Save on Entertainment

Movie tickets are quite expensive these days, with average prices going from $4.33 in 1990 all the way up to an estimated $7.08 for 2009. And, that's the just the average, including matinee pricing and discount theatres. It's not unusual to see movie tickets that cost $10-$14 or even more.

Many people are opting to watch movies on DVD at home, or just go see older movies at a discount theater. However, you don't need to go to those extremes. The movie experience just isn't the same at home, and dollar theaters don't have the latest movies.

If you want to see a first-run movie, at the theater, there are several options to purchase them at a significant discount...Read the rest...

There are many stories about celebrity parents going overboard on children’s birthday parties, using extravagant party favors, trucking in live ponies, and gifting kids with ridiculous amounts of presents. For most families, that celebrity lifestyle is unattainable but celebrating a child’s special occasion doesn’t have to be. You can still create a memorable time without blowing your budget.
 
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Do you watch DVD’s? Do you play video games? We all know that both of these can be costly entertainment items, but in today’s market where video game consoles are in everyone’s home and DVD players are almost as critical as food how do you cut down on these costs?
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Search for coupons. There is an overabundance of coupons available that can save you hundreds of dollars a month. Don’t just in Sunday’s paper but in the free publications that you get delivered in your mail. The advertisement flyers that are dropped at your doorstep offer dollars off for meals, vendor services and even home repair. The Laundromat or the local pizza shop may have a stack of old papers with valid coupons. Use your time wisely. When you are doing your laundry you can be skimming the paper for valuable savings.
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