It’s more important than ever to be on alert for scams. Thanks to AI and other technology, it’s much easier for bad actors to fool even the more diligent consumer. You aren’t crazy for feeling like scammers are attacking from all directions — e-mails, phone calls and texts. But you can fight back. Knowledge is power. The more you know what scammers are doing, the more likely you are to take pause with the next phone call or e-mail you receive that seems “weird”. [Read more…] about What to Watch Out For and How to Avoid Scams in Colorado
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Borrow Pricey Medical Equipment Needed After Surgery Like Wheelchairs For Free
Assistance League of Denver has a wonderful program called Hospital Equipment Lending Program or HELP. The organization purchases new equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, rolling walkers, commodes, etc. and lend it for FREE to people who are in need after surgery. All they ask is that the equipment be returned when no longer needed. [Read more…] about Borrow Pricey Medical Equipment Needed After Surgery Like Wheelchairs For Free
Help Fight Car Theft: Let Denver Police Dept. Track Your Stolen Auto
Worried about your car being stolen? There’s a new tool to combat auto thefts. The Denver Police Department (DPD) has a FREE program called DenverTrack. DenverTrack works with any vehicle with an installed tracking device, including factory-installed or after-market devices, and GPS and Bluetooth tracking devices to track stolen vehicles in real time. [Read more…] about Help Fight Car Theft: Let Denver Police Dept. Track Your Stolen Auto
Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area
Nationally, approximately 93% of the real Christmas trees are recycled through community programs. Colorado is no exception with most cities and/or counties offering FREE Christmas Tree Recycle. Some programs have already started and run into January, with drop-off sites open various length of time, from the first week in January to as long as January 31.
A few municipalities offer curb-side pick-up, others ask you to take your tree to a drop-off site. There is no comprehensive site, but here are links to many Front Range programs. [Read more…] about Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area
Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals
Tools can be very expensive. Unless it’s part of your trade, it’s often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool, there’s no more need to pay for tools you need temporarily. Using the FREE service is easy — simply leave a deposit when you pick up a tool. When you’re done with the job, return it for a full refund of your deposit. [Read more…] about Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals
Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round
Coloradans love to recycle anything and everything, but disposing of leftover paint is a hassle. To the rescue: PaintCare, a FREE paint recycling program with more than 150 drop-off sites across Colorado, more than 50 in the Front Range alone. Drop-off sites are mostly paint and hardware stores. [Read more…] about Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round
Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free
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Everything is now deliverable with just a few taps and swipes! And, for those who regularly play, you can now add the Colorado Lottery to the list of tasks you can easily check off your to-do list. Thanks to Jackpocket, play all your favorite games right from your smartphone, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash 5, Lucky For Life, Pick 3 and Colorado Lotto+. You can even play scratch tickets right from your phone! [Read more…] about Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free
How To Get ‘Cheap’ Surplus Food at Local Restaurants, Bakeries and Cafés
Did you know it’s estimated that one-third of all food around the world goes to waste? Every day, unsold food from your favorite restaurants, grocery stores and cafés is thrown away simply because it wasn’t sold in time — even though it’s still good and tasty. And now there’s an opportunity to be part of the solution right here in Denver and Boulder, thanks to Too Good To Go. [Read more…] about How To Get ‘Cheap’ Surplus Food at Local Restaurants, Bakeries and Cafés
Don’t Be Late! Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx in 2024
Ding-dong! Delivery! Holiday shipping deadlines in 2024 for USPS, FedEx and UPS are fast approaching. Getting holiday gifts to friends and family far away takes a little extra planning. That means you need to pack it and get the package on its merry way by a specific deadline — depending on the delivery service, delivery option and expected arrival date. Remember, the longer you wait, the more expensive it will be to ship a package. [Read more…] about Don’t Be Late! Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx in 2024
Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!
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Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and a great way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a jolly Santa, a professional to take the pics and heartwarming photos to capture the moment! The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get.
It can be hard enough to get a good photo with Santa with kids (or your furry “four-legged” kids) — between nap time, meal times and sometimes fear of strangers, parents never know what to expect with Santa pictures. One tip is to schedule the pics around the best times for your kids or pets. [Read more…] about Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!
Does Colorado Owe You Money? Get It Now.
With our busy lives, it’s easy to lose track of the small things. A rebate check, that bank account you opened to get a free toaster or maybe a security deposit? Check out The Great Colorado Payback. The program is responsible for reuniting Coloradans with their lost or forgotten assets. The website helps you search for unclaimed property including royalties, refunds, rebates, uncashed insurance checks and more. [Read more…] about Does Colorado Owe You Money? Get It Now.
Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Christmas toy giveaways, to make sure children in families with limited funds can still believe that a joyous holiday spirit includes everyone, regardless of faith (and if you do believe in Santa, he can always find you). We’re collecting as many of these toy giveaways and events as we can find, and listing them here. [Read more…] about Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season
Today, Saturday! Safely Dispose Old Medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
It’s never a good idea to keep expired or unused medication around the house, but what do you do with them? Well, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024, offers an opportunity to safely discard them for FREE. Bring any over-the-counter or prescription medication for proper disposal to any one of the drop-off sites throughout the Front Range from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read more…] about Today, Saturday! Safely Dispose Old Medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
RTD Offers Two ‘Zero Fare’ Free Days So You Can Easily Get Out To Vote
RTD, in collaboration with the Colorado County Clerks Association, is offering two Zero Fare to Vote days to encourage voter participation in the upcoming election. That means you can ride for FREE on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, which is National Vote Early Day and on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, which is Election Day. [Read more…] about RTD Offers Two ‘Zero Fare’ Free Days So You Can Easily Get Out To Vote
DCPA Needs Volunteers for Current Theatre Season — Benefits Include Free Tickets!
If you love the theatre and are feeling generous with your time, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has the perfect opportunity for you. As the DCPA stages the 2024/25 theatre season, the nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers to support its locally produced Theatre Company, Theatre for Young Audiences, Cabaret and Off-Center productions. [Read more…] about DCPA Needs Volunteers for Current Theatre Season — Benefits Include Free Tickets!