Enjoy date night, or day, excursions without the kids. Rent movies to watch at home, head to the local cinema, take advantage of wine specials or grab a sweet treat together. Even though this week focuses on date night on a budget, many of the deals will double for families as well, with $0.31 ice cream scoops and cake pops for $1.50.
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Deal: Pick up a recent release movie rental for $1 from the Redbox machines outside of CVS Pharmacy and 7 Eleven.
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The Fine Print: Movie rentals start at $1 per night.
Extra, Extra: Go onto the website to learn how you can stock up on rental credits and get free movie rentals online.
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Good through: Everyday Pricing.
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Deal: Sign up for emails from Cinemark and get a coupon for the concession stand every week.
The Fine Print: Offers vary from week to week.
Extra, Extra: Catch a movie on Tuesday and save.
Good through: Ongoing Promotion.
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Deal: Stock up on wine for date night by becoming a VIP. Three times a year members will receive three bottles of wine, usually costing between $85 and $125, including sales tax and California delivery.
The Fine Print: Must be a VIP member. Membership has no annual fee and can be canceled at any time. Additional shipping fee may occur for out-of-state members.
Extra, Extra: As a VIP, members will receive special pricing on new release wines, 25 percent discount on Lolonis wines ordered directly from the winery, invitations to special events and more.
Good Through: Ongoing Promotion.
4. BASKIN ROBBINS
Deal: Pick up a scoop of ice cream for $0.31 at Baskin Robbin’s 31 Cent Scoop Night on Wednesday, April 27 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Fine Print: Offer only valid during times listed above.
Extra, Extra: The night is dedicated to honoring America’s Firefighters and Baskin Robbins will be donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, or NFFF.
Good Through: 4/27/2011
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Deal: Grab coffee at Starbucks and pick up a cake pop, a tasty treat under 200 calories, for just $1.50 each.
The Fine Print: Flavors and availability may vary by location.
Extra, Extra: Check out other Starbucks petites.
Good through: Everyday Pricing.
