Free Family Fun at Bass Pro Shops March 13-14
KICK OFF spring break weekend with some free family fun at Bass Pro Shops! On March 13-14, participating Bass Pro Shops will host a Next Generation Weekend from noon to 5 p.m. Loads of family-friendly activities to enjoy during the event — free fishing basics, free casting game, free shooting gallery, free sailboat races, and a free craft (paint your own wiggle fish beginning at noon Sunday). Plus, you can get a free photo of yourself on the cover of Field & Stream. Not for real, but your kids will be proud!
There are two Bass Pro Shops in the Houston area in Katy (5000 Katy Mills Circle) and Pearland (1000 Basspro Drive). Find more details on the locations here.
Thanks to Atlanta on the Cheap for this deal!
Get $5 Rebate on Dummies Books
THE “FOR DUMMIES” series has a title for everything — whether it’s about computers, food, home maintenance, or travel. Here’s a little incentive to grab that title you’ve been eying. Get a $5 mail-in rebate for any Dummies book or audio set priced at $6.99 or higher purchased from March 1 to April 30, 2010. Fill this out form and mail in your rebate with the appropriate receipt. Your check will arrive in six to eight weeks.
Through April 7, save 20 percent on selected Dummies titles at Barnes & Noble.
Four Free Bead Projects at Michael’s March 13
IT’S ALL about beads this Saturday at Michael’s free Make-it-Take-it event, Fun With Beads. Head to Michael’s to learn four different bead projects — for FREE. The fun begins March 13 at 1 p.m. with a Blue Moon bead bracelet called Orient Express. Each hour, you’ll make another bead project including Black Onyx Pendant necklace, Pearls & Pumps necklace, and a thank-you card. Supplies are limited, so plan to arrive on time!
Thanks to Fort Worth on the Cheap for this tip!
$3.99 Bestsellers at Barnes & Noble
HERE is a great way to stock up on some books for spring break or summer… Barnes & Noble priced former bestsellers for adults and children at only $3.99 each.
Check out the 100 adult titles here. Many of these are hardcover that retail for nearly $25! Authors include folks such as Nicholas Sparks, James Patterson, and Mary Higgins Clark. Check out the 100 kids’ titles here. The list includes favorites such as Frog & Toad are Friends, The Velveteen Rabbit, and the Lemony Snicket series.
Supplies are limited so don’t wait! This offer is good through March 14, 2010. Free shipping on orders of $25 or more.
$10 Houston Rodeo Tickets on Wednesdays
DON’T forget Value Day Wednesdays at the Houston Rodeo this week. Rascal Flatts is the featured entertainer March 10.
$10 — Rodeo and Concert Ticket plus Reliant Park admission.
$5 — Reliant Park admission (adults) and FREE Reliant Park admission for seniors and kids under 12
$5 — Parking at Miller Lite Main Street Lot (until 3 p.m.)
Free shuttle service at Reed Road lot (Reed Road at Hwy. 288) until 3 p.m.
Lots of great values on the Rodeo grounds as well. Wednesdays also feature $1 games, $1 rides, and $1 food bites from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Kids’ Country Carnival. Look for discounts at food and drink concession stands including $5 value meals.
How to Purchase Value Days Tickets:
- In person at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ticket Window on the second floor of Reliant Center, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- By Phone 832.667.1080
- Ticketmaster locations
- Reliant Park Box Office
Free March Baking Classes at Williams-Sonoma
KITCHEN retailer Williams-Sonoma may be your new destination on Sundays in March. It’s kicking off a free, three-part baking series this Sunday, March 14, through the end of the month. Specific class times vary from store to store.
March 14 — Cookies
March 21 — Cakes and Cupcakes
March 28 — Pies and Tarts
Space is limited so sign up early for the classes that fit your needs and interests. Click here to find a Williams-Sonoma near you. In Houston area, Williams-Sonoma is located in Highland Village, Town & Country, First Colony Mall, Willowbrook Mall, and Baybrook Mall. Thanks to Cities on the Cheap for this tip! Photo: Ruth Black
Jewish Film Festival: Buy 2 Tickets, Get 1 Free
TODAY kicks off the Houston Jewish Film Festival through March 21. This collaborative event with the Museum of Fine Arts and Houston Holocaust Museum features a variety of current documentaries, features, and short movies with Jewish content or themes. Titles include films such as The Jews of New York, The Case of Israel, and Waves of Freedom. Find the complete schedule at Jewish Community Center online. Save on your festival tickets and Buy Two Tickets, Get One Free! JCC is located at 5601 S. Braeswood.
Free Houston Symphony Concert March 11
ENJOY the Houston Symphony’s free performance this Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of Sacred Heart downtown. Conductor Hans Graf will lead the symphony performers in Bruckner’s Magnificent Seven Symphony. This free performance is first come, first serve. Co-Cathedral of Sacred Heart is located at 1111 St. Joseph Parkway.
Contest: Win $2,000+ Prize from Mattress Giant
GETTING ENOUGH sleep these days? If not, you’ll be thrilled to learn about National Napping Day next Monday, March 15. Mattress Giant created this appropriately-termed day for folks to catch up on their sleep the day after the time change. Mattress Giant developed a social media campaign around National Napping Day and selected my site as the home for its extravagant contest and prize… And the prize value increased since I last provided a contest teaser!
WHAT: Mattress Giant is giving away a Simmons Beautyrest World Class Spirit queen mattress set valued at $2,199! Wow! Follow this contest and Mattress Giant’s National Napping Day on Twitter.
HOW: Leave a comment on this post for your chance to win this fabulous prize. Just for fun, share a favorite memory of a moment when you were caught napping at the wrong time!
WHEN: Contest runs March 8 through March 14 at 8 p.m. CST. Winner will be selected using random.org and announced here on Monday, March 15, National Napping Day. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.
DETAILS: Contest open to residents of Houston and surrounding communities. Per FTC guidelines, Mattress Giant provided the bed for this giveaway and did not pay me to run this contest. Winner must pay relevant taxes for this prize. The mattress will be shipped/delivered at no charge.
Family Faberge Egg Workshop, Houston Museum Natural Science March 9
LOVE THE beauty of Fabergé eggs? Families can make their own jeweled egg masterpiece at a special workshop Tuesday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m. Houston Museum of Natural Science is sponsoring this rare opportunity to create a personal Fabergé egg. These workshops, geared to children and families, are $15 a person. Buy your tickets online here.
