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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Denver Area Thrift and Consignment Stores You Need To Check Out. Print Out Our List, Too!
Bargain hunters, this is for you. Here’s a long list of thrift and consignment stores in Denver, Boulder and beyond. There’s a fine line between a thrift store and a vintage store and we’ll take the heat if you think we’ve inaccurately categorized a specific retailer. We don’t pretend this list is comprehensive. There are certainly others out there. [Read More…]
Get Tickets on January 15 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: January 26
Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2025. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Sunday, January 26, 2025. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. [Read More…]
Best Amazon Deals in January: MEGA Pokemon, Craftsman, Brita, Taco vs Burrito and More
You can avoid the frenzy of the shopping mall by going online. But don’t spend hours looking for the best deals at Amazon. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read More…]
Free Days at Plains Conservation Center in Aurora
If the weather is fair, consider a visit to the Plains Conservation Center in Aurora. It offers six miles of hiking trails where diverse wildlife can be observed including: raptors, pronghorn antelope, insects, snakes and prairie dogs. You can explore the place for FREE during 2025 free days: January 16, February 20, March 15, June 12, July 12, August 14, November 15 and December 11. [Read More…]
Loveland’s Valentine’s Day Mountaintop Wedding Includes BOGO Lift Tickets
The Annual Valentine’s Day Marry Me & Ski for Free Mountaintop Matrimony wedding ceremony and reception at the Loveland ski area on Friday, February 14, 2025, is a Colorado tradition, now in its 34th year. Couples with valid Colorado marriage licenses are legally joined in matrimony and already-married couples may renew their vows. [Read More…]
How to Get Free Greeting Cards All Year Long at Hallmark
This giveaway is signed, sealed and delivered directly from Hallmark! It may be difficult to believe, but people still send greeting cards. In fact, with so much texting and social media posts nowadays, getting a card in the mail seems extra thoughtful and noteworthy. Taking the time to handwrite a note of love, appreciation or support makes the recipient feel extra special in today’s digital world. [Read More…]
Sonic Drive-In Offers Daily Deals in January, Including 50% Off Cheeseburgers, 99¢ Corn Dogs & More
Sonic Drive-In is kicking off 2025 with lots of deals and value! For the past few years, the cost of eating out (including at fast-food restaurants) has risen drastically. It’s been hard to cobble together a value-based meal at just about every major chain. Fortunately, it looks like 2025 is the year of the “Value Wars” (thanks to the Golden Arches leading the way) with every major chain competing for those dining dollars, especially from diehard hungry bargain hunters.
Updated for 2025! IKEA Restaurant Offers Daily Specials Every Week — Including 50% Off Entrées
If you ever shopped at IKEA (9800 E. IKEA Way) in Centennial, you definitely know you need to take a break from shopping at some point along the way. The sheer size of the store can be overwhelming — so much to experience, explore and, of course, buy. And the best place to grab a meal or snack is at the store’s in-house IKEA Restaurant with its popular Swedish fare. [Read More…]
Snooze Eatery Offers ‘The Fresh Start Duo’ Special with Entrée & Beverage
Don’t sleep on this deal from Snooze! Hit your alarm and wake up to savings at the popular eatery — “An A.M. Eatery”, to be exact! In late 2024, Snooze renovated two locations in Denver to include more space to meet demand — Snooze Ballpark and Snooze Union Station. Even more delicious, Snooze Union Station exclusively offers an expanded menu with soup, salads and sandwiches for lunch. However, this deal is available at 13 locations in Colorado. [Read More…]
How to Save Bonus $10 at Safeway — Includes Nearly 400 Eligible Items!
Bargain hunters are always searching for bonus savings, especially at the grocery store. However, it’s harder and harder to find big savings nowadays. It takes a little extra effort to search for sales, clearance and coupons. And our team found a a great digital coupon for an additional $10 off your grocery bill at Safeway — available from January 8 to 28, 2025. Find out how you can take advantage of the deal below. [Read More…]
Still Available! Safeway’s Saturday Steal of the Week: What Popular Item is Free This Weekend?
Many have been wondering what happened to Safeway’s popular Saturday Sampler giveaway. (In fact, it’s been three months since the last time it was offered.) Well, it’s back! However, it’s now called Saturday Steal of the Week. The only other difference is that you now have two days to download the coupon to your account rather than just on Saturday. [Read More…]