With the summer here, many people are flocking to theme parks to have some fun. Among the popular destinations are Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Six Flag parks. No matter which park you choose to go to, there is no reason why you should pay full price for these tickets because it is often very easy to find discounted tickets.
The first thing you need to do is determine how you qualify for a discounted ticket. After you do this, it’s all down hill. Here are some common ways people qualify:
Are you a member of any associations? Almost all of us are. A lot of them have programs which give their members discounts for theme parks. Some associations include: teacher’s associations, unions, AAA, universities, and the military. Give them a call or go to their websites to look for offers.
Keep an eye out for special promotions. Look for soda can offers, coupons in cereal boxes and store promotions. For example, Six Flags routinely has a 2 for 1 deal if you bring a coke can to the ticket window. And don’t forget to look at the offers that come with your credit card statement or other bills, they may very well have a good coupon inside.
Check your local bank or credit union. My credit union has heavily discounted tickets for theme parks. The tickets are in limited supply, so plan ahead. If they happen to be sold out of tickets, ask them if you have any other options. They may very well have coupons that they can give you.
If you are paying full price for a theme park ticket, you are doing something wrong. There are many discounts out there to be had. All you have to do is look around a little.
Written by admin on June 27th, 2006 with no comments.
Read more articles on Saving Money.
My fiancée were at the store a couple months back and a new dryer product caught my eye. They are Dryer Balls, and they aim to replace dryer sheets and fabric softeners as we know them.
Basically they are small spiky balls made from PVC plastic which kneed your clothes as you dry them. Just as the arms of the dryer flip your clothes around to dry them quicker, these balls create small areas of air which they claim to make your clothes dry up to 25% quicker.
After using this product for a couple months I have made the following observations:
They work just as well as dryer sheets. I could not tell the difference between clothes dried with a dryer sheet and clothes dried with the dryer balls. The clothes were just as soft, had no static buildup, and smelled just as fresh. In fact, I prefer the smell of the dryer ball clothes.
I have not noticed if the clothes dry any quicker using the balls. I imagine that this could be true, and I will do an experiment in the future to test this.
Using the balls as opposed to the dryer sheets is not only saving the environment, but it is also eliminating another source of chemicals that I am exposed to everyday. I would not be surprised if 20 years down the road a study will find that the use of dryer sheets increases the risk of some kind of health problem.
The balls are moderately priced at $10 for a package of 2. You should of course use both with each dryer load. It will take a long time to recoup the cost from dryer sheets alone, but it will be recouped. The balls are very durable and I expect them to last a long time.
I fully recommend this product for anyone who is worried about the environment, the chemicals they are exposed to, and who thinks new technology is cool. This product is ingenious and a great buy.
Written by admin on June 26th, 2006 with no comments.
Read more articles on Saving Money.