When I was younger, and single, seeing a new release in the movie theater was exciting. Now...just getting out of the house without the kids is exciting. Why should I spend $12 to see a new movie, plus additional hard earned cash on concessions? No need to smuggle in Snow Caps and Sour Patch Kids in your purse, I've discovered two bargain movie theaters in Connecticut that I really enjoy. Please use comments to add other budget theaters, too. I'd love to check out more.
My all time favorite movie theater is the Edmond Town Hall in Newtown, CT. The theater formerly shared the building with some of Newtown's town hall offices, which have sinced moved. Edmond Town Hall shows movies that have been out in the theaters for a while already, or perhaps even movies that are no longer being seen in first rate theaters. The theater has undergone some renovations, and the seats are all new now. There is even a balcony which can make your movie viewing experience more unique. The best part, though, is that tickets are onlyt $2 each! A large popcorn is $3, and bottled beverages are $2. Other candies and concessions are also available.
Another great movie theater is the Strand Theatre on Main Street in Seymour, CT. The same type of movies can be seen here, older films no longer showing in first rate theaters. The cost per flick here is $4.50. In my opinion the atmosphere is not as quaint as Edmond Town Hall, however the theater is rarely full so you can have your pick of most seats in the house, and they sell inexpensive concessions, too.
If you're into staying home, look for a Redbox near you, and you can rent movies for just $1/day with a credit card. Keep the movie as long as you'd like with no late fees...just $1/day. You can even check inventory and reserve your movie by visiting their website http://www.redbox.com before heading out.
Please add comments with other inexpensive movie theaters in the area.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Sweet Stuff...mmmm, mmmm good!
While this is not a travel post, I just wanted to share with you some really excellent (and inexpensive) sweet treats my family has found throughout Connecticut.
ICE CREAM
The Ice Cream Shoppe, Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton CT
http://www.icecreamshoppeshelton.com
They have the best tasting soft serve ice cream we have ever had, and their cakes are way better than those at the local chain stores. The prices are reasonable and the cakes can be custom made with different flavor ice creams, fillings, toppings and even designs on the top. Just call about a week ahead for a special order. Open all year round.
Rich Farm, Route 67, Oxford, CT
http://www.richfarmicecream.com
Set on a real farm, Rich's has the best hard serve ice cream in the WORLD, and you get some monster scoops for a really nice price! That coupled with the beauty of the property makes it worth a trip from anywhere in the state. The lines are long on hot summer days, but the college kids doing the scooping do a great job of moving people fast. And, like Pepe's Pizza in New Haven, waiting in line is really half the fun. It's a great chance to chat with your kids while you pour over the extensive menu of flavors. It's only Seasonal, so check website or call for dates/times.
CHEESECAKE
Stockbridges Cheesecake, Route 110, Shelton, CT
http://www.sbcheesecakes.com
CINNAMON BUNS
Ikea, Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT
http://www.ikea.com
6 for $4!
CHOCOLATE
Bridgewater Chocolate, Brookfield, CT
Tastes fantatstic, but this is one store that is not on the cheap side. A bar goes for $4.95, but it really is worth every penny!
Munson's Chocolate
http://www.munsonschocolates.com
Main store and factory, located at 174 Hop River Road, Bolton, CT
Ikea
Pretty good bars for $.99, and the packaging is plain and sophisicated, so I think they'd make a nice addition to any gift basket or a great gift topper, even. Personally I think they make a wonderful snack for the ride home!
BAKERY
Ovens of France, Woodbury, CT
http://www.ovensoffrance.net
Great pastries, cookies, coffee cakes and tapioca pudding
ICE CREAM
The Ice Cream Shoppe, Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton CT
http://www.icecreamshoppeshelton.com
They have the best tasting soft serve ice cream we have ever had, and their cakes are way better than those at the local chain stores. The prices are reasonable and the cakes can be custom made with different flavor ice creams, fillings, toppings and even designs on the top. Just call about a week ahead for a special order. Open all year round.
Rich Farm, Route 67, Oxford, CT
http://www.richfarmicecream.com
Set on a real farm, Rich's has the best hard serve ice cream in the WORLD, and you get some monster scoops for a really nice price! That coupled with the beauty of the property makes it worth a trip from anywhere in the state. The lines are long on hot summer days, but the college kids doing the scooping do a great job of moving people fast. And, like Pepe's Pizza in New Haven, waiting in line is really half the fun. It's a great chance to chat with your kids while you pour over the extensive menu of flavors. It's only Seasonal, so check website or call for dates/times.
CHEESECAKE
Stockbridges Cheesecake, Route 110, Shelton, CT
http://www.sbcheesecakes.com
CINNAMON BUNS
Ikea, Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT
http://www.ikea.com
6 for $4!
CHOCOLATE
Bridgewater Chocolate, Brookfield, CT
Tastes fantatstic, but this is one store that is not on the cheap side. A bar goes for $4.95, but it really is worth every penny!
Munson's Chocolate
http://www.munsonschocolates.com
Main store and factory, located at 174 Hop River Road, Bolton, CT
Ikea
Pretty good bars for $.99, and the packaging is plain and sophisicated, so I think they'd make a nice addition to any gift basket or a great gift topper, even. Personally I think they make a wonderful snack for the ride home!
BAKERY
Ovens of France, Woodbury, CT
http://www.ovensoffrance.net
Great pastries, cookies, coffee cakes and tapioca pudding
Haight-Brown Vineyard Harvest Fest - September 19, 2010
http://www.haightvineyards.com/
My husband and I wanted to take a casual stoll outside today, and go somewhere we could take our two year old, too. So we headed to the Harvest Festival at the Haight-Brown Vineyard in Litchfield, CT.
The cost was $8 per person for the festival, which featured jazz musicians playing on the lawn, self-guided tours of the vineyard, and the kids had the opportunity to do some old fashioned grape-stomping. There were a handful of vendors there including Hungarian food, local burgers and keilbasa, local ice cream, fudge, and some crafts, hand made jewelry, soaps and custom wood designs.
If you wanted to taste wines there was an extra $7 charge, and that included a keepsake glass. I opted for purchasing just one $5 glass (cup) of white wine, which had a very nice flavor and was served by a very friendly woman, who was enjoying a glass herself. My kinda gal!
The ride up to the vineyard was beautiful, and the vineyard itself is pretty. The tasting room inside is upstairs and is quite lovely with dark wood, a little bar, items for sale, and again very friendly staff. I enjoyed chicken paprikash from the Hungarian vendor, and my husband ate both a burger and kielbasa from the local vendor, then we sat on the lawn with our daughter and enjoyed the music.
All in all a nice day trip, but I'm still not sure what we paid the $8 for. I wonder if I missed something....?
My husband and I wanted to take a casual stoll outside today, and go somewhere we could take our two year old, too. So we headed to the Harvest Festival at the Haight-Brown Vineyard in Litchfield, CT.
The cost was $8 per person for the festival, which featured jazz musicians playing on the lawn, self-guided tours of the vineyard, and the kids had the opportunity to do some old fashioned grape-stomping. There were a handful of vendors there including Hungarian food, local burgers and keilbasa, local ice cream, fudge, and some crafts, hand made jewelry, soaps and custom wood designs.
If you wanted to taste wines there was an extra $7 charge, and that included a keepsake glass. I opted for purchasing just one $5 glass (cup) of white wine, which had a very nice flavor and was served by a very friendly woman, who was enjoying a glass herself. My kinda gal!
The ride up to the vineyard was beautiful, and the vineyard itself is pretty. The tasting room inside is upstairs and is quite lovely with dark wood, a little bar, items for sale, and again very friendly staff. I enjoyed chicken paprikash from the Hungarian vendor, and my husband ate both a burger and kielbasa from the local vendor, then we sat on the lawn with our daughter and enjoyed the music.
All in all a nice day trip, but I'm still not sure what we paid the $8 for. I wonder if I missed something....?
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