FREE Eye exams at Taste of Addison! #seemoresights

May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

My family recently took a trip to the Discovery Garden and Butterfly Garden in Dallas, TX.  My children loved to see the colors of the butterflies, the flowers in bloom, and eh, the hissing cockroaches.  Besides the roaches, the sites were beautiful!  It was fun to identify the butterflies flying around the building with those on the guide and pamphlets we were handed when we entered the attraction.

It’s always exciting to watch the joy in my children’s face, knowing they just experienced something they will remember forever.  I cherish these moments!

It hurts me to think there are some people who are unable to see these moments.  Anything further than 4 feet away is very blurry for me, and I struggle to make things out.  I wear glasses and contacts daily, if not, I would miss out on so much.  I also take care of my sight by having regular eye exams.   My insurance is wonderful, fully covering yearly exams, as recommended.

If it is time for your yearly check-up, you can get a FREE eye exam this weekend from Transition Lenses, in partnership with Essilor and First Eye Care.  The Sightseeing City Tour stop will be in Dallas at Taste Addison this weekend, May 18-20, 2012.  Attendees can come by the booth for the Ultimate Sightseeing Experience to get free vision screenings for the whole family!  You will also have the opportunity to get your photo taken in front of a scenic backdrop and the chance to win prizes and giveaways!

Again, FREE vision screenings for your entire family with admission to Taste of Addison.

Location: Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle Drive)
Dates and Times:
Friday, May 18 from 6 pm – midnight
Saturday, May 19 from noon – midnight
Sunday, May 20 from noon – 5 pm
Tickets:
Friday:  $15
Saturday:  $5 before 5pm, $15 after 5pm
Sunday:  $5
*Anytime tickets can be purchased at DFW area Albertsons.  Children under 3 are admitted FREE.
 

I’ll be tweeting LIVE from the event this weekend!  Be sure to follow me on twitter for updates!
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The Wiggles LIVE! Coming to Dallas, TX! Discount Code!

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Wiggles will be performing at the Verizon Theatre in the Dallas area on Saturday, July 28th at 11:30 am and 3pm.

Here’s some great news – Greg is back!  (Remember the original yellow Wiggle?) I think I am more excited about this than my son is!

The Wiggles Live tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, May 11th at 10:00 AM through AXS.com.  The Frugal Mom readers can use the discount code:  FITNESS to save 50% on select seats!  The discount is valid through May 24.

Want a preview of the show?  Be sure to watch this video!

 

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FREE Admission to local public gardens!

May 7, 2012 By 1 Comment

On May 11, 2012, we celebrate National Public Gardens Day, where dozens of public gardens nationwide are offering free admission.

Check to see if there’s a paricipating public garden in your area here. If so, you need to sign up to get your free admission voucher. (Voucher is good for up to 10 people.)

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Sam’s Club Open House Event!

April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Sam’s Clubs across the country will be hosting the Spring Taste of Sam’s Club Open House on April 27-29th from 11am-6pm.
During this time, you can experience the store, sample the products and try Sam’s Club for FREE!

*The first 800 members who sign up for email from Sam’s Club at the store will receive a FREE Sam’s Club Cookbook.

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Reliant Trinity River Wind Festival 5/12 (Dallas, TX)

April 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Reliant Trinity River Wind Festival will be held on Saturday, May 12th from noon-6pm. The FREE event in Dallas is held along the Trinity River.  It celebrates the beauty and spirit of the wide open spaces along the River. Everyone is invited to bring family and friends to fly a kite, watch show kites, plant wildflowers, listen to the Dallas Wind Symphony Concert, recycle a cellular phone, and enjoy other wind driven toys and crafts.

Parking: Riverfront Blvd. and Commerce St.

  • All events are free
  • Show kite teams from the Southwest
  • Reliant Energy kite giveaway
  • Hot Air Balloons on display
  • North Texas Hang/Para Gliders Association
  • Kroger Kids Fun Zone with bounce houses, clowns and face painting
  • Blackland Prairie Raptor Center birds
  • Sprint Cellular Phone recycling center
  • Dallas Zoo with birds and cool animals
  • Wildflower Planting
  • Paper Plane Making Designs and Contests
  • Free Dallas Wind Symphony Concert
  • Food for purchase
  • Other exciting surprises
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American Girl McKena Mirror Events. (Dallas, TX)

April 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Join the American Girl store at the Galleria Mall in Dallas for the McKenna Mirror Craft Event. During this FREE event, your daughter will decorate a paper mirror with positive messages to help her find her strengths. Free and open to the public. (Ages 8 and up.)

  • April 18: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • May 2: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • May 16: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • May 30: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • July 14: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Project Mom Information, Discount Code and Giveaway! (Dallas, TX)

April 17, 2012 By 7 Comments

Calling all Moms in the DFW area! Do you need a day out?

Don’t miss Project Mom, coming to Dallas, TX on April 27-28, 2012.

I attended Project Mom in Fort Worth, and loved it!  (Just as much as I enjoyed it last year!)

Project Mom is an organization that provides resources and events for moms of all ages and stages. Project Mom events include one-day get-togethers and weekend-long getaways for moms who want to be inspired while getting some much needed “me” time.

Project Mom Summits are designed to be a place where you can:
- Get tips on making the most of your time as a mom. Choose breakout sessions on topics that you are interested in!
- Connect with other moms and learn from each other.
- Be rejuvenated and inspired.
- Shop the Expo and see exclusive products and services that are geared toward you and your interests!
- Get a cool Swag Bag and cross your fingers to win some great giveaways!

The summit is a day for you, whether you are a working mom, stay-at-home mom, single mom, married mom, mom with little ones, mom with adolescents….you get the picture! The one thing that we all have in common is that we’re all real moms in a real world!

I have an EXCLUSIVE discount code that you can use for any location. The code is: FRUGAL and you can use it to get $15 off any ticket package!

The summit is very affordable, and so worth it! The cost for the Girls’ Getaway Weekend Package is $79 (Friday Night and All-Day Saturday) and the cost for the All-Access Day Pass is $49. Subtract the $15 with the code: FRUGAL, and you’ve got a great deal! 

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait to register! http://www.projmom.com/

Giveaway:
Two lucky The Frugal Mom readers will each win a pair of tickets to attend Project Mom in Dallas on April 28! A great day for you and a friend!


To Enter:
Enter using the Rafflecopter form below! (Some readers may need to click the “read more” button to see the form.)


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FREE First Tuesday at the Dallas Museum of Art! 4/3

April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Dallas Museum of Art has free general admission on the first Tuesday of every month! The program is designed for children ages five and under, but all ages are welcome.  The April theme is: Backyard Adventure! Children can enjoy thematic art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities.


 

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Festival of Balloons in Dallas, TX!

March 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

Festival of Balloons

March 25, 2012 — 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 N. Olive St. Dallas, TX 75201
Admission: $5 for adults; Children 12 and under FREE

 

 

 

 

 

About the Festival
Held in conjunction with the World Balloon Convention (WBC), the Festival of Balloons is a fun, family event that exposes the public to amazing, never-before-seen balloon art created by artists from all over the world. The Festival offers a chance to view all of the pieces created for the WBC’s balloon art competitions. Attendees also experience magical balloon entertainers, as well as the opportunity to purchase balloon creations of their very own. The general public can pay at the door or purchase advance tickets online through Eventbrite.

What You’ll See

  • Colossal balloon sculptures with some featuring animation, lighting, music, and special effects
  • Intricate, twisted balloon figures
  • Dresses made out of balloons
  • Themed party decor
  • Plus, fun balloon creations to purchase and take home

Reasons to Cover the Festival

  • Learn how professionals create fabulous balloon decor and figures.
  • Interview talented balloon artists from all over the world.
  • Provide a fun, unusual piece to brighten up the news.
  • Show your audience never-before-seen, colorful balloon sculptures from the most intricate to the most colossal.
  • Be among the first to share this awesome experience with your audience!

Media Contact: Sandy Bell, 972-934-2850 x106 or sandybell@sbellinc.com

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Legoland Discovery Center 1st Anniversary Celebration! (Grapevine, TX)

March 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER DALLAS/FORT WORTH

FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

 

Guests are invited to join LEGOLAND Discovery Center (LDC) to celebrate their first anniversary on Friday, March 30 with a special birthday party.  Activities include fun birthday themed LEGO creations including a cupcake, Happy Birthday sign and present.  At 1 p.m. guests will enjoy cupcakes from a giant cupcake tower in the LDC Café (while supplies last).

LEGOLAND Discovery Center wants to share the fun with those who also have a March 30th birthday.  Just show a valid form of identification with your birth date and you’ll get in free that day.  It’s our birthday gift to you!

In addition, anyone who joins as a new annual pass holder on March 30 will receive a discounted rate of $45 and any annual pass holder renewals will receive a special $40 price.

 

Here’s the details:

Friday, March 30     Doors open at 10 a.m.     Cupcake Party at 1 p.m.

 

LEGOLAND Discovery Center
3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Phone: 469-444-3050

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