Have you ever attended one of the FREE classes at Whole Foods?  If not you are missing out, they have wine, cheese, cooking classes and more.  I finally attended my first class, The Shop Smart Tour, with my favorite foodie blogger, Rise.  We a learned so many great tips that we decided to do our own video of all of our favorite tips we learned from the class.  We would love to hear your comments and tips on how you save money at Whole Foods or in your grocery shopping.   Please post a comment below.   And if you are looking for the Buckhead Betty Contest please scroll down we are still taking entries.  I will be posting the final participating beauty vendor tomorrow (Saturday).

We have had requests for more restaurant meal deals, so that will be the theme of this week on Bargains In Buckhead.  Chick-fil-A has two great promotions we want to share with you.

For your instant quick Chik-Fil-A FREE  fix register your info on the “Chicken Wave” website here to get your coupon for the original chicken sandwich.   Keep in mind this is limited to the first 250,000 people.   Your second chance for a FREE sandwich is on Labor Day.   Wearing your favorite team’s sports logo to participating restaurants earns you a free original chicken sandwich.

Have a buckhead bargain restaurant promotion you would like us to feature email us at bargainsinbuckhead@gmail.com.

I hear Lobster Bakes are quite a 4th of July tradition in New England.  But if Maine is a little too OTP for you this holiday, how about Roswell???  Holcomb Bridge doesn’t seem too far to travel for a FREE 1.5 lb.
Steamed Whole Maine Lobster!  Aqua Blue Restaurant and Bar is offering a pre-4th of July special—visit for dinner on Friday, July 3rd, and get this indulgent appetizer free with any purchase!!!  This is a sure way to take your staycation to next level in fun and sophistication!  The restaurant is a straight shot up 400 and is well worth the short drive!  While the cuisine offers flavors from all over the world, the blue decor is sure to make you feel a little patriotic

1564 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA :: 770•643•8886

Margaret Mitchell House July 4 Celebration: Free Weekend

Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2009
Noon – 5:00 PM

The Margaret Mitchell House has something new to offer visitors of all ages!  A new and enhanced visitor experience at the historic Margaret Mitchell House, complete with new exhibitions on the life of Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind the movie, debuts over the July 4 weekend.

Enjoy two days of free, fun-filled, family-friendly activities including tours of Mitchell’s apartment where Gone With the Wind was written, dancing, croquet, games, face painting, homemade ice cream, arts and crafts, living history performances, and Gone With the Wind trivia and prizes.  Kids enjoy a special 1920s dress up area and food and beverage from Mary Mac’s Tea Room are available for purchase.

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Good thing that I am a  B of A cardholder and can take advantage of this promotion.  Bank of America members with an ATM, credit card or check card have the opportunity to gain free admission to over 70 museums in 28 markets across the country during the first Saturday and Sunday of each month.   All you have to do is flash your card at the admissions counter.

Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Atlanta History Center & Fembank Museum of Natural History are the 3 participating Atlanta museuems.

And if you are interested in seeing the other museums that participate in other states check out this site Bank Of America .  Keep this in mind when you are travelling on the first weekends month.

Free Admission is THIS WEEKEND April 4th and April 5th.

 Although neither Claire nor myself have children, we are fortunate to have our siblings clue us in on some of the fun free and cheap kid activities to keep us on the insider parent track. 

Robby and Tyler were just telling me last night about the Kids Workshops at the Home Depot, so I went online to find out more.  It  just so happens there is a Bird House Building workshop this Saturday, April 4th from 9AM-12PM.  This is the perfect way to kill two birds with one stone by knocking out your Home Depot weekend shopping list and having some quality time and free entertainment for your children.

All Home Depot locations participate in these FREE kids workshops and they are held on the first Saturday of every month!

This is intended for children between 5 and 12 years old. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between parents and their children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.

Love to hear your comments if you have been to one of these workshops before or if you are going this weekend.

I always have success in finding great gifts for birthdays, housewarming or weddings at Limetree.  In addition to 40% OFF all Vietra (very popular for brides right now) they are having a 20-40% storewide Sale thru the weekend.  Very cute promotion they are having customers pick and Easter Egg to determine their discount.  Sale ends this Sunday March 29th.

We love our Buckhead bargaining oenophiles, so this one is for you!  We’re going to take you OTP, but, trust me, it’s well worth the trip!

Did you know that before cotton became our state’s cash crop, and even before the pre-civil war Rice patties, founder James Oglethorpe attempted to create wine-country here?  While his attempts failed, recent endeavors have been much more successful.  Throughout the  North GA mountains, vineyards are thriving and this weekend is your chance to experience it all, for only $20!!!!!! This Saturday, March 21st at 10am through Sunday at 6pm, the Wine Growers Association of Georgia is hosting its 4th annual Wine Highway weekend.  Visit several vineyards, so wine tastings and take advantage of other site-specific specials all for $20!  For more information, visit their website.Have fun and be safe!  let us know how it goes!

A southern institution, Chic-fil-a brings hospitality to the impersonal and slap-dash fast-food industry.  I remember when the Northside/West Paces Chic-fil-a replaced the old Dairy Queen, and it was like a celebrity moved to town! 

Well, once again, the marketing-minds at our favorite chicken-sandwich store are making good on their congenial reputation.  The Chic-fil-a at 1901 Peachtree Rd (across from Piedmont hospital) is holding CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK MARCH 23-27.  Here is the menu:

Monday

FREE CFA biscuit 6-10:30 am; BOGO milkshake 5-8pm

Tuesday

“Toppings Tuesday” add your favorite candy topping to FREE Icedream with any combo purchase from 11:30-1:30

Wednesday

“Wheel of food Wednesday” spin the wheel to win FREE food and prizes

Thursday

“Receipt Day” purchase as much as you’d like on this day, save your receipt and get the exact same items FREE any day in April

Friday

Lunch with Elvis 11:30-1pm; All you can eat nugget night 5-8:30pm

Bargains in Buckhead wants to put you on the inside track of Buckhead Real Estate.  Check out our new Real Estate Page for sneak previews of listings not yet on the market, and for the best valued homes in the Buckhead area.  Each week we will be featuring a different home.  To start us out with a bang we are featuring 2 sneak previews of homes that you won’t find anywhere else because they are not yet For Sale.

The first is a 3 Bedroom 2 Bath bungalow in popular Peachtree Hills, and the other is a 5 Bedroom home in Morris Brandon. Check out our new page for more info and pictures of these 2 sneak previews.

There is no better time than right now to be a buyer in the Atlanta real estate market!