Archive for Archive for July, 2009

Free Houston Weekend Fun July 31-August 2

THE WEEKEND IS HERE AGAIN!  Here is a snapshot of free things to do around town: Laugh in the park — If you’re a lover of classic comedy, head to Twelfth Night sponsored by the Houston Shakespeare Festival beginning July 31.  Considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies, Twelfth Night is the bittersweet story of laughter [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, July 31st, 2009

Schwan’s Free Food Giveaway Starting August 1

ARE YOU A SCHWAN’S FANATIC who loves frozen food entrees and dairy items delivered directly to your doorstep? I have to admit I haven’t used them, but my neighbors certainly order from the little yellow truck! Don’t miss this chance to participate in Schwan’s free food giveaway beginning Saturday, August 1.   CheapToday.com reports online [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, July 31st, 2009

30% off at Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic

LOVE TO SHOP?  How about saving 30 percent to boot!  The Give and Get Program starts today, July 30 through August 2 at all Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Gap Outlet, and Banana Republic Factory Store locations.  This coupon can be used online or in the store — multiple times over the four days!  Plus, [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Free Museum Admission to BofA Customers

I CAN’T BELIEVE AUGUST is around the corner…  That’s good news for Bank of America customers who receive the perk of free museum admission to 120 museums nationwide the first weekend of every month.  In Houston, show your BofA card for free admission to the Houston Museum of Natural Science.  Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Free LeapFrog Board Book

MY BABIES AREN’T LITTLE ANYMORE, but this sounds like a great deal for those with little ones in the house.  Link your child’s Leap Frog toy online to the LeapFrog Learning Path (free, of course) and get a free LeapFrog Tag Jr. ABC Animal Orchestra book.  The process sounds simple: Create a LeapFrog.com account Create [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Cheap Fun at Houston Motorsports August 1

CRAVING SOME FAST-ACTION entertainment this weekend without spending lots of dough?  Head to Houston Motorsports Park Saturday, August 1, for the NASCAR Whelen All-American series.  Gates open at 5 p.m. with live racing beginning at 6 p.m.  Grab some discount tickets on the way for $5 from Fiesta Food Stores, and kids under 12 are [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Free Immunizations in Houston

DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE to get your children’s latest shots required for school.  Free immunizations continue through the summer thanks to the Harris County Hospital District’s Troubleshooters Program.  Here’s a list of spots around town beginning tomorrow through next week.  Shots are given from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Free Thursday Fun in Houston Area

THURSDAY OFFERS FREE FUN around town.  With free museum admission and free summer concert in Kemah, get the scoop here: Museum of Fine Arts — FREE 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. The Health Museum — FREE from 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. John C. Freeman Weather Museum — FREE from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Children’s Museum [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

School Supply Deals Through August 1

NEW SCHOOL SUPPLY DEALS keep popping up every week as the school year gets closer. Here’s an incredible round-up of sales from my buddy Jody at Charlotte on the Cheap! Thanks, Jody… Staples Elmer’s 4 oz. glue: 25 cents Bic 5 pack mechanical pencils: 25 cents Manual pencil sharpener: 25 cents 100 pack 3×5 index [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Arby’s Free Food Wednesday July 29

EACH WEDNESDAY this summer Arby’s is giving away free food with a small purchase.  Today, July 29, customers get a free Iced FruiTea with the purchase of any sandwich.  No coupon is required, but be sure to mention you want the Wednesday deal. Here’s the line-up for the rest of the promotion: AUGUST 5 - Free [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009