Whenever I offer free movie tickets there’s a lot of interest. I can only infer that the tighter economy has led a lot of people to cut back on entertainment.
This week you’ll get both dinner and a movie in time for the Feb. 26 Academy Awards. Even if you don’t go see a nominated picture, you’ll be hitting the theater for free. If you play your cards right, you’ll be hitting the theater more than once.
That’s because the AMC Theatres gift card is for $25. See the first show of the day and you might get as many as four admissions. (It’s $6 a pop here in Seattle. How about in your neighborhood?) Or go once, with your sweetie, and use the remainder of the card’s worth for popcorn.
That is, if you’re still hungry after spending the $25 Restaurant.com gift card that’s the other half of this prize package. It may not be enough to feed you, depending on how fancy-schmancy a restaurant you choose. But it’s a start.
Then again, it might be more than enough. I took a $25 Restaurant.com card to Zayda Buddy’s down in Ballard and not only got filled up, but also took home a bunch of leftover Minnesota-style pizza for the freezer.
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The deadline is 9 p.m. PST Monday, Feb. 20. If I do not hear back from the winner by Wednesday night, I will choose another name.
Would love to win! The hubby and I have been together since 2005 and have NEVER been to a movie together. Yeah, we’re that lame.
What an awesome date night that would be!! Very cool of you Donna!! :~)
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oh man, I haven’t been to a movie that cost more than $3 for a long, long time. Please put me in the drawing!
Wow, I think this is your best give away yet! My fingers are crossed.
Wonderful prize! The AMC close to me is surrounded by restaurants. So many choices!
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This would be a great way to end my week! I was let go this week, so a little movie and meal out w/ a friend would help lift spirits a bit.
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It would be great to win… Thanks, C
Please, I neeeed to go to the movies!
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I could use a movie break right now…
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PICK. ME, PICK ME!!!!!
Thank you so much for the generous giveaway! It’s been a while since we’ve had a date night (a long while) and I would love to go to dinner and a movie with my husband.
Thanks!
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Hi Donna, I love your columns; there is always something to take away from your ideas and money saving tips. I just subscribed via e-mail and can’t wait to learn about more great ways to save.
Would love to win this! Me and hubby haven’t had a date night in I don’t know how long and we’ve been married almost 10 years!! Pick me, pick me!
What a fabulous combo giveaway! I hope I win.
AMC is the most expensive movie theater chain here in DFW. Rave is a close second. Although it’s a chain, Cinemark has a theater that has fixed pricing – $4 for a matinee and $6 after 6 pm. And you can sign up for weekly emails that offer a concession coupon. You can get a free drink with a purchase of a popcorn or a free popcorn with a drink purchase. Love it!
I want it!!!
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Dinner and a movie is still a great date night for my husband and I after more than 20 years. Part of surviving and thriving as a couple is finding time together doing simple things!
We really could use a night out on the town right now!
Sounds like a great date night to me 🙂 Thanks for the contest – wish me luck!
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This is very cool of you! It would be nice to win!
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Love your blog!
I would love to win the dinner and a movie!
Hot dang, date night!
Awesome! Movie prices are outrageous – free would make it fun again! Thanks.
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And by email so I don’t miss a thing!
My husband and I hardly ever go out. This would give us a perfect reason to enjoy some quality time together. Thanks for the giveaway!
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May I confess that I haven’t been to the movies in years? (Thank you, FIOS). But I’ll be happy to go with these tickets!
I really hope I win this
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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Great contest! Don’t forget to use your Regal Rewards card if you have one. It does add up ;}
I would LUV to see some Oscar nominated movies!
Hubby and I never go to the movies because it’s so expensive – would love to see The Artist!!
Would love to go to the movies!
Playing the song from Annie in my head..
Let’s go to the movies Annie ………
Thanks~!
Well, can’t say I never saw a movie, but it has been a little over 2 years, as you are definitely right, Donna, our finances are that we can’t waste a penny of our money right now. In our area, prices are still going up, and I can’t see that articles on the internet say that things are getting better. The gas prices also have us staying at home as much as we can.
Thanks for the chance!
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You’re offering movie and food…and it’s Friday? Bliss comes in threes. Thanks.
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I love going to the movies!
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I want to win.
We’ve definitely been cutting back on entertainment to save a little money. It would be great to win. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Thanks!
Would love this.
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Always an enterer…….still waiting for my turn to win : )
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Dinner AND a movie?! Pick me! Pick me! Thanks!
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Ello! I would LOVE to win I follow on FB and by email. Thanks for having these contests! Love em.
Sounds great!
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Ready for a night out!
Would LOVE to win! So many movies we want to see!
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I’d love to win this!!
Great giveaway!
I’m an e-mail & RSS subscriber. I loe going to the movies & would love to win!
me! me! me! I want to win! thank you for the chance!
Love it! Haven’t gotten the time to see a movie yet this year. Awesome prize!
Ooooh, that sounds like fun, haven’t been to a movie in ages! Thank you!
Would love to win!! Thanks!
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Would love to win a night out – for me myself and I! Thanks for the consideration!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love movies!!!! Super giveaway!!!
Sounds like a fun date night.
This would be a great date night!
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I’d love to win this giveaway.:)
Just subscribed via email; thanks!
I love giveaways! 😉 I’m putting on the timer for a 10 minute de-cluttering challenge…
I want to win! I follow you on Facebook and email.
I could always use some free entertainment!
Sounds like a great night to me!
Dinner and a movie? Would be great for a dull February.
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I can’t remember the last movie I saw – it would be great to get a night out with hubby!
I really want to go see “The Vow”! Thanks for the contest!
What a great idea for a giveaway! Thnks
Who doesn’t like going to the movies? I’d love this!
Another great giveaway.
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This would be fantastic…just in time for my birthday! With the twins, we haven’t been able to afford to go out in a long time. 🙂
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Thanks, I’d love to go see The Help
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I love dinner and a movie but have ben saving money to pay down debt
Count me in…DW would love a “movie date”…and I would love it more if it was….FREE… If it’s free ….it’s for me!
A free date with the hubby would be so nice!
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This would be fun for the hubby and me!
This would be perfect for us!
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I just followed you on Twitter (@kchowy)!!! Thanks for all the giveaways!
I love your giveaways!
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Movie ??? It’s been a long time. So many choices , so little time .
Count me in!
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Would love to see some flicks on the big screen – movies are WAY too expensive in NYC!
Feel better,
Thrifty Writer
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I tend to go to the cheap ($2 or $1 on Tuesdays) theater closest to my home, get DVDs from the library, or go to the movies when we get a gift card as a present. So going to see a new movie when it is still new sounds fabulous!
It’s my birthday! Can I win?!
I can’t remember the last time I saw a movie in the theater. We get DVDs for free at our local library. Winning would be a real treat.
I would love to win. My husband has been unemployed for 7 months. We could use a night out.
I haven’t been to the movies in ages–I’d love to win.
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I would love to have a night out of dinner and a movie with the love of my life (my husband)
Want it! Thank you!
Sounds good to me!
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