Free Parking in Seattle?

As I research frugal parking options in Seattle, or lack thereof, it becomes more and more evident that ditching your car and using the Metro transit is the way to go. Sometimes, of course, the bus just isn't an option. Did you know that the Seattle Department of Transportation has posted a list of days during the year where metered street parking is free? It goes like this:

Free Parking Days:
All Sundays
January 1st
The third Monday in January
The third Monday in February
The last Monday in May
July 4th
The first Monday in September
November 11th
The fourth Thursday in November
December 25th

This information is current as of now, and is courtesy of http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/parking/meterinfo.htm

Half Price Drinks at Cutters Point in Covington

It's not quite Tully's, but it could still be labeled as the other coffee franchise in Washington. If you're not especially loyal to Seattle's signature green siren, Starbucks, then you know all about Gig Harbor-based Cutters Point. If you happen to be down south in Covington on September 26, the new Cutters Point store at 27177 185th Ave. S.E. Suite 101, (next to the new Home Depot), will be celebrating its grand opening with half-price drinks. Thanks to Frugalicious reader Lauren for that tip.

Wherefore Art Thou, Free Wi-Fi?

Do you dream of the day when free high speed internet is a right, not a privilege? Until then, thank goodness for free Wi-Fi hotspots in Seattle. Check out Caffeinated and Unstrung, the wiki for the best cozy spots to curl up with a latte and a laptop. You can search by neighborhood, and each listing tells you how to access the Wi-Fi, how many electrical outlets are available, whether the place is user-friendly, etc. You can also contribute to the wiki by updating the information or even adding your own listing, in case you've got a favorite hotspot that no one knows of...yet.
http://seattle.wifimug.org/index.cgi?HomePage