Even though I am thrify about travel and fun, we still do spend money. Our responsible friends and family suggest that move our travel dollars into a savings account or stuff our extra dollars under the mattress. We will never do that, because we made a promise years ago to spend our cigarette money on travel and fun.
When my husband and I were first married, we both smoked. It was not only a dangerous habit, but expensive too. At $5.00 a pack, and a pack a day each, we had a $300.00 a month habit. We decided to quit smoking and spend all the money we would have spent on cigarettes on travel and fun. Can you imagine how much travel you can do on $300 a month, especially when you are being thrifty?
Do you smoke? If you do, Florida really wants you to quit. So much in fact, that they will provide you with free nicotine patches or gum. Call Quitline at (877) 822-6669 to get started.
It's not easy to quit smoking, but with the help of free nicotine patches or gum it is a little less painful. It's even harder to stay quit, so spend your cigarette money on something wonderful and you will stay quit for good.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo - Free On Your Birthday!
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is free on your birthday! Tickets are usually $23.95 for adults.
The zoo has over 1,500 animals, housed in 56 acres of lush natural habitats. Your admission also includes some free rides: Overland Express train ride, Gator Falls Flume Ride, Tasmanian Tiger Family Roller Coaster, Boomer's Flyin' Bananas, Carousel Jungle, and a Safari Ride.
For the free deal, you must present proof of birth date: driver’s license, birth certificate, passport or military ID. If your birthday happens to fall on Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can go for free the day before or after.
Not valid for special events. / Offer expires 12/31/2011.
November 11 – Veterans Day – Free National Park Day
National Park and Recreation Day – Free for all
November 11, 2011 – National Park and Recreation Day – Free for all*
(*Excludes the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.)
Entry into Florida's state parks will be free on Friday, November 11, 2011. There are 160 Florida parks to choose from. (Find a park).
Some of these parks are free or cheap year-round. Use your free day wisely and go to parks with higher admission charges on your free day.
(*Excludes the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.)
Entry into Florida's state parks will be free on Friday, November 11, 2011. There are 160 Florida parks to choose from. (Find a park).
Some of these parks are free or cheap year-round. Use your free day wisely and go to parks with higher admission charges on your free day.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park |
I would suggest the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Spring Hill, Florida, which is $13.00 per person the rest of the year (Buccaneer Bay Water Park is not included with the free admission)
The Show Park is famous for its underwater Mermaid Shows. The Little Mermaid is performed daily in the natural spring water. Fish, turtles, manatees, and other wildlife are often part of the show, since the springs are not contained. Children and adults love the beautiful and graceful mermaids who breathe through tubes hidden in the scenery so they can perform the entire show underwater.
The park also offers free river boat cruises and animal shows.
Another great choice is the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Homasassa Springs, Florida. This park is only about 30 minutes from the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, so consider visiting both parks on the same day. The admission price for Homosassa Springs is also $13.00 per day, yet free on November 11th. The park showcases native Florida wildlife, including manatees, black bears, bobcats, white-tailed deer, American alligators, American crocodiles, and river otters. There is an underwater observatory which you can see manatees and fish in their natural settings. They also provide free river boat cruises.
You'll still have to pay for some activities, such as canoe rentals and camping, but those are all optional. Entrance to the parks is free.
You'll still have to pay for some activities, such as canoe rentals and camping, but those are all optional. Entrance to the parks is free.
If you love Florida State parks and plan to visit frequently, consider getting a Florida State Parks Annual Pass. The pass allows frequent visitors to enjoy parks for only $60.00 per year for one person, or $120 per year for a family pass.
All Free National Park and Recreation Days for 2011
- Friday, November 11 – Veterans Day – Free for all*
*Excludes the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.
Free Dental Day Lakeland Florida November 18, 2011
Free Dental Day Lakeland Florida November 18, 2011
Fifty percent of Americans can not afford dental care, so they live without it. Dr. William Nerestand and the team at Midtown Dental want to give back to the community and provide free dental services to those in need.
Every year, Midtown Dental provides one free day of dental care for Polk County residents who have no dental insurance and meet financial eligibility guidelines.
You must preregister and get an appointment on October 28, 2011 between 9am and 1pm. Appointments are on a first come, first serve basis. You must bring your drivers license or picture id to register. This is only for adults 18 and over.
Midtown Dental will be providing the following services:
- Comprehensive exams
- X-rays
- Dental cleaning
- Up to 2 fillings
- Up to 3 extractions
Free Dental Day Lakeland Florida November 18, 2011
607 S. Missouri Ave
Lakeland, FL - 33815
863-709-4254
607 S. Missouri Ave
Lakeland, FL - 33815
863-709-4254
Monday, September 19, 2011
Free Tickets To LegoLand- No Kidding!
Adults can go to Legoland in Florida or California for FREE between October 24-30, 2011. The tickets are normally $65.00 for adults and $55.00 for children, so this is worth the trouble. Also, Florida teachers can get an entire year free at Legoland.
My Free Legoland Tickets |
I can assure you though, that you will have to jump through a few hoops. You need to be a VIP member to get your free tickets, and it's a little bit tricky. To make it easier, I wrote out the instructions. You can only get two tickets per household and this offer is only for adults.
You do not have to provide a credit card number, but you do have to provide some personal information. You must provide them with your full name, address, telephone number, and birthday.
Legoland, Florida |
How To Sign Up For Free Legoland Tickets
Step 1- Create a Lego ID account for up to 2 Adults. (Each adult needs their own account) https://account.lego.com/en-us/Signin.aspx
Step 2- Call (800) 835-4386 (Press 3) And request a VIP Card. Each person needs their own VIP number. You need your information about your Lego ID to complete this process. They will give you a VIP number; write that down.
Step 3 - Create a Lego VIP account for each person. You will need to enter the VIP number. By going to "Sign In" in your Lego ID account.
Step 4 Print out your voucher/Coupon
Step 5- Bring a copy of the following: Your photo Id, the voucher/coupon, and your VIP card or VIP Welcome email to Legoland Between Oct. 24-30th, 2011.
Exclusively for LEGO® VIP Members!
To celebrate the opening of LEGOLAND® Florida, VIP Members go FREE to any LEGOLAND Park!
(Limit 2 per household)
October 24 – 30, 2011
Download & print your FREE ticket voucher
http://cache.lego.com/downloads/VIP-LL-voucher/LEGO-VIP-Member-LL-Coupon-US.pdf
(Limit 2 per household)
October 24 – 30, 2011
Download & print your FREE ticket voucher
http://cache.lego.com/downloads/VIP-LL-voucher/LEGO-VIP-Member-LL-Coupon-US.pdf
PLUS… VIP Members also receive $10 off admission for any friends or family visiting the Park on the same day!
VIP Members must print and present the
original voucher, a valid VIP Card or Welcome VIP Email, and photo ID upon arrival at LEGOLAND to receive one free one-day admission to LEGOLAND Parks.
There is also a free pass for Florida Teachers. LEGOLAND® Florida is offering Florida teachers one year of free admission with a Standard Annual Pass*. http://florida.legoland.com/freeteacherpass
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
FREE entry to Florida's State Parks (with library book or card)
This Sunday, Sept. 11, is FREE entry to Florida's state parks (except Skyway Fishing Pier) when you bring a library book, library card or gently used family book to donate. There are dozens of events taking place at parks throughout the state. Find one near you: http://www.floridastateparks.o rg/thingstodo/events.cfm
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Museum Day Free Admission, For Florida and the Entire United States
Get a free ticket for yourself and friend to your favorite local museum. Your tickets are good on Saturday, September 24, 2011 only. If your museum is closed on Saturdays, check with the museum for their alternate day.
- Select the museum you would like to go to.
- Fill out the "Free Ticket For Two" Form.
- Your ticket will be emailed to you within minutes.
- Print your ticket and bring to your selected museum.
Participating Florida Museums
The Museum of Florida History, Tallahassee, FL |
African American Museum of the Arts
DeLand
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
Winter Park
Armory Art Center
West Palm Beach
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
Hollywood
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
Key West
Boca Raton Museum of Art
Boca Raton
Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Wales
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
Carrabelle
Cason Cottage Historic House Museum
Delray Beach
City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center
Fort Walton Beach
Colonial Spanish Quarter
St. Augustine
Coral Springs Museum of Art
Coral Springs
Cracker Country
Tampa
DeBary Hall Historic Site
DeBary
Destination Archaeology Resource Center
Pensacola
Lakeland
Florida Agricultural Museum
Palm Coast
Florida Air Museum
Lakeland
Florida Craftsmen, Inc.
Saint Petersburg
Florida Holocaust Museum
St. Petersburg
Florida Museum for Women Artists
Deland
Fort East Martello
Key West
Gillespie Museum of Minerals at Stetson University
DeLand
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Miami
Government House Museum of History and Archaeology
Saint Augustine
GWIZ - The Science Museum
Sarasota
Harry S Truman Little White House SHS
Key West
Henry B. Plant Museum
Tampa
Historic Spanish Point
Osprey
HistoryMiami
Miami
Indian River Citrus Museum
Vero Beach
International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum
Fort Lauderdale
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
Key West
Lake Eustis Museum of Art
Eustis
Lake Mary Historical Museum
Lake Mary
Lighthouse ArtCenter
Tequesta
Lightner Museum
Saint Augustine
Lowe Art Museum
Coral Gables
Maitland Art Center
Maitland
Maitland Historical Museum and Telephone Museum
Maitland
Mandarin Museum & Historical Society
Jacksonville
McKee Botanical Garden
Vero Beach
Morean Arts Center
St. Petersburg
Morean Arts Center for Clay
St. Petersburg
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
Daytona Beach
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
North Miami
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Museum of Fine Arts of St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg
Museum of Florida Art
DeLand
Museum of Florida History
Tallahassee
Museum of Geneva History
Geneva
Museum of Science & History
Jacksonville
National Naval Aviation Museum
NAS Pensacola
North Brevard Historical Museum
Titusville
Norton Museum of Art
West Palm Beach
Orange County Regional History Center
Orlando
Orlando Museum of Art
Orlando
Pensacola Historical Museum
Pensacola
Polk Museum of Art
Lakeland
Jacksonville
Seminole Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Clewiston
St. Petersburg Museum of History
St. Petersburg
T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum
Pensacola
Tallahassee Museum
Tallahassee
Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa
The Armed Forces Military Museum
Largo
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Jacksonville
The Custom House Museum
Key West
The DeLand House Museum and Conrad Center
DeLand
The DeLand Memorial Hospital Museum
DeLand
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Tampa
The History of Diving Museum
Islamorada
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota
Orlando
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
Miami
The Pier Aquarium
St. Petersburg
The Wolfsonian
Miami Beach
Vero Beach Museum of Art
Vero Beach
Waterhouse Residence Museum
Maitland
Ybor City Museum State Park
Tampa
Young At Art Museum
Davie
Zoo Miami
Miami
Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/
- Only an official Museum Day ticket is eligible for free entry. Official tickets can be found here on the Museum Day website soon, stay tuned.
- One ticket per household, for two people.
- A ticket will gain entry to only one of the participating museums, excluding parking and special events and exhibits.
- If museum reaches capacity, museum has right to limit the number of guests until space becomes available.
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