Looking to clean out your closets and get Amazon cash?  Check out the Amazon Trade In Program where you can trade in your old movies, text books, and video games.  Click the above link for all the extra details.

The Amazon Trade-In Program allows you to receive an Amazon.com Gift Card in exchange for your eligible items. Participation is simple. Here’s how:

1. Visit the desired trade-in store:
   • Movies & TV Trade-In Store
   • Textbooks Trade-In Store
   • Video Games Trade-In Store 
2. Search for items eligible for trade-in.
3. If your item is listed as eligible for trade-in and is in acceptable condition (see Determining Product Eligibility paragraph below), and you wish to sell/exchange your item at the displayed price, then click the Trade In button to add items to your trade-in shipment.
4. Review your trade-in items and quantities.
5. Make sure you read and agree to the Trade-In Program Terms, then click the Submit your trade-in button.
6. Select or enter the address from which you ship your items and where items will be returned if they are not accepted.
7. Select a shipping method from the available options: UPS Ground or U.S. Postal Service Media Mail.  USPS Media Mail is not available for orders containing video game items.
8. Ship your items as described below under Packing and Shipping Your Trade-in.
9. After your submission is received and verified, you will receive an Amazon.com Gift Card deposited in your account

I went to Disney World earlier this year for one of my best friends bachelorette party and I knew I was in for an expensive admission ticket.  I looked all over the Internet in attempts to find a Disney discount to no avail.  The only ones I could find was some type of combo resort special discount, and of course the one most people know about which is Free admission on your birthday. 

BUT now I have come across a great deal a little too late for me, but if you are planning a Disney vacation for this year pay ATTENTION.   Rana Cash\’s bargain blog today features Give a Day Get a Day at Disney.    The concept is simple you volunteer for a day by an approved organization and you earn a FREE pass to Disney.  You must be at least 18 years old to sign up, and you can register up to eight individual family members. Children must 6 or older to volunteer. 

Starting tomorrow January 1st you can logon to Disney\’s Site to search and sign up for a project.   They are giving away one million passes so be sure to logon this week find your project and earn your passes for you and your family.  In case you were wondering how much you would be saving a single adult admission is typically $79 and child’s ticket is $68.

Would you volunteer for a day to earn a FREE admission ticket to Disney?

Looking to save some dinero on dinner tonight? Here are some Hump Day Wednesday Burger Bargains you can take advantage of at The Shed at Glenwood,JCT Kitchen and Joes on Juniper and Joes on Sullivan.

The Shed at Glenwood:  Wednesday $3 Slider Menu:
Some of the highlights: Chopped Liver & Bacon, Fried Green Tomato, Goat Cheese, Chicken Tenga, Angus Burger, Fried Cod & Tartar Sauce, Fried Mushroom, Blue Cheese, Pork Schnitzel & Pear Jam, Barbacoa,Meatball, Plum Tomato Sauce, Pork Belly, Baked Beans.  YUM!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 475 Bill Kennedy Way  Atlanta, GA 30316   (404) 835-4363
 http://www.theshedatglenwood.com/   

JCT Kitchen: Burger and a Beer Special

Wednesday Night Burger & a Beer Special for $10.  Go to the upstairs Bar to get the Burger and Beer deal.

1198 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318-5580
(404) 355-2252

http://www.jctkitchen.com/

Joes on Sullivan: $5 Burgers and $2.50 on Coors Light Pints at Joes on Sullivan

Joes on Juniper: $4.95 Burger for Lunch

Go to their website to get directions to both locations http://www.joesonjuniper.com/

THREE  more Local Atlanta deals to share with you from Atlanta Half Off  and Half Off Green this week only.  There is a limited quanitity of each deal so don’t get mad at me if they have run out by the time you click on the links…

THRIVE FITNESS IN BROOKHAVEN: 2 PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! Priced at $85
We’re days away from 2010 and what a great time to kick those weight and health goals into full gear by getting millionaire perks for blue collar dollars. Thrive Fitness, a Brookhaven jewel is a boutique fitness studio offering one-on-one and group classes. There focus is providing attentive hands-on personal training, customized fitness programs and offering maximum fitness in minimal spare time.

Thrive Fitness           
4276 Peachtree Road Northeast           
Atlanta, GA 30319

SOOTHE MASSAGE STUDIO IN BUCKHEAD

One Hour Couples Massage and a Bottle of VINO for a total of $95

Due to overwhelming demand, ATLHalfOff.com extended this deal for another week! With today’s deal, there is no limit so feel free to stock up. You get one-hour of pure bliss with a friend, family member, the love of your life….or your month….  Soothe Massage Studio — Buckhead’s most popular couples treatment – a 60-minute Swedish Massage and/or Deep Tissue Massage for just $95, and a great bottle of vino to keep the relaxation going when you arrive at the casa.

Soothe Massage Studio – Buckhead
2285 Peachtree Road N.E.
2nd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30309

METROFRESH IN MIDTOWN HALF OFF SAVINGS: Pay $15 for $30 gift card to MetroFresh

The main meal at MetroFresh is a mix of healthy, hearty soups from around the world and right here at home, combined with creative salads. We create first class dinners at great prices! Dinner Entrees come with a cup of soup or a side & range in price from $10.95 to $17.95.

MetroFresh
931 Monroe Drive, Suite A106
Atlanta, GA 30308 

Email us your local Inside the Permiter Atlanta deals and bargains to bargainsinbuckhead@gmail.com or post a comment below.  We love hearing about the deals you find.

Well I must admit I am not a huge fan of New Years Eve. I am not a big fan of crowds or overpiced prix fixe menus.  Kurt and I typically host or attend a small dinner party to avoid the scene.  But I realize that most people like have a night out on the town. So I have searched really hard online for you to attempt to find you some affordable things to do on New Years Eve  which was a challenge.  Below you will find a couple of dining and some entertainment options that are relatively budget friendly and ITP (Inside the Perimeter).

Cheers!

ATLANTA NEW YEARS EVE RESTAURANTS ON THE CHEAP (or as cheap as I could find):

Check out Open Table to scout out all the different New Years eve menus and pricing.  I only found 3 restaurants in the Buckhead area offering a prix fixe under $50.  The links below will take you to the restaurant page on Open Table if you are interested in making a reservation or reading more about the restaurant.

•  Steel Restaurant and Lounge an Asian Restaurant located in Midtown offering a $35 per person for a 4 course meal but it is $55 if you want champagne and party favors. 
• Waterhaven Restaurant a Contemporary American Cuisine offering a 3 course meal for $35 and even more impressive they are offering HALF PRICE on every bottle of wine on their list!!! 
• Pura Vida a Tapas Spanish flair restaurant located in the Virginia Highlands is offering a $35 meal for 3 Tapas and 1 dessert for the 5:30PM and 7:30 seating if you go after 7:30 the price goes up $10.

On Atlanta Dish I  found another comprehensive list of Atlanta restaurants and Atlanta New Years Eve specials but only a few made the cut for being on a budget which included:

• Ecco:If plans call for ringing in the New Year with friends in Midtown, head over to European-inspired Ecco. On New Year’s Eve, guests can choose from the full regular menu or a special New Year’s Eve à la carte menu($3-$25). And don’t worry about missing out on the bubbly. “Bubble Boy” will be circulating the restaurant selling champagne tableside. (40 7th Street, NE; 404-347-9555.)
• Marlow’s Tavern has a New Year’s Eve plan that’s good for your economy and stimulates your appetite for good food and fun. The tavern’s $32 per-person, three-course prix fixe menu features some “Lobsters & Libations” selections as well as a complimentary glass of champagne. With six locations — all serving food until midnight — there’s a Marlow\’s location celebration near you. (Midtown at 950 West Peachtree Street, 404-815-0323; Vinings at 2355 Cumberland Parkway, 770-432-2526 check their website for all their other locations)

ATLANTA NEW YEARS EVE ENTERTAINMENT IDEAS:

A New Years Eve Guide that I found to be a great resource and guide for all the bars, lounge posted on a great site called  Favorite Things Atlanta

A few of the cheaper highlights:

• Thursday, December 31 is the  A New Year\’s Eve Unzipt at East Andrews. $15 to get in. DJ Dreams in the courtyard and Unzipt at Andrews Upstairs.
• Thursday, December 31 is New Year’s Eve with The Yonrico Scott Band and Laura Reed  for $20 in advance. Includes $2 Sweetwater 420, balloon drop and best dressed couple contest with prizes.

ATLANTA NEW YEARS EVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS:

I went straight to the mom source  Sue- From Field Trips with Sue to find out what to do with your kids this New Years Eve on a budget.

“My kids love New Year’s Eve. If we were in town, I’d definately take them to the Radio Disney Noon Year’s Eve party. They’ll have a big dance party, games, contests and prizes. At noon there is a balloon drop and cider toast.” 

What: Radio Disney                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Where: City of Smyrna Community Center
When: Dec. 31, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: Free

Atlanta on The Cheap’s Jennifer  has some additional New Years money saving ideas for your family including Atlanta’s infamous Peach Drop.

“I feel cold just thinking about this event: I can’t believe it’s almost New Year’s Eve. As such, it’s time for Peach Drop 2010

There’s always plenty to do From noon-6:00 p.m., the family-friendly activities & entertainment at the Family Fun & Budding Peach Stage will keep the little ones entertained. You’ll see Stephanie Schecter, the Coastal Talent Kids Showcase, Taylor Reid, Joy Brooker, AZ1, and A’lise Holliday. At 6:00 p.m., the main stage gets underway with performances by Stellate, Ben Deignan, Sun Domingo, The WannaBeatles, and Morris Day & The Time.And of course, there’ll be a fireworks display, and the 800 pound peach will begin its descent just before the clock strikes midnight.

Bonus for those of you planning to ring in the New Year at Kenny’s Alley: The standard $2 entrance fee does NOT apply. In fact, they’re waving the fee through January 2, 2010.”

How are you going to be ringing in the New Year? Did you come across a great bargain to share with us? Leave a comment below and share.

RePast’ Restaurant another Atlanta Restaurant Discount

Today Only! $50 value for $20 on HalfOffGreen.com
Food Purchase required. 

Want to experience a high end local Atlanta restaurant for Half Off ? Here is one I found today on HalfGreen.com.  This is a great higher end Virginia Highlands area restaurant that Kurt and I have been to and would definately go back to especially with a this deal.

Below Quoted from the RePast website:

Japan meets Louisiana in Husband/Wife team Chef Joe and Chef Mihoko. Said best by the James Beard writers, “His Louisiana upbringing and European training  and her Asian heritage and American experience inform an exciting menu .” Repast’s casual yet elegant ambiance accommodates indoor, covered patio, and private dining experiences – an absolute treat to feast. With dishes ranging from macrobiotic bento “compositions” to bacon wrappedmedjool dates to  shrimp mousse and cornmeal-encrusted crabcakes of  Martha Stewart fame – you will find something pleasing to any appetite. Located in Virginia Highlands area, Repast opened in 2006 and has earned “Best New Restaurant” by Esquire Magazine, selection for “Rising Star Chef” by starchefs.com, and an invitation to cook at the James Beard House in 2008 in New York City, among others.

It is Christmas again for those of us who love to find deals and bargains, as today is a MAJOR discount shopping day.  All the big box stores are packed with deep discount deals for everyone.  Too bad we can’t celebrate Christmas on December 26th for half off   It used to be a tradition of mine to wake up at 5 AM to hit the malls to hunt for bargains, but the past few years I have decided it is much more relaxing to hunt for deals from the comfort of my own home.

MY ONLINE AMAZON BARGAIN FINDS:

Today I was excited to score a deal on the Flip UltraHD Camcorder.  I have been researching and asking my friends about the Flip and have been hearing great reviews.  I got to test out my brothers last night and fell in love.  The perfect size, easy to use for those of us who are not super high tech, and I love how you can instanlty upload and share the videos.  The HD version  typically costs $199 but I got it for $149  plus FREE shipping, and I got to pick out a Free Accessory to go with it with the current promotion.  Overall I saved $65 plus the shipping.  I look forward to showing you some footage from my camera after it arrives.

But what might be more exciting to you is Today’s Gold Box Deal of the Day!  I am obsessed with checking out Amazon’s golden treasure chest daily to see the Deal of the Day.  And today it is the popular Panasonic 26 inch Flat Screen TV marked at 53% OFF!  Click on the link to reveal the great price. 

I also found a great FREEBIE for all of us.  A FREE MOVIE RENTAL with Amazon Video on Demand.  We never have tried out the Amazon on Demand before but it was super easy and we are excited to watch our free flick Julie and Julia.  You can take advantage of this free flick offer until January 3rd.  Use Code AVODGIFT. Valued at $4.

I came across several other tempting sales like this one up to 70% OFF mens and womens shoes. The  super shoe and boot sale! will go on until 12/31/09. And all the other year end blow out sales I found here at the Amazon outlet.  Up to 70% OFF on clothing, watches, Christmas Decor, electronics, jewelry and more  Now is the time to stock up on your Christmas lights and decor on the cheap.

Please share with us YOUR bargain after Christmas finds by posting a comment below or send us an email at bargainsinbuckhead@gmail.com.  Happy Hunting.

As Christmas sadly comes to an end, we need a fun winter activity to lift our spirits. And I have great news for all of you.  Snow mountain opening day is today, December 26th.  I am looking forward to taking my nephews to hit the slopes/slides over their school holiday break. This is your chance to slide down Stone Mountain Park’s famous Laser Lawn on fresh powder! Snow Mountain’s signature tube racing attraction is a snow adventure for your entire family. There are two Mountain SnoLifts to get you up the 400 foot hill so you can reach the top of the mountain with out breaking a sweat. Don’t worry about bringing snow equipment, all you will need for your tubing fun is included in the price of admission. Ticket prices are $25 per adult/child. Click here to take a virtual tour of Snow Mountain.

 I hate to write about discarding your tree prior to Christmas, but I just received this email from the Wildwood neighborhood association and thought it was very worthy of passing along.  Morris Brandon Elementary is hosting their first annual Christmas Tree Recycling program.  All of the mulch will be used for the Morris Brandon playground.   

If you know of other local churches, schools or organizations that are hosting FREE tree recycling please share with us by posting a comment below.

Morris Brandon Elementary is located at:
2741 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA, 30327

We are excited to announce the winners of the Bargains In Buckhead Boutique Gift Card Giveaway.  We thank all of you for participating, and following our website. We hope to continue to have some great giveaways for you in the future.  Each person below will be receiving an email from us so if you don’t see it please check your junk mail or email us.  Please respond in the next 48 hours with your mailing address that you would like us to mail the gift card to. It will be a fun surprise as to which giftcard you get in the mail.  

Seven Winners that were chosen at random by an online website:

Laura Hughen

Justine Story

Katie Wyatt

Artela J.

Pat Douglas

Nancy Collins

Lauren Logan

Not to worry, I scrounged up a great deal for your CONSULATION PRIZES below:

Everybody be a winner with this 80% OFF  gift card promotion going on right now.  .  80% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Cert. orders and free $10 Gift Cert.! Use code CHEER and Pay $2 thru 12/25/09. This promotion has just gotten extended thru 12/31/09.   Buy $25 gift cards for only $2!  Everybody needs a night out and a break from cooking over the holidays, so this is a great way eat out without the guilt.  Some of my favorite restaurants in Buckhead included in this promotion are: Horseradish Grill,Pasta Del Pucinella, Taverna Plaka, The Flying Biscuit, Rio Grande, Basil’s, Pasta Vino, Padriacs to name a few.  Just plug in your zip code and search the restaurants in your area, purchase and print out your gift card coupons at home.   Be sure to use the  CHEER code and link above and make your purchases before 12/31/09 to get your savings.