"There is no Fate that plans men's lives. Whatever comes to us, good or bad, is usually the result of our own action or lack of action."

- Herbert N. Casson

ACTION is the key to success. A great idea is just that until you act on the idea.

I'm about to share some information with you that will give you an edge over the average mall shopper out there.

But you must act today!

Several Dallas/Fort Worth malls are having April sales, which means you only have a couple of days left to take advantage of savings at several merchants in these malls:

- Collin Creek Mall

- Hulen Mall

- Stonebriar Center

- The Parks at Arlington

- Town East Mall

- Vista Ridge Mall

Put extra money in your pocket, or purse.

Here are a few events where you can pick up freebies and register to win prizes - THIS WEEKEND:

Grapevine Mills, Grapevine: You can be on TV!. On Saturday, April 29, from noon to 4:00, there is an open casting call for families to be on a new TV show called "Make It Happen." It'll be held in the Stockyard Food Court.

Ridgmar Mall, Fort Worth: Register for free gifts at the Guest Services Center.

The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano: At Dave & Bruski's, April 29-30, watch the NFL draft live, enter in the drawings and you could win a trip to see the Dallas Cowboys play the Cardinals in Phoenix, plus Mavericks and Stars playoff tickets.

The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano: April 28-30, come to the Swarovski Wonders of the Sea Event. Hosted by The Crystal Society, new crystal pieces will be on display, plus you can enter to win the new Baby Turtles Silver Crystal piece.

Valley View Center, Dallas: KLTY is hosting a FREE Brown Bag Concert on Monday, May 1, at noon. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and listen to Salvador play their inspirational music, while you enjoy lunch.

Here are great opportunities to do something different this weekend, but you have to ACT fast.

Galleria Dallas, Dallas: On Saturday, 4/29 at 5:00pm, there is a swimwear fashion show. See the latest swimwear for this season.

North Park Center, Dallas: On Saturday, 4.29 at 2:00 pm, hear the Parkway Elementary School's Music Ensemble perform in the new NorthCourt between Nordstrom and Foley's.

Southlake Town Square, Southlake: Art in the Square, an outdoor art festival takes place April 28 - 30.

North Park Center, Dallas: On Friday, May 5, North Park is hosting a Fashion Breakfast from 8am - 10am. There is a continental breakfast, live entertainment and fashion shows - ALL FREE! During this event, you can register for a $500 Foley's shopping spree, a $350 Skechers shoe wardrobe, $50 Clarks gift certificates, and many other prizes.

Stonebriar Centre, Frisco: The Build-A-Bear workshop and "Cele-bear-ate Mom" will be going on through May 8.

Get the family and head out to the malls. DO IT NOW, or you'll just have to listen to others talk about it.