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Reader Aimee recently shared a tip about a newish low-budget air carrier called Allegiant Air. They specialize in flying from major cities to a lot of little ones. I’ve never flown Allegiant and am curious if it is a good deal. Aimee said:
I just wanted to let you know about this crazy Airline. They have airfare for like $15 each way. You just have to fly on specific dates and they only fly to certain locations but it is totally a fun way to travel and see parts of America for cheap.
I am not affiliated with the airline. My brother flies it with his wife regularly to Vegas. He’s mentioned the cheap airfair and that it is just like a regular airline. I have not flown it yet but I’m looking to soon.
Have you flown Allegiant Air? Are the low prices the real deal – or is the supply limited? Do high fees offset the super low base fares?
There are so many coupon sites that it’s hard to distinguish one from another. CouponCactus.com, however, is worth taking a look at. The site combines coupons with automatic cash rebates based on your purchase total. It’s the best of eBates and RetailmeNot!
The amount of discount information on the CouponCactus.com is staggering. The site has tabs for free shipping coupons, coupons that expire soon, new coupons, coupons with the biggest discount, the most popular discounts, and exclusive coupons. Plus, you can search for coupons by category or store name (there are 3,600). Phew! That’s a lot of online coupons.
For each discount, the site lists the percentage cash rebate, the expiration date, and has a link to restrictions, if any. You can share each coupon via buttons for Facebook, Twitter, and email. When you shop using links on CouponCactus.com, the coupon discount will be deducted from your purchase – although sometimes you will need to plug in the coupon code yourself. Double check your tab before clicking purchase. The automatic cash rebate takes a little longer to arrive.
Coupon Cactus pays out via check or Paypal each quarter. So the money you save now won’t be in your account for about 120 days. You must have at least $10 in cash back rewards for CouponCactus.com to send you a check.
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Paying $40 for a good haircut or color is not a bad deal in LA at all. This week’s Los Angeles Daily D is for an $85 cut or color at Miakel Bishay Salon in the hip part of Santa Monica. You pay just $40 – a 53% discount off the original price.
The way it works is you buy a voucher, make an appointment, and bring the voucher in to get the discount. It’s a good idea to mention you are paying with the voucher when booking an appointment.
This deal expires Saturday, June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PST or as soon as the 100 discounted vouchers are purchased. You have until September 30, 2010 to use it.
Caveats: offer for new clients only. One per person. No cash value; no change or partial credits will be issued. Offer cannot be combined with other offers, and is subject to Miakel Bishay Salon’s policies.
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Two years ago I began gardening at a community garden near my home. There are many monetary benefits to community gardening, and there are some drawbacks. Here are the pros and cons I have experienced.
Land
PRO: Living in the city can be hard for a gardener because of the lack of space to plant. Getting involved in a community garden gives you a piece of land. Container gardening has limitations and with more space you can grow vegetables like zucchinis. You also have space to make your own compost.
CON: Many community gardens have waiting lists of up to a year so it is difficult to get a plot. My community garden does not charge a fee to join, but many do. Instead of a fee, I volunteer to weed the common areas and take care of the community garden’s rabbits. I used to spend 10 hours a week in the garden on weed duty but now spend I 15 hours in the garden taking care of the new bunnies.
Tools
PRO: Gardening can become very expensive if you purchase gadgets and tools. At a community garden, you can borrow tools the garden has made available, saving you a lot.
CON: With the constant use and natural wear and tear, tools don’t last long and aren’t always replaced immediately. Some gardens have more money than others to replace tools. It may also take time for you to get your hands on tools if other gardeners are using them.
Water
PRO: Some community gardens have free or significantly reduced prices for water. My community garden charges a water fee of $36 per year per plot. I have two plots in the garden and pay $72 a year, or $6 a month. Now that’s a deal!
CON: If your community garden charges for water, the fees can add up. Some charge steep fees to cover water usage while others divide up the cost evenly even if you are doing everything possible to save water.
Community
PRO: Community gardens are great at building bonds among gardeners and neighbors. At my garden, seasoned green-thumbs share tips with those who are not so good at gardening. When I first started gardening I met lots of people who shared their love of gardening with me and eventually became really good friends.
CON: Many times you want to spend alone time in your garden but community gardens don’t have much privacy. Your fruits and veggies may also disappear from time to time since everything is in the open and you are not there to watch it.
My community garden gives me space when I want to relax. It has some drawbacks but I wouldn’t be able to garden without it. If you are interested in joining a community garden check out the American Community Garden Association to find a garden near you.
Do you have a community garden? What to you like and dislike about it?
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