I received two free movie ticket vouchers from referring a friend to the entertainment book. I've previously won 4 tickets individually...gave them away. Received the Johnny Walker free movie code...gave it away, or at least offered it on my blog somewhere...DH hates to use free ticket vouchers. BUT...SIX months after receiving them, and having them prominently displayed on the refrigerator...we used them!
Quite by accident, well, sort of. We haven't been to the movies in more than six months. We haven't done much of anything, except save and work and do projects. But I SERIOUSLY needed to veg today, away from the house and all the things begging or demanding to be done.
So, DH said, how about a movie?
I said sure, how about the tickets?
He said...umm...I don't know...ummm...they probably aren't good on any current movies...there are exclusions (NOT!)...
So, being totally enthralled by the trading game, I said, hey, maybe I could post them and trade them for some coupons!
He looked at me, frowned, and said, no, I want to try to use them.
I said really?
He said, well, maybe...
I said, oh, I'm sure I could find someone to trade...
He said, no, I am going to try to use them...
Who knew, the psychology of free tickets = embarrassment. Unless someone ELSE wants them!
So, nice day, not the best movie, popcorn and a drink. Saved $24, assuming we would have gone.
Ah, a saving tip...you cannot take your own food into most theaters. Unless you have a medical condition that requires you to eat specific foods or at certain times. Call ahead and discuss with the manager if you are bringing in something obvious, like a paper bag, and ask him to leave a note at the front saying you can bring in your own food.
Diabetes, cancer, allergies, headaches, in training...we bring in protein bars, etc., even organic popcorn. There is no invasion or strip search, just a phone call. Savings...?
We did drop by Barnes and Noble on the way home...the additional 15% off coupon, stacked with the 10% membership discount on two clearance books...$75 down to $20. Still money, but something DH has been wanting awhile. I won't add it into the challenge, since we would not have purchased it without the discount...but NICE.
Current savings:
2006 $20 challenge: $4764
2006 grocery savings: $6502
Finally used FREE movie tickets!
June 14th, 2006 at 11:02 pm
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