Archive for March, 2010
Cheap Tricks – Share Your (Harmless) April Fool’s Day Pranks
April Fool’s Day can be a fun, lighthearted day with friends and family. That is, as long as nobody gets hurt–emotionally or physically. The standard for benevolent April Fool’s Day tricks is that the “victim” gets a laugh out of it too.
Last April 1st, Ashlei Matthews, a Wichita mom and blogger at Coupon Deals and Steals, served her unsuspecting family a “cake” for supper. It was actually made of meatloaf and “frosted” with mashed potatoes she had mixed with food coloring to look like icing. The kids were probably disappointed to find out that it wasn’t really dessert, but I’ll bet the meatloaf was delicious!
So what are your favorite harmless April Fool’s Day pranks? Has anyone ever pulled a really good prank on you?
Below are a few great classics. None of them are new, but they’re cheap, harmless, and a lot of fun.
- Glue a dime or a quarter to the sidewalk outside your office window and watch as people try to pick it up.
- Use a white mailing label or a sticky note to cover the laser on a coworker’s mouse. Write “April Fools!” on the label for extra fun.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the milk. It won’t hurt the milk, but it sure will be a surprise when someone pours it on their cereal.
- Startle someone with a fake coffee or cereal spill. (Video below.)
$2.99 Sandwich Special at Two Brothers BBQ
Two Brothers BBQ has extended their March Mania carryout special through the end of April. Get a pulled pork or chopped beef sandwich, chips and a pickle for only $2.99 at all four Wichita Two Brothers BBQ locations. The special is for carryout orders only.
(Note: If you’re in the mood for a relaxing meal at the restaurant, the Two Brothers Buffet at the North and West locations is not super-cheap, but it’s awesome–and perfect for celebrating good report card days.)
Free Admission Loony Bin Comedy Club
Sunday night the Loony Bin Comedy Club is rocking the blues with D.C. Malone and Vinny from Sleepy Truckers. Admission is free, but call for reservations.
Loony Bin Comedy Club
6140 East 21st Street Wichita, KS 67208 316-618-HAHA (4242)Free Admission: Sunday, March 28, 2010, 9 – 11 p.m.
(You must have ID to enter, regardless of your age.)
Yappy Days Only $2 for Kids
Yappy Days are here again. Tomorrow (Saturday, March 27) is the 8th annual Yappy Days at the Kansas Coliseum Pavilion II. Bring your dog and the kids for a fun-filled day of activities, information, and treats. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for kids ages 5-12, and it appears that dogs get in free. 
The event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.
Free College Class Day at Butler CC
Here’s your opportunity to get a free college education–at least for a day. Butler County Community College is hosting a Free College Class Day, Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the El Dorado, Andover, Council Grove, and Marion campuses.
The line-up looks really amazing with classes on serious topics like starting and running a business to fun hobby classes like learning to crochet. There will even be classes for kids. You’ll want to visit the website linked above to see everything that’s available, because it would be impossible to list it all here. From the website, here’s just a sampling of classes:
(Where to start? There are so many.)
Business
- Steps to Starting a Business 101, parts 1 & 2
- Website Traffic Power-Hour 101
- Being Smart When Buying Advertising
- What They Don’t Tell You About Starting a Small Business
- Grant-Writing for Beginners
Fun
- Geocaching 101
- Choosing the Right Pet
- Basic Cake Decorating
- Cartooning
- Intro to Digital Photography
- Growing a Great Garden
Kids
- Here Comes the Easter Bunny (K-2nd)
- Lego Fun (K-5)
- Creative Cupcakes (K-5)
- Origami for Kids (Grades 2-5)
- Paper Airplane Flight School (Grades 3-5)
College/Career
- Creating a Winning Resume
- Becoming Familiar with Your Graphing Calculator
- Planning for College & 10 Tips for College Success
- Make the Most out of Your College Experience
- Dress for the Job You Want, Not the Job You Have
General
- Computer Basics for the Terrified Beginner
- Reap What You’ve Sown
- Fishing for Bass with Artificial Lures
- Things to Know About Your 2009 Tax Return
- Diets: Why They Don’t Work
- Beware: Top Financial Mistakes
In between classes at the Andover Campus, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Butler Massage Therapy students will be giving free chair massages.
Free Defensive Driving Classes
Want a way to lower your auto insurance? A defensive driving discount MAY help.
A defensive driving class is HOSTED every 1st Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm at 9323 E. Harry, Wichita, Kansas.
At the conclusion of the class, you can take the test that may qualify you for a discount with your auto insurance company. The test costs $16.50 and will be good for 3 years. You should talk to your insurance agent to get more info concerning discounts for your specific company.
If you have questions, please contact Katie at 316-685-0101.
Thanks to Katie Schamle of Schamle Insurance for the tip.
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