Archive for June, 2010

Free sandwiches at Arby’s

On Monday, July 5, participating Atlanta-area Arby’s restaurants will be giving away free Junior Deluxe sandwiches with any drink purchase.

Free smoothies samples at McDonald’s during the Peachtree Road Race

The first time I ran the AJC Peachtree Road Race, I had to make a pit stop at the McDonald’s. I wouldn’t anticipate such a detour again, but if you’re in the area, take note that the 2929 Peachtree Road, N.E. location in Buckhead will be giving away samples of its new fruit smoothies from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 4.The smoothies debut nationally on July 13.

Discount for Imagine It! Children’s Museum

Now through July 31, the guests of members will save $2 on admission when they attend the museum together. Also remember that the second Tuesday of each month is free admission after 1 p.m. at the museum.

Free Museum days

Speaking of free museum admission, this Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4, marks another special for Bank of America …

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$15 tickets for ‘Shakin’ The Mess Outta Misery’ + Pay What You Can Night.

Author Shay Youngblood’s ‘Shakin’ The Mess Outta Misery’ hits the stage at the Horizon Theatre this week. There are two ways to save on tickets right now. Tickets for any performance are $15 when purchased by Thursday, July 1. Call the box office between noon and 5 p.m. (404-584-7450). An 8 percent sales tax will be added to the ticket purchase. The show runs July 2 through Aug. 22. Regularly-priced tickets range from $20-$30. Also, Wednesday, July 7 is pay-what-you-can night. There is a $5 minimum payment and the tickets are for walk-ups only.

‘A Christmas Story’ 2-day sale

Georgia Shakespeare announced a 48-hour ‘Christmas in July’ sale from July 1 at 10 a.m. through July 3 at 10 a.m. During the sale, a limited number of tickets to each performance of “A Christmas Story” will be available for only $20. Also be on the lookout for Power Hours, when low-priced tickets — like $1 tickets for “The Legend of …

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A fire-breathing debt monster causing nightmares is a sure sign of financial trouble. But not all distress is so pronounced. Danger lurks, even in more quiet environments. There are indicators that you could be in over your head, with or without the sleepless nights or upset stomach.

Among the most disconcerting behaviors is denial. Flipping quickly through the pages of bad book is a lot easier than trudging through one bad line after another.

“Not sitting down and adding up what you owe is a dangerous sign,” said Alan McKnight, an Atlanta-based certified financial planner with Kays Financial Advisory Corporation. “A lot of people think they can out-run it. They say, ‘If I can just make a little more, I’ll fix it.’ The problem, with credit especially, is that it can overwhelm you. It’s almost impossible to out-run it.”

It’s not impossible to turn things around, though. McKnight said the first step is paying close attention to your money-related habits. Here are at …

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ASO Family Four Pack

At $95, this is a value worth mentioning: a Family Four Pack for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park on Thursday, July 1 for the All-American Fireworks Celebration. The ticket package includes four covered, reserved seats (or lawn seating that will include lawn chair rental); four food baskets with a beverage, french fries, and a choice of hot dog, hamburger, chicken fingers or Polish sausage; and one parking pass. Regular ticket prices start at $27 each.

2-for-1 Braves tickets

The Atlanta Braves take on the Washington Nationals at Turner Field today through Wednesday. Tickets are 2-for-1 each night. Tonight (Monday), it’s buy one get one free for Golden Moon Casino Pavilion tickets ($28). On Tuesday, the bogo seating is for upper reserved seating. Wednesday’s special are for two field or Terrace Pavilion tickets.

Reading = Free Hawks, Thrashers tickets

It takes no effort to get children into swimming pools …

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Today’s big deals:

Groupon.com: $15 for food and drinks at D.B.A. Barbecue. Value: $30. This voucher expires in one year. I’ve never been to D.B.A. Barbecue, but I’m tempted to buy this just because it’s such a popular deal today!

Groupon.com (side deal): $75 for a pair of two-hour public speaking lessons from the Lane-Smith Group. Value: $400. This deal expires in a year. The sessions are designed to help you become a more confident, effective and persuasive public speaker.

My Daily Thread: $15 for food and drinks at Terrace on Peachtree: Dining at the Ellis Hotel. Value: $35. When 75 people purchase this deal, everyone gets a buy one, get one free entree’ offer on their second visit.

Halfoffdepot.com: $60 for two-h0ur Waverunner rental from Paradise Rental Boats. Value: $174. This voucher can be used at both the Lake Allatoona and Lake Lanier locations. The offer is good Monday through Friday only and does not apply to fuel.

LivingSocial.com: $20 for food and drinks at …

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The sleepy days of summer are officially upon us. By now, we’re being lulled into afternoon napping on the couch and restless evenings under humid skies.

Or not.

Just as the school year closes and nights get longer, the list of fun, free and cheap activities around town cranks up. No, or little, money? No problem. Affordable entertainment options are aplenty in metro Atlanta, and you don’t have to rely strictly on pull-the-trigger deal sites to indulge. Stick to your budget, plan ahead and get a move on with these five wallet-friendly activities:

Movies:

There are numerous options for cheap movies. First, there are the free outdoor screenings all around town, from Movies at the Market at Atlantic Station to Dive-In Movies at the W Perimeter Hotel. Worried about paying for popcorn and sodas? Bring your own and save by going to the Starlight Drive-In theatre ($7 per person; $1 for kids). There are also value cinemas around town, where movies are generally $2 or less. …

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$20 Atlanta Dream Family Pack

For professional basketball, this deal is as good as it gets. The Atlanta Dream has a Family Four Pack for just $20. To redeem the offer, present your Kroger Plus Shopper card at the box office or fill out the simple information box here. There’s also an option to call 1-877-977-7729, but when I tried to call, I got a recorded message that would not transfer me to the ticket office.

Here’s another Dream offer: For just two games, you can get tickets starting at $5 to see the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA. Upper level seats are $5 and Club level seats are $20 (regularly $60). The applicable games are Sunday, June 27, against the L.A. Sparks and Tuesday, June 29, against the Phoenix Mercury. Click here to purchase tickets and use promo code ZOO to get the discount.

A small Fernbank freebie

Ok, no one goes to the Fernbank Museum looking for hot dogs. But, if you’re there, you might as well take advantage of the freebie every Wednesday through Aug. …

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Today’s Big Deals:

Groupon.com: $65 for three services at Entebello Modern Apothecary & Spa. Value: $180. The certificate expires Jan. 23, so there’s plenty of time to use it. Read the fine print regarding restrictions, such as combining services on the same day.

Groupon.com (side deal): $35 for personalized gifts, stationary and more from Decadent Designs. Value: $70. Multiple certificates can be purchased and they expire in one year.

HalfoffDepot.com: $100 per night at Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin with wine and breakfast package. Value: $219. Why did my mind immediately go to vacation mode when I saw this deal? This deal will no longer be available after 10 a.m. on June 24. Multiple certificates may be purchased for multiple-night stays. The certificate is valid for one year.

HalfoffDepot.com (side deal): $7.50 for food and drinks at Bone Garden Cantina. Value: $15.

LivingSocial.com: $49 for First Glance Solutions in-home cleaning of the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom and living …

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I sometimes wish I had the hassle-free lifestyle of a renter. For instance, right now I wouldn’t be on the hunt for a low-cost pressure washer. I wouldn’t have had to worry about the fussy furnace over the winter. And I would never have spent time trying to save on a roof replacement.

Yes, the joy of renting. But, renters don’t get off easy. For starters, there’s the ordeal of finding an apartment or house — and making sure you’re paying a fair price for it. There’s no worse feeling than getting ripped off. Summer is a hot time for apartment hunting.

Click here for 10 tips from the Suddenly Frugal block to help ensure you’re getting a good deal:

Here are a couple of examples:

1. Find out what others are paying. Rent-O-Meter is one of many online resources that will tell tenants if their rent is reasonable based on comparable properties in their city. Web sites such as Craigslist.org and newspaper classifieds are two places that tenants can find specific information about …

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Discount on Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Fox Theatre June 30-July 18 for its farewell engagement. The producers of the opera announced earlier this year that the Third National Tour will close this fall in Los Angeles after a highly successful run of 17 years. That makes this a must-see for me. I just came across a great discount on Travelzoo.com. Use promo code TZOO to secure select tickets for $35. The applicable shows are July 6-9, and July 13-16. If those dates do not work for you, you can save $5 off tickets using promo code BRAVES.

Free Dinner and a Movie Ticket

I haven’t checked out the Studio Movie Grill in Alpharetta, but it sounds like it would be great fun. I will surely take advantage of this freebie. Using this coupon, you can get two movie passes. Be sure to click on the link for “more free movie passes” to avoid duplicating the barcode with someone else. Print and redeem the pass at the box office.

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