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Pittsburgh, learn how to save money on your electricity bill with Currentchoice.com

A lot of people want to save money, from clipping coupons to help save on the grocery bill  shopping sales for clothes and gifts, to comparison shopping for big purchases and services.  What about your electricity?

Some people don’t realize they can shop for electricity.  I know I didn’t.  For the longest time I thought you were stuck with one company. I thought, if I did switch, it would be a huge hassle.  I didn’t want to search sites, plug my info into 3 different places, only to find that I might not save at all.  So I didn’t do it for a while.  I thought it would be too much work for the reward.  
Pittsburghers who use Duquesne Lights services, you now have an easy way to comparison shop on just 1 site.  You have a choice, CurrentChoice.com.  It free and easy to use.

CurrentChoice.com makes it easy to see if you really will save.  Every step is easy to follow.  Simply go to CurrentChoice.com and type in your Pittsburgh zip code.  It will tell you how much you could save.  You can choose if you want to find a service with a variable rate, fixed rate, or if you want to search both.

One of several things that make the site user friendly, if you’re not sure what something means, there’s an info bubble you can click on and it will define it for you in easy to understand terms.  At first, the savings numbers you see on the site are based on the average electricity usage for people in the Pittsburgh area. The cool part is that in a few seconds CurrentChoice.com can get your actual usage from the Duquesne Light Company’s website and then show you your savings based on your usage.

Are you making efforts to go greener?  You even have the option to see which providers in your are offer energy from renewable sources AND see that you can save money by switching to them too.

Maybe you find yourself torn between 2 providers on the site, or perhaps you want to line up 3 different providers and see what the differences are. You can click the compare ticker in your list for your zip code and line them up side by side in an apples to apples comparison.  What do I mean by apples to apples?  Well,  all of them will be listed in the same measurement, like kilowatts for example.  The info is listed the same so it’s easy to go from column to column and line up the info.

Here’s an example of my screen using area average usage.

If you decide you wanna go ahead and switch your service provider it couldn’t be easier.  Select the provider you want.  If you chose to compare using your usage, your info is already there.  Hit confirm once you made your choice.  Once you confirm, that’s it.  You just made the switch to save money on your electric bill.  No phone calls to make, no worries about service workers coming to your house to “change” things over.  It happens automatically withing 4 weeks.

I had the pleasure of talking with Alan Lehmann, the President and Co-founder of CurrentChoice.com and I learned a lot. Did you know that it used to be, that electric companies used to own the utility plants, poles, wires, and provide the service but now a company like Duquesne Light for example, only provides the service for the area?  The electricity itself will come from the same plant but your just buying a “brand” of electricity” so to speak.  If you’re a Duquesne Light customer and switch your electricity your service will still be provided by Duquesne Light.  So no worries if you’re power goes out or a poles down.  Duquesne Light will still be the ones to fix issues that arise.  You don’t have to worry about who you need to call.

Check out the site and see what real customers are saying about CurrentChoice.com.   While you’re there, check out their blog for helpful hints on saving energy in your own home, and more.

Follow @CurrentChoice on twitter and Current Choice on Facebook for helpful hints and info too.



***This informative post was made possible by CurrentChoice.com.  I was compensated for my time.  Any opinions expressed are my own.***

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Hey Pittsburgh, Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam is coming in February, coupon

Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam
CONSOL Energy Center
February 17-19 2012
Trucks included: Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction driven by Tom Meents
Advanced Auto Parts Grinder,  El Toro Loco, Spike, 
Crushstation, and Spiderman

Event Schedule: 

–Friday, February 17 at 7:30pm
–Saturday, February 18 at 2pm and 7:30pm; Pit Party at 11am-12:30pm (must have ticket to 2pm event to attend)
–Sunday, February 19 at 2pm; Pit Party at 11am-12:30pm (must have ticket to 2pm event to attend)
Ticket Prices: $50, $35, $25, $20; Kids just $10 (select price levels)!

Ticket Prices: $50, $35, $25, $20; Kids just $10 (select price levels)!

Ticket Purchase Information: Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, the Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office at CONSOL Energy Center or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Party In The Pits: There will be two pit parties; one on Saturday and the other on Sunday prior to the 2pm events. Pit parties start at 11am and end at 12:30. Passes to the pit parties are $10 each and available in advance via Ticketmaster or at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office at CONSOL Energy Center. You must have both ticket to the 2pm event on Saturday or Sunday AND pit party pass to enter the pit party.

Kids tickets are just $10.

Grave Digger is celebrating 30 years! Can you believe it? I remember hearing about Grave Digger when I was a kid.  This is Spiderman’s first visit to Pittsburgh too.

You can enter to win a pack of tickets to the Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam as well as the Nuclear Cowboys show and Disney on Ice at the CONSOL Energy Center here:

Buy your tickets through the PittsburghKidsGuide.com to get $10 Kids tickets.
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Pittsburgh, Nuclear Cowboyz show is coming to the CONSOL Energy Center

Wow this show sounds like the coolest thing ever, especially for those boys that are into freestyle motocross, trials, and quad riders.  Heck, I wanna see it.  You can get kids tickets for $15 a piece by buying through the PittsburghKidsGuide.com.

Nuclear Cowboyz
CONSOL Energy Center Pittsburgh
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Saturday Feb. 4, 2012
featuring Pittsburgh’s own Adam Jones
ALL NEW SHOW

Legendary Nuclear Cowboyz FMX tribes, the Soldiers of Havoc and the Metal Mulisha® return for a never-before-seen action-packed event that takes place in the war torn city of Los Angeles during the year 2150. The tale unfolds as the two tribes’ survival is threatened and besieged by an evil force, The Tempest and her electrifying Cyborg Army. Catapulted into the heart pounding fury and frenzied excitement are the sizzling Nuclear Cowgirlz®, whose allegiance to their tribes only intensifies the Tempest’s rage to destroy the Nuclear Cowboyz. The Soldiers of Havoc and the Metal Mulisha’s battle is fought through fearless freestyle gravity defying stunts, combined with outrageous pyrotechnic and laser displays synchronized to heavy metal, rock alternative and electronic dubstep music.

Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 has the greatest cast of freestyle motocross, trials and quad riders ever assembled, including recent X Games 17 medalists Ronnie Faisst, Adam Jones and Mike Mason. Joined by world-class medalist riders Taka Higashino, Beau Bamburg, Derek Garland, Nixey Danielson, Brody Wilson, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Dustin Miller, Wes Agee, Matt Buyten, Geoff Aaron, Keith Wineland, and Derek Guetter, Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 takes unleashed power to its massive ramps in a freestyle performance of pure danger and raw combat.

Ticket Prices: $125 VIP Fall Out Zone, $35 Adults / $15 Kids (Ages 2-12)

Ticket Purchase Information: Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office at CONSOL Energy Center or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

About VIP Fall Out Zone: A very limited number of tickets are set aside for the BIGGEST Nuclear Cowboyz fans. Each VIP Fallout Zone ticket includes: Premium seating, admission to a private meet and greet with the stars of Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 where you will be presented with a commemorative VIP Fallout Zone credential and poster. Only VIP Fallout Zone ticket holders will be able to take part in the meet and greet. It’s the ultimate VIP experience. Don’t wait as these seats are extremely limited and will go fast.

And again, you can get kids tickets for $15 a piece by going through the PittsburghKidsGuide.com. Not valid on VIP Fallout Zone.

There is also a giveaway for tickets to the show on facebook, winner will be announced 2/1.  I’m waiting on the link from my contact and I’ll get that posted ASAP but it will most likely be on the PittsburghKidsGuide.com facebook page.

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Sesame Street Live was so cool and you can still see it in #Pittsburgh on Sunday

Sesame Street Live is in Pittsburgh at the CONSOL Energy Center this weekend.  It’s not too late.  There are still shows at 1 PM and 4:30 PM on Sunday January 15 available.  If you wanna go, save yourself some money and buy the tickets through Pittsburgh Kids Guide and save $3 when you purchase your tickets.

I was able to go to the show tonight (Saturday Jan. 14) for the 5:30 PM show.  We got there early, found parking right across the street and got our seats quickly.  The staff was very friendly and helpful.  I had 4 tickets. I took my toddler as well as my sister and her toddler.

“Elmo’s Super Heroes” is about Super Grover losing his “super”.  The fun live show sends a great message about eating right, proper hygiene, getting enough sleep,  and exercise.  Most of everyone’s favorite characters were involved: Elmo, Zoe, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and more.

We had good seats.  From the minute the show started until it ended the show engaged both my 2 1/2 year old son and my 2 1/2 year old niece.  It’s 90 minutes of singing, dancing, and fun but valuable lessons.  They encouraged audience participation many times throughout the show.  There is a 15 minute intermission at the half way point.  I really didn’t know how our toddlers would do with a 90 minute show in elbow to elbow seats but they were both so into it.  At intermission my son looked at me and said “Again, Again”. I told him we just needed to take a break and we’d be back.  Then after the show was over, he said the same thing.

Here’s a pic of how engaged our toddlers were.  They would hardly sit in their seats.  They were standing and watching, dancing, and jumping.  They really enjoyed themselves.

I think everyone else did too.

I would definitely see the show. It was such a fun experience.  The CONSOL Energy Center is a great venue.  I’ve seen several different events there since it opened.  It’s easy to find in Pittsburgh and lots of parking available.

Tickets prices are $14, $18, $24  then there’s $34 dollars for the Gold Circle and $80 for the Sunny Seats that include a VIP meet and greet with 2 characters before the show.  Again, if you wanna save yourself some money, buy your tickets through Pittsburgh Kids Guide and save $3.

***I was provided 4 free tickets from USFamilyGuide.com and PittsburghKidsGuide.com in order to complete a review and help spread the word about this great show.  I did not receive any monetary compensation.  Any opinions expressed are my own.***

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Sesame Street Live is coming to Pittsburgh this month! $3 off coupon included

Sesame Street Live
“Elmo’s Super Heroes”
Pittsburgh, PA CONSOL Energy Center
Friday January 13-Sunday January 15 2012

This Sesame Street Live sounds like it would be so cute to see. Super Grover has lost his Super-ness. Don’t worry, the fabulous five super heroes will help. Cue Captain Fuzzy–Elmo, and his friends Abby Caddaby, and Zoe along with other furry friends. They’re on a quest to put the Super back in Super Grover. They’ll be singing and dancing while they teach healthy habits and learn about exercise, rest, good foods, and hygiene.

Each performance if 90 minutes of singing, dancing, and audience participation.  There’s also a 15 minute intermission included. You can see Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and more.

There are a total of 7 Sesame Street Live performances that started Nov. 16.  Tickets can be purchased from any TicketMaster location or charge by phone: 800-745-3000.

Ticket prices are $14, $18, $24, and $34 for Gold Circle, There are also $80 seats (Sunny Seats). 

Opening Night for Pittsburgh is Friday January 13 at 6:30 PM all seats for this show are $14 (excluding Gold Circle and Sunny Seats).

There is a Kids’ Matinee Friday January 13 at 10:30 AM.  All seats are $9.50 for school and daycare group 10+ (Excluding Gold Circle and Sunny Seats)

Additional Group discounts are available for groups of 10+ call 412-642-1800.

Get the Ultimate Fan experience with Sunny Seats.  What are Sunny Seats?

VIP seat with a pre-show meet and greet photo opportunity with 2 Sesame Street Live friends.

**additional fees and surcharges may apply**

Performance Schedule:

Friday January 13:  10:30 AM and 6:30 PM
Saturday January 14: 10:30 AM ,  2 PM, and 5:30 PM
Sunday January 15:  1 PM and 4:30 PM

Want a chance to win tickets to the Pittsburgh show?  Go over and like Pittsburgh Kids Guide on facebook and they will be choosing 1 winner to win a 4 pack of tickets.

OR if you’re ready to buy tickets to the Pittsburgh show now, save yourself $3 on select tickets and buy through this link here: http://www.pittsburghkidsguide.com/coupon.php?bid=10492&dealid=781&regionid=58

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