Fort Worth on the Cheap

Local Market at Rahr Brewing

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 19-05-2013

Category : drinks, entertainment, gifts, shopping

Tags: farmers markets Fort Worth, Rahr Brewing

On Wednesday, May 22, Rahr & Sons will host a farmer’s market-style event at its brewery featuring wares from local vendors. Shop for food, coffee, tamales, gifts, produce and more. The event is from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and will be held in conjunction with their usual Wednesday brewery tour and tasting. Everyone who attends will receive a special pint glass commemorating the event, and 20 percent of all sales will benefit Catholic Charities.

Admission to the tour is $10 per person, and includes three Rahr beer samples. (They card, too.)

Rahr Brewing is at 701 Galveston Ave. in Fort Worth.

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Otterbox iPhone Case For $12.99

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 11-05-2013

Category : Featured, gifts, shopping

Tags: cheap Otterbox case, Fort Worth daily deals, Tanga deals

Today, the daily-deal site Tanga is offering a great deal for iPhone users: $12.99 for an Otterbox Commuter case. This case is the slimmer, trimmer one – still protects the iPhone very well, but it’s not as bulky as the Defender. The case fits iPhone 4 and 4S. I checked around online and these cases go for at least $22 or so at regular price. A screen protector is included, too.

Not what you’re looking for? Check out these other smartphone accessories at deep discounts:

$7.99 for a rooCASE iPhone 5 shell case – protect your new technology investment with a glossy or matte case in a rainbow of available colors

$9 for an iPhone to car stereo transmitter – play your music through your car stereo via FM radio, even without a USB port

$10 for a 10-foot iPhone data cable – charge and use Apple devices even when outlets are far away; available in 5 colors

$12.99 for a waterproof smartphone case with waterproof headphones – protect your smartphone or iPod, even near the pool, with this protective case; will float if dropped in water

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Free 8×10 at Walgreens

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 10-05-2013

Category : family, Featured, gifts, shopping

Tags: cheap Mother's Day gifts, free photo collage at Walgreens, free photo gifts, Walgreens coupon codes, Walgreens photo gifts, Walgreens promo codes

If you still haven’t picked up a Mother’s Day gift, here’s your chance to get one at no cost. From now through Saturday, May 11, Walgreens is offering a free 8×10 photo collage. Simply create your collage, then use the code COLLAGE4YOU at checkout. Most photo orders at Walgreens are ready within an hour, so you can pick this up even when you’re short on time.

Walgreens also has other photo gifts on sale right now, also with same-day pickup. Here are a few offers:

Buy one 8.5×11 Classic Linen photo book and get one free – use code TODAYBOOK at checkout (through 6/1/13)

30 percent off all same-day pickup photo products – use code 30HURRY at checkout; products include wall calendars, posters, scrapbook pages and more (through 5/11/13)

40 percent off photo prints – use code PRINTS40 at checkout (through 6/1/13)

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$5 For One Year of Redbook

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 08-05-2013

Category : dining, Featured, gifts, shopping

Tags: cheap magazine subscriptions, El Terreno coupons, Fort Worth daily deals, Healthsource of Richland Hills coupons, Mamasource deals, Redbook

If you haven’t yet purchased a Mother’s Day gift, here’s your chance to do so at a considerable discount. Head over to Mamasource and pay just $5 for one year of Redbook Magazine. It seems like this magazine has been around forever, and there’s a good reason – it’s full of recipes, life tips, fashion info and other topics of interest to women. The subscription will begin arriving within 6-8 weeks of your order, so if you’re giving this as a gift, write up a little card announcing it.

This deal will immediately go through after you purchase and fill in the delivery info. You can pick up this deal until May 14. Check out the full details here.

Here are some other deals you might like:

$7 for $15 in authentic Mexican cuisine at El Terreno – located in Arlington on Randol Mill

$14.99 for an iPhone charger/docking stand – redeem online; do away with awkward charging cords and pick up this easy to use stand for iPhone 3, 3GS, 4 or 4S; also has a tilting feature for easy viewing

$37 for a massage, spinal decompression, x-rays and more at Healthsource of Richland Hills – relieve pain and get to the root of your problems at this chiropractic firm in Richland Hills or Keller

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“Artsy” Discounts in DFW

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 07-05-2013

Category : entertainment, family, Featured, gifts

Tags: ArtCastle coupons, ArtCastle Hurst, Fort Worth daily deals, Pintapaint coupons, Texas U Can Paint coupons

Get in touch with your inner Picasso with these art-centric daily deals:

$12 for a group art class from Gypsy Muse Studio – located in Grapevine; $30 value; class topics cover stamp-creating, visual art journaling, and mixed-media collages

$17 for a 2-hour BYOB adult art class at Texas U Can Paint – in Southlake; also an option to purchase a kids’ class or pay $22 for a 3-hour adult painting class

$20 for a BYOB art class from Pintapaint – in Las Colinas; pay $40 for a class for 2 or $80 for 4 people

$30 for two children’s art classes at ArtCastle – in Hurst; 2-hour sessions for kids 5 and older

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Online Deals on Neat Stuff

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 06-05-2013

Category : family, Featured, gifts, shopping

The daily-deal sites have a lot of great discounts on products you can purchase online. Here’s a sampling:

$5 for two 10-foot iPad/iPod/iPhone charging cables – never be without a charging cable again; you’ll get two brightly-colored cables that extend up to 10 feet. (Not compatible with iPhone 5)

$5.99 for a Skylanders zip case – your little Skylanders fan will love using this case to store his or her Skylanders figures; get a larger “adventure case” for $11.99 or a big “turret case” for $22.99

$9 for your choice of Pillow Pet – the little one in your life will love these floppy pillow-stuffed animal hybrids; pick from Krissy Koala, Dizzy Dragon, Dreamy Ladybug, or Orange Butterfly

$15 for $30 in chocolate and candy from Fannie May – indulge in Mint Meltaway cheesecake, chocolate-covered strawberries and more from this gourmet confectioner

$16.99 for a Mystery Sterling Silver Jewelry Pouch – this is a fun one; your pouch will contain 2 pieces of mystery jewelry crafted from sterling silver. Finding what you get is part of the fun! Free shipping.

$20 for an expandable garden hose with sprayer - no doubt you’ve seen these hoses on TV infomercials; they expand up to 3 times their size when filled with water; durably constructed

$21.99 for a heavy-duty case for iPad 2, 3 or 4 – protect your tablet with a hard case in your choice of colors; free shipping

$25 for a waterproof beach tote – whether you’re spending time at the pool or the beach this summer, this tote will keep your stuff dry; free shipping

$27 for a 5-piece iPhone 5 accessory pack – deck out your new iPhone with a car charger, wall charger, ear buds, screen protector and three-foot lightning cable; free shipping

$34.99 for a 3-pack of exercise leggings – work out in comfort with a set of microfiber seamless leggings in your choice of colors

$89.99 for a jumbo Maine lobster dinner for two – treat someone special to a seafood feast; also includes lobster cakes, lobster stew, and a cheesecake

$99.99 for a gemstone heart pendant necklace – this heart-shaped amethyst or blue topaz pendant necklace could make a really nice gift; $300 value. Free shipping.

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Beauty Deals in DFW

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 03-05-2013

Category : beauty, Featured, gifts, shopping

Tags: Esoterica Studios coupons, Fort Worth Total Body Care coupons, Pur Minerals coupons, Spa at the Village coupons, Z Spa coupons, Z Spa Fort Worth

It’s almost time for shorts and swimsuits – look and feel your best with these daily deals from around DFW:

$19 for a blowout and a glass of wine at Esoterica Studios – I’m biased because I’ve been to this salon in FW’s Cultural District and they are fantastic! With this deal you can sip while they get your hair smooth and straight. Or pay $25 for a cut, blowout and wine.

$19.99 for eyebrow waxing and tinting at Fort Worth Total Body Care – groom and color your brows at a deep discount; spa is near downtown FW

$20 for $40 in makeup and skincare products from Pur Minerals – redeem online; save half on these mineral based cosmetics, made without artificial dyes and fragrances

$32.99 for a Ginalli Milano Professional Hair Straightener – redeem online; get a high-quality flat iron in black or pink; $189 value; free shipping

$39 for a 1-hour deep-tissue or Swedish massage at The Art of Hair – relax and rejuvenate with an expert massage at this spot in Arlington

$59 for 1 month of admission to Core Fight Academy - get in shape in Haslet with a fitness boot camp, adult jiu-jitsu or Muay Thai kickboxing; kids classes also available

$99 for a Bahama Mama Meltaway Spa Package at Spa at the Village – this would also make a great Mother’s Day gift; includes 50-minute inch-loss body wrap, 50-minute hot-stone massage and an organic facial; spa is in Colleyville

$99 for a 4-week medically-supervised weight loss program at Physicians Weight Loss Centers - take off extra pounds for summer; includes weekly B-12 injections and counseling visits; in Colleyville

$300 for one year of laser hair removal at Z Spa – with this package, you’ll get a full year’s worth of laser hair removal sessions on a small area; pay $749 for a year on a medium area or $979 for a year of sessions on a large area; located on Camp Bowie Blvd.

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DFW Daily Deal Roundup

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 30-04-2013

Category : Arlington, dining, entertainment, family, Featured, gifts, shopping

Tags: Catfish Sam's coupons, cheap Mother's Day gifts, Fort Worth daily deals, Harry & David coupons, Let's Jump coupons, Spice India coupons, Texas Civil War Museum coupons, Texas Rangers ticket discounts, Ultimate Women's Expo Fort Worth coupons

It’s been a while since we’ve done a list of daily deals for DFW. Here you go!

$6 for $12 in Indian food at Spice India – lamb curry, vegetarian entrees and more in Arlington

$6 for two admissions to the Texas Civil War Museum – save half on admission to this interesting museum in far west Fort Worth

$10 for 4 admissions to the Ultimate Women’s Expo - don’t miss this woman-oriented event on May 18-19 in Fort Worth; stars like Amy Grant and Sherri Shepherd will be on hand; includes shopping, samples and more

$10 for $20 at Catfish Sam’s - get fried catfish, hush puppies and more in Arlington

$13 for a ticket to a Texas Rangers Game – pick from upper reserved seats for games on April 30, May 1 or May 2; $38 for a seat in the All You Can Eat section

$15 for a Harry & David gourmet gift box – redeem online; includes H&D’s famous fresh pairs, plus cheese and nuts

$16 for 3 days of airport parking at Park N’ Fly - save tons on offsite parking near DFW; this price is for an uncovered space – pay $19 for covered parking; longer-term deals also available

$19 for 10 bounce-house visits at Let’s Jump – kids can bounce to their heart’s content on 13 inflatables at this spot in Keller

$24 for a women’s haircut and style at Salon Red – get gorgeous hair at half price from this salon in NRH; pay $12 for a men’s cut or $69 for cut, style and highlights

$25 for $50 in organic grocery delivery from Greenling – redeem online; this shop brings fresh, sustainable groceries right to your door

$29 for a 1-hour massage + more at HealthSource Chiropractic – redeem at Keller or Richland Hills locations; includes massage, 15-minute pain evaluation, x-rays and 20-min spinal decompression treatment

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$5 Off $15 at LivingSocial

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 25-04-2013

Category : Arlington, dining, entertainment, family, Featured, food, gifts, shopping

Tags: Chalios Mexican Restaurant coupons, Decanter Restaurant and Wine Bar coupons, Disney magazine subscriptions, Fort Worth daily deals, Kenny Chesney discount tickets, Welborn Garage Doors coupons

Now’s the time to grab that LivingSocial deal you’ve had your eye on – through tonight at midnight, you can get $5 off any deal of $15 or more when you use the code MOM5 at checkout. Here are some of the items you can get:

$15 for a 1-year Disney magazine subscription – delight your kids with Disney Junior, Cars, Disney Fairies or other magazine; just $10 with discount

$20 for $40 at Chalio’s Mexican Restaurant – enjoy Mexican cuisine on N. Main in Fort Worth; just $15 with discount

$24 for a garage-door tune-up from Welborn Garage Doors – get your garage door working its best with this maintenance service; just $19 with discount

$30 for 5 yoga classes at The Wellness Centerr – stretch and relax at this studio on Forest Park Blvd; just $25 with discount

$32 for a 4-course prix-fixe dinner for two at Decanter Restaurant and Wine Bar – indulge in one appetizer, two soups or salads, two entrees and a shared dessert at this spot in Flower Mound; just $27 with discount

$49 for 2 tickets to Kenny Chesney at Cowboys Stadium – hear country music from the famed entertainer on May 11; $44 with discount

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