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Posted by Jennifer Carles on Friday, May 6th, 2022 at 12:00 PM
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Mayfest is the biggest party in Fort Worth and it’s finally back! Four days of live music, festival food, carnival rides, performing arts, pet adoptions, more than 60 Art and Gift Market vendors, free children’s activities, special attractions – the list goes on and on! Held on the first weekend in May on 33 glorious acres in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park, Mayfest is one event you won’t want to miss!

Mayfest is produced by Trinity Collaborative, Inc., a 501(c) 3 organization. The proceeds from each year’s festival are given back to the community in support of programs from three of Mayfest’s founding organizations – The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc., Streams & Valleys, Inc., and The City of Fort Worth Park and Recreation Department. Trinity Collaborative, Inc. is proud to have given back more than $7.5 million to benefit the city of Fort Worth and it’s citizens.

See what else is going on around town HERE!

Be sure to go here to checkout discounted ticket prices for events in Dallas and Fort Worth!  Also, keep in mind that Groupon and LivingSocial always have great deals on local shops, restaurants, spas and more.  GoldStar also offers half-priced entertainment!  For other ways to save on going out, try Pogo Pass or City Pass!

A Celebration for Mom: Boyz II Men on May 8th

Posted by Jennifer Carles on Thursday, May 5th, 2022 at 4:00 PM
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Head over to Groupon to get discounted tickets to A Celebration for Mom: Boyz II Men on May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie!

See what else is going on around town HERE!

Be sure to go here to checkout discounted ticket prices for events in Dallas and Fort Worth!  Also, keep in mind that Groupon and LivingSocial always have great deals on local shops, restaurants, spas and more.  GoldStar also offers half-priced entertainment!  For other ways to save on going out, try Pogo Pass or City Pass!

Healthy Makeover For Your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Dinner

Posted by Jennifer Carles on Thursday, May 5th, 2022 at 10:30 AM
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I always make a special Cinco de Mayo dinner for my family, especially if it will be a crazy weekday night and it is not convenient for us to make it to our favorite Mexican restaurant! Normally, a lot of the dishes that we traditionally associate with this fiesta are not that healthy. So here are a few makeover ideas to get you thinking about nutrition without sacrificing all those yummy flavors we love!

1. Start With the Chips~ It is so easy to make your own tortilla chips, plus this is a fun and easy recipe to do with your kids! Here is my go-to homemade recipe- take whole wheat tortillas and cut into triangles. Simply place them on a baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking oil. Then season however you like and bake for 5-6 minutes in a 350°F oven.

2. Choose Your Dip Wisely~  Load up on salsa, it is full of veggies. But make sure to check the ingredients if you are not making it yourself because some brands can be really high in sodium. Also, limit your guacamole to one serving (about 2 tablespoons) and stay away from queso.

3. Lighten Up Your Tacos~  Always choose lean ground beef or even better, use ground turkey or fish. Add mushrooms or lentils to your meat mix to get additional nutrition and stretch your dinner budget.  Leave off the cheese and sour cream and these tacos will actually be good for you!

4. Swap Your Burrito For a Burrito Bowl~ A lot of the calories from this favorite come for the super large tortillas used to wrap up this goodness. Instead, put your burrito filling over brown rice or a fresh salad.

5. Pile on the Spices~ Probably the most delicious part of Mexican cooking is the wide array of spices they use. Peppers (adobo, chili, jalapeño), cilantro, and cumin are all known to have positive health benefits while adding tons of flavor and hardly any calories!

6. Skinny Margaritas~ Any fiesta would be incomplete without a margarita! There are lots of great tasting, low calorie options at your grocery store so this is definitely an area you can save calories. And stick with just one drink- Cinco de Mayo is on a Thursday this year after all!

Go HERE for more recipe ideas!

 

Groupon Deals on Delivery & Takeout From Local Restaurants

Posted by Jennifer Carles on Friday, April 29th, 2022 at 4:00 PM
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Did you know you can grab a bunch of Groupon deals on local delivery and takeout? Perfect for this weekend!

Show your support for local businesses with a RISK-FREE purchase. If you’re unable to use your local Groupon, you can trade it in for use toward any of our other great local businesses – until you either view the voucher or it expires.

See what else is going on around town HERE!

Be sure to go here to checkout discounted ticket prices for events in Dallas and Fort Worth!  Also, keep in mind that Groupon and LivingSocial always have great deals on local shops, restaurants, spas and more.  GoldStar also offers half-priced entertainment!  For other ways to save on going out, try Pogo Pass or City Pass!

Discounted Admission to Arlington All-Star Craft Beer Wine & Cocktail Festival on July 30th

Posted by Jennifer Carles on Friday, April 29th, 2022 at 3:00 PM
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Go over to Groupon to get discounted admission to Arlington All-Star Craft Beer Wine & Cocktail Festival on July 30th!

See what else is going on around town HERE!

Be sure to go here to checkout discounted ticket prices for events in Dallas and Fort Worth!  Also, keep in mind that Groupon and LivingSocial always have great deals on local shops, restaurants, spas and more.  GoldStar also offers half-priced entertainment!  For other ways to save on going out, try Pogo Pass or City Pass!

A Celebration for Mom: Boyz II Men on May 8th

Posted by Jennifer Carles on Friday, April 29th, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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Head over to Groupon to get discounted tickets to A Celebration for Mom: Boyz II Men on May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie!

See what else is going on around town HERE!

Be sure to go here to checkout discounted ticket prices for events in Dallas and Fort Worth!  Also, keep in mind that Groupon and LivingSocial always have great deals on local shops, restaurants, spas and more.  GoldStar also offers half-priced entertainment!  For other ways to save on going out, try Pogo Pass or City Pass!

FREE Dallas Cowboys NFL Draft Party at Star in Frisco This Weekend

Posted by Jennifer Carles on Friday, April 29th, 2022 at 12:30 PM
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Join in the excitement of the NFL Draft at the Cowboys official Draft Party! There will be appearances by current Cowboys players, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Rhythm & Blue Dancers and Cowboys mascot Rowdy. Kids can play games, jump on inflatables and complete skills challenges.

Admission and parking are free. For more details on all of events, visit www.dallascowboys.com/draftday.

See what else is going on around town HERE!

Be sure to go here to checkout discounted ticket prices for events in Dallas and Fort Worth!  Also, keep in mind that Groupon and LivingSocial always have great deals on local shops, restaurants, spas and more.  GoldStar also offers half-priced entertainment!  For other ways to save on going out, try Pogo Pass or City Pass!

Discounted Tickets To Dierks Bentley: Beers On Me Tour 2022 on August 5th

Posted by Jennifer Carles on Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at 3:30 PM
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Head over to Groupon to get discounted tickets to see Dierks Bentley: Beers On Me Tour 2022 on August 5 at 7 p.m. at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas!

See what else is going on around town HERE!

Be sure to go here to checkout discounted ticket prices for events in Dallas and Fort Worth!  Also, keep in mind that Groupon and LivingSocial always have great deals on local shops, restaurants, spas and more.  GoldStar also offers half-priced entertainment!  For other ways to save on going out, try Pogo Pass or City Pass!

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