Bored on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! Mile High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And, for weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… [Read More…]
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Win Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tickets To See ‘Angkor: The Los Empire of Cambodia’
Angkor Wat is on many a traveler’s bucket list of “must-see” places. But you don’t have to travel to Cambodia to immerse yourself in the former capital of the Khmer Empire, which all but vanished into the Southeast Asia jungle. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a new temporary exhibit “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia” from February 21 to August 24, 2025. [Read More…]
Where To Get Low-Cost Haircuts, Massages & Salon Services
You don’t have to pay big bucks to get a haircut, facial, mani-pedi or massage. Cosmetology and massage school students need real-world experience to accumulate enough hours for licensing. That’s where school salons come in. A haircut (including shampoo) and blow dry can start as low as $10.
Or how about a spa pedicure with mask and scrub for $19, hair color for $38 or a 60-minute massage for $50? At most school salons the menu of services is comprehensive and cost a fraction of the usual retail price. [Read More…]
All Aboard! Free Day at Colorado Railroad Museum
All aboard! This freebie is on track to be a fun day for the whole family. Thursday, March 13, 2025, is the first FREE Day for 2025 at the Colorado Railroad Museum (17155 W. 44th Ave.) in Golden, thanks to the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. The “train station” is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is regularly $10 for adults (16 to 59), $8 for seniors (60+) and $5 for children (2 to 15.) [Read More…]
Free Rec Center Entry For Aurora Teens During Spring Break
Spring Break is here, which means Aurora youth, ages 13 to 18 can access Central, Moorhead and Southeast recreation centers for FREE. Daily free entry begins at noon, with structured activities beginning at 4 p.m. Teens will be able to partake in a variety of fun programs including games, crafts, competitions, cooking classes and much more. [Read More…]
Today! Enjoy $1 Breakfast Sandwich at McDonald’s on National Egg McMuffin Day
Good morning! Wake up to big savings on McDonald’s self-declared National Egg McMuffin Day on March 2, 2025. In 1975, the Golden Arches started a breakfast revolution with the debut of the now iconic Egg McMuffin. The breakfast sandwich was a hit with America and inspired a whole new way to enjoy the most important meal of the day. And, 50 years later, it’s still the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). [Read More…]
How to Get Five Free ‘You Are Beautiful’ Stickers to Share with Friends & Family
You are beautiful! It’s such a simple statement, yet so very profound and meaningful. (No one can hear it enough, right?) You Are Beautiful started as a passion project in 2002, with the goal of helping people feel better every day. The project was run out of a two-car garage for years. Then, in 2018, the YAB HQ opened in Chicago. And, now, it’s a worldwide phenomenon. [Read More…]
Enjoy Totally Free Short Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes at IHOP
More syrup and butter, please! Mmm…fluffy, golden pancakes make everyone happy. However, FREE fluffy, golden pancakes have hungry bargain hunters doing back flips! In celebration of its own National Pancake Day, IHOP is serving freebie flapjacks for one day only on March 4, 2025. This is the 19th year the diner has been hosting the syrupy sweet celebration. [Read More…]
Denny’s Offers All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes for One Day Only
Keep ’em coming…and don’t forget the butter and syrup, please! Pancake lovers will definitely want to stop at Denny’s on March 4, 2025. The popular diner is celebrating National Pancake Day by flipping two fluffy deals for diners. Enjoy as many pancakes as you wish or just add a few to your favorite meal. It’s all up to you and how you want to celebrate the sweet day. [Read More…]
Last Day! Wendy’s Offers New 2 for $7 Deal with 4 Popular Menu Items
Wendy’s is offering a new 2 for $7 deal for diners hungry for lots of savings! Pick any two menu items from a select lineup of customer favorites — including the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Dave’s Single, Classic Chicken Sandwich and 10-piece Chicken Nuggets. With four items from which to choose from, the twofer deal offers 16 different ways to create your perfect combo. The deal is available from January 6 to March 2, 2025 at participating locations. [Read More…]
Second Location Announced! Daiso Opens First Two Colorado Stores with Two-Day Grand Opening Giveaway
The excitement is building for the opening of Colorado’s first Daiso location, especially for bargain hunters looking for a fun and unique shopping experience! What is Daiso? Daiso is a 50-year-old, family-owned company out of Japan, with more than 100,000 products available. (It’s Japan’s extremely popular version of a discount store.) They operate more than 150 locations within the U.S. — now including Colorado! (They have more than 6,000 locations globally.) [Read More…]
Last Day! Ziggi’s Coffee Offers $1 Drink Special for Four Days
Do you like your soda clean or dirty? The latest buzz in beverages is dirty sodas! What’s a dirty soda? It’s a soft drink (like Coke, Pepsi or Dr. Pepper) that’s mixed or topped with syrup, juice or (the most popular!) cream…or a mixture thereof. You can see the trend popping up on drink menus everywhere. And Ziggi’s Coffee just launched a new beverage lineup of Dirty Sodas. [Read More…]