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Birthday Free Offers and Deals

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at 3:00 PM
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Birthday Free Offers and Deals
You could celebrate your birthday all month long by taking advantage of this huge list of birthday free offers and deals! Sign up any time of year and watch the freebies start rolling in during your birthday month! Please note, this is a nationwide list.

Restaurant Birthday Free Offers and Deals

  • A&W – FREE root beer float on your birthday when you join the Mug Club.
  • ACE Hardware – Sign up for ACE Rewards and get a $5 off coupon on your birthday.
    Applebees– Free dessert and song.
  • Arby’s – Free 12 oz shake, plus coupons year round.
  • Au Bon Pain – FREE lunch (salad or sandwich) for members of their eClub
  • Aunt Annie’s – Free Pretzel with Pretzel Perks club
  • Back Yard Burgers – Free cobbler with any purchase
  • Baja Fresh – Get a FREE Burrito on your birthday when you join Club Baja. You’ll get a free taco just for signing up!
  • Baskin Robbins – Get a free ice cream treat if you sign up for their Birthday Club.
  • Beef O’ Bradys – Free dessert with entree purchase
  • Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream – Become a Chunk Spelunker and receive free scoop of ice cream!
  • Benihana’s Japanese Restaurant – Sign up for the Chef’s Table and get a $30 gift certificate valid Monday – Thursday during your birth month. Children will receive a special birthday email or postcard for a FREE Benihana mug with purchase of a Kabuki Kids Meal during the month of their birthday.
  • Black Angus Steakhouse – FREE Steak dinner with the purchase an additional entrée of equal or greater value on your first birthday as a Prime Club member. Signing up will get you a FREE dessert coupon.
  • Bj’s Brewhouse– Free Pizookie dessert
  • Boston Market – Free kids B-Day meal coupon for kids under 12 and coupons online for their various entrees.
  • Buca di Beppo – Register for their eClub updates and receive a $20 birthday gift plus a coupon for a FREE Small Pasta (Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo of Baked Ziti) on your next visit.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings – free dessert with a $5 purchase, join the Buffalo Circle.
  • Burger King – Free kids meal to all kids club members.
  • California Pizza Kitchen – Free kids meal during the month of their birthday, sign up first.
  • Captain D’s – Free kids meal and birthday greeting. Join the D’s club and receive a coupon for free Fish and Fries or a free Chicken and Fries!
  • Carrabba’s – join AMICI club and receive a Free dessert
  • Chevy’s – Free dessert.
  • Chili’s – Join Chips N Giggles for a free Brownie Sundae with your entree purchase.
  • Cinnabon– Free Mochalatte Chill
  • Coldstone Creamery – Join now for a free ice cream.
  • Copeland’s– Join eClub for free dessert on your birthday and anniversary treat!
  • Corner Bakery Cafe – Get a FREE pastry on your birthday when you join the Corner eCafe.
  • Country Buffet – Join the Mega Bar Meal club and get not only a free meal on your birthday, but a free meal just for signing up!
  • Cracker Barrel – Free dessert, you just have to be there…
  • Culvers – Free sundae as well as a few printable coupons when you first sign up.
  • Dairy Queen – Free Blizzard
  • Del Taco – Free premium shake when you join the raving fan e-club, plus 2 chicken tacos for joining.
  • Denny’s – Kids eat free on their birthday, Adults receive a free Grand Slam.
  • Dickey’s– Email sign up for free birthday meal
  • Dunkin’ Donuts – Free Medium Coffee card will be mailed to you when you sign up for perks.
  • Einstein Bagel Bros – Get a FREE Egg Sandwich on your birthday with purchase when you join their club
  • Famous Daves – Join the P.I.G. club for a free birthday meal..
  • Fazolis – Free Dessert
  • Firehouse Subs– Free medium celebratory sub with valid ID.
  • Fuddruckers – Join the Fudds Club for discounts and a free shake with purchase on your birthday.
  • Genghis Grill – sing up for Khan’s Klub and get a free Bowl Meal
  • Godiva – Join the Godiva Rewards club and get a $10 gift card good during your birth month.
  • Great American Cookies – Free slice of cookie cake!
  • Hometown Buffet – Join the Mega Bar Meal club and get not only a free meal on your birthday, but a free meal just for signing up!
  • Hooters – 10 free wings!
  • HoneyBaked Ham– Free sandwich
  • Houlihan’s – Free entree up to $15
  • IHOP – Free Meal
  • Jack In The Box, free dessert on your birthday, you have to register.
  • Jake’s Steaks– buy 1 dinner get 1 free during your birthday month.
  • Jamba Juice – Sign up for Jamba Insider Rewards and get a FREE Juice or Smoothie on your birthday
  • Jason’s Deli – $5 Gift Card
  • Joe’s Crab Shack – free appetizer with purchase of 2 entree’s, join Joemail.
  • Kobe Steak House – Free dinner anytime during your birthday month when you sign up for the rewards club.
  • Krispy Kreme – Sign up for the Friends of Krispy Kreme eclub to get a FREE donut on your birthday. You’ll also get a free donut for signing up!
  • Lone Star Steakhouse – join the Eclub for a free meal, you will also notice a Kids Eat free deal when you sign up.
  • Longhorn Steakhouse: join the Western Hospitality Club for a free deal
  • Macaroni Grill – Free dessert plus a song. If you join the Mac Pack you receive a free appetizer for your next visit.
  • Maggiano’s Little Italy – join the e-mail list and receive free dessert redeemable during your birthday month
  • Maggie Moos – Free Ice Cream Cone
  • Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt – Get a FREE birthday treat when you sign up for emails.
  • Mimis Cafe – Free entree with your purchase of an entree and 2 drinks
  • Moe’s Southwest Grill- One free entree (excludes fajitas) and free chips and salsa
  • Nothing Bundt Cake – Get a free bundlet on your birthday when you join their eClub.
  • O’Charley’s – Sign Up for the E-Club news and receive $5 off of your $20 purchase
  • Old Country Buffet – Join the Mega Bar Meal club and get not only a free meal on your birthday, but a free meal just for signing up!
  • Old Spaghetti Factory – Free kids meal on your birthday, 12 and under.
  • Olive Garden – Join their eClub and get a FREE dessert on your birthday
  • Orange Julius – Free 20 oz Julius Fruit Smoothie.
  • On the Border – free coupon
  • Outback Steakhouse – Free dessert or appetizer.
  • Papa Murphy’s– Free cookie dough with any pizza purchase.
  • Panera Bread – Register for MyPanera account to earn a FREE Pastry or Sweet on your birthday.
  • Penn Station – Free Sandwich just for signing up and coupons on your birthday and throughout the year.
  • Pretzel Time, Pretzel Maker, free pretzel bites.
  • P.F. Chang’s – Free cake or cheesecake via their e-mail list.
  • Pinkberry – Sign up for the Pinkcard loyalty program and get a FREE frozen yogurt on your birthday
  • Qdoba – Join the eClub for a free burrito.
  • Quizno’s – Join their mailing list for a free cookie.
  • Red Lobster – Free slice of cake if you join their Overboard Club.
  • Red Robin – Free Gourmet Burger if you sign up for the E-club.
  • Ruby Tuesday – Free Burger!
  • Ryan’s – Join the Mega Bar Meal club and get not only a free meal on your birthday, but a free meal just for signing up!
  • Sbarro – Sign up for emails and get a coupon for a FREE slice of pizza with drink purchase on your birthday. You’ll also get a coupon for a FREE NY Cheese Pizza Slice for signing up.
  • Schlotskys – free small or regular Sandwich
  • Smoothie King – Free 20 oz Smoothie, Join the Kingdom.
  • Spaghetti Warehouse – Sign up for a free Spaghetti and Spumoni Sundae
  • Sonic – Free Wacky Pack Kid’s Meal. Sonic- For Adults just sign up and receive your choice of Tots, a Cream Slush or a Medium Drink.
  • Sonny Bryans – Join Sonny’s Club for special offers and your free birthday gift. Please complete the form below to subscribe to our email club
  • Souper Salad – Join their Souper Salad Club and they’ll e-mail you a coupon for free lunch or dinner buffet
  • Starbucks – free drink
  • Steak ‘n Shake – Free Burger and Cheese Fries
  • Taco Bell – Free combo meal of your choice with photo id and proof of your birth date.
  • TCBY – Members of the TCBY eclub get a FREE yogurt on their birthdays.
  • Texas de Brazil’s – Free Dinner with the purchase of another meal
  • Texas Roadhouse – Become a Texas Roadie and go to the Texas Roadhouse to receive a free ride on the birthday saddle on your birthday. Adults get a free appetizer or sidekick of ribs and Kids get a free Kids Meal
  • TGI Friday’s – Free dessert with the purchase of an entree when you sign up for Friday’s e-club. You also receive a free appetizer just for signing up!
  • The Melting Pot– Free dessert coupon during your birthday month, plus extras throughout the year.
  • Tony Roma’s – Free dinner or dessert on your birthday when you become a Roma’s Rib Expert.
  • Uno’s Pizza – Sign up and get a free personal pizza on your birthday.
  • Waffle House– Free waffle
  • Wendy’s – Receive a free treat on your birthday when register for Wendy Mail, plus a $1 coupon.
  • Zaxby’s– Free nibbler and free meal

Retail and Entertainment Birthday Free Offers and Deals

Kids Birthday Free Offers and Deals

Don’t forget to sign your kids up for birthday freebies as well! There are some great offers available just for them, including:

Barnes & Noble – Sign up for the Kids Club and get a FREE cupcake from the café for their birthday. You’ll get a coupon good for 30% off the list price of one kids’ book or toy just for joining!

The Children’s Place – Sign up for MyPlace Rewards and get a birthday surprise for your birthday and any chilcren aged 1 – 14 in your household. NOTE: Only one birthday surprise offer is valid per family per month – so if you’ve got kiddos with the same birth month – only one will receive a surprise. You also need to sign up 4 – 6 weeks in advance of your child’s birthday.

Chuck E Cheese – FREE birthday tokens when you join the Chuck E-club.

Famous Dave’s – Add your kids to your Famous Dave’s P.I.G. Club account and they’ll get a coupon for a FREE Lil’ Wilbur meal for their birthday.

Kmart – Join the Birthday Club and your child will receive a $5 coupon to spend for their birthday.

Old Spaghetti Factory – Join the Old Spaghetti Birthday club to get a FREE kid’s meal on their birthday.

Toys R Us – Join Geoffrey’s Birthday Club and your child will receive a birthday card every year until they turn 10 – this always comes with a coupon. Plus, bring them into the store for a FREE balloon, crown and birthday announcement. You can also sign up for a free birthday phone call.

Ways to Save at Hawaiian Falls

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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Ways to Save at Hawaiian Falls

Ways to Save at Hawaiian Falls

Looking for ways to save at Hawaiian Falls?  Here are some of the best deals to gain entrance to the water park.

Discount Tickets

Ad Pages offers this every year and is typically the lowest price you can get.  It’s available right now.  Pay $16.99 Admission to Hawaiian Falls Waterpark – 4 DFW Locations (Up to $27.99 Value).
Purchase Hawaiian Falls Dealsmultiple tickets and you’ll be able to entertain your friends and family, at any of the Hawaiian Falls waterparks

Splash Out Childhood Cancer tickets to Hawaiian Falls are only $20 plus tax (regular price is $27.99 plus tax). Children two years old and under are free.  Tickets are valid throughout the summer (May 28, 2016 – September 5, 2016) to any of the six Hawaiian Falls waterparks: Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke, Waco, and Pflugerville. Tickets must be purchased at TeamConnor.org to receive the discount.

ACTIVE MILITARY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – Active Military get FREE admission Memorial Day Weekend with valid military ID at the ticket window.

MILITARY DISCOUNT – Lil’ Kahuna daily admission price for up to four family members with military ID.

TWILIGHT DISCOUNT – Lil’ Kahuna daily admission price after 4:00 p.m. daily.

Father’s Day Weekend – Normally every year, Dad and/or Granddad can get in free on Father’s Day weekend when accompanied by a child with a day ticket or season pass. As always, kids 2 and under are free. So, yes—if Dad is accompanied by a 2-year-old or younger, both Dad and child would be free.

Big Island Club

If you like coupon and discount offers, join Hawaiian Falls’ BIG ISLAND CLUB for even more savings and get access to exclusive weekly email offers and the latest news!

Hawaiian Falls CouponsSpecific Day Coupons

Maui Mondays Coupon

Get One free child’s admission with an adult ticket purchase, good on Monday’s only.

$2 Twosdays Coupon

Buy one Kahuna tickets, get 2nd for $2.  Good on Tuesday only!

Sunday BOGO Coupon

Buy one Big Kahuna ticket, get one free, Sundays only!

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Other Ways to Save

Costco sells a Family 4-Pak with 4 General Admission tickets for $99.99. This offer is available in store only. There is an online deal but it is not valid for the Pflugerville location. (Check for any fine print on the tickets before purchasing.)

Tom Thumb

$20.99 (plus tax) General Admission Day Ticket
$74.99 (plus tax) 2016 Season Passes – valid at all six Hawaiian Parks

Albertsons

$20.99 (plus tax) General Admission Day Ticket
$74.99 (plus tax) 2016 Season Passes – valid at all six Hawaiian Parks

HEB offers a discount of $7 per Big Kahuna (adult) ticket if you buy your tickets there.

 

Ways to Save Money Series ~ MyDFWMommy

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Saturday, May 21st, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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Ways to Save Money

Ways to Save Money Series

Over the past several months we’ve shared ways to save money on just about anything. Here is a recap of all our articles! Enjoy!

HOUSEHOLD

Ways to Save on Cell Phone Bills

Ways to Save On Cable Bills

Ways to Save on Internet Bills

ways-to-save-on-energy-billsWays to Save on Energy Bills

Ways to Save on Groceries

How to Buy a Car and Save Money

New Technology Slashes Electricity Bills for Texans

Buying a Mattress Online~ Crave Mattress Starting at $480 (+ $50 Off)

How to Determine the Right Energy Plan For You – 90% of Texans Being Overcharged

How To Save Money On Tires

Save Time & Money on Your Holiday Baking

How to Buy a Car and Save Money

365-Days-Penny-ChallengeEARNING MONEY

Save More In 2016 – The 52 Week Money Saving Challenge

Real & Legitimate Ways to Earn Money from Home

Loyalty Programs ~ Not So Obvious, But Great Ways to Save

How to Win Giveaways and Sweepstakes ~ Insider Tips on Increasing Odds

PERSONAL CARE

Best Cleansers and Moisturizers For The Money + GREAT Deals at CVS Starting 4/10 + Oil of Olay Deals

Best Sunscreen For the Money

Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs

 

ways-to-save-on-retailSHOPPING & RESTAURANTS

Ways to Save on Retail

Ways to Save Money Eating Out

Kids Eat Free Deals

Benefits of Amazon Prime

Ways to Save at Target

Ways to Save at Kohl’s

Ways to Save Money at Home Depot

10 Ways to Save Money at Starbucks

Ways to Save on American Girl Dolls & Accessories

Summer Staycation DFWENTERTAINMENT & VACATION

Summer Deals in Dallas & Fort Worth ~ Free and Cheap Camps, Bowling, Movies and Tons More!

Summer Staycation Guide ~ Dallas & Fort Worth

MyDFWMommy “Plays” and Saves at the Ballpark!

2016 Texas Rangers Discounts and Deals

Ways to Save at the Movies

Ways to Save at Perot Museum

Fun & Free Things to Do With Baby in North Texas This Summer

Ways to Save on Travel

Best Frequent Flyer Programs

Ways to Save Tailgating

Ways To Save On Vacation

How to Save on Dallas Cowboys Games

Dallas and Fort Worth Spring Break Staycation Ideas ~ 2016

 

Ways to Save at Perot Museum

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Thursday, May 19th, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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Ways to Save at Perot MuseumDo you have plans to visit the Perot Museum of Nature and Science this summer? If so we have some ways to save for you!  They have lots of events from the Museum’s first fully self-curated exhibition, Eye of the Collector, to 3D films, First Thursday Late Nights and second-SaturdayDiscovery Days, to the adults-only Social Science, extended hours, holiday activities and special discounts.

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This summer, the Museum will offer extended hours. From May 27-Sept. 5, the Perot Museum will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Monday–Saturday and from noon-6 p.m. Sunday. On the first Thursday of the month, the Museum will remain open until 9 p.m. for its public First Thursday Late Night events. (Note: The Museum will be closed Sept. 6-8 for annual maintenance.) Regular hours from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. will resume Friday, Sept. 9.

Another great resource is Visitor Tips at Perot Museum.  You’ll want to check that out too before you go!

Ways to Save

The Perot Museum will offer complimentary general admission for veterans, active and retired U.S. military personnel and First Responders and $3 off general admission for members of their immediate families (up to six family members) Memorial Day through Labor Day (May 30-Sept. 5, 2016).

Screen Shot 2016-05-19 at 1.22.19 PMIn addition, everyone can take advantage of $10 Museum general admission from 4-6 p.m. Monday–Friday (from May 30-Sept. 2), including First Thursday Late Nights.

To expand accessibility for families this summer, the Perot Museum’s Community Partners Ticket Offer provides $1 general admission for individuals and families enrolled in qualified state and federally supported assistance programs. The offer is valid for up to seven immediate family members Memorial Day through Labor Day (May 30-Sept. 5, 2016).

Snag a CityPASS! Big savings can be had with the Dallas CityPASS! A Dallas CityPASS provides Perot Museum general admission along with a 3D film plus admission to three other popular attractions. A CityPASS adult ticket is $46 (a $76.30 value) and a CityPASS child ticket is $31 (a $51.70 value) – a 40% savings!

TICKETS. Museum general admission is $19 for adults (18-64), $12 for youth (2-17) and $13 for seniors (65+). Museum general admission is free for members. Admission to the theater is $6 for a short film (20 minutes) and $8 for a long film (40 minutes). For members, admission to the theater is $5 (short film) and $6 (long film). Films and general admission for children under 2 are free. For groups of 10 or more, call for special rates at 214-428-5555 ext. 8.

Skip the ticket sales line! Visitors, including members, are strongly encouraged to purchase/reserve tickets from their smart phones or computers in advance.

Events

Starting Memorial Day. During Memorial Day weekend (May 27-30), special holiday weekend activities will include “science on the spot” demos; bookworm readings; science trivia; art activities in the Moody Family Children’s Museum; and other free-with-admission fun at discovery stations throughout the Museum.


First Thursday Late Night (open until 9 p.m. June 2, July 7, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1). A cool opportunity on a hot summer night, the Perot Museum stays open until 9 p.m. on the firstThursday of the month. Summer dates and themes are June 2 (Summer of Science: Physics),July 7 (Summer of Science: Chemistry), Aug. 4 (Summer of Science: Biology) and Sept. 1(Maker). First Thursday Late Nights are free to members and included with general admission for non-members.

Discovery Days (10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13). The interactively awesome Discovery Days offers family-fun themed activities, experiments, performances and more the second Saturday of the month. Dates and themes include June 11 (Inventions), July 9(Creatures & Critters) and Aug. 13 (Super Scientists). Presented by Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds, Discovery Days are free to members and included with general admission for non-members.

Social Science (7-11 p.m. June 24 and Aug. 5). Celebrating the quirky cool Eye of the Collector exhibition, the Perot Museum will offer two opportunities for adults 21 and up to explore at the after-hours Social Science on June 24 (Curiosities) and Aug. 5 (Material). The quick-to-sell-out nighttime affair features adults-only fun complete with cocktails, performances, music, experiments and more. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Admission to the Eye of The Collector exhibition is optional. Social Science is presented by Riveron Consulting and supported by El Jimador and Woodford Reserve. Please drink responsibly.

Discovery Camp and Discovery Camp, Jr (June 13-Aug. 19). From preschoolers to kids in grades K-6, the Perot Museum has dozens of week-long summer camp sessions to satisfy stir-crazy kids and keep minds churning with hands-on experiments, 3D films and interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities. Exciting Discovery Camp themes for grades K-6 include paleontology, geology, life sciences, astronomy, chemistry and ocean exploration. (Additional Discovery Camps for kids in grades K-4 will once again be held at The Hockaday School.) At Discovery Camp, Jr., little ones ages 3-4 can explore the sea, space, nature, inventing and prehistoric mysteries. New this year! The popular Maker Mania andDestination Innovation camps will be held in the Museum auditorium for grades K-6. Presented by Texas Instruments, Inc., Discovery Camps will take place June 13-Aug. 19.

Screen Shot 2016-05-19 at 1.20.38 PMSleepovers (May 27, June 17, July 15 and Aug. 12). Summer nights just got super-chill with Perot Museum sleepovers where kids can enjoy after-hours access to the Museum with exclusive demonstrations, a late-night snack, 3D film and light breakfast to round out the experience. Designed especially for children ages 6-12, sleepovers are open to groups of all sizes – from a parent and child to entire organizations. Sleepover dates are May 27, June 17(Superhero Sleepover), July 15 and Aug. 12. Cost is $45 per child and $30 per adult chaperone for members and $50 per child and $40 per adult chaperone for non-members.

Member-only extended hours! From 8:30-10 a.m. every Saturday and 10 a.m.-noon every Sunday, members can enjoy exclusive access to the Perot Museum, plus member-only access to the Moody Family Children’s Museum on Mondays 10 a.m.-noon. Additionally on Memorial Day (May 30) and Labor Day (Sept. 5), there will be member-only access from 8:30-10 a.m.

Eye of the Collector is free for members. Non-members pay a surcharge for a total admission cost of $24 for adults (18-64), $15 for youth (2-17), $18 for seniors (65+), and free for children under 2.

The Perot Museum is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas, Texas. For parking information and other details, visit perotmuseum.org/summer or call 214-428-5555.

 

 

Memorial Day Sales Expectations ~ 2016

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 at 6:00 PM
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Memorial Day Sales

Although summer doesn’t technically begin until June 20, most people consider Memorial Day to be the official start of the season. This year the holiday falls on May 30, and you can expect a ton of Memorial Day sales!

Memorial Day Sales ~ What to Expect

Hold off on buying summer items such as grills as you’ll tend to find better deals later.

Sales Start Now

We are already starting to see sneak peek Memorial Day Savings such as Home Depot! Keep an eye on MyDFWMommy as we will continue updating the latest deals!  Still, many stores will release discounts on the holiday itself, with around 25% of all sales falling on Memorial Day proper.

Big Savings on Spring Clothing

Expect to see deals from Macy’s, Amazon, Saks Fifth Avenue, PacSun, Gap, and Eddie Bauer, with discounts of 20% to 90% off. Designer brands will also offer discounts, which will range from 30% to 50% off.  Make sure and check for an additional coupon for even deeper discounts!

Home Goods Stores Will Knock Up to 70% Off

Expect to see big sales on appliances, kitchen supplies and furniture. Home Depot and Lowes will also be offering some great discounts.

Book Your Next Vacation

Memorial Day is a great time to book that summer vacation. Keep an eye on deals for flights and hotels.  We’ve been seeing some super sales lately from Southwest too!

Thanks in part, DN!

 

We Deliver Dreams ~ Fun & Free Things to Do With Baby in North Texas This Summer

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 at 6:00 PM
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We Deliver DreamsI’m very excited to announce that I am also a contributing blogger for We Deliver Dreams! If you are pregnant or expecting a baby, this is a great resource for you!

My first post for them included Fun and Free Things to Do with Baby in North Texas This Summer! Make sure and check it out.  Let me know what you think!

Ways to Save Money at Home Depot

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Thursday, May 12th, 2016 at 4:00 PM
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Ways to Save Money at Home Depot

If you own a home you know there are endless jobs to be done.  And there are ways to save money when you shop the big box stores like Home Depot.

Ways to Save Money at Home Depot

Whether you’re looking for paint or doing a bathroom remodel there are great ways to save money at Home Depot!  Let’s dive in and take a look!

Use Discounts & Coupons

Take advantage of all available coupons and discounts. Veterans get a 10 percent discount on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day with proof of service. There’s also a 10 percent discount every day for active-duty servicemembers, and for retired or disabled veterans and their family members, with a valid military ID.

Make sure and sign up for emails (scroll to the bottom of the page) from Home Depot, where you’ll get savings and tips plus get a $5 off coupon on a $50 purchase.  Also, check the “specials page” as they might be having a great sale on what you are looking for!

If you subscribe to text alerts from Home Depot, you will get a coupon sent to you via text message for $5 off your next purchase. You must spend $50 to use the coupon. Signing up is easy — you can do it online.

Subscribers receive approximately 10 texts a month from Home Depot that include special promotions and offers, as well as design tips and information.

Look for Markdowns

Scope the store for clearance items and price markdowns on end caps in the store.

Learn the store price codes. Here’s how it generally works:

  • Prices ending in .06 — This means it’s a clearance item and has six weeks until the price drops again. These are typically printed on a yellow price tag.
  • Prices ending in .03 — If the item is still in stock after six weeks, the price will be lowered an additional 3 cents. It’s best to get the product then, because after three weeks, the item will be removed from the shelves. These are also typically printed on a yellow tag.

If you’re looking for paint, check out the “OOPS Paint Rack” for big discounts that have been returned.

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Saving on Tools

Consider renting tools instead of buying.  Home Depot has a ton of options and could be a great saver for you for those “one-time” projects. You can rent by the hour, day, week or month.

 

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Daily Deals

Home Depot’s Special Buy of the Day offers online exclusive deals to save on home improvement projects. They are “today only” deals while supplies last.  We often post the really great deals on MyDFWMommy’s website too!

 

Rebates

Before you make a big purchase visit Home Depot’s online rebate center to see what saving opportunities are available. You can search by brand, product, ZIP code or model number.

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Price Match

If you find a lower price on an identical in-stock item at a local competitor’s store, Home Depot will match the price, plus take 10 percent off. You’ll need to take a competitor’s ad to Home Depot to ask for the price match and the additional 10 percent off. Online purchases will only receive a price match, not the additional 10 percent off.

The retailer won’t give you a price match on special orders, volume discounts, labor and installation, sales tax, rebates or free offers. Also, the price match doesn’t apply to going-out-of-business sales or a competitor’s seasonal merchandise.

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Use Discount Gift Cards

Consider purchasing a gift card for less money than its remaining balance. On discount gift card sites like Raise.com you can generally buy a Home Depot gift card for about a 6.5 percent discount. The gift cards are good at any Home Depot retail store or online.

Negotiate

Don’t be afraid to negotiate the price. Ask to speak to a manager, he or she might be more willing to negotiate with you to seal the deal.

Thanks in part to CBS News.

Ways to Save Money Eating Out

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Monday, May 2nd, 2016 at 8:00 PM
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Ways to Save Money Eating Out
Dining out is still considered a luxury for our family.  It’s rare that we actually do it because we save more eating at home.

But there are ways to save money eating out too! And with the kids in school and parents running around from event to event, eating out is sometimes a necessity. And let’s admit it, it’s nice eating out because there is no prep time, no dirty dishes and no menu planning.

Ways to Save Eating Out

Here are some obvious and not so obvious ways to save money eating out:

Restaurant Deals Tab

Perhaps the easiest thing you can do is look under our restaurant deals tab where we post some of the hottest new deals and coupons to help you save!

ways to save eating outUse the Right Credit Card

Use a cash back credit card when eating out. Getting 1-2% back may not sound like much, but the savings add up when combined with these other strategies.

Dine midweek and Early-bird specials (i.e. late lunch)

Weekends means crowds.  Many restaurants try to entice customers to dine on slower nights midweek by offering specials that can save you a lot of extra money.  Geno and I often have date nights during the week as it is less expensive eating out and cheaper getting a babysitter!

Eating before 6 p.m. can save you money with early bird specials! Most are available to all customers and offered at many dining establishments.

Kids-Eat-FreeKids Eat Free

Take advantage of the kids eat free offers all throughout the week.  That can be a great savings when you just have to pay for adults.  We have a full run down of places where kids eat free!

Eat Out on your Birthday

Check out these places that give you free stuff on your birthday. Free food ROCKS!

Eat at the bar or eat appetizers and sides

A number of restaurants offer a special bar menu that is considerably cheaper than the regular menu. Also, many restaurants offer a happy hour every afternoon, which includes drink specials and appetizer deals. You’ll also find appetizers and sides for your meal can end up to be much cheaper as well!

Sign up for emails and text alerts

Many restaurants offer email or text programs. When a restaurant offers these programs, make sure and sign up. Often, the best discounts can be found in this way.

Discounted gift cards

Mid-priced restaurants are becoming more and more promotional in recent years in an attempt to get customers in the door. Some chain restaurants, are directly discounting their gift cards as a backdoor way of lowering menu prices. Keep an eye out for offers like a $100 gift card discounted to $80. Another option is to take advantage of gift card programs like Tom Thumb where you get extra gas rewards for buying the gift card.

Screen Shot 2016-05-02 at 1.59.55 PMGet social

Follow the Facebook page or Twitter feed of your favorite restaurants and eateries. Many post exclusive deals and coupons, so give these social media outlets a quick glance before heading out the door.

Use coupons

We post coupons every Friday on the best coupons available.  Just look under our restaurant deals tab and scroll down and look for Weekend Restaurant coupons.  You can also search for a discount or coupon online. After all, there’s no sense paying full price for your next meal when a coupon is available for the taking.

Search For The Discount & Local Offers

Many sites such as Groupon offer discounts on popular restaurants in your area that you can widen your palate with new options in eating out.  Many restaurants also offer discounts to senior citizens, teachers, military personnel, college students, kids/toddlers, and others.

Screen Shot 2016-05-02 at 2.00.54 PMDrink water

Restaurants depend on the profit from sodas to help them make money. On average, a soda or tea costs about $1.75 – $2.00 not including tax. Instead of ordering soda, drink tap water with your meal. You will be healthier and your wallet will be heavier.

Dine out for lunch

Lunch menus are 25% cheaper than dinner menus.  Eat your BIG meal at lunch and smaller servings/meals at dinner.

Skip Dessert

Unless you have a coupon or free dessert, skip it!  Dessert is the often most expensive part of the meal.

Know the Management

Some of the best deals happen at any restaurant when you eat there frequently. Make sure and visit with the management each time you go into the restaurant. They will appreciate your regular business and often give you additional discounts or free food as an award.

Happy Hour Specials

Some restaurants give you deals like 1/2 off appetizers or reduced-priced meals during certain parts of the day (typically from 5 – 7 PM).

Screen Shot 2016-05-02 at 2.02.24 PMGet It To Go

To avoid paying an 18-20% tip on your bill, get the food to-go from the restaurant and eat it at home.  You should ALWAYS tip at least $1-3 dollars though on your to-go bill though!

Make It A Tapa Party

If you are with friends, have everyone order an appetizer or salad for everyone to split on separate plates and then divide the check by the total amount of people.

Share a large meal

Take advantage of big portions by splitting one with a dining companion.

Frequent Eaters Discounts

Many chains offer discounts to diners who eat there often. Keep these cards in your wallet or purse so when you decide to eat there at the last moment you have the card handy.

Eat beforehand

If you’re ravenous by the time you reach the restaurant, you’ll be tempted to order more. Nibble on a snack before you head out so that you can order from the menu with a cool head.

 

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