What to do Dallas: Jan 30- Feb 1

What to do Dallas: Jan 30-Feb 1

Its the weekend and the one thing that I sit and think as the hour approaches 5pm and I get read to head for the door at work is what am I to do this weekend. For me I like to try something new so I weather a new place for dinner or explore somewhere I have never been before.

So for this weekend I have selected to places to visit. The Boat Expo! Whats funny about this one is I don't know how to swim however my husband wants a boat so he can fish so this is a surprise for him. Now if he buys one I will never get on it but I know going here will make his day.

I have also post a new place to eat.... Yummy Chinese food it is. Make sure to order the xiao long bao soup dumplings, shrimp with tea leaves, lion's head meatballs and za jiang noodles. I hear this is the best on the menu and if your really looking to try something taste the Jellyfish and let me know how that is.

 New Places to Go

DFW Winter Boat Expo
Dallas Market Hall
Jan 30- Feb 8

Fort Worth Bridal Show
Fort Worth Convention Center
Feb 1 Noon to 5pm

New Place to Eat

YAO Fuzi Cusine
Chinese Food
4757 W. Park Blvd.
Plano
214-43-9267

Well have fun and have a great weekend its now 5pm so it time to jet!

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2013 State Fair of Texas Discounts | Free Days for Seniors

State Fair of Texas  

Its that time again!!!!

September 27, 2013 – October 20, 2013

Tickets 

General admission: $17
Child (under 48" in height) $13
Child under age 3 admitted FREE
Seniors (ages 60 and over) $13
Seniors FREE every Thursday (October 3, 10, & 17)

Parking: $15 per space used

“DISCOUNTS 2013”

Opening Day 2013: Bring a full 20 oz. bottle of Dasani water (or any Coca-Cola product) for donation to the North Texas Food Bank containers at Fair admission gates and get in for $6 per (per donation) per person.

Kroger Can Food Drive: Any Wednesday in 2013. Admission is $3 for each visitor bringing 3 cans of food for area food banks.

Senior Day: FREE Thursdays--Senior Citizens 60 years and older get in to the State Fair FREE each Thursday.

Any Day: McDonald's offers $3 off General Admission with one of their State Fair coupons (available on tray liner or bag stuffer) any day of the Fair. A half price child (with purchase of general admission) coupon is also distributed by McDonald’s. Offer may not be combined with any other offer.

Dr Pepper $5 Tuesdays: Any Tuesday, bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $5. Most rides (excluding the Thrillway and the Texas Star) are 6 coupons.

Dr Pepper $8 after 5: Any day after 5 p.m. Bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $8 after 5 p.m.

Coke $6 Thursday: Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of a Coca-Cola product and enter the Fair for $6 admission.

Dickies Day is Thursday, Oct. 3 Only: Anyone wearing a Dickies logo clothing item will receive a free voucher for admission to the Fair on October 3, 2013.

Cinemark Thursdays: Present Cinemark Movie Theatre ticket stub and receive free admission on any Thursday.

KISS Fridays: Download and print a coupon from the KISS-FM website. Admission is $12 with the coupon. Discount is off of general admission only – when purchased at a State Fair of Texas admission gate with coupon.

Reduced Admission on Midway Rides on Tuesdays: The kids will want to go to the State Fair any day -- but there's a special offer on Tuesdays. Most rides in the Midway are reduced to only 6 coupons as part of the Dr Pepper promotion on Tuesdays. Thrill rides and the Texas Star are not included. But you can ride Winky the Whale for only 6 coupons on Tuesdays. Enjoy!

Purchase Advance Tickets at Kroger: Avoid standing in line by purchasing your advance tickets when you're out grocery shopping at Kroger. Advance purchase General Admission tickets are $16. A Season Pass is $34.95. They may be purchased at the check-out counter or at the service desk. The season pass includes a one-day companion ticket (good Monday-Friday) and one Cinemark ticket.

 


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$5 Dallas ZOO Admission- Limited time!!!

Photo Credit: Dallas Zoo

Do you love the ZOO? 

Well I do and right now there is a great deal going on that I think you need to take advantage of before it gone.

 Now through February 28th, the Dallas Zoo is hosting penguin days, where each admission is 

$5 per person, ages 3 and up

& $8 for Parking.

 

 For more information click here.

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Mega Bus | Now serving Dallas and Grand Prairie Texas

Have you seen Mega Bus before?

Recently while on a shopping trip in Grand Prairie I noticed this large blue double decker bus rolling thru town.

Re traveled to and from San Antonio for $6.50 round trip...free wifi, clean bathrooms per one of my traveling buddies, cold as heck and approximately the same amount of time as driving.....

Pros:

•  Free Wifi
• $1 Tickets
• Over 70 North American Destinations

Cons:

• Megabus is not bad....The parking at the location is very limited and its highly recommended to get dropped off

Must Have:

• a blanket is a must on that bus... 

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Dallas Farmers Market | Juicing on a Budget

Juicing on a Budget is a new series which will run every Tuesday or maybe every Wednesday if you happen to be in Australia. It’s a quick start guide for new juicers and a refresher course for juicers who want to stay motivated and inspired. So if you’re a new juicer, or if your juicing has plateaued and needs renewing, then dust off your juicer and subscribe now by email or RSS feed so you don’t miss out.


 Dallas Farmers Market 

1010 South Pearl Expressway  

Dallas, TX 75201

214-939-2808

I posted about setting a budget and finding where you can get the best deals on produce and the Dallas Farmers Market is one of the best places to start. All the produce is provided by local venders so you if you want to know where your tomatoes came from this is the place to go because you can just ask. The Dallas Farmers Market is open 362 days a year and is closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The Dallas Farmers Market is open for retail sales from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Smart shoppers know how to get the most out of their visit to the DFM. Here are some useful tips: For the best selection, come to the Dallas Farmers Market early; for the best deals, come late in the day. Farmers are at the Market on Saturday’s; some are also there Fridays and Sundays. Bring your own bag, preferably a sturdy, cloth, reusable bag, which will help keep ripe produce from getting bruised. Examine all the vegetables or fruit in a basket to make sure you're getting what you want. Plan to do a lot of shopping? Bring your own cart to carry everything. Ask about bargains. Sellers often have bruised or overripe vegetables and fruit that they will discount and that are perfect for pies, cobblers, sauces or jams. Bring cash; particularly single dollar bills because many vendors have limited change. When in doubt, ask if the produce is locally-grown or where it is from. If the Market is one of several stops you'll be making in a day, bring a cooler for your purchases to keep them fresh. Bye for now,    Too Busy to visit us during the day??? No worries... you don’t have to miss any more deals because there are now 3 ways you can follow us:  1. Just click here and fill in your email to get Crazy Texas Savings Daily Deals in your email! 2.   “Like” us on Facebook, just make sure you mark us as a “Top Story” so you get a better chance of seeing the deals we post! 3.  Crazy Texas Savings is  on Twitter!

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Friday Recap | Big Tex Burned Down Today at the State Fair

Just a few weeks ago my family gather to celebrate to 60th Birthday of Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas and today he went up in flames just two days prior to the end of the fair. If you are a born and raised Texan you would know that Big Tex is one of the main reasons for attending the fair. How many of you got a picture with the big guy in the background? If you read my post about my trip you would see that my kids got their first picture this year.

Source: blogs.dallasobserver.com via LaTrice on Pinterest

So what is you memories of Big Tex? 

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Formosa Express Chinese Food | DFW Restaurant Review

Local Restaurant Review 

 

Formosa Express

5405 Jim Miller Rd.

Dallas, TX 75227

214-275-4314 

Fax: 214-275-4336

www.formoseexpress.com

CTS (Crazy Texas Savings) Rating: A+

My Local food review is for one of my now favorite restaurants in the DFW. Now I have drove by this place for the last five years and not until recently did I decided to try it out. The food has lots of flavor for a fast food spot. The presentations is good food is always fresh.

Formosa Express happens to be one of the best stops in the area if you are looking for good food at a low cost.  As you know my over all goal is to get great quality at low prices and this is what I found here. I tried this place three times before I choose to share it with you all because I didn't want to say hey this is great and then you visit and its terrible.

When I visit I go during lunch time hours usually at 12:30pm since that is my lunch time. I only get a 30 minute lunch so I place my order online for pick up around 12:15 and tell them in the notes that I will be there around 12:40. When I arrive they are usually finish with my order or just bagging it up some its still hot and ready.

Pros:

• Great Food 
• Great Prices- 33 of there Lunch specials are $4.85  that includes Entree, Fried Rice, Egg Roll and Drink. Everyday from 11am- 3pm
• Fast Service- Four ways to order ( Walk In, Drive thru, Fax or Online)
• Convenient hours ( M-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun Noon-9:30pm)
• They Deliver....$5 minimum

Cons:

• Parking is limited during busy hours. 
• Drive Thru not long enough for many car... walk in is better!

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Halloween 2012- DFW Trunk or Treat Events

Crazy Texas Savings Family Guide To DFW Trick-Or-Treating Alternatives on a budget....

Looking for something to do this Halloween season within your community?  Well many local churches and shopping centers are getting together to offer a safe, family-friendly experience this year. Below you will find some of the local activities that I have attended with my children over the years.

Cedar Hill

 Destiny Church  
Time: TBA
1375 New Clark Rd. 

Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
Phone: 972-291-6058
 I love Destiny Church and so does most of Cedar Hill and surrounding areas I have attended this event for the last three years after attend the the Trinity event below.

Uptown Village at Cedar Hill

Time:  6pm- 9pm

305 W. FM 1382

Cedar Hill, 

Texas 75104

 Duncanville 

Trinity United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm 
1302 S. Clark Rd
Duncanville, TX 75137
972-296-2155
Trinity is my church!!! This is a great event put on by a small church. We have bounce houses, cake walks, tons of candy, food and music.

Duncanville Church of Christ
Time: 6pm-9pm
402 W. Danieldale Road
Duncanville, TX 75137 

Dallas

Grace Bible Church

Time: 5:00p to 7:00p 
11306 Inwood Rd.
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 368-0779 

A fun-filled event for the whole community! Come and enjoy bounce houses, games, pony rides, carnival food and more! Admission is free. Bring your friends and family and come experience the fun! 

Wanna Add to this list... Just email me or comment below and ill add it to the list.

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State Fair of Texas| Big Tex B-day Celebration and Ticket Giveaway

Did you know that Big Tex is is celebrating his 60th Birthday this year????

Crazy Texas Savings has joined up with Oak Farms Dairy and Dairy Max to help bring local Texans out to celebrate at the State Fair of Texas.

On September 30, 2012 @ 1:00pm we all will be all together to wish Big Tex a Happy Birthday and we will like for you to come out and celebrate with us.

For one of my readers we will be giving away a pair of tickets to the State Fair of Texas. This is a $32.00 value and I want to give them to you for free.

So what do you need to do to qualify....

1. Live in Texas!!!! What good will it do you to win a prize you can use?

2. Re-tweet this message...

Join the Big Tex B-day Celebration and Enter to win State Fair of Texas Tickets #giveaway crazytexassavings.com/2012/09/state-…#DFW #dallas
— Crazy Texas Savings(@crazyTXsavings) September 21, 2012

Enter Below...
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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Crazy Texas Savings is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. 

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Meet Hunger Games Leven Rambin Friday At Dallas Walmart

Walmart has announced some of the Hunger Games stars to appear at the Walmart Midnight DVD Release Party for The Hunger Games on Friday night August 17th at selected Walmart locations!

 

Dallas is getting the beautiful Leven Rambin (“Glimmer”) 

SAY WHAT?  Yes!  Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will make its home entertainment debut at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games franchise. In celebration of the home entertainment release, Leven Rambin (“Glimmer”) will appear at Walmart in Dallas for a meet-and-greet/signing with the crowds of excited fans anxiously awaiting the release. Walmart stores (24-hour stores only) nationwide will host more than 2,000 district parties featuring special giveaways (while supplies last), movie trivia and much more.

 

WHEN:           Evening of Friday, August 17

Media Call time: 10:30 pm

Signing: 11:00 pm – 1:00 am

 

WHERE:         Walmart 

                        1521 N. Cockrell Hill Rd.

                        Dallas, TX  75211

                         

ABOUT THE HUNGER GAMES: The 2-disc Blu-ray and 2-disc DVD arrive loaded with over three hours of extensive bonus materials including the comprehensive eight-part documentary, “The World is Watching: Making of The Hunger Games.” Other special features include a sit-down conversation with director Gary Ross as well as numerous featurettes that examine the global success of the books, the creation of the control room in the film and the filmmakers’ motivation behind creating new scenes that were not in the book plus much more.  The Blu-ray Disc set contains an additional exclusive feature, “Preparing for the Games: A Director’s Process,” which looks at the progression of taking three key scenes from the book to the screen.  The Hunger Games Blu-ray Disc and DVD is a must-have film that is hailed as “exciting and thought-provoking in a way few adventure dramas ever are” (New York Daily News).     

See you there!

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Dallas Hunger Games Release Party: Freebie Friday

Are you a Hunger Game Fan??? Did you read the books, stand in line for the movie and now cant wait to snag for copy on the 18th of August? 

Well if you go and pre-order The Hunger Games DVD at your local Blockbuster anytime from now  through August 15 will receive a free exclusive Hunger Games poster and be invited to attend a special release party at your  local store.

If you attend the party at the Dallas/Frankford Road Blockbuster will be treated to a special appearance by KISS-FM on-air talent, HUNGER GAMES survival food, a screening of the movie in store, trivia contests for prizes, a special Tribute mini-makeover and learn self-defense techniques for the arena.

Find your store locations here:  http://www.blockbuster.com/releaseparties 

When: 
 Friday, August 17 9:00pm – Midnight

Where:
Blockbuster 
4535 Frankford Road 
Dallas, TX 75287

 Now if your not quite a fan of the movie but you read the books or lets just say your like myself and have did none of the above but you heard good things about the movie here goes a brief summary:

ABOUT THE FILM

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games.  A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains.

 

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy.  If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

IF you miss the Party make sure to stop by Blockbuster for the THE HUNGER GAMES DVD releases Saturday, August 18. 

 

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Wordless Wednesday: DFW Olympic Stars

North Texas Track and Field Stars

Congratulations USA Track & Field.

Jason Young, Michelle Carter and Khadevis Robinson competed this week  in the discus, shot put and the 800-meter 

 

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Dallas Museum of Art Free First Tuesday!

Its funny that I live here in Dallas and still have yet to visit the Museum of Art. My children have attend with there school for field trip but i have never gone.

If you are counting down the last few days of summer and want some thing to do then bring the kids out to the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA)today for Free First Tuesday!

The DMA is opening its doors to help educate and cultivate an interest in the arts among North Texas children.

Today is all about the art of the animal kingdom. Kids can use their artistic abilities to make awesome animal puppets. There’s also a chance to meet Arturo, the DMA’s mascot. You and the family can enjoy tours of the museum, story time, making animal hats, and so much more! There’s even a Yogiños session with yoga for youngsters.

Free First Tuesdays is today from 11AM to 4PM at the Dallas Museum of Art, located at 1717 North Harwood in the downtown Dallas Arts District. General admission today is FREE! DallasMuseumOfArt.org has more information on this fabulous event as well as where to park.

Which Museums have you visited in the DFW?

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Lowes Build and Grow: July 28, 2012

 For the last couple of months I have been taking my kids to participate in the the Lowe's Build and Grow event that takes place every other weekend and it has been a huge success. Every time i attend there seems to be a big turn out no matter which city I go to. This weekend they will be making Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends.....as seen below.

To sign up go to http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx to sign up. Make sure you sign up early so you don't be traveling further than you want.

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DFW Free Activities to do with Children

 Summer Blog Challenge

July 21 (Day 51)-  Free or almost free activities to do with children in DFW.

Are the kids bouncing all round the house eating all your food? 

1. Story-times at your local library.

2. Catch a cheap movie. Not free but some movies have cheap daytime movies. 

Lancaster Cinemark Matinee cost $2.75

3. Picnic in the Park. 

Find a local park with a great covered picnic are or lots of trees for shade. Pack a light lunch, some outdoor play toys and enjoy the Texas sun.

4. Pump it up on July 25, 2012. 
Come out and help raise for Autism research July 25 and your little ones can bounce for free from 6 to 8pm.  


What are you doing this summer with your children for fun?

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Kids free at Pump It Up- July 25, 2012

It’s not every day that your kids’ favorite place hosts its 2 millionth birthday party!

Come out and help Pump It Up celebrate at the 4th Annual Great Open Jump™ on Wednesday, July 25th from 6-8 pm.  Kids can jump for free with a donation to Autism Speaks.

The 4th Annual Great Open Jump will take place on Wednesday, July 25 from 6-8 p.m. at all DFW Pump It Up locations.   Kids are FREE with donation.  For more information, please visit the Pump It Up website.  You can also contact the individual Pump It Up locations directly - North Dallas/West Plano, 3632 Frankford Road , Suite 180, (972) 820-0777; Frisco, 7164 Technology Drive, #200,(214) 387-9663; Dallas, 9201 Forest Lane , Suite 100, (972) 792-9663; Fort Worth-North, 3721 North Beach Street, (817) 831-0011; Arlington, 1120 Eden Road , Suite 102, (817) 845-9869.

An estimated 1 in 88 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum – a 1000 percent increase in the past 40 years that is only partly explained by improved diagnosis.

Pump It Up is a proud supporter of Autism Speaks. For more information about autism, visit www.AutismSpeaks.org.
Make plans now to be at one of the five Pump It Up locations in DFW on July 25th for the Great Open Jump!  Your kids will have a great time bouncing (and getting lots of exercise!) plus your donation will help children and families across the country who have been touched by autism.

Thanks Kim @ She is Dallas for posting this. 

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Dollar Day @ Dallas Zoo- Today July 19, 2012

Looking for something to do today with the the kids...

Well today is Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo...

Start:

July 19, 2012 9:00 am

End:

July 19, 2012 5:00 pm

The Dallas Zoo shows its appreciation to the community for its support with $1 admission all day and dollar deals on food items at select locations. Take the DART Red Line straight to the Zoo entrance to avoid the traffic and start your adventure sooner.

Cost: $1 per person for ages 3 and older; free for ages 2 and younger and DZS members; $7 parking

Do you plan on attending? 

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Old Navy $1 Flip Flop sale- june 30, 2

I just got a call from my mom about this deal so I wanted to share it while its still early
There's still time for hitting the Old navy Flip flop Wonder Sale on Saturday June 30,2012.

The annual sale event is a big one for the retail clothing outlet.

The skinny: Basic solid-color flip-flops will be $1 during the sale this Saturday only. There is a limit of five pair per customer. The offer excludes wedges,embellished,printed and leather styles.

Stores are open at regular hours that range from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.,depending on locations throughout the US.

Check here for details.

The store notes they have a limited selection of colors,sizes and quantities,and once they are gone,so is the deal.

The sale is for Saturday only,so if you like $1 flip flips in all kinds of colors,make sure it is an early stop.

(Image: Old Navy)

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Dallas Fair Park- Free July 4th

The city of dallas offical Independence  Day celebration.

When: July 4th from 4:30 to 10 pm
Location: 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.

Parking will cost $10 within the park gate

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Today is... National HIV Testing Day.

 Dallas County... and anyone in the area. Please take the time to get tested I posted this a couple of days ago but  just in case you forgot here it is again for you to review. Just click below for the address and more information.

http://www.crazytexassavings.com/2012/06/national-hiv-testing-june-27-2012.html

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