Wizards Tickets Winner…

Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway for 2 free tickets to the Wizards vs. Celtics Basketball Game at the Verizon Center this Monday, April 11th! I found that a few people entered in multiple entries in one comment, and since I didn’t clearly state that you MUST enter separate comments for each entry, I wanted to be fair and make sure that each qualifying entry got entered in.

I did go through and verify all the blog subscriptions, twitter followers and tweets as well to make sure that every entry was legit.

I wish all of you could win, but unfortunately I only have two tickets to giveaway to one lucky person. And without further ado…. the winner is entry #31 Chyrell

Congratulations Chyrell!

Thanks!

*CLOSED*Washington Wizards Tickets Giveaway

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED HERE*

I have a quick giveaway for you… who wants free tickets to see some b-ball downtown next week?

This upcoming Monday, April 11th at 7:00 pm the Washington Wizards take on the Boston Celtics at the Verizon Center in DC. And I have two tickets to giveaway to 1 lucky reader!

To enter this giveaway:

1. Leave a comment letting me know you want to win the tickets.
2. Extra entry given if you subscribe to my blog (please leave a comment letting me know you subscribe via RSS or via email).
3. Extra entry given if you follow @FrugalFriends on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway “@FrugalFriends is giving away free tickets to @WashWizards vs @celtics game on Mon. 4/11 in DC. Enter here http://bit.ly/gV7zeC“  (please leave a comment letting me know you follow on Twitter and provide the time stamp/link to your tweet).

This giveaway ends Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 at 11:59 pm. Winner will be randomly selected and notified via email on Thursday, and tickets will be mailed out upon confirmation of mailing address. This contest is open to anyone in the DC metro area or who will be in the DC area for the basketball game on Mon. 4/11.

Disclaimer: Estimated value of prize is $180. Seats are located in Section 226. Tickets provided courtesy of DC Dunkin’ Donuts.

Woodworking & DIY Show Ticket Giveaway Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered my giveaway for 2 FREE tickets to the Woodworking & DIY Show at the Dulles Expo Center this weekend.

Congratulations to the following winners:

• Amy (comment #7)
• Jenn (comment #3)
• Torch02 (comment #9)

Winners were contacted via email and once I hear back from them with a mailing address, I’ll let my PR company contact know so the tickets can be mailed out directly to you.

Enjoy the Show and if you didn’t win, be sure to check out the Woodworking & DIY Show website and look at the “Coupons” tab for downloadable coupons (such as “Bring A Spouse For Free with the purchase of a full-price ticket” and “$2 Off Admission with purchase of a ticket at regular price“).

*CLOSED*Woodworking & DIY Show Tickets Giveaway

After the popularity of my last giveaway for tickets to the Capital Home & Garden Show, I’m happy to offer another ticket giveaway to a local event for DIY-ers!

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Winners have been announced here.*
Move over Bob Villa! Next weekend, March 11th-13th, 2011 the Woodworking & DIY Show will be coming to the Dulles Expo Center (North Hall) in Chantilly, VA.

If you are a woodworking enthusiast or know someone who is (I’m thinking husbands, dads, uncles & grandfathers) or perhaps have a husband with a growing “honey-do” list around your house – this show is right up your alley!

There will be nationally-known woodworking gurus such as Jim Heavey & Peter Gedrys at the show as well as local woodworking guilds to share helpful tips and trade secrets. Plus hobbyists will get the chance to get hands-on and try out the newest tools from national manufacturers and shop at Show-only discounted prices. You will get to see the masters share the artistry of woodworking during interactive demonstrations and show attendees will get hands-on and learn to turn with craft supplies such as pen turning (which supposedly is popular for both kids & adults to try out and make their own pens at the show!)

Kids under 15, as well as active duty police, fire and military (must show ID) have free admission. Regular adult admission is $10.00. But, I’m happy to have the opportunity to giveaway 2 free tickets to 3 lucky winners! You have up to four ways to enter:

1. Simply leave a comment on this blog post by Monday 3/7/11 11:59 pm ET letting me know you want free tickets to the Woodworking & DIY Show.
2. Extra entry given if you share a DIY project you want to tackle (please leave this as a separate comment from the first entry).
3. Extra entry given if you subscribe to my blog (please leave a comment letting me know you subscribe via RSS or email).
4. Extra entry given if you follow both @FrugalFriends & @Woodworkshow on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway “@FrugalFriends is giving away free tickets to @Woodworkshow in Chantilly, VA March 11-13. Enter here http://bit.ly/eZf8mX“  (please leave a comment letting me know you follow on Twitter and provide the time stamp/link to your tweet).

This giveaway is open through Monday 3/7/11 11:59 pm ET. I will randomly choose 3 winners on Tuesday 3/8/11, will email them notification, and arrange to have the tickets mailed out soon thereafter.

To find out more about the Woodworking & DIY Show, our area’s largest event for woodworkers and D.I.Y enthusiasts and to view their schedule, click here.

Disclosure: Special thanks to the Woodworking & DIY show marketing & PR firm for supplying these free tickets for my readers! I have been supplied with a set of free tickets to attend the show and additional tickets to giveaway to my readers. I love to share great deals, local events and giveaways for my readers!

Home Show Tickets Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to the winners of my Giveaway for 2 Tickets to the Spring 2011 Capital Home & Garden Show. The following 5 winners were randomly selected:

• Gladys A. (Comment #46)
• Karen (Comment #13)
• Jennifer B. (Comment #4)
• Ani (Comment #12)
• Mary S. (Comment #3)

Winners, please check your inbox for an email from me, and as soon as I hear back from you with your mailing address, two tickets will be mailed out to you.

If you didn’t win and want to get discounted tickets, you can purchase advanced tickets online for $10 per adult (a $3 savings).

Also, it looks like NVS Remodeling & Design may still be giving out free tickets on their Facebook Fan Page, so you may want to “like” them and contact them (with your ticket request, name and address send an email to Heather Miracle the NVS Remodeling Marketing rep.) to see if they have free tickets still available. For more information, click here.

Thank you everyone for entering and I hope you enjoy the Capital Home & Garden Show this weekend!

*CLOSED*Last Day for Home Show Tix Giveaway

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED* Today is the last day to enter my giveaway for free tickets to the 2011 Spring Capital Home & Garden Show this weekend at the Dulles Expo Center. Don’t forget to enter here by the end of the day. There will be 5 winners announced tomorrow. I don’t know about you, but I’m really looking forward to the spring!

*CLOSED*Spring 2011 Capital Home & Garden Show Tickets Giveaway

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED VIA EMAIL*

Ready to get your garden in gear this spring, or perhaps tackle your next home-improvement project?

Next Friday, February 25th – Sunday February 27th, 2011 is the annual Capital Home & Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. My family and I have attended this event for years and really think it’s one of the best home shows in the DC  metro area. If you’re looking to take on a home or landscaping project, if you enjoy gardening or want to see two HGTV stars in person, you’ll definitely want to attend! You’ll also get the chance to find out the latest design trends, attend sessions with celebrity experts in the home & garden industry, meet with local vendors to discuss your home projects and collect S.W.A.G. (you know “Stuff We All Get”… I love the yellow plastic construction hard hats for kids that Moss Design has given out in the past plus there seem to be plenty of free candy, pens, rulers, key chains, etc.). Be sure to ask vendors if they have any special home show discounts if you sign up; many of them are offering discounts or coupons for home show attendees.

This is an event for the whole family! Some of the highlights of this year’s show include:

• Chip Wade, celebrity contractor and master carpenter from HGTV’s “Designed to Sell” and “Curb Appeal: The Block”. Appearing Saturday & Sunday to discuss “Lessons Learned from TV Make-Overs.” Schedule of appearance is listed here.
• William Moss, “The Garden Boss,” from HGTV’s “Dig In”. Appearing Saturday & Sunday to discuss “Container Gardening: Solutions for Small Space Gardening.” Schedule of appearance is listed here.
• Mike McGrath from WTOP News Radio will share his expertise in gardening. Appearing Friday, February 25th only. His sessions include: “Get Your lawn Off Drugs!” (11:00 am), “Grow your best tasting tomatoes ever” (2:00 pm), “Organic Answers to your Toughest Garden Questions” (4:00 pm).
• Idea Gardens – Stroll through the Ideas Gardens created by the region’s top landscaping companies and featuring the newest gardening techniques and designs. These are some grand-scale gardens with whimsical themes even set to music; lots of fun to check out!
• For Kids: Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog presented by WETA. Clifford will be appearing at the show Saturday, February 26th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
• Enjoy the sounds of the Classical WETA Players brass quintet when they perform live from the Idea Gardens. Appearing Saturday, February 26th at 4:00 pm.
• Over 750 exhibits representing local companies and contractors in the remodeling, design, garden and home improvement-related industries.

Kids 5 and under have free admission and children 6-12 years old are only $3.00 per ticket. Regular adult admission is $13.00. But, I’m happy to have the opportunity to giveaway 2 free tickets to 5 lucky winners! You have up to four ways to enter:

1. Simply leave a comment on this blog post by Tuesday 2/22/11 11:59 pm ET letting me know you want to attend the home & garden show.
2. Extra entry given if you share your favorite item in your home or garden (it could be a favorite room, favorite piece of furniture, favorite decor item, favorite plant, etc.). Please leave this as a separate comment from the first entry.
3. Extra entry given if you subscribe to my blog (please leave a comment letting me know you subscribe via RSS or email).
4. Extra entry given if you follow both @FrugalFriends & @CapitalHomeShow on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway “@FrugalFriends is giving away free tickets to @CapitalHomeShow in Chantilly, VA Feb. 25-27. Enter here http://bit.ly/i8Y5Vq”  (please leave a comment letting me know you follow on Twitter and provide the time stamp/link to your tweet).

This giveaway is open through Tuesday 2/22/11 11:59 pm ET. I will randomly choose 5 winners on Wednesday 2/23/11, will email them notification, and mail out the tickets soon thereafter.

Good luck and gear up for the spring by attending the Capital Home Show next weekend!

Disclosure: Special thanks to the Capital Home Show marketing & PR firm for supplying these free tickets for my readers! On a side note, my husband’s company has an exhibit at the home show each year and so as an exhibitor we’ve gotten complimentary tickets for the past years as each exhibitor does. This giveaway is held separate from the tickets supplied to my husband’s company and has been coordinated directly through the Capital Home Show team. The opinions shared in this post are my own, and I love to share great deals, local events and giveaways for my readers!

Local DC-Area Restaurant Facebook Promos

I wanted to share 2 fun Facebook promotions/contests that are currently being held for local restaurants in the DC area:

DC Dunkin Donuts: Post a photo on either their Facebook Fan Page or Twitter of your favorite DD Beverage in front of your favorite DC Area Landmark for the chance to win a Dunkin’ Donuts card. There will be five winners of the gift cards over the next two weeks. For more information, click here.

Chick-fil-A Manassas: Become a fan of the Manassas, VA store located on Sudley Manor Drive, and if they reach 1,000 fans by Dec. 15th, 2010 all fans will receive a FREE Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake. They need about 450 more fans in the next six days, so spread the word if you want a free milkshake. For more details, click here. Thanks to reader Lisa for the info!

If you know of any other fun Facebook promotions going on for DC-area restaurants or businesses, please leave a comment and share!

Giveaway Winners for Photo Book & Crafts Festival Tix

Congratulations to all the winners of my two recent giveaways!
The following winners were randomly selected

For the coupon code for 1 Free Shutterfly Photo Book there are five winners:

• Tammy (Comment #15) *You have been notified via e-mail and have until Sun. 12/19 to reply and claim your prize
• Ana (Comment #8)*You have been notified via e-mail and have until Sun. 12/19 to reply and claim your prize
• Erika (Comment #34)
• Claire (Comment #3)
• Mommylovescooper (Comment #26)

For the 2 Free Tickets to the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival at the Dulles Expo Center this weekend (12/10-12/12):

• Lori (Comment #3)

If you didn’t win the Sugarloaf Craft Festival tickets and want to find tickets at a discount, you can sign-up for the Sugarloaf Club newsletter via email to get access to a coupon for $3 off regular admission to the craft festival, or you can buy today’s Groupon deal for $3 off regular admission to the Sugarloaf Craft Festival (see side deals for Northern Virginia in Chantilly).

Thanks everyone for entering my giveaways and congratulations to the winners!

*CLOSED*Current Giveaways!

Don’t forget to enter my current giveaways:

1. Giveaway for your choice of 1 free Shutterfly photo book (up to $29.99 value) OR $10 off any Shutterfly.com purchase. Contest ends Sun. 12/5 and there will be five winners!
2. Giveaway for 2 free tickets to the Sugarloaf Craft Festival at the Dulles Expo Center 12/10-12/12 ($9 value per ticket). Contest ends Tues. 12/7 and there are less than 10 entries thus far, so your chances of winning are pretty good!

Thanks!