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BYOP
Bring your own popcorn! Why pay $8 for a popcorn which you end up throwing away half of anyway because it’s big enough to feed a small militia? Last week I went to a certain large superstore (no names but it begins with a Wal, and ends with a mart), and paid $5.00 for 24 packs of popcorn. Simply pop it in the microwave before you leave and you can save a decent amount of money right there.

BYOS
Bring your own Soda! Better yet, bring your own any kind of drink. Given the choices at the movies, you might be limited as to what you can get to refresh your taste buds. Try a can of soda from another unnamed place, where the retail price per can is a low $0.15 a can. That’s $3.85 saved on soda. Not too bad at all.

Skip the wait
The longer your kids have to wait around at the theatre, the more hyper they’ll be and the more you’ll have to spend to keep them occupied. Research shows most people get to the movies right before the show starts, so if you get there about 10 minutes before the show, you should get a great seat and avoid the hassle.

Don’t pay at all
Why pay when you can see a free movie…A certain cinema offers free movies in the summer for families, just check it out on google and type in “free movie theatres”. Also, many companies offer promotions where you can sit in as a movie “critic” for free in screen tests for movies. That’s right, you see movies before they are even released, and it’s free. Once again, go to google and type in “how to get free movie screening passes”. You’d be shocked how easy it is to get into a free movie.

When all else fails, simply rent a movie from your local store. It’s cheap, the parking is great, the most comfortable seats in the house are your own, and there’s all the food you can eat there too. Oh yeah, and when you need to go to the bathroom, just click pause!

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Rob Vrabel is the owner of www.2havefun.com, the #1 source for fun things to do in the U.S. To check out lots of other places to have fun in your state, go to www.2havefun.com.

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Does this sound familiar? Do you have trouble coming up with another lame pickup line or for a way to impress a girl? Don’t be afraid, it has happened to the best of us. But don’t worry; I have a couple of solutions and pointers for you, some which have worked with a very good success rate. This way next time you walk in the bar, you’ll score the girl(s).

Don’t be cheesy
Lousy pickup lines create a sense of, “Oh my god what is this guy saying to me?” You make yourself look like a fool. Naturally you will not get the girl. You know the cheesy lines you use: “I lost my number, can I get yours?”, “I don't know what you think of me, but I hope it's X-rated”, etc. How often do they work? Probably not too much, and if you don’t know, check your black book for all the numbers you’ve scored. Kind of small, isn’t it?

Skip the beer
Beer breath doesn’t smell like mouthwash. You might not realize it because you caught a buzz, but old stinky beer breath is not attractive to women at all. Unless you’re Brad Pitt, beer breath will not land you a date, phone number, or even a name for that matter. Stick to something that doesn’t leave an aftertaste, like wine or a mixed cocktail. Not only will it improve your breath, but it’ll also improve your chances of going home with her tonight. Save the beer nights for Monday night football.

Be genuine
A simple introduction is the only one necessary when meeting with a woman for the first time. Women like guys that can be themselves and not ramble about their days as a star quarterback in high school or that 50 pound bass they caught last week. You wont impress her with an ego-centric attitude. Also, be sure to look her straight in the eyes the whole time.

Smile, Smile, Smile
Like a good salesman, you’ll learn that throwing on a winning smile can land you the sale. Women feel more comfortable with a guy that has a sense of humor and can get the most out of life. Don’t just stand there like an 800 lb. gorilla and think your biceps are going to win her over. Does Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt have a huge chest…no, but they all have that winning smile.

By becoming comfortable around women using these tips, you’ll be sure to spend more with the ladies, and less staring at your TV with a bag of chips. Unless of course your into that sort of thing.

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Rob Vrabel is the webmaster of www.2havefun.com, the #1 dource for fun things to do in the U.S. To find out other things to do in your state, visit www.2havefun.com now.

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