Dallas/Nationwide Tips and Money-Saving Deals: Family Circle Magazine 1 year subscriptoin (14 issues) for $3.50

Dallas- are you tired of your same magazine subscription and looking for a cheap,  new, frugal, magazine bargain? Tanga has an offer TODAY ONLY. For $3.50 (no shipping and handling fees), you can purchase a 1-Year Subscription (14 issues) to Family Circle Magazine when you use the coupon code FAMILY at checkout. I bought one for myself and my mother- it works! Click here to order.


Happy reading Dallas! Enjoy!

Dallas/Nationwide Money-Saving Tips and Deals: 30% Off Coupon for the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Gap Outlet, and Banana Republic Factory Store in-store and 5% of Purchase Goes to Big Brothers Big Sisters

Dallas- This bargain coupon is only good through August 29th so act fast at your favorite stores:

• Gap
• Gap Factory Store Outlet
• Banana Republic 
• Old Navy
• Banana Republic Factory Store (If you sign up to receive email here, you will receive a coupon for 15% off your next purchase at the BR Factory Store!)

This offer was passed along by a friend and is part of the Give and Get program and can be used multiple times (different stores, different days). 

Happy saving Dallas and friends of DF! Enjoy!

Dallas/Nationwide Tips and Deals: Extra 75% Off All Clearance Summer Clothing and Layette at Buy Buy Baby

Dallas- Save an extra 75% on all remaining clearance summer clothing and layette at Buy Buy Baby while supplies last! Don't forget to use your Bed Bath and Beyond or Buy Buy Baby 20% off or $5 off a $15 coupon for even deeper savings! To sign up for BB&B coupons click here. For Buy Buy Baby coupons click here.

Happy stocking up for next summer Dallas! Enjoy!

Dallas/Nationwide Money-Saving Tips and Deals: Dillard's- Extra 40% Off All Clearance Items Today Only!

Dallas- Dillard's is taking an extra 40% off all clearance items today in every department in-store and online!

Happy shopping! Enjoy!

PS (4:40 pm)- I'm back and got Ralph Lauren Bath Towels for $3.90, Johnston and Murphy sheepskin soled men's dress shoes normally $125 for $37- cRaZy!!

Dallas Money-Saving Tips and Deals: Price Adjustment List of Stores

Dallas: Price adjustments are your new favorite way to save money on all of the back-to-school clothes and other items you buy. If your purchased item drops in price, some stores will allow you to bring in your receipt to credit the difference between the price you paid and the current lower price. Each store has their own time allowance and other specifications (i.e. items must be full price).

Here's a comprehensive list of retail stores and supercenters that offer price adjustments:

• Target
• Walmart
• Kmart
• Gymboree
• Gap
• Nordstrom
• Kohls
• J. Crew
• Ann Taylor Loft
• Ann Taylor
• Old Navy
• Janie and Jack
• Anthropologie
• Urban Outfitters
• Banana Republic

Happy saving Dallas! Enjoy!

Dallas/Nationwide Tips and Deals: Free and Near-Free Items at Target!

Dallas- Target + this week's coupons from the Sunday paper (Red Plum and Smartsource)= free shopping spree!!! Don't take it from me. Take it from this San Antonio Budget Grocery Examiner!  Now I'm not that into coupons, but to get everyday items for free I am!

(**Did you catch my embedded tip above? You DON'T need to purchase a Sunday newspaper for coupons- you can go to Red Plum and Smartsource and print out your favorite Sunday paper coupons! You also save 5 cents per reusable bag you bring to and use at Target. You can find them for $1 at Old Navy. Save the Earth. Save money.)

Free:

• Shout Wipe and Go Travel Packs
• Right Guard Deodorant
• Rayovac Batteries can be yours!

It doesn't end there...you can also get:

• 2 cans of microwavable Campbell's soup for 8 cents
• 3 cans of Chef Boyardee products for a nickel and more!

By the way frugalistas- did you know you can combine 1 target coupon + 1 manufacturer's coupon per item at Target? Click here for Target coupons. 

Happy shopping Dallas! Enjoy!

Dallas/Nationwide Tips and Deals: Free Meals, Dessert, Gift Cards, Discounts and More On Your Birthday

Dallas: You heard it right- free dinners, desserts, appetizers, gift cards, movies, bowling, games, circus tickets, deals, discounts and more on your birthday and/or anniversary. Now I can't take credit for this incredible bargain- click here to find these deals from places including:

• Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy 
• Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
• Baskin Robbins 
• Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream 
• Benihana’s Japanese Restaurant
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Jack in the Box
• la Madeleine 
• Marble Slab Creamery 
• Olive Garden
• On The Border
• P.F. Chang’s 
• TGI Friday’s
• The Palm
• Uno’s Pizza
• Academy Sports
• Borders Bookstore
• Dave and Buster’s
• Hallmark 
• Ringling Brothers Circus
• The Children’s Place
• Toys R Us

and many many MORE!

Enjoy Dallas, and happy birthday!

Dallas Deal- Restaurant Week- 3 or 4 Course Prix Fixe Dinners for $35

Dallas: have you been wanting to dine at some of the best 3, 4, and 5 star restaurants near you? Well, now's your chance! Restaurant week features over 120 of the finest restaurants in the Metroplex including:

• Abacus
• Bijoux
• Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill
• Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House
• craft/DALLAS
• Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
• Fogo de Chao Churrascaria
• Go Fish Ocean Club 
• III Forks
• McCormick and Schmick's
• Nobu

• Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
• Roy's
• Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
• Sambuca 360
• Silver Fox Steakhouse
• Steve Fields' Steak and Lobster Lounge
• Sullivan's Steakhouse
• Texas de Brazil 
• The Capital Grille
• The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
• The Palm 
• Truluck's Seafood, Steak, and Crab House

and many, many more!!

While supplies last, if you spend $25 or more at Central Market, you will receive a gift certificate you can redeem for a 4th course during Restaurant Week! Tax, gratuity, and beverages are not included. A portion of proceeds benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope Home. Happy dining Dallas! Enjoy!

Dallas/ Nationwide Deal: Free Entry on 9/25 to the Nation's Top Museums from Smithsonian Magazine

Dallas- if you're here or traveling on Saturday September 25th, the Smithsonian Magazine is sponsoring a free Museum Day including hundreds of museums nationwide!

• Here are museums locally in Texas. 
• Go here to check out other museums across the country. 

Happy learning Dallas. Stay cool and enjoy!

Dallas Deal- Unlimited flights to the Continental US, Carribean, and select South American Cities on JetBlue starting at $499

Dallas- you heard about this flight deal here! JetBlue is offering their All You Can Jet (AYCJ) pass with unlimited travel from September 7- October 6, 2010.

The AYCJ-7 costs $699 and allows unlimited travel all 7 days of the week.

The AYCJ-5 is $499 and permits unlimited travel Monday-Friday only.

With destinations scattered throughout North America this is a FANTASTIC deal for business or leisure travel for those who can commit to booking at least 3 days in advance and taking last seat availability. Please see site for more details. This offer is good while supplies last. Booking opens August 23rd, and you must have a TrueBlue pass to purchase.

Bon Voyage frugalistas! Enjoy!

Dallas Deal: Feeling Naughty or Nice? Here are 2 Cheap Yet Luxurious Staycation (Vacation in Your Hometown) Options For You!

Dallas- summer is almost over and I bet you haven't taken that fabulous staycation (or vacation for you outsiders ; )) you've been dreaming about with your lover or family.  Here are two fantastic packages brought to you by the W Hotel- Victory and Westin Galleria Dallas.

W- Victory

For lovers only ; ) With rooms starting at just shy of $300 including taxes and fees, this deal for $199 (plus taxes and fees) is a steal! This package includes:

• Breakfast for 2 "in bed" (maybe this is your fortune!)
• Two Cocktails at WET- infinity poolside lounge with sweeping views of downtown Dallas
• 10% off dinner at Craft Dallas- restaurant of five time James Beard award winning Tom Colicchio, Top Chef judge
• Access for two people to Ghostbar- chic indoor bar/outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the city
• Free Hot Cream Manicure when you purchase a Blissage75 at Bliss Spa
• Disposable camera
• Bonus- it's a pet-friendly hotel

***Please use promotion code WSUMPKG1-4 when booking***

Westin Galleria Dallas

This fabulous, family-friendly, American Girl  package includes:

• A personalized welcome letter
• Milk and cookies turndown service
• American Girl doll bed
• American Girl Dallas store in the world-class Galleria Dallas is within walking distance and features:
• The American Girl Bistro where kids can have brunch, lunch, dinner or afternoon tea with their dolls
• A doll hair salon
• Free events and special activities/classes
• The full line of American doll products

The cost of $159 (plus taxes and fees) per night is the same price as the lowest rate for a regular room at this hotel. 

Happy staycationing Dallas! Enjoy!

Come Fly with Me! Dallas Deal: Tip For You. Cheap Thanksgiving and Christmas Airline Flights!

You heard it here Dallas: American Airlines, Air Tran, and others have just launched TREMENDOUS sales on flights through Christmas from DFW and other airports nationwide. Tickets are up to half off from just a week ago! My favorite site to search for airline tickets is Travelzoo Supersearch. After typing in your desired itinerary, just click on the airline or travel site (i.e. Orbitz, Expedia, or Kayak), and viola, it will open up those windows with your itinerary already entered in!

By the way, after finding a flight on a travel site such as those mentioned above, ALWAYS be sure to go to that airline's website. I have found that the ticket is usually a few dollars cheaper. Remember, Southwest Airlines allows you to check 2 free bags. So take that into account when searching.

One last tip- AirfareWatchdog will provide email alerts for trips on specific days if the price drops below the point you specify. This also includes Southwest.

Enjoy and happy traveling!

Nationwide Dora the Explorer Deals- Free cupcakes and photos at Walmart and FREE SHOWING of Dora's Big Birthday Adventure

Dallas, have you heard about these great Walmart and NickJr. Dora cupcake, photo, and movie deals?

• This Saturday, to celebrate the release of Dora's Big Birthday Adventure, Walmarts with bakery and toy departments (locate here) are giving out free Dora cupcakes and 5x7" Dora photo cards. 
• If that wasn't exciting enough, NickJr. is airing Dora's Big Birthday Adventure on Sunday, 8/15 at 8 pm (Eastern). To make this a memorable family event, NickJr. has posted a variety of crafts (free posting) you can make with your kids or grandchildren including a iron-on tee shirt, cupcakes, party hats, and more!

Enjoy!

Dallas Museums: Free Admission and discounts with these tips

Dallas- feeling intellectual, or just wanting to get out of the house and stay cool for a bargain? Museums are a great way to do both!

Target offers free admission to many museums and discounted events nationwide.

The Dallas Museum of Art offers free admission to everyone the first Tuesday of each month.

• Included for families are an array of activities that last the entire day.
• Kid-friendly programs such as arts and crafts, plays, family art contests, and story time are complimentary.

The Nasher Sculpture Center presents Target First Saturdays featuring different themes and activities each month. 

The visitdallas.com has a huge listing of FREE museums (including the African American Museum, Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas Tourist Informational Center, Hall of State, and Thanks-giving Square), attractions, historical tours, cultural events, and many other activities to do!

Here is another great listing of FREE museums. One of my favorites is listed- the Texas Discovery Gardens! 

Calling all active military personnel and their immediate family- choose from over 600 museums nationwide to attend for free through the Blue Star program.

Dallas area museums include:

• American Airlines CR Smith Museum 
• Dallas Heritage Village 
• Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education & Tolerance 
• Dallas Museum of Art 
• Dallas Museum of Art 
• Frontiers of Flight Museum 
• Meadows Museum 
• Museum of Geometric and MADI Art 
• Museum of the American Railroad 
• Nasher Sculpture Center 
• National Scouting Museum 
• The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future 

Participating Fort Worth museums include:

• Amon Carter Museum 

• Kimbell Art Museum

• Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 

• Veterans Memorial Air Park

Enjoy!

Diapers and Wipes!!!

Good Afternoon Dallas!

Here is a bargain too good to be true!  Amazon.com has an AMAZING deal on many brands of diapers and wipes right now, including Huggies, Pampers, Luvs, and Seventh Generation diapers. Free 2 day shipping and 30% off if you "subscribe and save" - you can cancel the subscription straight away. If you have a 20% off coupon from Parents magazine, you can get $100 of diapers for $40 and you don't have to load them and unload them from the car. Enjoy!

Deeply Discounted Dallas Bargains and Deals: Groupon, LivingSocial, and Adility Daily Deal

Good Morning Dallas!

Let me tell you about 2 of my FAVORITE sources of deals and bargains in Dallas. Fort Worth and followers in other major cities- don't feel let out. You can find these bargains and deals in your area too!

Groupon.com offers local services or products up to a 90% discount.

• With a new bargain featured each day, you will surely find one that suits your fancy! 
• Recent deals include golf green fees, theater tickets, restaurant gift cards, laser hair removal, art classes, car detailing, teeth whitening, massages, and Dallas Cowboys Stadium tours. 
• When signing up, you can opt to receive daily email notifications of new deals, receive customized email notifications from them according to your preferences, or you can just simply go to their website to see what their deal of the day is. 
• If you like it, refer a friend (think outside Dallas too!) and receive $10 for each referral. Cool, right?!
• Here's your Groupon link Fort Worth!

LivingSocial.com works in a similar way and has equally fantastic deals and bargains.

• Discounts are similar to Groupon, but feature different local products and services. 
• You can choose to sign up for daily email updates of new deals and bargains like Groupon. 
• Refer a friend, and for each LivingSocial deal they buy, you will each get 5 dollars in LivingSocial credit. Remember your friend receive deals in their local area too. So think outside the box (Dallas)!! Your friend's will apply to the deal they are buying, and yours will sit in your account for your next purchase.
• Upon buying a deal from LivingSocial, they will provide you a link to the deal. Share it with friends, and if 3 people purchase the same bargain that day with your link then you will get your deal for free!
• You can also give a LivingSocial deal as a gift!
• If you sign up for LivingSocial and like my blog, please use this link as a thank you! 
• Fort Worth- here's your link.

Adility Daily Deal

• Bargains are similar to Groupon and LivingSocial, but the daily deal is only valid if enough people sign up for it. 
• Here's a link for you Fort Worth!

Happy saving Dallas! Enjoy!

Free Chicken Fajita Tacos! Dallas Deal of the Day.

Good Morning Dallas!

Are you ready for today's bargain? This deal is great for families, seniors, kids, students, anyone! On Tuesday August 3rd, from 4-9 pm, Taco Cabana is giving away one free Chicken Fajita Taco per person! This is offer is good in most Texas and Oklahoma locations. Stay cool Dallas, and enjoy! Ole!

P.S.- Have you tried Google Chrome? I just switched and it is soooo fast!!