Nothing says summer like a stadium hot dog, cold beer and your own ATLANTA BRAVES!  Brings me right back to the 90’s, when, I must confess, I spent some quality time in a full headdress doing the standing tomahawk chop for 9 innings until we brought home the World Series Championship.  While the Fulton Co. stadium is now but a fond recollection (and an outline in the current parking lot, F.Y.I), you too can make memories such as these at The Ted.  AND NOW, FOR HALF PRICE!  Here are the details: 

From the Travelzoo Newsdesk:

Tickets to see the Atlanta Braves play six upcoming games at Turner Field were cut by 50% OFF regular prices and now start at just $6.

The discounted seats are for games June 2-11 against the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates.

The available ticket levels include:
- Upper Box … $6 (reg. $12)
- Outfield Pavilion … $11 (reg. $22)
- Golden Moon Casino Pavilion … $14 (reg. $28)

For more information and to buy discounted tickets, click below. Enter code TRZOO in the promo box. Additional fees of $1.50-$2 per ticket and $2.05 per order will be added. (Full price tickets are subject to the same fees.)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Newsflash.ashx?591310-24642724

Thanks to my awesome sister for forwarding me this bargain!  How ‘bout them bravos!?!?!

It is time to dust off your picnic basket, break out your blanket, and join your fellow movie lovers under the stars at Screen on the Green at Centennial Olympic Park.  They have a great lineup of 80s 90s and recent blockbuster hits screening for the next 5 Thursday nights. 

May 28 Back to the Future
June 4 Dreamgirls
June 11 Field of Dreams
June 18 Home Alone
June 25 Ghostbusters

Be sure to leave your  pets, grills, booze and high back chairs at home.  They do have alcohol available for purchase at the park. This is a free event with live entertainment starting at 6PM and the movie starts at sunset.  Great cheap date night or family summer outing. They encourage you to take Marta but there is discounted parking available.

Did you know that a child’s shoe size will change every 6 months for 4-6 year olds, every 4 months for 2 ½-4 year olds, and every 2-3 months for those kids 2 ½ and younger?  Wow that is a lot of shoes!  Not to worry Bargains In Buckhead to the recession rescue. Sprong Children’s Shoes is now hosting a major Sping/ Summer Sale and discounting all of your favorite brands 40%!.  New Balance, Keen, Teva, Polo, Keds, Nina, Nike and more 40% Off!

Sprong, owned by two Buckhead Business Moms, offers a very kid friendly environment that you and your kids will enjoy.  My nieces and nephews think it is a special treat to get to go to Sprong to ride the mechanical pony and if they are lucky they are treated to a free lollipop. They are open Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM and located in the round building at 375 Pharr Road. You can call them at (404) 846-8506.

I was looking for a fun activity to get out of the house and the rain on our Staycation this weekend,  so we ended up at Dialogue in the Dark at Atlantic Station.   The experience replicates familiar everyday environments, while challenging you to perform tasks in total darkness.  I don’t want to give too much of the experience away but it really is an awesome “eye opening” experience .  It is a perfect date idea or a fun family outing.  The tickets are $25 for an adult but of course I have found your source for half off tickets.  Click here to order online your discounted tickets.  Would love to hear what you think of the show!

Elle Woods is coming to town to show off her pooch and her “Bend and Snap” moves on stage at the Fox Theatre.    This musical was a huge hit in the Big Apple and I am so excited that it is now off Broadway and touring to Atlanta.   I searched several different online ticketing websites to see where you can buy the cheapest tickets and found Ticket Master to have the best prices. The key to taking advantage of the cheap seats in buying early. Tickets range in price from $20-$62 on Ticketmaster.  Click here to search for the cheap seats.

This show will only be here for one week July 14-19th.  So grab a group of your girlfriends and have a fun night out on the town.

People are afraid to buy a home in times like these, with the economy tanking and home prices continuing to fall. But if you’re brave enough to stray from the herd, you might be in for the home-buying opportunity of a lifetime.

Ask for price reductions, improvements, closing costs — whatever — and the seller, desperately trying to get a contract, is very likely to work with you, said Jay Papasan, one of the authors of the book “Your First Home.” When the market starts improving, your negotiating power starts to diminish, he added.

“People can get a lot of what they need and almost all of what they want today,” Papasan said. “Once a few people get off the fence, there’s safety in numbers and you lose your leverage.”

If you’re qualified to buy a home now, the purchase makes sense for your situation and you’re prepared to live in that home for at least five years, there are five reasons why you may be headed for a great deal:

1. AFFORDABILITY IS BETTER THAN EVER

According to the National Association of Realtors’ housing affordability index, homes were more affordable in December than at any other point since the group started the index in 1970. The affordability index is a measure of the relationship between home prices, mortgage interest rates and family income.

2. INVENTORY IS HIGH

A large selection gives buyers more choices and drives down prices. And home sellers have gotten the picture.It’s fair to say that home sellers have become “increasingly desperate,” Papasan said. “People who have had for-sale signs in the yard for six months are starting to become in tune with the reality of the situation,” he said. Buyers can take advantage.

But if you put off a purchase until inventory shrinks substantially, you might not get as good a price, said Eddie Fadel, author of the book “Don’t Rent, Buy!” And be forewarned: It’s nearly impossible to time the exact bottom of the housing market and even if you do there’s no guarantee you’ll make a killing. 

3. BUILDERS OFFERING BIG DISCOUNTS

Home builders are getting even more aggressive with their pricing.In fact, Fadel recommends looking at completed new homes first because builders are offering such steep discounts. Plus, you’d have a warranty not only on the home itself, but also on the home’s appliances, he said.

4. MORTGAGE RATES ARE LOW

It’s not just the price of the home that will affect affordability; mortgage terms will also affect your monthly payments. These days, rates are very attractive for conforming loans, those that can be purchased by mortgage agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Earlier this year, rates on the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a level not seen in decades, and rates have stayed relatively near that low for weeks. .

But low rates don’t mean lenders are handing out mortgages easily. You’ll need good credit, a substantial down payment and a willingness to document your income in order to qualify for those great rates, if you can qualify at all.

5. FEDERAL TAX CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE

There’s currently a federal credit of up to $8,000 for home buyers who haven’t owned a home in at least three years. That extra cash will come in handy: The average first-time home buyer spends about $6,000 in the first six months of owning a home, said Flint-Budde.

Claire Costanzo and Anna Stephens of Dorsey Alston Realtors want to help further educate you in the home buying process.  Please contact us at bargainsinbuckhead@gmail.com and check out our Meet Anna and Claire page to read more about our background in real estate.

Above Articl Written By.

  (END) Dow Jones Newswires

  02-06-091059ET

  Copyright (c) 2009 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

Looking for a Wednesday night bargain that includes live tunes,vino and tasty appetizers?  Urban Flats will be your new go to Wednesday night watering hole.  Every week they host Wine Down Wednesdays from 5PM until 8PM. For $20 you will sample up to 8 different wines (4 whites, 4 reds), and buffet of tasty treats from the menu: including several flatbreads, salads, pastas, starters, and their signature chocolate fondue dessert. Enjoy the live music from 6PM to 9PM.  We want to hear your reviews let us know what your experience is at Urban Flats.  Urban Flats is located on 2054 Piedmont Road near Lindberg.

As Eco-Brokers, we are always looking for way to stay green.  While we know that using energy efficient products in your home will save you money, its the day to day green and organic products that can be pricey. 

After taking an Organic Urban Farming/Gardening class last week, I was excited about this planet-friendly lifestyle, but a little disillusioned by its not-so-wallet-friendly drawbacks.  Plus, I decided a compost fertilized vegetable garden might be a little aggressive for my townhouse; BUT, I refused to accept defeat on the buying organic front.  So, I enlisted the help of my mom, the Super-Save-Since-Before-it-was-chic, who was able to find these 2 very useful websites: http://www.mambosprouts.com/ and http://stonyfield.com/.  Let us know if you have any good green money saving techniques!

Looking to cut down on your Cafe At Pharr spending habits?  I have randomly come across THE Cafe At Pharr’s Walnut Chicken Salad recipe for you to duplicate at home.  Perfect to serve for a shower or ladies luncheon

Cafe at Pharr Walnut Chicken Salad

6 Servings

15 minutes hands on

Total time: 45 minutes

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts

(I would just get  a rotisserie chicken to save time on the above)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/3 cup golden raisins

3 to 4 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise

1 teaspoon salt

Dash black pepper

Gently poach chicken in water until it’s just cooked through. Set aside to cool and then chop. In a bowl, combine chicken, walnuts, raisins and enough mayonnaise to hold the salad together. Season with salt and pepper and stir well to combine with the chicken.

(above was taken from the AJC online)

Just wanted to pass along the 20% OFF discount at Ballards Backroom on Defoors Ferry expiring May 25th.