Furniture Auction on Saturday

There will be another furniture auction this weekend in Cumming. If you've been to the auction before then you know there are amazing deals. Its definitely worth your time, and gas money, to check this out.

Even if you aren't looking for furniture, there are great deals on art, mirrors, and other decorative items. Check out my previous posts on the auction to see what kind of deals are available.

Here are the details:

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Maristone Subdivision
4750 Maristone Landing View
Cumming, GA 30041

Preview Furniture at 11AM
Auction Begins at 1PM

Here are a few things you should know about the auction:

1. Everything is sold as is. There are no refunds on items purchased.
2. There is a 15% buyer's premium on items purchased so if you buy something for $100, it will actually cost you $115 plus tax.
3. Payment can be made with cash, check, Visa, or Mastercard.
4. You must take your purchases with you the same day. There are people at the auction for a couple of hours after it ends so you will have time to rent a truck if necessary. Your best bet for a last minute rental is Lowe's or Home Depot. I can also recommend a mover if you don't want to worry about getting a truck.
5. There are people on hand that can help you load heavy furniture into your vehicle. They work for tips so bring cash.

Directions
GA 400 North to exit 12B McFarland Road West. Travel 1 mile to Union Hill Road and turn right. Go 1.4 mile and turn left on Shiloh Road. Go .5 of a mile and Maristone will be on your right.

Screen on the Green

I love Screen on the Green. I usually meet a few friends at the park and we have a geat time watching old movies. The best part is that its free.

This year it will be held at Centennial Park instead of Piedmont Park. Its starts on Thursday, May 29th and runs for 5 weeks. Here is the schedule:

May 29 — “Jaws” (1975).
June 5 — “Big Momma’s House” (2000).
June 12 — “Chicago” (2002).
June 19 — “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982).
June 26 — Fans’ choice between “Back to the Future” (1985), “Rocky” (1976) or “Footloose” (1984). Moviegoers had the opportunity to vote on these three movies but the winner has not yet been announced.

The Cost of Gas

I can't get over what it costs to fill up my tank. I remember when it was $45. Now I'm up to $60. Like most people, I'm looking for ways to save money and ease the pain. One thing I try to do is fill up at the less expensive gas stations. My personal favorite is QT but RaceTrac, Kroger, Costco, and BJs are pretty good too.

You can find cheap gas online at Mapquest.com. You can put in your work address or home address or another destination and find information on gas prices in the area. This comes in handy if you will be driving to the other side of town. You can figure out if prices are better at the destination and fill up when you get there.

If you have a diesel vehicle, you can experiment with alternative fuel sources. My sister has been using recycled vegetable oil in her truck for about a year now. Its a real savings and better for the environment as well.

A New American Dream?

When we hear the phrase American Dream we immediately think of home ownership. According to a recent poll commissioned by Yahoo, the new American Dream may be owning a business. Almost 2/3 of adults surveyed thought about owning their own business in the past year. The most popular reason for wanting to own a business is a desire to be passionate about work. Other reasons include the flexibility of working from home and earning more money.

Given the economy, this isn't surprising. Corporate America doesn't provide the security or benefits that it was once known for. If you are considering a new business endeavor, here are a few resources that may come in handy:

Franchise Opportunities
Ten Steps to Open for Business
Real Entrepreneurs, Real Inspiration

If You Need More Time To Do Your Taxes...

If you need more time to file your taxes then you may be in luck. In Georgia, people living in counties affected by the tornados last month are granted an automatic extension until May 19th to file taxes. This applies to Bartow, Burke, DeKalb, Floyd, Fulton, Jefferson and Polk counties. You do not have to prove that you were a victim, just that you live in or have a business in one of the affected counties.

For more details, follow these links:
IRS extends deadline for those affected by March tornadoes
Georgia Dept of Revenue offers Relief to Storm Victims

The Wednesday Wind Down is Back

One of my favorite events in Atlanta is the Wednesday Wind Down at Centennial Park.

Its a free event. You can hear live music in the park and its always a good time. Its each Wednesday from 5:30pm to 8pm and runs from April through September.

There is no free parking in this area so you should expect to pay at least $6 to park at the lots near the CNN Center or you can take MARTA.

For more details you can visit the Wednesday Wind Down website by clicking here.

Model Home Furniture Auctions This Weekend

There will be two furniture auctions this weekend on Saturday and Sunday at Beazer Homes' Big Creek Township subdivision in Cumming. This is a great opportunity to buy furniture at a discount. Once you go to the auction, you won't want to pay retail again. My friends are hooked and I'm thinking about a 12 step program for at least one of them... (you know who you are)

Be prepared to spend the entire day on Saturday as the contents of three model homes will be auctioned.

Even if you aren't looking for furniture, you can find wall art, mirrors, lamps, vases, and all kinds of decorative items. Check out my previous posts on the auction to see what kind of deals are available.

Here are the details:

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Glen at Big Creek Township

6040, 6050, and 5410 Beaver Ridge Drive

Cumming, GA 30040

Preview Furniture at 8AM

Auction Begins at 10AM

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Glen at Big Creek Township

5415 Falls Landing Drive

Cumming, GA 30040

Preview Furniture at 11AM

Auction Begins at 1PM

Here are a few things you should know about the auction:

1. Everything is sold as is. There are no refunds on items purchased.
2. There is a 15% buyer's premium on items purchased so if you buy something for $100, it will actually cost you $115 plus tax.
3. Payment can be made with cash, check, Visa, or Mastercard.
4. You must take your purchases with you the same day. There are people at the auction for a couple of hours after it ends so you will have time to rent a truck if necessary. Your best bet for a last minute rental is Lowe's or Home Depot.
5. There are people on hand that can help you load heavy furniture into your vehicle. They work for tips so bring cash.
6. It takes about two hours to auction the contents of one model home so you should plan on spending 7-8 hours on Saturday if you want to stay until the end. That's an hour to preview, two hours per model home, and another hour to pay for your items and load them into your vehicle.

The furniture pictured above will be sold during the auction this Saturday.

See you there!

Directions
Take GA 400 North to Exit 13 - Bethelview Rd
Turn left on Bethelview Rd
Travel 2 miles
The community will be on the left