Calling All Single Parents

Single Parents go get wet and have a splash on Saturday, September 3rd
from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at The Colony and Roanoke Hawaiian Falls locations!
Swim and slide into a unique, and exciting experience!
Hawaiian Falls a family friendly, safe, clean and fun-filled waterpark with many waterslides,
a Wavepool, Lazy River, Water Playgrounds and Water Play Structures. There is something for everyone!

Here is a little instruction on how to get in on the fun at this exclusive event

• Ticket Sales begin at 6pm Saturday, September 3rd at the park


• Discount admission of $10 for Single Parents


• Discount admission of $5 for children (age 3-12)


• Discount admission of $10 for additional family members


• Cooler Pass - $5 for any size cooler/container with food or drinks


• Entrance granted after 6pm with private event wristband


• Exclusive use of the park from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm


• Special activities planned


• DJ with music, dance contests and games


• Prizes and giveaways all evening

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FOR THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENT

1. Sign up for our Big Island Email Club or update your current Big Island Email Club account.


2. Fill out the information and select “Single Parent Celebration.”


3. Registration ends at midnight, Thursday, September 1, 2011.


4. Coupon for discounted tickets will be emailed to registered guests on Friday, September 2, 2011. Just print out the email coupon and bring it to the park.

Let's try FREE Yoga!

The Dallas / Fort Worth yoga community will celebrate the Fifth Annual DFW Free Day of Yoga this Labor Day: Monday, September 5, 2011.
5th Annual DFW Free Day of Yoga Kick-Off Festivals
Saturday, September 3, 2011
10:00am-3:00pm
Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201


NEW THIS YEAR!
1st Annual Fort Worth Free Day of Yoga Kick-Off Festivals
September 4, 2011
5:00pm-7:00pm
Fort Worth Water Gardens
1502 Commerce Street Fort Worth, TX 76102

Looking for a free cooking class in Dallas?
Check out one of Williams-Sonoma’s popular free in store cooking and technique classes. The next free cooking class offered is on August 14: The Lunch Bunch: Brown Bags for Busy Families. You’ll need to RSVP. Sundays are their cooking technique class days. Each class focuses on a specific culinary topic.

August schedule:

THE LUNCH BUNCH – SATISFYING BROWN BAGS FOR BUSY FAMILIES
Sunday, August 14

COOK ONCE, EAT TWICE
Sunday, August 21

GLUTEN-FREE BAKING
Sunday, August 28


Locations:
DALLAS HIGHLAND
51 HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE
DALLAS, TX 75205
(214) 219-1753

NORTHPARK CENTER
327 NORTHPARK CENTER
DALLAS, TX 75225
(214) 378-6216

DALLAS GALLERIA
13350 DALLAS PARKWAY
DALLAS, TX 75240
(972) 233-9702

"Movies in the Parking Lot" at Half Price Books

Half Price Books will offer free family fun this summer with its third annual “Movies in the Parking Lot.” Bring a chair and join the fun.

Price: Free
Phone: (214) 379-8000
Age Suitability: All Ages

Following movies:
• Saturday, Aug 13 8:45p: The Incredibles
• Sat, Aug 27 8:45p: The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe
   
Half Price Books
5803 E. Northwest Hwy.
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 379-8000

Social Mixer

Tuesday, August 9, 2011  6pm -8pm                 

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Blue Mesa
Join this open networking on Aug 9, 2011 from 6-8pm.
FREE QUESADILLAS 4 pm-6:30 pm AND HALF PRICE APPETIZERS
Happy Hour Drinks: Large Blue Margaritas, Mojitos, Well Drinks, Martinis, House Wine, and Sangria Blue Swirl and Sangria all for $4.00. Draft beer is $2.25 until 7:30pm
Networking and cocktails.
(meet in the bar)

(Pre-Register TODAY)
                       http://www.witi.com/dallas/meeting.php?id=2569

Blue Mesa (ADDISON LOCATION)
5100 Belt Line Rd
Dallas, Texas 75206

Groupon Savings

As a parent, It's easy to find yourself with pockets shorter than your desires. Children always need and we always want more and more for our children. With this in mind I recently began looking for coupons and bargain shopping. I decided that I would save where I could because I could always use a few extra bucks. I started searching the newspapers and clipping coupons until.......... I found a website that sends me all the great deals and savings. http://click.discountclick.com/go/click.php?tid=667553 saves me time and money. I get e-mail notifications of savings after savings. Why pay full price when the smart and savvy people are paying half?

FREE Mini Dessert

Get a SWEET deal on top of an already good deal at Jack In The Box!

Click on this link for the coupon:

http://thecouponsapp.com/go/ji

Free Mini Dessert

w/purchase of

$3.99 Really Big Chicken Sandwich Combo

Kids eat FREE! August 1 - 21

August 1 - 21, 2011, Kids can choose one free combo meal. The child must be present. For children 12 and under. Limit one combo meal per child. No purchase necessary. Participation varies. Not valid at IKEA Houston, IKEA Stoughton or IKEA Direct. Chicken Tenders and French Fries not available at IKEA Carson. See your local store for details.

Chili"s Monday August 8,2011

 
Check Out Chili's
Offer Only Valid
Monday August 8,2011

Free Admission Museums

The museums of Fair Park offer variety all in one central location. Some charge for admission but a few are free. Those that offer free admission:

• The African American Museum   214-565-9026.
  Tuesday - Friday 12pm - 5 pm
  Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
  Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm
• The Hall of State 214-421-4500.
  Monday- Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
  Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

 (exception: special exhibitions)

Be The Next STAR "FREE INTERVIEWS"

 

INTERVIEWS ARE FREE!

Check out theses locations and times below. Dress as you normally dress and be on time. No late arrivals will be interviewed. Scouts will be looking for actors and models age 4 and older. Bring pen/pencil and something to write on. No appointment necessary and photos are not required but a good idea.

Tuesday August 9,2011 Plano, TX

Where : Southfork Hotel Plano - 1600 North Central Expressway Plano, TX 75074 Meeting Location : Trinity I & IISession Time : 5:30 PSession Time : 7:30 P

Wednesday August 10,2011 Dallas, TX

Where : Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West - 1590 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75234 Meeting Location : Texas Learning CenterSession Time : 5:30 PSession Time : 7:30 P

Thursday August 11,2011 Arlington, TX

Where : Sheraton Hotel Arlington - 1500 Convention Center Drive Arlington, TX 76011 Meeting Location : Champions BallroomSession Time : 5:30 PSession Time : 7:30 P

Friday August 12,2011 Dallas, TX

Where : Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre - 5410 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75240 Meeting Location : BallroomSession Time : 5:30 PSession Time : 7:30 P

 

*Watch A FREE movie

Want to watch a free movie? Check out the free Blockbuster codes below and use them at a Blockbuster Express rental kiosks to get a free movie rental. You can rent online and then pick up at the kiosk. Most of these are for online use, and may not work at the Blockbuster Express kiosk.

You can only use one code per order and only one code per credit/debit card.

88ARDQ5 – valid thru 8/8
86TGAF3 – valid thru 8/8
77BCRD6 – valid thru 8/8
53JGMM7 – valid thru 8/8
82BRAB7 – valid thru 8/8

*Chick-fil-A Fun Tuesdays

Tuesdays, Aug. 9, 16 and 23 are Kids Days at Chick-fil-A. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., there will be FREE activities including face painting, balloon artists, crafts. Children 12 and under will receive a FREE four-nugget Kids’ Meal with the purchase of any adult meal.

When: Tuesdays in August
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

Collin Creek Mall | 811 North Central Expressway

*Free uncommom crafts for kids Saturdays

Uncommon crafts free for kids
Saturday, Aug 6 1:00p to 3:00p
Common Grounds Coffee & Cafe

There will be uncommon crafts for kids and tea or coffee for parents.This event is held each Saturday from 1-3 pm. This Saturday August 6th kids get to make coffee filter flowers and clay pots. Kids craft materials are free and a free snack is included.
Price: Free
Age: Unspecified
Each Saturday from 1-3 pm.


Common Grounds Coffee & Cafe
12895 Josey Lane
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 850-8262
Phone: (972) 850-8262

*What happens to the time?

Post contributed by Josue Durham
Where does the time go? I mean, really, what happens when you get older? When I was a kid summer vacation went by so fast and Christmas seemed so far away. Now it is the summer and I promise tomorrow it will be Thanksgiving and the New Year will be here next week. I often wonder do our minds alter the perception of time the older we get or have our lives become so crowded and busy that we find ourselves with less time? When I had children it seemed time went by even quicker. I can still remember bringing my oldest daughter home from the hospital after she was born. Now, 5 years later I am watching her become a little lady. She sits in the chair with the best little posture turning the TV looking for the show she watches every day that we get from directv's channel package. I often wish I could go back and see life the way my children see it. I want to look forward to Christmas instead of tackling a shopping list. I want to tell them to enjoy every second because one day they will wonder what happened to time.

*Free Game Conference Saturday 8/6/11

Come out to one of the largest video game conferences in the world. This event was created by gamers for gamers. This will be four days of drawings and cash-prize contests, exhibits, non-stop entertainment, parties, North America’s largest Bring-Your-Own-Computer (BYOC) LAN party, and events.

Price: Free
Age: All Ages

Saturday, 10:00am
2201 N. Stemmons Fwy
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 748-1200

*Free Fishing Event for Kids in Dallas Saturday August 6, 2011

FREE kid’s fishing event on Saturday August 6th at the Friendly Chevrolet in Dallas

Free drinks and hot dogs will be provided and the stock tank will be located under the Friendly Chevrolet pavilion out of the direct sunlight.
All of the fishing gear is provided so just show up and have fun!

Ages: Kids 16 and under
Time: 10am to 4pm

Friendly Chevrolet in Dallas
2754 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Tx 75207

*FRIDAYS: Free Wine Tasting

WineStyles in Southlake

Complimentary wine tastings every Friday night 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

1228 Prospect St., Southlake,Tx

817-442-0044

*Fridays in August (Thursdays too)

FREE Dance lessons Friday nights in August. Doors open at 6:30pm

Basic Triple 2-Step and Intermediate

All skill levels are welcome.

Cowboys Red River in Dallas

10310 Technology Boulevard in Dallas,Tx. 75220

214-803-3909

*Friday August 5, 2011 $1 Days

In need of a family outing but don"t want to break the bank?
Check out the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

When : August 5, 2011
Price: $1.00 per person; Children 3 and under are free
Parking: $7.00

Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd.
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 515-6500

*Free Fun For Kids August 18,2011

Thursday August 18, 2011 there will be a FREE "Tiny Tot Time" event at Collin Creek Mall (the lower level near the children’s play area).

Start time: 10 a.m.
Activities: Story time, singing, dancing and a FREE SNACK
Age: Designed for children 5 and under, but all ages are welcome.
Presented by: Chick-fil-A and Collin Creek Mall

Collin Creek Mall | 811 North Central Expressway
Plano, Texas 75075-8897 | (972) 422-1070

The entire month of August

Every day in August, kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at participating IHOPs and receive a special “Spy Kids” activity book with money-saving coupons for back-to-school purchases.

Age: Children 12 and under can order any item off the “Just for Kids” menu for free with purchase of an adult entrée.