Love Don’t Cost a Thing: Valentines Day for Cheapskates

Love Don’t Cost a Thing: Valentines Day for Chea...

Today’s post happens to come out on Valentines Day, the day of love. Sadly, while love is free, Valentines Day tends to be, well, not free. Think roses that double in cost overnight, prix-fixe dinners that cost $100 a person (and leave you too bloated to get all romantic later), and “themed” lingerie that just looks stupid if you try and wear it again in March. Even if you love love, you don’t have to...
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Weekend Round-Up: 2/11 – 2/13

Weekend Round-Up: 2/11 – 2/13...

Since Valentines Day falls on Monday this year, does that mean we’re about to embark on a weekend of looooove? Eh, maybe- lots of restaurants are using it as a chance to pimp their $$$ prix fixe menus for 3 days instead of 1. If your bank account can handle that kind of splurge, please tell me what kind of amazing food you’re eating, because I’m trying desperately to budget money and calories for an upcoming...
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Coffee & Cake: Double Freebie Thursday

Coffee & Cake: Double Freebie Thursday...

Valentine’s Day isn’t until Monday, but it looks like you’re getting some presents early. Whether you’re in the city or way across the water on the East Side, there’s a freebie out there waiting for you, and it’s delicious. (courtesy of flickr user facetounge) For Seattlites, if you can find a reason to be in South Lake Union between 2:00 and 4:00 pm today, then make your way to Row House...
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Green Point Acupuncture: Cheap, cheaper and cheapest

Green Point Acupuncture: Cheap, cheaper and cheape...

Have you ever gone to an Acupuncturist? I haven’t. I thought I never really needed one, but always wanted to try it. So when Miss Aubrey sent me a link one fine day about Green Point Acupuncture I knew that the stars were aligned and I had to give it a go. Photo courtesy of Green Point Acupuncture For the newcomers or skeptics, let me explain what really goes on. This 5 table room is a perfectly quiet space, even for...
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An Etsy Feature: This Charming Candy

An Etsy Feature: This Charming Candy...

If you’ve been to any of the Urban Craft Uprising’s the last few times you’ve seen those tasty little lollipops and hopefully bought one or two. This Charming Candy is the namesake of these deliciously unique flavored suckers that’ll have big and little kids wanting more after every lick. Photo courtesy of This Charming Candy From Salted Caramel to Root Beer Float to Pistachio Marshmallow to Maple...
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Don Quijotte Scavenger Hunt: Tilting for Tickets

Don Quijotte Scavenger Hunt: Tilting for Tickets...

The Seattle Opera begins their run of Don Quijotte on February 26th. The production looks like it is going to be pretty fantastic- but it also looks like it’s going to be pretty expensive, with tickets starting at $53 a pop. But if you’re willing to literally play their game, you might be able to score a pair of FREE tickets. Starting today, The Seattle Opera is hosting a scavenger hunt. They’ll be hiding a...
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Weekend Round-Up: 2-4/2-6

Weekend Round-Up: 2-4/2-6...

Well, it’s here again. The good ol’ – put on your jammies and relax – weekend. Enjoy it everyone. (Evidently there is some big sporting event happening on Sunday, but that’s kind of beyond our area of expertise.) -Theo Chocolates is celebrating Valentine’s Day a little early with a little movie to get you in the mood for all those raffle opps to the one and only, Babeland. -BOKA Kitchen is...
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Cheap, fun and isn’t that enough: Seattle Pinball Museum

Cheap, fun and isn’t that enough: Seattle Pi...

For those who just want their pinball and only pinball you are now in luck. Seattle Pinball Museum is here for all your high scoring needs. On Facebook their company overview is: Dedicated to the preservation of pinball for future generations! And boy, that just says it all. From old timey machines that you actually are allowed to tilt to games of today, this hideaway in the middle of the ID is a perfect place to spend less...
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Shhhhh: Silent Reading brought to you by Sorrento Hotel

Shhhhh: Silent Reading brought to you by Sorrento ...

Here we go again. Another installment of one of my favorite not-so-secret activities. Reading in silence and drinking at happy hour prices – all at the Silent Reading in Sorrento Hotel’s fireside room. Photo courtesy of Brenda Starr When Miss Aubrey and I went, it was simply divine. The room is elegant and the perfect setting to just sit in peace, read and partake in cheaper wine selections. This is one of those...
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Share Your Love: Valentines for a Good Cause

Share Your Love: Valentines for a Good Cause...

I LOVE love, but honestly, I kind of hate Valentines Day. Call me a cheap date, but I’m more of a “beer and take-out” kind of girl when February 14th rolls around- I’ll pass on the overpriced prix-fixe dinner and inflated expectations thing. But honestly, that doesn’t mean I’m dead inside- I freaking LOVE love. I just have a different idea of it than say, Hallmark. Maybe that’s why...
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