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Here’s your chance to sign up for free tickets to visit the Museum of Flight in Seattle or 1,000 other museums participating in Smithsonian Museum Day. Save the Date! September 22, 2018 is Museum Day Admission tickets to the Museum of Flight usu…
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Where to Find the Hippest Cultural Attractions in Washington, DC
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Residents and visitors to Washington, DC have their pick of a broader array of free cultural offerings than anywhere else in the country. That’s a bold statement — but one that is justified by the many festivals, private and public museums,…
How to Snag Tickets for an Amazon Warehouse Tour
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I returned from Quebec City, Canada one night to find a package waiting for me. Inside was a special “security” scarf designed for travelers. The scarf is a wraparound infinity scarf with a secret zipper and a hidden pocket — designe…
Pippi Longstocking’s AirBnB in Monrovia, Liberia
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When planning a two week visit to Monrovia, Liberia, I was surprised to find that hotel prices rivaled those in a big U.S. city: $100 per night in a not so nice hotel; $150 to $200 in a mid-range hotel; and $250 at the top end. My trip was to visit f…
Alaska Residents Earn Frequent Flyer Miles on Groceries!
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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and Safeway have partnered to allow Alaska residents and visitors to earn frequent flyer miles shopping for groceries. This is one of those “set it and forget it” deals. You won’t earn a ton of miles, but…
See the Intrepid for Free!
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The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is is a military museum in New York City that showcases the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier and houses the submarine USS Growler, the Concorde SST, and the Space Shuttle Enterprise. Admission tickets usually cost $33 per person, but on Saturday September 23, 2017, admission is free thanks to the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live program. This year, 1,250 museums and cultural institutions across the country are participaing in the Smithsonian program, which offers two free tickets to those who register online. If military museums are not your thing, you can visit the City Museum of New York or the Cooper Hewitt design museum for free. However, you must download you tickets in advance for this September 23, 2017 event. If you’re in Washington, DC, you can get free tickets to the Kreeger Museum of modern art, the National Building Museum, or the Newseum. Find … Continue reading —>
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Read MoreTour a Dozen Scottish Distilleries for Free!
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This past summer, I spent a glorious two weeks in Scotland. The primary object of the trip was to partake in the incredible Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Because I also wanted to see the countryside, I signed up for a small group tour to the Isle of Skye with Rabbies. One of the surprise stops on the tour was a visit to the Dalwhinnie distillery. Whisky isn’t my cup of tea. But who could resist sampling an intense glass of hot chocolate with a wee dram of whisky? A basic tour of the Dalwhinnie distillery costs £12 but you can get in free if you join their club, the Friends of the Classic Malts. What’s more, as a Friend of the Classic Malts, you are eligible for a free tour of twelve Scottish distilleries, along with a complimentary dram of single malt Scotch whiskey at each stop. Basic tours at the … Continue reading —>
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Read MoreEarn “Extra” Club Carlson Points via Online Shopping
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Club Carlson is out with an update to its app that includes a new feature called “Extras.” The “Extras” feature allows you to earn Club Carlson points if you initiate your online shopping in app. At launch, only a few online businesses are participating. Delivery.com: 8 points per $1 spent Jet: 6 points per $1 spent eBay: 6 points per $1 spent iTunes: 6 points per $1 spent Groupon: 10 points per $1 spent SeatGeek: 10 points per $1 spent Certain types of purchases are specifically excluded so be sure to read the terms and conditions extra carefully. With the exception of Hilton, most hotel chains do not operate online shopping portals. Club Carlson’s in app “Extras” feature, while not the most lucrative offer, may be of interest to some.
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Read More$30 Amazon Gift Card from Country Inn & Suites
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Club Carlson is out with its summer promo and it’s a twist from the usual offer. Instead of earning bonus points for stays, Club Carlson is offering an Amazon gift card. The offer is fairly straight forward. Stay two nights at a Country Inn & Suites hotel in the U.S. or Canada by September 4, 2017, and receive a $30 Amazon gift card. Remember to stack this promo with points or cash back by booking your stay through a shopping portal or via the Club Carlson app.
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Read MoreTravels with Mitzy
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Have I mentioned Mitzy, our ten year old cockapoo? We don’t often travel with our dog, but last weekend’s road trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania was the exception. When looking for a dog friendly place to eat, we turned to BringFido.com. The Four54 Grill in central Lancaster was rated 5 bones, so we thought we would give it a try. The restaurant is located right next door to the Lancaster Science Factory. There was ample outdoor seating and the patio was well shaded. Upon arrival, the owner immediately greeted us with a giant water bowl and biscuits for Mitzy. We ordered inside, and they brought the food out to us. The Four54 Grill claims to have the best burgers in Lancaster County and they may well be right! Pet Friendly Hotel in Lancaster, PA We chose the Courtyard Marriott in Lancaster because of its pet friendly policies. The Courtyard welcomes dogs under 75 … Continue reading —>
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Read More2017 NOAA Fish Fry
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Do you love seafood and live music? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is sponsoring the 42nd Annual NOAA Fish Fry on Wednesday June 14, 2017 from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. The Fish Fry will take place in the Department of Commerce Courtyard, at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC. 16 to 20 chefs and vendors will display their seafood to bring awareness to sustainable marine fisheries. The guest chefs come from locations around the United States from Alaska to the Chesapeake Bay. Expect to sample a wide variety of fish, crab, scallops, salmon, shrimp as well as side dishes, beer and wine. Both wild caught and aquaculture raised fish and shellfish will be served. This event attracts some 1,500 participants and usually sells out early. Ticket are $35. Ticket sales begin May 10, 2017 at 1 p.m. EDT on Brown Paper Tickets.
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Read MoreIf It’s Tuesday, It Must Be T-Mobile Tuesday!
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If you haven’t gotten on the T-Mobile Tuesdays bandwagon yet, listen up! Every Tuesday, T-Mobile releases a bunch of giveaways to their customers via the T-Mobile Tuesdays app. Between my husband and myself, we have enjoyed: Four large pizzas Two dozen donut holes 25 cents per gallon off gas Four pairs of $2 movie tickets Two pairs of socks! Without a doubt, the best deal for us has been the movie tickets! But if you’re lucky, you may win other prizes like gift cards, Lyft credits, hotel discounts, and more. If you have a T-Mobile subscription or a prepaid plan, you are eligible to participate in T-Mobile Tuesdays. I’ve written before about our cheapie Walmart T-Mobile plan that costs just $30 per month. The freebies we’ve been winning lately have more than offset the cost of our monthly plans! How to Benefit from T-Mobile Tuesday Deals If you are … Continue reading —>
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Read MoreFree Admission to Mount Vernon February 20th and 22nd
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Washington locals and visitors alike can celebrate President’s Day in style by visiting George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon. This year marks the 285th birthday of the first President, and lots of festivities are planned at George Washington’s historic home and estate on the Potomac River. You can enjoy period music, character performances, story-time, tours of the mansion and birthday cake with General Washington. Regular admission to Mount Vernon is $20 for persons age 12 and older but admission will be free on President’s Day — February 20, 2016 — and on George Washington’s actual birthday — February 22, 2016. There is lots to see including the historic mansion, many outbuildings where trades were practiced, the slave memorial, gardens, a pioneer farm, and George and Martha Washington’s tomb. The setting is on the Potomac River is quite spectacular, making for a pleasant family outing.
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Read MoreHow Do You Get to Carnegie Hall . . . on the Cheap?
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The old Carnegie Hall joke is a cliché, but here’s a deal that will get you in to concerts there for as little as $5. Carnegie Hall has partnered with Masterpass to offer concert-goers a $25 MasterCard eGift card when purchasing a ticket valued at $30 or more. You need to purchase the tickets online at carneigiehall.org, and checkout with Masterpass. The offer is good on any “Carnegie Hall Presents” performance ticket of $30 or more. There are lots of concerts to choose from as shown in the listing of upcoming events! Please note that this offer is limited to one Mastercard eGift card per person, per performance. The deal is good for purchases through June 30, 2017. Masterpass is a digital wallet that can be used to make purchases online and in-store. You can fund it with a credit or a debit card. I don’t have any experience with this form … Continue reading —>
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Read MoreNice Holiday Parking Deal at Washington Dulles International Airport
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Flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) this coming month? The airport is offering close-in garage parking for only $12 per day, a $5 discount off the regular rate. Return home to covered parking now through December 31, 2016 via a special coupon offer! The regular rate for parking in Garage 1 — near the terminal — is $17 a day. Economy parking in the remote lots is $10 per day, so this a a nice deal! Use this link to print a personalized coupon which you must present to the cashier when exiting the garage. The coupon is valid for a single transaction and may not be combined with other offers.
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Read MoreAn Easy Way Earn a Free Trip Just by Shopping for Groceries
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According to the USDA, an average family of four spends upwards of $1000 per month on groceries. What if you could save five percent of that cost? Better yet, what if you could earn 60,000 frequent flyer miles each year just from your grocery spending? Since I’ve never seen this mentioned elsewhere, I wanted point out that Staples.com is now selling Safeway gift cards. If you purchase Safeway gift cards with an small business credit card that pays five times points on office supply store purchases, such as a Chase Ink card, you can accumulate five percent cash back or five times points for travel. Staples.com sells two types of Safeway gift cards in several denominations up to $200 — emailed cards, and actual plastic gift cards. There is a mailing fee of $2.00 per card for the plastic version. I have been buying these cards for sometime, and have … Continue reading —>
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Read MoreFee Free Visa Gift Cards at AAA Mid-Atlantic
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Twice a year,in June and December, AAA MidAtlantic members can buy Visa gift cards fee free in AAA stores. The promotion is back this year from November 25 – December 25, 2016. You can purchase these gift cards with a credit card, and can load up to $500 per card. Typically, AAA limits purchases to two cards per member. The cards are issued by MetaBank®, and you can set a pin. Please note that there is a monthly inactivity fee of $2.95 after 12 consecutive months of inactivity.
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Read MoreFive Ways to Save Big on a Whole Foods Thanksgiving Dinner
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Check your calendar. Thanksgiving is just a week away! If you are hosting this year, it is seriously time to start planning your menu! Thanksgiving is a huge deal in our family. We traditionally have: the meal before the meal; the meal; and the meal after the meal. As our family celebration has grown to over twenty people (think two turkeys) it is sometimes practical to bring in prepared food. After all, the point of the holiday is to spend time with friends and family, not to be stuck in the kitchen all day. When Whole Foods Market invited me a few other bloggers to sample their traditional Thanksgiving meal and their Top 10 Holiday Wines, I was intrigued. Does the Food Measure Up to Grandma’s Standards? Actually, yes! The turkey was delicious — moist, flavorful, and nicely seasoned. The traditional side dishes complimented the turkey: crisp, vibrant green beans, tart cranberry … Continue reading —>
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Read MoreDC Restaurant Week — Get It While It’s Hot
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Temperatures this August in Washington, DC have reached record highs. Anyone who’s anyone has decamped to Martha’s Vineyard. That means restaurateurs are trying to fill their tables by offering fixed price menu specials: $22 for lunch, and $35 for dinner. Over 260 restaurants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia are participating in DC Restaurant Week, which runs from August 15 – 21, 2016. It’s a good opportunity to try some of the region’s highly acclaimed (and expensive) restaurants. Several that are tempting me include: Del Campo — Latin American in Penn Quarter Dino’s Grotto — Italian in Shaw Jaleo — Spanish in Penn Quarter Oyamel — Mexican in Penn Quarter Rasika — Indian in Penn Quarter Zaytinya — Mediterranean in Penn Quarter Restaurant Week at Ford’s Fish Shack We snagged a great deal at a fabulous seafood restaurant in Loudoun County: Ford’s Fish Shack. A choice of three fixed price specials are offered at … Continue reading —>
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Read MoreAmex SPG Surprise Retention Bonus
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Amex has been bending over backwards lately to encourage me to keep my Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) business credit card open. I had been set to cancel the card when the annual fee went up from $65 per year to $95. But American Express has been wooing me back with special offers. First, I received a targeted offer for 5,000 bonus points if I spent $5000 on the card, and 10,000 bonus points if I spend $10,000. Ordinarily, those spending thresholds would be far out of reach. But thanks to a number of concurrent Amex Offers, that provide statement credits for purchases at popular vendors, such as Staples and Home Depot, I hope to qualify for these bonus points. Amex SPG Surprise Retention Bonus Amex is reluctant to waive the annual fee on their SPG credit cards, but it never hurts to ask! In my case, after talking to a customer … Continue reading —>
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