CheapSkate: A cheapskate’s guide to having fun for free or so cheap it’s like you’re stealing.
By: Lisa Minjares
GET BENT TAX MAN!! – I know, I know, filing taxes isn’t fun but free makes everything better. So here are some cheapskate tips to filing your taxes. Mainly, don’t pay to do it! The following programs offer free e-filing: turbotax.com, tax slayer, citizen tax, H&R Block’s Free File, and e-smart just to name a few. All these websites can be found at irs.gov which is a great resource for those who want to file their taxes but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for someone else to do it for them. Good luck and stick it to the man!
Ages: Common sense says those old enough to have a job
Taxability rating: 4.5 out of 5 rebates
CheapSkating on Ice – Since a fake romantic holiday is on the horizon I thought I’d throw in a little info for all those couples out there who like to have fun for cheap. Arctic Wolf Ice Skating offers a great admission deal: 2 for the price of 1 every Thursday night starting at 8 p.m. Also, have a strange urge to drive a Zamboni for some reason? Then rejoice Zamboni fans! Starting February 5th Arctic Wolf will be having a Zamboni class every first weekend of the month for $25 (not super cheap but an experience worth trying) which includes lunch and an hour long Zamboni driving lesson! Each class starts at 11 a.m. and pre-registration is required. Inquire at Arctic Wolf or visit arcticwolfice.com
Ages: Everyone
Bust-a-butt Rating: 3.5 out of 5 bruises
Grandly Entertaining Entertainment – Looking for a big box full of fun? Look no further than Grand Station. From bowling and laser tag to mini golf and karaoke, this fun house is great for the whole family! (cheesy, I know). Stop in on “Mad Monday” from 5 p.m. – midnight for unlimited laser tag, unlimited video games and unlimited Mini golf all for $12.99! If that’s too much then come in on Half Price Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. – midnight and pay half price on everything (bowling ½ price after 9:30 p.m.)! Exclamation marks!! Get more info at grandstationent.com.
Ages: Physically and mentally all ages are welcome
Entertainment Rating: 4 out of 5 laser beams
Black Arts Welcome – In order to launch Black History month with style, Celebrating Black Arts is presenting the Dallas Black Dance theatre which is one of the longest operating dance companies in Dallas. Blending contemporary and modern dance, it has been described as “bridging cultures and reaching diverse communities.” Tickets are $2 for A&M students, faculty and staff and $3 for everyone so come by and see a great show! Located at Rudder Theatre on January 31st from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 its sure to be a great show for everyone. Blackaggies@bsac.tamu.edu for more info.
Ages: All the peeps!
Launch pad rating: 5 out of 5 dancers
Questions? Comments? Constructive Criticism? Think I’m not really a CheapSkate? Email: agcheapskate@yahoo.com