Memorial Day 2010 Deals, Discounts & Freebies (recipes, too!)

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Even if the most exotic locale you’re headed for is the heavily chlorinated, plastic-armchair-bedecked campus pool, you can still have a great Memorial Day weekend. Here’s our complete guide to making the most of your three days without classes:

First, the Deals, Discounts and Freebies:

The Menu:

Don’t know what to make this weekend? Don’t worry. We’ve got it all figured out for you.

Appetizers:

  • Fruit salsa with cinnamon chips — It’s light and refreshing, so it won’t weigh down your guests while they’re snacking poolside.
  • No-bake seven-layer Mexican dip — Just keep it a safe distance from the fruit salsa so people don’t unwittingly mix the two. (Although, who knows, the sweet and savory blend could be delicious.)

The main course:

Dessert:

The playlist:

  • “Alejandro” — Lady Gaga
  • “California Gurls” — Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg
  • “Don’t Stop Believin'” — Journey (or Glee soundtrack, depending on your style)
  • “Billionaire” — Travis McCoy
  • “Hey, Soul Sister” — Train
  • “Airplanes” — B.o.B. featuring Haley Williams
  • “OMG” — Usher
  • “Gin and Juice” — Snoop Dogg (Come on, every list needs a couple throwbacks!)
  • “First Kiss” — 3Oh!3 and Ke$ha
  • “Lollipop” — Framing Hanley

Now it’s time for your input: What are you making this Memorial Day? What songs should be added to our playlist?