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NetFlix

February 9th, 2011

Netflix moviesNetFlix is a great way to watch the most movies from your home, and they keep making their business more convenient. For a while you had to wait for the mail to come in to get to watch a new movie. You would pre-choose your top movies that you would want to watch and make your list on the NetFlix website. They then send you one movie at a time starting with your first choice. They still use this old way of doing things, but they have added even more simple ways to watch movies from home. They first started the ability to instantly watch movies through their website. They give you many options of tons of movies to watch. Last year NetFlix came out with the technology to watch movies over your Wii or Playstation. They use to send you a disc to plan on your console but now you can now download a NetFlix application right to your game console. You can then scroll through the many different categories, such as; children and family, foreign, horror, television shows, drama, and romantic comedy. You can put any movies on your instant queue to watch whenever you want. You can also watch your instant queue through your computer. You can rate the shows and movies that you like and NetFlix will suggest movies to you that are like the movies that you liked the most. Do not expect that movies that have just been released to be on instant NetFlix, you can get all new releases through the mail though.

NetFlix has a very affordable monthly fee. You can get new releases through the mail and instant through your computer or your game console for only nine dollars a month. Although not all television shows or movies are on the instant NetFlix, there is such a large selection of movies that you are sure to find something that you are in the mood for. You do not have to leave your house to watch a movie, and there are no late fees for any movies through the mail. NetFlix is the most affordable and convenient way to rent movies.

Sky Vue Drive-in Theater

January 26th, 2010

Outdoor movie drive in, Tyler TX

Sky Vue Drive-in

Sky Vue Drive-In Theater
10713 Hwy. 69 North, Tyler, Texas 75706

Did you know – Tyler even has a drive-in movie theater!

Sky Vue is north of Tyler on Hwy 69 (towards Lindale) just off loop 323.

Each night they show 2 movies, usually a G or PG perhaps followed by one of a more restricted age-range. The movies they show are all new releases with some old classics – just like a regular theater. There is one price for both movies but it is fine to leave after the first movie or come just for the second one – it is not difficult to get in or out of the field and there is always a 10 minute break between the films so you won’t be disturbing the viewers of the later film if you move your vehicle.

A visit to the drive-in is a fun family experience unlike other movie theaters in Tyler. First the excitement builds as you wait in the car line (not for long though) to pay. Then you pick your spot. We like to be quite close to the huge screen but not close enough to get neck-ache.

You can buy popcorn, drinks and other snacks at the consignment booth. They have pizza too. These items are very reasonable compared to other movie theatres. At the booth, they will also lend you some insect repellent in case you want to sit outside your car. I should add that there are also restrooms available on site.

We like to take garden chairs and blankets and sit outside our car. The kids have a wonderful time lying on a mat and snuggling up under their blankets watching the feature on the big screen in the sky. It’s great that they can wriggle and move round without disturbing people. I was able to take the baby to the movies too and even walk around a little with him and still not miss any of the film.

The sound is loud – but not too loud. It makes it all the more absorbing for the children. If you want to you can sit inside your car and tune in on the radio for your own private showing. I did that when I was pregnant and reclined the seat right back so I was super comfortable!

A visit to the drive-in is a bit weather dependent and obviously it is reliant on it being dark, so mid-summer is not the best time to go unless you want to stay up very, very late! But in the beautiful Texas spring and fall it is perfect for a good evenings entertainment.

A movie under the stars. Not just a family experience but for all you young lovers out there it is quite a romantic (and cheap) date! Prices – adults: $6 children: $4 under 5-free. This covers both films.

You can find out what films are showing next by signing up on their website to receive details of the upcoming showings at www.tylerdrivein.com

Blockbuster Tyler TX

January 18th, 2010

Movie lovers this is the place for you to be if you are addicted like I am to watching all kinds of movies. This Blockbuster I am writing about is located off of Rt 31 next to Taco Bell.

New releases are kinda of pricey I think, but for quite sometime older movies you can rent for just $1 per night. 

Blockbuster Tyler TX Loop 323 and 31

Blockbuster Loop 323 and 31

 Sometimes buying movies there is lower than what you would pay to see a regular movie at a theater. While you are picking your favorite movie to watch you can also buy a snack to enjoy, like popcorn, all kinds of candy, chocolate and soft drinks. A big gum ball machine is also inside the store.

One of the best things is no late fees. Some competition has arrived for them with the stores having a Red Box machine going for $1 per show. Most people are probably going there to rent way cheaper. I hope Blockbuster will come down on their prices some day…on the new releases. Still a great place to go and rent once in awhile.

Tyler Big Lots

January 12th, 2010

We have two locations in Tyler TX for Big Lots, one is off of Beckham and the other towards the mall. I love going to Big Lots because they have everything you could possibly need or want and the prices for the most part are reasonable, especially if you are looking for movies. Big Lots is the place because it’s the cheapest I have ever seen anywhere. They have movies ranging anywhere from $3 to $10 dollars. The new releases are the ones that cost a little more or if you find a series, that usually costs a little more. I once bought the series, Life Goes On, and I paid $4 dollars for it. That is just an example of the things that you can find there.

I also found little Christmas ornaments for a little tree that I have. They have food, clothes, personal needs, bedding, some furniture and many more things. I could not even start to list everything at Big Lots even if I wanted to because they have so many categories of things to buy there. The service for the most part is good. It is a place where if you are looking for a store where you could find some inexpensive gifts for someone, then I would suggest going to Big Lots. It is always a convenient thing to have a Big Lots around. Big Lots is usually surrounding other stores.

The store off of Beckham is next to the General Dollar Store and the Shoe Warehouse. The other one that is close to the mall on the South side is located by Michael’s, Pet Land, Dollar Store, and a Chinese Restaurant. You could definitely take a whole day to experience the bargains available at Big Lots. You would have your shopping, entertaining and food done all in one place.