Invite several of your girlfriends to enjoy a private striptease class at Frisky Fitness Dance. You can book a class that is limited to you and friends. Be prepared to shimmy, shake, and sweat your butt off. This class will leave you and your friends laughing long after it is over. It is a perfect way to bond with your best girlfriends and learn some sexy moves too!
Taught at a private & informal studio, approximately 16 miles north of downtown Austin. Classes are for women only. The location is equipped with poles, full length mirrors, sound system, air condtioning/heat, hardwood floors, and trick matting when requested. Classes may be scheduled by phone only (512) 848-7997.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Let It Ride
Take a scenic journey with your friends, for an enjoyable afternoon. Ride aboard the Bertram Flyer from Cedar Park through the Hill Country to the historic 1912 train station in Bertram now fully restored to its old glory. Passengers can tour the station for about 20 minutes before the return trip. Total round-trip time is about three hours. Every Saturday and Sunday, year-round, you can take a trip abroad the vintage steam train.
Lounge tickets for adults are $32. A lounge ticket reserves you a seat in one of the three first class lounge cars and includes complimentary snacks and soft drinks. The lounge cars are heated and air-conditioned.
To reach the depot in Cedar Park from Austin, take I-35 north to Highway 183. Exit at RM 1431/Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park and turn left. The railroad station is a half-mile ahead on the right
Lounge tickets for adults are $32. A lounge ticket reserves you a seat in one of the three first class lounge cars and includes complimentary snacks and soft drinks. The lounge cars are heated and air-conditioned.
To reach the depot in Cedar Park from Austin, take I-35 north to Highway 183. Exit at RM 1431/Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park and turn left. The railroad station is a half-mile ahead on the right
Discover Scuba
When one of my friend presented the idea of us getting together to take an introductory "Discover Scuba" Lesson for $20 at Dive World, you can be sure I wasn't about to say no. It was an awesome introductory "Discover Scuba" course! You are first introduced to scuba in a class room setting, and educated on what to expect. And after the 30 minute class room lecture, you get into the provided scuba gear, and plunge into the 12 ft indoor heated pool inside the store. No relationships, no traffic or television. You're free! even gravity has lost it's pull. Sure 12 feet of heated water isn't anything compared to being in the big deep blue, but what this course is all about is getting you familar with scuba gear, and basic techniques to scuba diving. Awesome introductory "Discover Scuba" course!
Dive World is located on FM 620 at the corner of Lake Creek Pkwy.
Dive World is located on FM 620 at the corner of Lake Creek Pkwy.
Climbing Friends
Are you and your friends looking for something new to stay in shape? Austin Rock Gym is Austin's only dedicated indoor rock climbing facilities. With two locations both the North Gym and South Gym facilities have climbing for all ages and experience levels. The facilities are indoor and spacious. They have walls up to 34 feet tall that have challenging, enjoyable routes, designed to provide true climbing experiences. They don't just let anyone climb, they are very strict on safety and you must go through an intro course if you've never climbed before.
I recommend them as a great place to start, or to continue your rock climbing experience and what better way to do that then with your friends. Their day passes are very affordable only $15. Overall, a fun place to feel outdoors even when you're in.
I recommend them as a great place to start, or to continue your rock climbing experience and what better way to do that then with your friends. Their day passes are very affordable only $15. Overall, a fun place to feel outdoors even when you're in.
The Belly Dance Date
Taste the charms & mysteries of the Mediterranean on your next date. At Phara's you get to experience fine Meditteranean cuisine and unique entertainment. Belly Dancers perform Thursday through Sunday and feature live music. The performances are free to Phara’s patrons. The dining room is small but intimate - great place for a date. Phara's is BYOB (with a small corking fee) so bring a few bottles of wine. A few entrees are $12 like Bamia Bi Banadoura or Phara's Thali Sampler.
They also have a hookah lounge ... a place to relax. The special tobacco used with the Hookahs is called Shisha. Shisha Pricing: regular Shisha: $12 each and exotic Shisha flavors: $15 each. Shisha is half-price Tuesday-Thursday from 6pm-7pm.
Phara's is located at 111 E. North Loop, Austin, less than one mile east of Lamar Blvd in the North Loop Business District.
Phara's is an experience to delight all of the senses.
They also have a hookah lounge ... a place to relax. The special tobacco used with the Hookahs is called Shisha. Shisha Pricing: regular Shisha: $12 each and exotic Shisha flavors: $15 each. Shisha is half-price Tuesday-Thursday from 6pm-7pm.
Phara's is located at 111 E. North Loop, Austin, less than one mile east of Lamar Blvd in the North Loop Business District.
Phara's is an experience to delight all of the senses.
Slide, Splash, Squirt
Get wet all summer long at Volente Beach. Volente Beach has its own sandy beach extending to the blue-green water of Lake Travis. Volente Beach has water slides, and a swimming pool with Jacuzzi. After 4:30pm admission is $11.99 per person. You will find a playground for kids that has pirate ship playscape with slides, sprinklers. It is clean, shady, and uncrowded with lots of chairs for parents. The restaurant serves up burgers, chicken fried steak, seafood and Mexican food. If you do not want to spend money on food you can bring in coolers of your own ready-to-eat food & drinks. They also have volleyball courts.
Taste Away
Vino 100 is an affordable and fun way to buy wines In addition to carrying over 100 great wines for $25 or less, They also offer wines by the glass. You can also choose a bottle from the store to enjoy at the wine bar or while relaxing at a table.
They also offer Private Tastings in their their private cellar tasting room. For this guided tasting, you are presented with five wines, a combination of whites and reds.. Each wine is briefly discussed and then you are allowed time for to discuss your own impressions and make notes on a tasting sheet. Included is a selection of gourmet cheeses and a dessert.
Wine tasting is fun, educational, inexpensive and romantic. Uncork the Possibilities and Enhance Your Wine Experience Today at Vino 100!
They also offer Private Tastings in their their private cellar tasting room. For this guided tasting, you are presented with five wines, a combination of whites and reds.. Each wine is briefly discussed and then you are allowed time for to discuss your own impressions and make notes on a tasting sheet. Included is a selection of gourmet cheeses and a dessert.
Wine tasting is fun, educational, inexpensive and romantic. Uncork the Possibilities and Enhance Your Wine Experience Today at Vino 100!
Pizza, Arcade, And More A Good Choice For Families
I went to Austin park and pizza with my family last weekend and it was the most fun we have had in a long time. After you pay and get your wrist band you have access to everything. Austin park and pizza is huge and there are plenty of things to keep everyone busy all day. They even have a huge projection TV so you can watch the UT game while the kids are enjoying other activities. There's the whole floor of arcade games. Some of the other activities are go-karts, rock climbing, and laser tag.
You can save $13 off of admission if you take advantage of twilight pricing which starts at 7pm every day. You pay just $9.95 for twilight. Kids under 40” are free. Buffet not included.
You can save $13 off of admission if you take advantage of twilight pricing which starts at 7pm every day. You pay just $9.95 for twilight. Kids under 40” are free. Buffet not included.
'Dinner And A Movie' Gets A Cheap Makeover
You don't have to take your family out for an expensive dinner and movie to have a fun family night. You gotta try CiCi's and Cinemark Discount Movies 8! Dinner for $3.99 per person and the cost of a ticket for a movie is only $1.50! The pizza at CiCi's is always fresh. There is a salad bar, hot soup, and pasta. Only a few miles north of the CiCi's in Round Rock is Austin area's only discount movie theater, Cinemark Discount Movies 8. How can you beat a movie for $1.50? Once you have your popcorn and you're in your seat you do not care if the movie is a few months old. They still get pretty good movies. It is worth the wait. And it is still cheaper than Blockbuster and you are getting the full theatre experience.
Cheap and family friendly fun.
Cheap and family friendly fun.
Horse Sense
Do you need inspiration on where to plan an outing with your friends that is not your run of the mill dinner and a movie? If you are looking for something fun and adventurous, consider the benefits of a horseback riding. Going horseback riding is an excellent idea for a fun afternoon and you get some excercise too. Try taking in the rolling hills of central Texas on horseback. Take the reins and plan time with friends on horseback at Golden Vista Equestrian Center. It is convenient, on the east side of town. You can rent trail horses for for only $40 per hour! If no one has much equestrian experience, and horseback riding is not for you why not try a tour of downtown Austin in a Horse Drawn Carriage. Austin Carriages offers rides in elegant white victorian reproduction carriages for $50.00 for 30 minutes.
Debt Free Date Night
Valentines Day should be everyday in a relationship. Evenings of laughter, great conversation, perfect dates with romantic atmosphere, yummy food and great glasses of wine. Even if your budget won't allow your love to take you to the most expensive restaurants in Austin there are plenty of economical things you can do with your love that won't break the bank.
Try making Tuesday night date night. Austin Museum of Art presents an array of art experiences focusing primarily on 20th-century and contemporary art. Every Tuesday is $1 admission. Try a little taste of Havana in Austin's Warehouse District. Cuba Libre has 2-for-1 dinner entrees on Tuesday nights. The Jackalope is Austin's most notorious old school "dive bar" with velvet paintings on the walls, and a huge padded bar. Tuesday is 1/2 price pizza night. Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe has live music nightly and half price burgers on Tuesdays. Try a Willie Nelson Burger or a Vince Young Bacon Burger.
Some other great Tuesday night specials:
- Vulcan Video: 2-for-1 movies on all 5-Day Rentals
- Saba Cafe: $2 fish or steak tacos
- Sonic (5PM-Close): 1/2 price burgers
- Quality Seafood Market restaurant: (6-9PM) $2 fish tacos & $2 draft beers
- Cypress Grill (5:30-10PM): 14 shrimp for $6.99
- Mama Fu's Asian House: $7 drink & entrée
- Green Mesquite (5-9PM): 2 for 1 chicken fried steak
KIDS IN THE CAR FOR A FREE MEAL
PACK THE KIDS IN THE CAR FOR A FREE MEAL
Family Night
I love eating good food, but only if it’s prepared by someone else! Being culinary challenged, I rarely stand in front of a stove or venture down a grocery aisle. Taking the lid off a yogurt container is my idea of “slaving away” in the kitchen. My next kitchen is going to have vending machines. But being on a budget one of the first things I had to cut back on was eating out. Recently, I decided to test how far I could stretch the money I had budgeted for eating out. My family and I spent a week eating out at restaurants offering free kids meals.
Here's how it went:
- Monday: We went to Mangia Pizza for the free kids' meals all day on Mondays. Besides their award winning stuffed pizza they also have spaghetti, lasagna, sandwiches, wraps, and cheesesteaks.
- Tuesday: Was dinner at Kerbey Lane Café to take advantage of kids eat free Tuesdays. The kids menu has 16 items for example hippy burgers, enchiladas, omelets, pancakes and more. Bonus points for Kerbey Lane for using local goods and services and supporting our local economy.
- Wednesday: Casual dining at Applebee's where kids eat free all day on Wednesday. They offer 2 free kids' meals per adult entrée purchased. Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood.
- Thursday: We tried Molcas Mexican Restaurant. Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Thursdays all day with adult purchase.
- Friday: Austin Park and Pizza with an all-u-can eat buffet for $5.95, kids under 40" eat for free. For an additional cost the kids can enjoy mini golf, laser tag, batting cages, bumper boats, and a rock climbing wall.
- All Weekend: We were at Zen. Kids eat free all weekend with purchase of an adult enlightened bowl. Some of the things you can find on the kids menu are macaroni & cheese, and all natural sesame almond chicken tenders.
- Bonus: IHOP everyday from 4-close kids eat free with an adult meal purchase.