Free Printable Valentines
February 10, 2010 by Amy
Filed under cheap, free & easy, feature
Who says you need to buy the usual grocery store valentines when you can find so many cute ones online? Here are a few I designed that you can print for free!
Candy Kiss Sandwich Bag Goody Label & Valentine Tags
You can find a ton more of my favorites from around the blog sphere here. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Fun New Year’s Eve Customizable Printables – free offer!
December 29, 2009 by Texasholly
Filed under cheap, free & easy, feature
Whether you are planning a NYE party or a quiet evening with your family at home (did I just imply that I could achieve a quiet evening at home?), this is something you might want to check out.
They are holiday printables - games and activities – that can be customized and printed at home.
There are a bunch of New Year’s Eve sheets that can be printed at the last minute (not that I would ever need that) in any number that you desire.
A to Z has a special deal for Burb Mom readers – they are offering the first 10 who mention Burb Mom and respond via phone to their customer service line (888-722-0306) a free game of their choice from any of the A to Z sites.
Thanks A to Z!
Free Events for Moms – Southlake & Grapevine
September 20, 2009 by Texasholly
Filed under To Do in DFW, feature
Playin’ Around Town is hosting the following FREE events for moms/dads and kids:
Wednesday, September 23 – 9:00 to 11:00 am at The Choo Choo Station in Grapevine Mills
Join the fun at The Choo Choo Station. There are trains, trains and more trains. A special toddler area makes this outing a good one even for the littlest family members.
Wednesday, October 7 – 10:00 to 12:00 at Indoor Safari Park in Southlake
Meet other moms and let the kids play at Indoor Safari Park in Southlake. There is a train, bounce house, mini-golf, ball pit, play tables and much more at this unique location.
Admission is free, but is limited.
Sign-up today to reserve your family’s space! As with All Playin’ Around Town family events, you need to be a Playin’ Around Town Member.
But that is easy…and FREE.
Just click here to go to the Playin’ Around Town website and sign up
After you sign up, you will need to RSVP for the event.
See you there!
Frugal Friday!
July 31, 2009 by Brittany
Filed under cheap, free & easy, feature
Okay, I missed Frugal Friday last week, shame on me. I did not, however, miss any frugal opportunities. I will just add them to this week’s posting.
Monday, May 25th: I went to Don’s Fish Camp, just outside of San Marcos, to float the river with a couple of my friends from high school today. If you’ve ever floated the river, you know that there isn’t much you can do if you need to go to the bathroom. In order to make sure that I had everything out of my system before my trip, I headed to McDonald’s with my parents to get Mother Nature’s best laxative – coffee. I walked into McDonald’s and saw a big stand with a sign that read “Free Mocha Monday.” Well anything with the word “Free” in it catches my eye, so naturally, I inquired about the sign.
Me: Free Mocha Monday… What does this mean?!
Man at McDonalds: It’s Free Mocha Monday. You get a free mocha coffee, iced or hot.
Me (waiting for the catch): Seriously? Do I need to buy something to get this for free?
Man at McDonalds: No, it’s Free Mocha Monday – it’s free…
Me: What a blessing! This is the only reason I came here this morning and it’s FREE! Awesome!
Well, the coffee did what it does best – it woke me up and ensured that I was not miserable on the river. Best of all – it was FREE!
Original Price: $3.00; My Price: FREE. Total Savings: $3.00 or 100%.
Saturday, May 30th: I went to Sprout’s with Ali today to get some chicken. I’m a serious fan of chicken, but especially theirs. We walked up and saw a huge trailer with incredibly large plastic avocados, at least 20 feet high. Apparently, there are people who travel all over the country giving away FREE chips and guacamole. What an awesome job. I want to do that. So not only did we get FREE chips and guacamole, but they also had a special on the guacamole – 2 packs for $5. The goodness does not stop there. We were also given a “buy one get one free” coupon. So I got 2 packs of guacamole for $2.50.
Original Price: $10.00; My Price: $2.50 Total Savings: $7.50 or 75%.
Wednesday, June 3rd: Sonic was offering FREE root beer floats tonight from 8 to midnight to promote the fact that they are open until midnight or later all summer long. Ali and I went after we worked out and we weren’t ashamed at all.
Friday, June 5th: Krispy Kreme is giving away a free doughnut today in honor of National Doughnut day! Go get you some!
Original Price: $0.90; My Price: FREE. Total Savings: $0.90 or 100%.
Total Weekly Savings: $11.40
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Brittany resides in the DFW area and loves to write about her penny-pinching adventures at It’s a New Day! When she’s not out haggling prices or looking for loose change, she can usually be found hanging out with her family or friends.
FREE Event at Flower Mound Boomerangs
July 25, 2009 by Texasholly
Filed under cheap, free & easy, events, feature
Burb Mom is so excited to be co-hosting a great FREE event for moms…did I mention FREE?…at Boomerangs in Flower Mound Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:00 am to 2:00.
Bring your kids for a day of bouncing, playing, laughing, & fun at Boomerang’s Party & Play – 2301 Cross Timbers Rd Lewisville, TX 75028.
Burb Mom editors will be there ‘cuz it is FREE.
Other amazing activities will be set up for both parents and kids to enjoy.
Boomerangs will be selling Papa John’s Pizza and refreshments from their concession area.
Admission is free, but is limited to 250 children.
Sign-up today to reserve your family’s space! As with All Playin’ Around Town family events, you need to be a member.
But that is easy…and FREE.
Free activities for kids at Willow Bend Mall
July 10, 2009 by Texasholly
Filed under DFW East, feature
Next week – July 13 through 17 Willow Bend Mall in Plano is hosting FREE and unusual activities for kids at 2:00 daily. They are calling it the Week of Summer Fun for Kids. All events will be held in the Grand Court (except for Tuesday’s activity which will be in the Macy’s Court).
The Scheduled FREE activities for DFW children:
Monday – VOCAL TRASH
“A high-octane stage group that provides an afternoon of music, dance and comedy”. Vocal trash is a program for kids that includes audience participation. It is a street show that will delight children with singing, “stomp” drumming and a variety of acts. The program is eco-educational and will include recycling tips from the people at Coca-Cola.
Tuesday – CREATE-A-PIZZA DAY
Kids become chefs at California Pizza Kitchen. The children are invited to make their own pizzas. It isn’t just pizzas that will get a child makeover – they will also decorate a CPK box that The Shops at Willow Bend plans to display in an art exhibit. The program will also address proper hand washing technique as instructed by the Medical Center of Plano.
Wednesday – SECRET AGENT MAGIC SHOW
The program will be magical! James Wand, secret-agent magician, will entertain the kids (and adults) with his adventure magic. He will introduce Agent Wand and his evil enemy Dr. No-No through stories and magic tricks.
Thursday – AUNTIE ANNE’S PRETZEL’S
Kids will participate with the people at Auntie Anne’s to make their own pretzel. This event is also hosted by the Medical Center of Plano.
Friday – BUBBLE WONDER
A Bubble Juggler? Come find out what that is and enjoy the amazing bubble entertainment.
The Shops at Willow Bend suggest that you stop by the Concierge Center located on the lower level near Macy’s to pre-register your child. More information can be found on the Shops of Willow Bend website.
NBA Nation @ Taste of Dallas & A Giveaway
July 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under cheap, free & easy, feature
Location: West End in Downtown Dallas
Cost: Free
When: Friday – Saturday, July 10-12 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, July 12 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This is basketball country, and we call it NBA Nation… Whether you’re eight years old, or eighty; if you’re a face-painter for your favorite team or you just love the game, NBA Nation wants you!
NBA Nation and its Ambassador Darryl Dawkins, an NBA Legend, are traveling coast-to-coast this summer, bringing fans together at the NBA’s largest mobile basketball playground. Climb atop the 18-wheel, 53′ showtruck to the VIP Sky Deck where fans can catch the action on the courts below, enjoy snacks and cold beverages, or relax on the deck and listen as NBA Nation’s own deejay, The Big Show DJ Dallas Green, spins the hottest new music. Step inside the Prize Pod for the chance to win a phone or other cool prizes. Then dribble, pass and shoot through the Performance Challenge course for the chance to win a new car*. Join fellow fans at one of the two basketball courts to show off your best skills in a variety of contests or participate in clinics with NBA Players & Legends. Practice your best slam dunk on 8′, 9′ and 10′ rims and compete in the Slam Dunk Showdown for your chance to go to NBA All-Star 2010 in Dallas**. Show off your shooting skills from six different spots on the court in the Shooting Stars competition. Finally, come aboard the showtruck to watch the NBA’s 50 Greatest Plays on a 50″ flat screen, play the latest NBA video games, or measure your height, arm span, hand & shoe size to life-size replicas of your favorite NBA Players.
For more details, visit: www.nba.com/nbanation
*Must be 21 years of age or older to be eligible. For official rules, visit www.nba.com/nbanation/skills.html
**Must be 21 years of age or older and dunk must be executed on 10′ rim to be eligible.
NOW – For the GIVEAWAY Part: NBA Nation would like to give away a $50 gift card to NBA.com for some fan gear to one Burb Mom reader! What a great gift for the basketball fans in our lives! All you have to do is COMMENT on this post & you will be entered to win. One entry per person!
Thanks You’re Sweet Free Printable
July 2, 2009 by Amy
Filed under cheap, free & easy, feature
Need an easy and cute gift?
I designed these sweet labels to fit a sandwich baggie. Fun for teacher gifts or party favors!
Click the image below to download and print. Have fun!
For personal use only.
Amy Locurto is a mom of two and graphic designer, Co-Founder of a photography blog iHeartFaces.com and provides free downloads, recipes and creative ideas on her personal blog. She sometimes even gets a little sleep!
Where Kids Eat Free in Collin County
Keeping cash flow in mind, I’ve compiled a list of restaurants in the East DFW ‘burbs that have nights and times where children eat free.
I LOVE FREE!
I also love not having to cook.
I love this list.
Allen
Where can kids eat free or cheap in Allen, TX?
MiMi’s Cafe – 810 W. McDermott Drive, Allen, TX
For the little ones we hand out a complimentary child’s plate including cheerios, a bib, wet wipes, crackers, and an orange slice.
Frisco
Where can kids eat free or cheap in Frisco, TX?
AppleBees -3141 Preston Rd
Monday to Thursday Kids eat for .99 cents
Chick-Fil-A -Stonebriar Centre – 2601 Preston Road & El Dorado & Toll Road FSU – 5211 El Dorado Parkway
Tuesdays after 5pm - Kids’ activities & Kids eat free with adult meal. Check with your local Chick-fil-a!
Cristina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant – NW Frisco 5105 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 120
Children 12 and under eat free all day Mondays and Tuesdays! Two children per one adult, offer available for selections from the kids menu only.
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit -7070 Preston Rd
Kids eat free all day Sunday.
Manny’s Mexican Food
Monday – Kids eat for .99 cents with adult meal.
Terilli’s
Kid’s eat free from kid menu everyday from 11-3.
Texas Land & Cattle – 3191 Preston Rd
Kids eat free on Saturdays from 11am-4pm. Up to 2 kids per adult entree purchased.
The Varsity Club Wings & Sports
Kids eat free with adult meal purchase Sunday through Thursday
Plano
Where can kids eat free or cheap in Plano, TX?
Central Market -On Tuesdays Kids eat free from 5pm to 8pm
Cristina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant -NW Frisco 5105 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 120 – 469.362.8177
FOR KIDS: Children 12 and under eat free all day Mondays and Tuesdays! Two children per one adult, offer available for selections from the kids menu only.
Denny’s -1305 Preston Rd
Kids Eat Free Tuesday & Saturday 4pm to 10pm
McDonald’s -McDermott & Custer @ Allen/Plano; Parker & Coit @ Plano; Independence & Spring Creek @ Plano
Kids Eat FREE! Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday nights at participating McDonald’s from 4pm – 10pm. FREE Happy Meal with the purchase of a Premium Salad or Value Meal.
Luby’s Cafeteria -5040 West Park Boulevard
Wednesday after 4:30pm & Saturday all day Kids eat free 10 and under with adult meal
Patrizio
Sunday – Thursday Kids eat free 11am to 10pm
Souper Salad -1709 W. Parker Rd. Suite 400 & 1017 N. Central Expressway Suite 25
Sundays Kids eat for $2.49. Kids 4 and younger always FREE.
Steak N Shake -2313 N. Central Expressway & 429 Coit Road
Saturday & Sunday all day Kids 12 & Under eat for free
Texadelphia
Daily Kids eat free after 5pm
Texas Land & Cattle
3945 Central Expwy.
Saturdays Kids eat free from 11am to 4pm. 2 kids meals for one adult meal.
This is what we have found. If you know of somewhere else in Collin County that caters to kids with freebies, please leave a comment so we can add them to the list.
Also, please be aware that this list was compiled a few weeks ago so things may have changed. For the most up-to-date infomation, we recommend you contact the restaurants individually.
Wilkerson Park – Flower Mound
May 6, 2009 by Texasholly
Filed under DFW North, feature
Wilkerson Park is located at 2880 Garden Road in Flower Mound…
We explored another local park that has been totally renovated with cool new playground equipment. Here’s Nicholas showing off his musical abilities on some built-in bongo drums!
Nicholas loves to climb so the climbing wall and rope web were lots of fun for him.
Now, here are some more unusual pieces of equipment that I haven’t seen before. This is a gyroscope type thing. It is tilted in such a way that you can easily get spinning around really fast due to the force of your momentum and body weight.
And here’s another one that works in a similar way. You hold on to it and someone pushes you and the whole top piece spins around but you can feel it increasing in speed due to the angle and the force of your momentum. Yes, there’s some real physics behind these pieces but don’t ask me to give you the specifics.
What is this??
It definitely looks like a slide, right?
But instead of being concaved with raised sides to keep a child from falling off, this thing is convex with no sides. We thought maybe you are supposed to slide down in while straddling it. But there is a slight curve in it at one point which makes it easy to fall over when you hit that part. Nicholas tried straddling it, going down head first, climbing up it.
Nothing was successful. I’d love to hear any guesses as to how you are supposed to play on this.
When Kim isn’t exploring local parks with her children, she is writing at Savor the Days.
