Yes, Blockbuster Express challenged me (and a few others) to create a Cheap Date for under $25.
CHEAP DATE???????
Apparently, they have NO IDEA who they're dealing with here. I've been accused of MANY things in my life, but being a cheap date is NOT one of them (except when it's ME who's opening the wallet).
$25 doesn't seem like enough for MY kind of date, especially if it includes renting a DVD.
My first mistake - I let HUBBY pick the movie. Couples Retreat???? I wanted to see Coco Before Chanel.On the bright side, Blockbuster Express only costs $1.00 to rent a movie (and I had a FREE code).
You can avoid going through what I did by using the Code: 205G13B, giving you a FREE DVD Rental when you rent the first one (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.). If I had done that we would have EACH seen the movie we wanted to (note to self, reserve my movie ONLINE next time, so I don't get stuck watching another movie that HE CHOOSES).
Why not create a Cheap Date of your own? With the code:205G13B you can rent 2 movies for $1.00 at your nearest Blockbuster Express and enjoy a real date with your girl, guy, family, friends, or YOURSELF this week. Now that's Champagne Living!!!
You can avoid going through what I did by using the Code: 205G13B, giving you a FREE DVD Rental when you rent the first one (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.). If I had done that we would have EACH seen the movie we wanted to (note to self, reserve my movie ONLINE next time, so I don't get stuck watching another movie that HE CHOOSES).
Next - it's on to the FOOD part of my Cheap Date. I knew that for $25 we weren't going to be dining on Filet Mignon, but I did the next best thing! Here's my shopping list ~
Appetizer - Spinach & Artichoke hearts with cheese in mini bread bowls - $3.99
Ground Beef - $4.12
Gorgonzola Cheese - $3.79
Sweet Potatoe Fries (with chipotle seasoning) - $3.49
Bottle of Wine (Merlot - we're having beef) - $5.00
TOTAL = $25.01
OK, so I went over by a PENNY. I don't think that's so bad, considering there's a bottle of wine included.
I figured that since this was MY challenge, that I'd give cook the night off and do it myself. SO I slaved over the stove (um, I put the already cooked appetizers on a cooking sheet and did the same with the fries and stuck them in the oven), making gorgonzola burgers and the WHOLE dinner.
All I'm saying is, that I wouldn't do this for just ANYONE. Of course, since this was a challenge, I took it PERSONALLY
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This was truly a date worthy meal all for a mere $25.00 (ok, AND A PENNY).
I'm thinking that with Blockbuster Express and $25 in my wallet that we could have a cheap date night EVERY week. Only next time I CHOOSE THE MOVIE!
Why not create a Cheap Date of your own? With the code:205G13B you can rent 2 movies for $1.00 at your nearest Blockbuster Express and enjoy a real date with your girl, guy, family, friends, or YOURSELF this week. Now that's Champagne Living!!!
I received a gift card from Collective Bias for participating in the Cheap Date Night promotion for Blockbuster Express
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4 comments:
I am mildly embarrassed to say I thought Couples Retreat was hilarious.
It's just not what I wanted to see. It WAS funny, it's just that HE always gets to pick the movies (so not fair).
Zippy, great post! Can't wait to write my post and watch a movie!
I loved Coco before Chanel! Hopefully you'll get to watch that one soon too. The Couple's Retreat... I fell asleep...
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