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Feb
7

Monster Jam at Cowboys Stadium Ticket Giveaway!!

by Brandy

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam (monster truck competition) will be at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, February 25, 7PM.

Ticket prices are $45, $40, $35, $30 with a limited number of Total Access Passes available for $140. All kids’ seats are half price. Tickets may be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800/745-3000. Tickets may also be purchased at Ticketmaster Retail Locations or by purchasing them at the stadium’s box office. All seats are reserved. Visit www.MonsterJam.com for various discounts and promotions.

We attended this last year and it was so much fun! Make sure you bring something for your kids ears though because it is LOUD! Also, get there early!

Here are a few shots from my cellphone last year. We had fantastic seats!

USHRA Monster Trucks including Grave Digger® driven by Dennis Anderson, Maximum Destruction® driven by Tom Meents, Monster Mutt® Dalmatian driven by Candice Jolly, El Toro Loco® driven by Marc McDonald, Mohawk Warrior? driven by George Balhan, Advance Auto Parts Grinder? driven by Frank Krmel, Superman driven by Sean Duhon, Iron Man driven by Lee O’Donnell, Son-uva Digger? driven by Ryan Anderson, Avenger driven by Jim Koehler, Wrecking Crew driven by Steve Koehler, Bounty Hunter driven by Daron Migues, Iron Outlaw driven by Ben Winslow, King Krunch driven by David Smith, El Matador driven by Daron Basl, Black Stallion driven by Mike Vaters, Iron Subject to change without notice.

The MetroPCS Party in the Pits on Saturday, February 25 from 2:30PM to 5:30PM give fans the opportunity to get a view of the trucks up close and meet the drivers of the massive monster trucks. The pit party gives all fans a chance to meet the stars of Monster Jam up-close while taking pictures and getting autographs. Pit Passes available at participating MetroPCS locations from 2/3/12 through 2/24/12 while supplies last.

THE GIVEAWAY!

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Feb
7

Half Off Adult Admission to Dallas Medieval Times with Non Perishable Food Donation!!

by Brandy

Medieval times is trying to get 2000 pounds of food donated for Dallas Life!! They only have 694 pounds to go! This Thursday guests can receive 50% off their adult admissions with each non perishable food item! Share this and like the page! https://www.facebook.com/DallasMedievalTimes

0 Categories : Did You Know?

Feb
7

Hey DFW…Still Looking for Something this Valentine’s Day?

by Brandy

Do you want to surprise that special someone in your life? Celebrate a birthday, an anniversary or any other special occasion with this once in a lifetime adventure. For a limited time, Delta Charlie’s is offering their Dinner & Flight package which includes a three-course dinner followed by a privately piloted, sightseeing flight above Dallas for two for only $129 (valued at $225).

Still looking for something this Valentine’s Day? Delta Charlie’s has a few reservations still available for the Valentine’s Dinner & Flight package.

All you have to do is “Like” Delta Charlie’s Bar and Grill on Facebook to purchase one of the Dinner & Flight packages today.

0 Categories : I'm So Cheap

Feb
6

Recipe for Easy Stuffed Crescents with Petit Jean Ham #TXBacon #Cbias

by Brandy

As I am sure you know already, yesterday was Superbowl Sunday. I’m not really a fan of football, but I am a fan of any excuse to have friends over and eat yummy foods. These are the days that I do not cook dinner, I create lots of finger foods for everyone to enjoy.

Since the Dallas Cowboys were not playing, we really didn’t root for anyone. Jeremy enjoys the occasional football game and as games go, I think this was considered a good one. Seriously, I am not going to pretend to know anything about football. I just know about feeding the masses super yummy goodness.

We headed to Walmart to get all of the ingredients for our goodies. You can see what we bought by viewing my Google+ album.

The first thing I made was my awesome recipe of Heaven on a Jalapeno! People normally make these with the bacon wrapped around them. I don’t like it that way, my way is easier and tastier with tons of bacon!

My family has become big fans of Petit Jean Meats. I can not wait until they carry the bacon at Walmart! Right now they only carry the ham, but my family loves this ham more than any other!

So using the Petit Jean Ham (Official Ham of the Dallas Cowboys) I created the perfect Superbowl munchie recipe! I like easy things and this my friends is EASY! During the holidays I always make ham rolls with sliced ham spread with cream cheese with a green onion rolled up in the middle. I wanted to put that flavor into something fun and filling. The recipe below is what we came up with. The masses loved it! I hope you do too!

The Ingredients!

Recipe for Easy Stuffed Crescents with Petit Jean Ham #TXBacon #Cbias

Recipe type: Appetizer

Author: Brandy ~ Not So Average Mama

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Serves: 8

Easy stuffed Crescents with Ham, Cream Cheese and Green Onions.

Ingredients

1 Package Petit Jean Sliced Ham
2 Packages of Cream Cheeses
1 Bunch of Green Onions
2 Packages of Crescent Rolls

Instructions

Preheat the oven according to the directions on the Crescent Rolls.
Dice the Ham
Slice the Green Onions
Mix the Green Onions and Ham into the Cream Cheese
Lay out your Crescent dough
Add the Cream Cheese filling and roll the Crescents, being sure to pinch the ends closed
Bake according to directions on the Crescent Rolls.

Notes

See the images below for step by step!

Google Recipe View Microformatting by Easy Recipe

If you make these please let me know! I would love to hear what your family and friends thought!

This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. #CBias

1 Categories : Recipes, Uncategorized

Feb
2

WOW, Awesome Valentine’s Deal! A Dallas MUST Dream Date!

by Brandy

A once in a lifetime Valentine’s deal is waiting for you! Delta Charlie’s is offering a three-course dinner followed by a privately piloted, romantic 30-minute flight above Dallas for only $150 per couple (valued at $225). There are only 50 Valentine’s reservations available, so hurry and purchase your dream date night. Already have Valentine’s plans? You can still purchase a Dinner & Flight package for two, redeemable any other time for only $129 per couple. “Like” Delta Charlie’s Bar and Grill on Facebook to purchase the Package.

0 Categories : I'm So Cheap

Dec
30

We Went to the Lone Star Circus Last Night!

by Brandy

It was absolutely amazing! Wow! The kids and I had such a fantastic time! It was small and you felt like show was just for you! The Lone Star Circus is Dallas-based non-profit circus. Last night was sold out and so is tonight’s show. But if you head over now, maybe you can still score tickets for the weekend?

There is a discount code you can use to save 10% on your tickets! Save 10% on any performance by entering LSC in the promo code box atwww.LoneStarCircus.org.

Ticket prices range from $20-$45. Tickets are available by calling 214.740.0051, or visiting online at www.lonestarcircus.org. For group sales information, contact Mark Doyle at markdoyle@lonestarcircus.org or 214.237.2515.

The weekend show times are as follows:

Saturday December 31st 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm
Sunday January 1st 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm

The location is: Rosewood Center for Family Arts (Dallas Children’s Theater) at 5938 Skillman Street in Dallas, TX 75231

Check out some of the photos I was able to get last night!

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Dec
9

The Lone Star Circus! Discount Code and Giveaway!

by Brandy

I am so excited to be spreading the word about the Lone Star Circus! The Lone Star Circus is Dallas-based non-profit circus . Every year they have a holiday show at the Dallas Children’s Theatre.

The opening night performance will be on Thursday, December 29, 7:30PM. There is a discount code you can use to save 10% on your tickets! Save 10% on any performance by entering LSC in the promo code box at www.LoneStarCircus.org.

Tickets for LONE STAR CIRCUS are already on sale. Ticket prices range from $20-$45. Tickets are available by calling 214.740.0051, or visiting online at www.lonestarcircus.org. For group sales information, contact Mark Doyle at markdoyle@lonestarcircus.org or 214.237.2515.

We are so excited to go! I have never been to the Dallas Children’s Theatre! There will be artists from all over the world including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Peru, and the United States.

Here are the scheduled show times:

Thursday December 29th 7:30 pm
Friday December 30th 7:30 pm
Saturday December 31st 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm
Sunday January 1st 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm

The location is: Rosewood Center for Family Arts (Dallas Children’s Theater) at 5938 Skillman Street in Dallas, TX 75231

LONE STAR CIRCUS is the performing arm of LONE STAR CIRCUS ARTS CENTER, a Dallas-based non-profit organization, whose purpose is to promote circus arts through training, performance and community outreach. Its Founder is Fanny Kerwich, an 8th generation circus artist of French descent, who started teaching circus arts several years ago at Dallas International School, and in her own studio, The Expressionists. LONE STAR CIRCUS ARTS CENTER was incorporated in 2006. Its circus school, LONE STAR CIRCUS SCHOOL, organizes recreational and professional training in circus arts for children and adults. They also provide circus-themed entertainment for fundraisers and corporate and civic events. For more information, visit www.lonestarcircus.org or call 214.564.9259.

The Giveaway!

One Not So Average Mama reader will win a family 4 pack of tickets to opening night, Thursday, December 29, 7:30PM.

Main Entry: Spread the word about this event in one of the following ways. Share this post on Facebook, Share this post on Twitter, email this post to your friends and BCC that same email to me (at: Brandy [at] NotSoAverageMama [dot] com), don’t worry…I will not contact your friends! Leave a comment below telling me what you did to spread the word!

Bonus Entries: You must complete the mandatory entry before any of the bonus entries. Leave a separate comment for each entry.

Follow me on Twitter @stitchblade
Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered to win The Lone Star Circus! @stitchblade http://wp.me/prmOk-47O #Giveaway #Dallas” Leave a comment with the tweet status URL, you may do this up to 3 times per day but please space them out! I see people just tweeting one after another, don’t do that. Be sure to leave a comment for each tweet.
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This Giveaway will end on December 21st, 2010!

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Nov
10

Honoring Our Homeless Veterans: Help the Homeless Walk & 5K at the Fair Park Band Shell

by Brandy

On Saturday, November 12, 3PM, the Help the Homeless Walk & 5K will be held at the Fair Park Band Shell. Funds raised benefit The Bridge homeless assistance center. It’s a great event for the entire family. In addition to getting your daily exercise, there will be lots of fun, food and music.

The North Texas Patriot Guard will lead off both the walk and run.
The presentation of colors will be led by the 4^th Air Wing Honor Guard, Texas State Guard
Slappy and Monday (from Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse fame) will be on hand…a great opportunity for the kids to say ‘hi’ to the affable clowns.
Dallas’ favorite band, Emerald City, will be bringing us the toe tapping tunes.
Great, free food samples from Tiff’s Treats (yummy cookies), Little Caesar’s, Community Coffee, Pepsi, Powerade, Clif Bars, and Frito Lay.
Fun, interactive games, face painting and more!

Check out www.HelpTheHomelessDallas.org.

What is extremely important about this event is that it is honoring our homeless veterans. 1 in 5 members of the homeless population are veterans and 20% of veterans coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan are expected to be homeless.

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Nov
9

Wordless Wednesday with Linky!

by Brandy

Teenagers…they’re so weird! Recently Morgan’s best friend turned 13. So now they are teenagers together. Jenny, my bestie and also Hanna’s mama took the girls to downtown Dallas for some fun photos. The girls had a blast and so did we. Below are just a few of the shots from that day.