/28!

2011-12-21T17:03:00.001-06:00

Groupon: Old Navy $20 Voucher for Only $10!

Don't miss out on this wonderful deal for Old Navy from Groupon! I would definately hurry and get yours NOW since there are a limited number available. This Voucher is good from 12/22 - 1/28/12 in stores only!

Kirkland's ~ 15% Off Entire Purchase Coupon 12/21-12/24!

2011-12-21T16:43:00.001-06:00

If you plan on doing some last minute shopping at Kirkland's then be sure and print this coupon for 15% off your Entire Purchase. No Exclusions. Valid 12/21 - 12/24

Dallas Cowboys Rally Days 12/23 ~ Great Gift for Cowboys Fans!

2011-12-21T16:18:00.001-06:00

If you are looking for the perfect gift for that Dallas Cowboys Fan you know then here is a great gift idea.

Celebrate Dallas Cowboys Football at Cowboys Stadium THIS FRIDAY (Dec. 23rd) during the Rally Days Event and enjoy an experience of a lifetime! Beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m. you will be able to tour Cowboys stadium and enjoy:
* A photo opportunity with the Super Bowl Trophies
* Pictures and autographs of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
* Activities for kids on the field.
* Pictures with Santa
* Appearances by Dallas Cowboys Alumni

** Emmit Smith will be on site from 1:00-3:00 signing his new book "Game On"

Self Guided Tour Ticket Prices
- Adults $17.50
- Kids, Seniors, Military $14.50

Vip Tour Ticket Prices
- Adults $27.50
- Kids, Seniors, Military $22.50

You may call 817-892-TOUR or purchase your tickets HERE.

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Imperial Sugar ~ Print Your Valuable Coupons Now!

2011-12-21T16:04:00.000-06:00

Save money this holiday on your baking needs with these coupons from Imperial Sugar!

Save $.50 Imperial Sugar^®Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar Bags

Save $.45 Imperial Sugar^®2-lb Sugar Boxes

Save $.60 Imperial Sugar^®Redi-Measure Light Brown Sugar Pouches

Save $.50 Imperial Sugar^®Light Brown, Dark Brown, or Powdered Sugar Poly Bags

Save $.50 Imperial Sugar^®Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar Pouches or Milk Cartons

Save $.35 Imperial Sugar^®1-lb Sugar Boxes

Save $.35 Imperial Sugar^®Sugar Shakers

Sunbelt Snacks B1G1 Free Coupon..Hurry!

2011-12-21T13:40:00.000-06:00

Head to the Sunbelt Snack Facebook Page to print out this exclusive Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon for Sunbelt Granola Bars or Fruit and Grain Bars. Hurry...you will only be able to print this coupon till Dec. 22nd at 12pm EST.

Lunch with Santa at Celebration Station $6.99 Dec. 17th!

2011-12-15T13:42:00.000-06:00

Join Santa for Lunch at Celebration Station in Mesquite on December 17th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Santa even has a great deal for you. Pay only $6.99 and receive a Pizza Buffet, Small Drink, $5 in Game Play and 1 Photo with Santa! Purchase your tickets online at Celebration Station today.

FREE Online Download of the Movie Fireproof!

2011-12-15T13:32:00.001-06:00

Here is a FREE movie download for you. Download Fireproof movie online for free here.

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Saveology ~ $25 Build-A-Bear Gift Card for Only $17.50!!

2011-12-15T13:22:00.003-06:00

Right now you can take advantage of this great offer from Saveology and get a $25 Build-A-Bear Gift Card for only $17.50! I love this deal!!

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Thursday, January 12	C.F. Payne	More Info » \| Register Now »
Thursday, February 9	Richard Michelson	More Info » \| Register Now »
Thursday, March 8	Grace Lin	More Info » \| Register Now »
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Thursday, May 10	Chris Soentpiet	More Info » \| Register Now »