Coming This Week July 30 - August 5, 2013 ... Activies and Events in The Traverse City Area

Hey, Everyone! So it's been a rainy weekend here and today if the first day of sunshine!!! Woot, Woot it's actually kinda summery out again. So, for the Weekly Cheap or Inexpensive Event List will probably be behind schedule, because I'm going to take my kiddo out and have some fun! And I spent...

Review Cockneys vs Zombies: Coming to Theater August 2nd, 2013

Cockneys vs Zombies: Release Date: August 2, 2013 (Fri) Genres: Zombie Movie, Comedy, British Humor If you like British humor, good guy criminals, and zombies oh and funny old people, this is probably your movie! Personally I giggle a lot while watching this trailer so I'm probably going buy this movie to add to my zombie movie collection. This movie a bit like Shawn of the Dead and a lot of it's own creation. Honestly, I love it when I get trailers for movies that are this good because...

Review Rising From Ashes: Coming to Theater August 2nd, 2013

Rising From Ashes: Release Date: August 2, 2013 Genres: Documentary Is a documentary about cyclist from Rwanda. It looks to be a powerful story that will probably move your heart and maybe make you cry a bit. The story focuses on what a simple thing as a bike can mean to someone, especially someone who has lived through great devastation. In the documentary the bike is a symbol for the young children of Rwanda, it stands for Hope, Redemption, and Second Chances. This is also a story of how...

Review Drift: Coming to Theater August 2nd, 2013

Drift: Release Date: August 2, 2013 Genres: Based on a True Story, Sport, Drama Drift is coming to theater for the first time August 2, 2013 even though it has already been released on Amazon. Drift looks kinda intense to be honest. For a story surfing before surfing was a big industry. But it's not just about surfing but about a family and their struggles to follow their dreams. It focuses mainly on two brothers who love to surf and create new short board out of their garage. In the movie...

Review The Canyons: Coming to Theater August 2nd, 2013

  The Canyons: Release Date: August 2, 2013 Genres: Drama, Thriller The Canyons looks like not only an interesting storyline but it looks like a movie that was uniquely made. For this movie the makers went off the traditional hollywood film and leaned more towards an independent film avenue. On the KickStarter Page you can hear the makers of the film talk about the process and why they choose to make the movie the way they did. Which I think gives the film a bit of a personal touch....

Review Eupora Report: Coming to Theater August 2nd, 2013

  Eupora Report: Release Date: August 2, 2013 Genres: Sci-Fiction, Thriller, Space Travel Now this is odd… This movie was released to On Demand and iTunes June this year but isn't making it to Theaters until August. Very Curious. I haven't seen this movie but I have heard good things about it which makes me slightly hopeful that this film will be good. But honestly from watching the trailer it really just reminds me of a few other Science Fiction/ Space travel movies that have been...

Review The Spectacular Now: Coming to Theater August 2, 2013

  The Spectacular Now: Release Date: August 2, 2013 Genres: Based on a Novel, Comedy, Drama The Spectacular Now is based on a novel, which I didn't know until like 5 seconds ago, okay maybe more like 5 minutes ago but still. When I saw the trailer for this movie I so thought, "This is probably a book written by a female. Which means it will probably be kinda a sappy love story." Well Ladies and Gentlemen, "I was wrong." The book was written by Tim Tharp. And to be honest the book...

Great Deals For Saturday July 27 - Wednesday July 31, 2013

Okay, everyone I have some great promotions for products right now. A lot of Buy One Get One Free and Buy One Get One Half Off. Plus, my favorite is a special on Tank Tops Buy One Set Get One Set For $5. I've listed some of my favorite specials bellow for you to preview. These deals ONLY LAST till Wednesday...

Review 2 Guns: Coming to Theaters August 2nd, 2013

  2 Guns: Release Date: August 2, 2013 Genres: Action, Comedy Marky Mark and Denzel Washington together in a movie!!! My mind is blown. Now for those of you who don't know who Marky Mark is here's a short history lesson for you; Marky Mark i.e. Mark Wahlberg used to be a child singer. I know right, crazy!!! He's also the little brother of Donnie Wahlberg, whom you've probably seen in movies like the Saw Films. I love the Wahlberg brothers I think they are both great actors. I also,...

Review The Smurfs 2: Coming to Theaters July 31st, 2013

All I really have to say is this movie looks AWESOME!!! If you liked the first Smurfs movie you will probably enjoy this movie just the same. It looks like a great movie to take the whole family to this summer. And I'm looking forward to it coming to the drive in near us to see it on the really big screen there. Release Date: July 31, 2013 Genres: Animated, Family, Comedy Movie Webs...

Free Ebook on Couponing!!!

Discount Queen Tamra Irish has a great site. She covers a lot of money saving topics like, Couponing for Beginners and Dinner on a Dime. I love her site it's very organized and easy to find what you are looking for, which is a total must for me a busy mom. And the cherry on top is the fact that...

I Got A BOGO (Buy One Get One Deal) in my Inbox today!

BOGO DEAL Email This Buy One Get One Free is on bug spray and Expires 7/25/13 Midnight E/T. BOGO Has Expired. But Keep A Look out for other cool sales that could be happening. Remember there can always be a flash sale that may be only a few hours long like todays BOGO.  Thanks for reading and...

On My To Read List For The Summer

So I have big dreams of one day either starting a book club or joining one. But for right now, I really don't have the time, so I've just got a reading list instead. As for my reading list, I am sharing it with you so that you can check out these books too and tell me what you think. My reading...

Contest Ends July 31, 2013 : Buena Park Getaway

Contest Has Ended But Find More Give Aways At The Link Below Enter Contest Here  Buena Park Getaway Includes: • Two Night Stay at Buena Park Hotel of Your Choice:  Knott's Berry Farm Hotel, Holiday Inn, Radisson Suites or Fairfield Inn & Suites • (4) Tickets to Knott's Berry Farm...

Updated This "Inexpensive" and FREE Events; Weeks Event's List 7/23-7/29/13

Week Event's Calendar 7/23-7/29/13  *Check back for my Calendar every week to find new things going on. Color Code for Google Calendar:  Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping Bold Green- Kid's Event Bold Blue- Movies Orange- Family and Learning Events and Clubs Yellow- Fitness Events  Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals Turquoise- Live Music Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials Blue- Night Out Deals  ...

Poll July 23rd, 2013

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This Week In Traverse City Family Fun "Free" or "Inexpensive" Events: 7/23-7/29/13

*More of this weeks events will be posted Wednesday July 24, 2013 Will Be Posted to Google Calendar. Saturday, July 27th, 2013:   Sat: Blair Elementary Storytime:  from 9am-Noon the free summer program will be happening! 9:30-10:30am is Preschooler's Storytime and Crafts. 10:45-11:45am is grades 1-5 Summer Reading Club and Crafts.  Sat: East Bay Library at 1:30pm film strip showing of Classic Folk Tales retold by Paul Galdone. Sunday, July 28th, 2013: Sun: Sunday Morning...

Movies Coming To Theater This Week 7/21-7/27/13

So Movies Coming To Theater This Week! Who's excited for new movies? I am! So the list of movies coming to this week is as follows: Apartment 1303 - July 25, 2013 The Wolverine - July 26, 2013 The To Do List - July 26, 2013 Blue Jasmine - July 26, 2013 Extracted - July 26, 2013 Frankenstein's Army - July 26, 2013 Stranded - July 26, 2013 Wasteland - July 26, 2...

Review Wasteland: Coming to Theater July 26th, 2013

Wasteland: Revenge. A Heist. Action. Sounds like a good start for a film to me. Four guys try to take down a drug king pin after one of them was wrongly sent to prison. And a promise for a surprising, suspenseful and exciting twist. I think that I will put this on the to see list. If you like movies about revenge, scheming and crime you should put this on your list too.  Release Date: July 26, 2013 Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery Movie Webs...

Review Stranded: Coming to Theaters July 26th, 2013

Stranded: At first I was like Woot Woot!!! Space! Science! Sci-Fi! Aliens! I'm in! Then, as I got into the trailer I was like, "Hey, I feel like I've seen this before."  Honestly, if you're a Doctor Who fan you might feel a bit like they made a Doctor Who episode into a movie and just made a few tweaks. If you're not a Doctor Who fan but you love Sci-Fi then you might enjoy this film a lot. It does look like a decent movie I think I will just put this one on my list of I might watch it...

Review Frankenstein's Army: Coming to Theaters July 26th, 2013

Frankenstein's Army: Frankenstein Story Meets Nazi's… This looks good, but it could also be epically awful. I do like that they have taken the Nazi's crazy creation ideas from Hell Boy and Captain America and expanded and focused on that story. To me this movie get's me to buy a ticket to see it. I like the war, history, sic-fi and a little bit of crazy in a good film like this. And the movie site is pretty cool too I put the link below so go check it out. Release Date: July 26, 2013Genres:...

Review Extracted: Coming to Theaters July 26, 2013

Extracted: Okay folks, so Extracted has gotten me all confused. Movie Phone says it comes out to theaters this week, the internet doesn't seem to be able to know what I'm talking about when I look it up. The trailer I found for it on youtube was for the London Film Fest, which was released March 4, 2012. Now just to let you know I have read a lot of comment saying it looks like a rip off of Inception, but I don't really agree with that opinion. I think it looks more like if you liked Inception...

Review Blue Jasmine: Coming to Theaters July 26th, 2013

Blue Jasmine: A women who hits bottom and loses the life she knows. Life issues and family issues this a little bit of everything and a lot of real life topics.  Jasmine actually describes the movie best when she says, "Anxiety. Nightmares. And a nervous breakdown. There are only so many traumas a person can stand before they take to the streets and start scream." Blue Jasmine is a Woody Allen film so that should tell you to expect something great out of this film. I'm looking forward to...

Review Apartment 1303: Coming to Theaters July 25th, 2013

Apartment 1303: I have seen the trailer for this several times and each time I want to like it but every time  I am just disappointed. I looks so similar to The Haunting of Connecticut or The Conjuring or pretty much any other horror movie that has been released in the last 3 years. I actually appreciate a good horror movie the sad thing is I don't think I've seen a really original idea out of a movie lately that usually I end up walking away disappointed. So I'm going to say go see it...

Review The To Do List: Coming to Theaters July 26th, 2013

The To Do List: A movie about a girl and sex. Well looking to lose her virginity at least. I think it looks painfully embarrassing and hilarious! Meaning there will probably be parts of the movie were you turn away or cover your eyes because you feel so embarrassed for the main character yet at the same time you keep watching because you know something hilarious is going to happen. Love it! And who can't relate to the awkward moments that will appear in this movie when it comes to being a teenager....

Review The Wolverine: Coming to Theaters July 26th, 2013

The Wolverine: Wolverine!!! Yes, that's what I thought too, but unfortunately the first Wolverine movie I was not that impressed with. And I love Wolverine and the X-Men movies they are some of my favorites. This story line focuses on Wolverine becoming mortal. In this installment we meet a new character whom apparently Wolverine saved his life and makes Wolverine mortal. Why he want's to be mortal I guess we'd have to watch to find out. But I'm not putting a lot of faith in this movie being...

Review Baggage Claim: Coming to Theaters September 27th, 2013

Baggage Claim: Now this looks like a serious comedy/ romantic comedy but looks actually like it could be pretty funny. It's simply about a women who is thirty and doesn't want to be an old maid, so she hatches a plan with her fellow airline/airport employees and friends to find a potential fiance in 30 days. Did I mention on top of that she is picking from a list of former boyfriends and she is traveling up to 30,000 miles. Now that is some dedications if you ask me. I have found at least...

Review Tio Papi: Coming to Theaters September 6th, 2013

Tio Papi: Looks to be like a bit of a heart breaker movie, underdog story but most of all it's a story about family. It focuses on the importance of family and what happens to 6 kids when they lose their mom and their bachelor uncle get's custody of them. The reluctant uncle struggles to be a parent when he didn't want to be and then fights the system to keep the family together. This looks heartfelt and like a very good story. I look forward to seeing it and hope it turns out to be good. Release...

Review Inside Llewyn Davis: Coming to Theater December 6th, 2013

Inside Llewyn Davis: This movie is about a folk singers journey to make it as an artist in the 1960's and about his journey and struggles in life. This movie looks to have some good dry humor in it and like it could have some good potential. This movie is music based with a bit of a indie feel and it's about an artist so of course it's a drama. It's has what appears to be a very talented cast with Oscar Isaac playing the lead. I am looking forward to seeing the whole story and if artistic/ indie...

Review Captain Phillips: Coming to Theaters October 11, 2013

Captain Phillips: Based on a True Story. Another Tom Hanks Movie and he looks to be bringing his A-game. First of all I love movies based on true stories!!! But this looks to be well rounded and well made. Captain Phillips is about the 2009 hijacking of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. The Alabama was the first cargo ship to be hijacked/ hostage situation to occur in two hundred years by pirates. If you don't know the story you can look it up there are several good books...

Review Saving Mr. Banks: Coming to Theaters December 20th, 2013

Saving Mr. Banks: A back story on the writing of Mary Poppins. I am so in!!!! Not to mention thoroughly geeked!!! I loved Mary Poppins as a kid and still do. So what's it about, P.L. Travers the author of the book Mary Poppins story of meeting Walt Disney to adapt her novel to film. We get to see the back story not just behind the making of the film but we get to know the story of Mary Poppins on a more real level. Tom Hanks plays Walt Disney and looks absolutely charming in the part. Emma...

Review of Escape Plan; Coming to Theaters October 18th, 2013

Escape Plan: Is it me or has Sylverster Stallone just gotten more bad ass with age? Not to mention I think his acting has gotten better too! Escape Plan is about Ray Breslin (Stallone) who is a professional escape artist/structural security authority, basically meaning he escapes from prisons for a living!!! Now that's a line that snagged me, but it get's better. He get caught up in a prison that he designed to be escape proof. Then, we get Arnold Schwarzenegger who plays Swan Rottmayer a prisoner...