Archive for May, 2010

$5 off Atlanta History Center admission

The Atlanta History Center’s Veterans Remembrance Day program launches a special partnership with Americans Supporting Americans to foster a military unit stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. From June through September, the History Center will support Air Traffic Controllers with the F Company, 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment known as Skymasters. The foster program kicks off Memorial Day weekend. Visitors who donate a $10 phone card will get $5 off the price of admission to the Atlanta History Center. To learn about more ways to donate, click here.

Save 80% at Restaurant.com

Gift certificates from Restaurant.com are 80 percent off right now when you use promo code FLAG. That means $25 certificates are only $2. Be sure to read the fine print before purchasing as participating restaurants have varying rules about minimum purchases and the times in which the certificates can be used.

Free museum admission through Labor Day

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Free $10 game play from Dave & Buster’s

This is an easy way to get $10 worth of game play for free from Dave & Buster’s. Fill out the 30-second form that asks for your email address and location nearest you and you’ll get the coupon. You have one day to fill out the form, on Tuesday, May 25.

Free Refills all summer at RaceTrac

This is a deal that will pay for itself in no time at all if you frequent RaceTrac convenience stores. You pay $6.99 for a 20-ounce insulated mug and come back as often as you’d like during the summer and get free refills on fountain or drinks through August 1.

57% off Wisteria Restaurant

This deal from My Daily Thread gets you $35 worth of food and drinks from Wisteria in Inman Park for $15. As a bonus, when 100 people purchase this deal, everyone gets half-priced burgers during Sunday’s Burger at the Bar.

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Update: Free Spicy Chick-fil-A reservation moved to today (again)

This deal has changed dates a couple of times. Originally set for May 21, it moved to May 24. Now, it’s back to May 21. So, get cracking! Starting today, you can make a reservation to be one of the first to taste Chick-fil-A’s new Spicy Chick-fil-A sandwich, which debuts in June.

BOGO “Little House on the Prairie”

I was one of those little girls who couldn’t wait to see what Laura would be up to next on “Little House on the Prairie.” I wonder what the old television show is like as a musical? The musical comes to the Fox Theatre June 15-20. Melissa Gilbert, who played the character Laura, will play the role of Ma in this performance. Do you think Nellie Olson will be as mean now as she was on the show? Anyway, tickets are buy one, get one free on opening night, June 15, and on June 16 if you make your purchase at a Ticketmaster outlet at Publix grocery stores. This offer is not good at the Fox box office or …

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The travails of Financial Infidelity.

When I read this on Get Rich Slowly, I was heartbroken:

My ex took out a credit card in my name and ran up $40,000 debt without my knowledge. Now I’m paying it off. I asked the credit card company to investigate the matter as fraud, but they didn’t. It doesn’t seem like I have many rights. As I found out, there were many secrets behind the numbers. Right now, I’m waiting for the divorce to come through.

It’s called Financial Infidelity and it is tearing apart families. Divorce is painful and expensive — two realities that are exacerbated when one has “cheated” with the shared finances by accumulating credit card debt, making secret purchases and dealing in silent investments.

Though I was not married, I, too have been a victim of this type of activity with a partner. To recover from it — I’ve almost paid off a credit card that was maxed out without my knowledge — one must first get past the anger and get to the business of …

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3-day sale for “True Love Lies” at Horizon Theatre

Today through 5 p.m. Saturday, May 22, tickets for “True Love Lies” at the Horizon Theatre are on sale for $15 each. The show runs May 21-June 20, and is billed as “a snappy sex filled family affair.” That’s enough, along with the title, to grab your attention. The performance is “wild, wisecracking and sometimes shocking,” as it tells the story of a happy family turned inside out when a former lover appears.

2-$25 for Zane Lamprey at Center Stage

If you’ve ever seen “Three Sheets” on the Travel Channel, you know what a hoot comedian Zane Lamprey is. He brings his show to Center Stage on Saturday, May 22. The hilarious foodie who has also been on the Food Network’s “Have Fork Will Travel,” will perform the “Drinking Made Easy” show and you can get in on the cheap using a certificate from My Daily Thread. Two tickets for $25 is a half-price deal. There is not a drink minimum either, so there are no worries about spending more …

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Free Sundaes at Walmart

Where ever there is free ice cream, I’m probably not far away. Don’t be surprised if we bump into each other at Walmart on Saturday, May 22, when participating stores will be treating its customers to free sundaes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature Breyers new flavors, as well as Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream and All Natural Frozen Yogurt topped with Hershey’s chocolate syrup, Reddi-Wip and fresh strawberries. Thanks for the tip from a loyal Twitter follower of @atlbargains.

$19 Student Tickets for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at AMS

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Yes, there’s a long summer between now and Labor Day. But tickets to Atlanta Motor Speedway are always hot. There’s a special price of $19 right now for student and children’s tickets when you present a valid ID. Tickets are in the Elliott Grandstand overlooking Turn 3. There are also other ticket purchase specials right now, including a Family Pack of four tickets, four sodas and four hot dogs for …

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A short zigzag between couches and china cabinets, bedroom suites and dining tables, and shoppers quickly recognize the deals here at Southern Comforts.

The furniture consignment store is almost hidden behind a drug store, but once found, there is a treasure to behold. And it’s not at all unusual in metro Atlanta.

“If you’ve never been to a furniture consignment store,” said Beth Richardson, owner of The Board of Trade, “you’ll see the quality and you’ll be shocked.”

Diana Marsh examines a glass bowl at The Board of Trade. Photo: Phil Skinner, AJC

Dozens of shoppers were introduced recently when they traveled by busloads on a seven-hour tour of stores. Some concentrated on clothing outlets; others on furniture stores. Each shopper paid $35 to take part in the AtlantaConsignmentStores.com event and spent 45 minutes at each location.

AtlantaConsignmentStores.com went on a bus tour of stores.

It was the first major event for the group of retailers who’ve …

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Earlier this month, Experian director of public education, Rod Griffin answered questions about credit scoring and credit reports. The live chat event was moderated by CreditCards.com editor-in-chief Dan Ray. Experian is one of three credit reporting agencies. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked credit questions. Note: The questions and responses have been edited for clarity.

Q: How many credit cards and installment loans should a person have to create the best score?

A: There is no perfect number. What really is important is that you manage the cards that you have well. Make all the payments on time and keep the balances low. All you really need is one or two. If you do that you’ll have a good credit history and a good credit score.

Q: When do foreclosures drop off your credit, or do they?

A: Eventually they will. The good thing about credit history is that it is not permanent. All of the negative information eventually falls off and for foreclosures it’s …

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Discount at Spoon

I am sort of torn about the 18 percent gratuity automatically added on to my bill. It’s good to know that is part of this deal being offered at Spoon’s Westside downtown location. The special is buy one entree’, get a second for half price (Monday through Thursday only). You’ll need to present this coupon to get the special. The coupon expires Aug. 15.

Reminder: Free Spicy Chick-fil-A sandwich reservations beginning May 24.

Chick-fil-A doesn’t come out with new sandwiches every day. Perhaps that’s why there is so much build up around the new Spicy Chicken Sandwich, set to make its official debut on June 7. If you want to be one of the first to get a taste of it, sign up here beginning May 24 to reserve your premier tasting. From May 31 through June 5, Chick-fil-A is giving away a limited number of free sandwiches to those customers who’ve made reservations.

BOGO Barnes & Noble Frappuccino

Use this printable coupon before it expires May 24 for a

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The very idea of swapping my home, as humble as it may be, for someone else’s in some exotic far-away place that I wouldn’t be able to afford otherwise is unnerving. I don’t think I could do it.

But if it’s a risk you’re comfortable with, it’s just one of several bartering and swapping opportunities that could save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Perhaps you’re willing to pet sit for your neighbor in exchange for a little yard work when you need it?

Exchanging and buying gently used clothes can save you money. AJC File Photo

Or, maybe you have clothes or household items that you can exchange for other things you need around the house? The opportunities are endless.

Here’s a story you’ll find helpful from msnbc.com: 10 Tips to Swapping Your Way To New Stuff

Question: What bartering or swapping have you done? Has the experience been more good than bad?

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