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A newish site called barHappy lists happy hour specials in 18 major cities across the country. Within a city, you can click on a map for bargains by neighborhood. Pretty snappy. I also like the site’s slogan: Don’t worry, barHappy!
In Los Angeles, there are 905 bar specials listed, from $2.75 drafts at Sports Harbour in Marina del Rey to 50% off appetizers at Michael’s Bar & Grill in Burbank. Other cities include
I said farewell to my spending moratorium a few hours early on Friday, July 31 with $.35 cocktails and free mini-grilled cheese sandwiches at the Edison. It was definitely one of the best happy hours I’ve been to and very schmancy. Short dresses and heels were standard.
Since my July spending moratorium is done, I’ve been spending a LOT. In just four days I’ve racked up a $230. 23 tab for coffee, lunch out, postage, cash, candy, beer, gas, groceries, and tips. But some of my moratorium habits have stuck with me.
- One of the most challenging things about the moratorium was eating on the go. Not being able to buy a quick meal, I started packing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, which don’t have to be refrigerated for a few hours. This saved me so much money – and time – that I still pack pb & j when I’m going to need a meal on the road.
- Go the distance for free/cheap parking. I popped into a parking garage yesterday and gagged at the rates – $2.50 for 12 minutes. IN. SANE. I drove two blocks and found meters for $1 an hour. It’s almost silly how close free/cheap parking is from overpriced garages. Drive a few blocks towards the outskirts – don’t circle the main drag – and you’ll be surprised at your options. It’s worth the walk.
If you joined me in the moratorium, how did you do?
If you missed my previous posts about my spending moratorium, here’s a blow by blow account of my experiment.
Going on a spending moratorium?
Votes are in! Bargain Babe goes on a spending moratorium
Spending moratorium starts Wednesday
Moratorium meet up: happy hour on $0?
Moratorium happy hour: an update
Moratorium broken for a third time
I’m not spending. Hubby is. Is our total spending any less?
