Dinner and a Movie

Take the dinner-and-a-movie concept, add a super-comfy chair, put it all together at the same time, and you've got Studio Movie Grill, where you can watch a show on the big screen all while you order from a menu that includes appetizers, pizza, burgers, salads, desserts, cocktails, wine, and more.

Sign up for their e-newsletter this month and get a free pass. I've been to the Plano location, and it's lots of fun — and I bet even more fun if you're getting in for free. :)

(Thanks to Dallas on a Dime reader Anne for this tip!)

Blizzard Mania

Sign up with Dairy Queen's Blizzard Fan Club and get a free Blizzard with the purchase of a Blizzard. I'm still mad at them for taking away the Nerds Blizzard 10-plus years ago, but I admit there are some other good flavors.

A Tat That's All That

For a tattoo minus the pain and with an added little something-something, head to Victoria's Secret for a free scented tattoo. That reminds me of those markers I used to play with at day care that smelled like different things based on their color. Blue (blueberry) and purple (grape) were my favorite. Anyway, no purchase necessary for the Love Rocks temporary tattoo, but supplies are limited.

Make Me a Sammich

I go through phases with foods. My newest phase: sandwiches. So this coupon from Quiznos may come in handy. Save $1 off a regular sandwich or $2 off a large, and/or get a chopped salad and fountain drink for $5.99.

Clothes Make the Woman

I used to work at Ann Taylor, and I'm not gonna lie, I miss the awesome discounts. A fairly sizable percentage of my paycheck each week went toward clothes, and while that probably wasn't the best tactic to earn a little extra money on the weekends, it did get me a pretty sweet work wardrobe. I still look at it fondly whenever I'm in my walk-in closet ... and then promptly proceed to put on sweats (I now work from home).

If you want to do a little Ann Taylor Loft shopping, you can save 25 percent for a limited time with the code SAVE25 online and in participating stores. (Read more about the offer here, which is valid only at Loft locations.)

Ups and Downs

I've hit many theme parks in my day — in Texas, Washington, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and England. Phew. That's a lot of loop-de-loops. My all-time favorite is Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, but right here in town, we've got a great park: Six Flags Over Texas. If you love coasters as much as I do, consider buying a season pass that's good for 14 Six Flags across the country and beyond. The Play Pass is new for 2010 and at just $49.99, you only need to go a couple of times to make it worth it. (There's also the standard Season Pass for $10 more, which gets you a few extras.)

See you at Mr. Freeze!