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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Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area
Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2024 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.
We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.
We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read More…]
Best Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver For New Year’s Eve and Day
The kids are home from school, relatives are visiting or maybe you and your special someone are just now trying to map out how to celebrate New Year’s Eve and/or New Year’s Day. You need a game plan that’s inexpensive because you broke the bank on Christmas and Chanukah, like so many of us. [Read More…]
Colorado State Parks Host First Day Hikes
This year, Coloradans can join FREE ranger-led outings on January 1, 2025 at dozens of Colorado State Parks (including Cherry Creek, Staunton, St. Vrain, Chatfield, Barr Lake and Roxborough). During First Day Hikes, each park offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the new year, with most parks offering guided hikes and some parks providing multiple options to choose from, allowing you to select the time and route you prefer. [Read More…]
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…]
Still Available! How to Feed Holiday Meal for Less Than $5 Per Person at Walmart
Get your holiday grocery list ready! It’s time to start shopping for grocery deals — from everything you need for a festive holiday meal to snacks for Santa. And Walmart is making the holidays more affordable with an entire holiday meal that feeds 12 for less than $5 per person. The sale runs through December 31, 2024, so all of the winter holidays are covered. [Read More…]
Final Days! Get Buy-One-Get-One Deal on Popular Items at McDonald’s
Two cheeseburgers, please! Always on the search for tasty savings, bargain biters (aka diners) never want to pay full price when dining out. And BOGO deals are at the top of the list for saving money. Bring a friend (or just your hunger!) and head to McDonald’s for a “great deal of value”, thanks to the chain’s buy-one-get-one special. [Read More…]
More Than 50% Off! Unbox Big Holiday Savings with Pizza Hut’s Triple Treat Box for Under $20
Everyone loves pizza, including Santa Claus! Pizza is perfect for any holiday celebration or gathering. It’s quick, easy and, best of all, it’s a favorite for just about everybody. (Who doesn’t love pizza, right?) And Pizza Hut is crossing cooking off everyone’s holiday to-do list by delivering the ultimate gift for hungry (and busy) families on a budget — the popular Triple Treat Box. [Read More…]
4 Ways to Save Money at Crumbl Cookies
Cookie monsters on a budget will like the way this cookie crumbles! Crumbl offers some of the most crave-able, delicious cookies anywhere in town. The shop is known for its large, soft cookies with a wide variety of rotating flavors every week. However, they are not known for offering many discounts or specials. [Read More…]
Sweet Deal for New Year’s Eve! Baskin-Robbins’ Celebrate 31 Special Offers Sweet Savings Every 31st of the Month in 2024
This is so sweet! Have you heard the latest scoop? Baskin-Robbins’ popular Celebrate 31 special is returning! Baskin-Robbins was founded on one sweet concept: Ice cream should be an everyday treat and there should be a new flavor to enjoy every day. That’s why Baskin-Robbin’s founders, Burt and Irv, launched 31 flavors — so ice cream lovers could lick a new delicious flavor every day of the month. [Read More…]
McDonald’s Extends Popular $5 Meal Deal Through Summer 2025
The popular meal deal has been extended…again! Fans are definitely lovin’ it! Hungry bargain hunters are always on the lookout for a meal deal or combo on the menu. And McDonald’s is offering a $5 Meal Deal with four popular menu items for a limited time. For budget-conscious customers and frugal families, it’s one of the best ways to save money dining out at the Golden Arches.
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…]