Blockbuster Express and Cheap Date Night

The Cheap Date Challenge with Blockbuster Express was a perfect opportunity to see how "thrifty" I really am. With a baby on the way and a husband that is way too attached to our leather sofa, I foresee many cheap date nights with Blockbuster in our near future!!

The Blockbuster Express kiosk takes cheap to a new level with $1 rentals .. that's right one-dollar for the movie of your choice! Best of all you're not playing Russian roulette, you can see the selection online at http://blockbusterexpress.com/ and pick it up at your local kiosk. There's no fumbling around for your Movie Club card, all you need is your email address, zip code, and bank card.

Best of all, I get to share a Buy 1 get 1 FREE movie code with you !!!

FREE CODE 5G13B27 (Code is valid thru 3/31/2010.

When you rent a movie at the regular price, you'll receive the
first night's rental on a second movie FREE. Extra night charges and taxes
apply. May not be combined with any other offer. Rental terms and conditions
apply. Not valid at Blockbuster store locations.)

What a sweet deal! But we're not finished yet! While you're at the kiosk picking out your free movie you might as well take a stroll down a few aisles in the grocery store because no date night is complete without food!!


Just because we've decided to do this "Cheap Date Night" doesn't mean we have to sacrifice food, flavor, or that zesty flare from restaurant meals.

Tonight we're serving five star quality Penne Alla Vodka at a fraction of the price- Under $25 !


Start by melting 1 stick butter and adding 5 cloves of garlic minced and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper. Saute for 2 minutes, then add 3/4 cup vodka. Add 1 can crushed tomatoes, fresh chopped parsley, and salt & pepper. Cook for 20 minutes and add 1/2 pint of cream (8oz) at the last 5 minutes. Boil water for penne while sauce is cooking. Mix sauce with penne and top with parmesan cheese. Add a nice loaf of Italian bread for extra dipping pleasure and BAAMMM you are done! Fast, delicious, and did I mention this entire meal was $9 !! Break out that bottle of wine you have collecting dust, light some candles, and put on Sirius XM LOVE channel 23- seriously could Martha Stewart do better than you right now? I don't think so!


I had so much fun with my cheap date night and I want to hear all about YOUR cheap date night too !!

I received a gift card from Collective Bias for participating in the Cheap Date Night promotion for Blockbuster Express

Why a Blog?

Ahh the first post EVER. Always such an indecisive moment- why a blog? Do you start off with something obvious and witty like blogging is quickly becoming the main link to society and media. Or throw a little history in there like my mom has been blogging for about a year now and is always talking about the fab events and connections that come along with it. This is a monumental moment though, my first blog, my first post, the first look that the blogging world has of me. Guess I'll go with history and my mom since she is the reason I have a blog... plus she rocks so you can't really go wrong there right?

So my mom has been on me like white on rice to get my own blog going since I have such a strong desire for networking, PR, marketing, and the gift of gab. WE (I say we because yes it was a dual effort) decided that I need to stop dragging my feet and finally get into it, especially since I'm now expecting my first child!

My husband's family is from out of state so realistically, blogging would be a great way to keep them involved in my pregnancy (besides the weekly updates I send to everyone- this week baby is the size of mango- whoo hoo!) and meet a lot of blogger moms!




BUT I didn't want a blog JUST about being pregnant. I mean of course my pregnancy right now is the biggest most life changing event I have gone through to date (outside of getting married, graduating college, purchasing a house, etc) and mainly because its not over in a day. This is something that is going on day after day after day after .. well you get the point. I wanted something that I could use for me that encompassed everything I am .. expecting mom, wife, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, friend, student, shopper, worker, fashionista, or whoever else I am that day! I have much to say- as I'm sure most bloggers do, but I LOVE LOVE hearing other people's comments and opinions!

My life is pretty comical and more like an inexperienced game of beer pong rather than a box of chocolates. It has a bunch of victories, a few defeats, many moments of embarrassment, unconditional support, and it always ends in some kind of dance! I hope you enjoy my posts!!