About Us Looking for inexpensive or free things to do in Denver/Boulder? Want to sample local stores, restaurants, & attractions without breaking the bank? Mile High Cheapskates Claire Walter and Laura Daily show you how to get the best for less. Want to get in touch? Email us at: info@milehighonthecheap.com
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 We love that Safeway has made this promo a weekly tradition, especially because the savings are usually substantial. Today, January 27, Safeway is offering a few select items for only $5 each – a savings of up to 55%. This week’s items include Hillshire Farms Lit’l Smokies (reg. $9.99, 28 oz.), DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen (12.6 – 36.8 oz.), Smucker’s Uncrustables or Foster Farms Corn Dogs (reg. $9.99, 20 – 44.5 oz.), Safeway Softly Bath Tissue or Thirsty Paper Towels (6-12 rolls), Safeway SELECT Artisan Chocolate Mousse Cake (reg. $10.99, 8 inch), Tasty Catch Pink Salmon Fillets (reg. $8.99, 1.1 lb.), Sweet Blueberries (reg. $7.79, 18 oz.) and a pound of Primo Taglio Ham Off The Bone or Lacy Swiss Cheese (reg. $8.99 lb.) The deals are valid today, January 27 only and require a Safeway Club Card. Don’t forget, you can always use manufacturer’s coupons on sale items for “true cheapskate” savings. There’s no limit, so stock up!
 Relaxing in an easy chair with a good book feels perfect for a winter evening. It feels even better, if the book was bought at a discount. The next Paperback Palooza, sponsored by Arapahoe Library Friends Foundation, is on Saturday, January 28 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 29 from 1 p.m. to 4:30p.m. at the Smoky Hill Library. Thousands of used paperback books will be on sale at the bargain basement price of just 50¢ each. 5430 S. Biscay Circle (one block east of Tower Rd.), Centennial, 303-542-7279.
 Ten Thousands Villages is one of our favorite places to find handcrafted gifts because we know that all items are produced under fair-trade conditions by artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. The store has its annual World Caravan Sale through January 31. You’ll find treasures from around the world marked 25% to 75% off including jewelry, scarves and home decor. Stop by on Saturday, January 28 and receive a FREE handmade papyrus bookmark ($12 value) with any purchase of $20 or more, while supplies last. 2626 E. Third Ave. Denver (in Cherry Creek North), 303-316-8773.
 Most DQ/Orange Julius and DQ Grill & Chill Restaurants across the state are thanking loyal customers with 50% off everything on Saturday, January 28. That includes Blizzards, burgers, hot dogs, an Orange Julius, even just a sweet DQ cone. No coupon required, just drop in. To find one near you, use this store locator.
 Monday was the start of the Lunar New Year and festivities are still going strong. Join Truong An Gifts, Colorado’s first Asian department store, in celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The shop is hosting a weekend of martial arts demonstrations, Lion and Dragon dance exhibitions, and children’s Asian attire fashion show/parade. Activities are Saturday, January 28 from noon to 3 p.m. and Sunday, January 29 at noon. Arrive early for parking. 333 S. Federal Blvd #116 (inside the Far East Center at Federal and Alameda – look for the giant pagoda), Denver, 303-936-5004.
 Boulder residents needing a little help come tax time will find some of the brightest minds available for FREE at the Leeds School of Business at CU-Boulder. Students volunteer to providing tax prep help to low and moderate income (generally $50,000 and below) taxpayers now through March 31. To ensure accuracy and completeness, all student-prepared tax returns are reviewed by community volunteers experienced in tax law. The tax assistance is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays only in Room 375 in the Koelbel Building (home of the Leeds School of Business). Hours are Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE childcare is provided. Eligible taxpayers should bring their Social security cards for all family members, 2011 tax return, and all tax documents such as W-2s and 1099s. Here’s a list of tax returns that volunteers can prepare. 995 Regent Dr. (across the street from the Coors Event Center), Boulder. FREE parking is available only in the parking garage across from the Koelbel Building.
 We’ve all heard the stories of someone discovering an item of great value that they unknowingly had for years. Who hasn’t secretly wondered if that could be you? Bill Hoefer, a nationally-acclaimed jewelry appraiser, will host “What It’s Worth” at Fred Meyer Jewelers on Saturday, January 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hoefer is a highly regarded jewelry industry scholar-educator with extensive experience in consulting, gemological research, jewelry appraising, teaching and training. This FREE event is part mystery, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt. Limit one jewelry item per person on a first come first serve basis. The What It’s Worth service is not a full and complete appraisal, but a verbal approximation of value. Full and complete appraisals, which start at $75, can be scheduled during the event for a later date. Fred Meyer Jewelers new store is located within the King Soopers Marketplace store at Lake Arbor, 8031 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.
 Who would have thought, yogurt would become such a hot dessert trend? Obviously those who sell frozen yogurt. Today’s deal from Juice in the City is $10 worth of yogurt and smoothies for just $5 from Red Mango’s newest store in the Denver Tech Center. Red Mango serves dozens of different frozen yogurt flavors but also smoothies, fresh fruit parfaits and probiotic teas and lemonades. You can buy up to three vouchers (which expire July 27, 2012). Valid only at the Greenwood Village location: 4940 S. Yosemite St. #E1., 303-221-1100.
 Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lakeshore Learning Store offers FREE craft activities for kids ages 3 and older. The January/February schedule promises a lot of hands-on fun. Here’s the lineup: January 28 — create a Groundhog Puppet, February 4 — design a cool, flip-open notebook for drawing and writing, February 11 — make a heart-shaped Valentine Mailbox, February 18 — President’s Day is extra special with a Log-Cabin Collage, and February 25 — celebrate Dr. Seuss’ upcoming birthday with a super-silly stick puppet. Colorado’s Lakeshore Learning Store is located at 8680 A Park Meadows Drive., Littleton, 303-768-8484.
 Fitness for Living has organized its fifth annual FREE group snowshoe hike to the secluded CMC Cabin west of Brainard Lake tomorrow, January 28. Adults of all fitness levels are invited to this Fun-Fit Adventures snowshoe hike that is done at a recreational pace. Snowshoeing experience is not required, but advance sign-up is required. Space is limited. Meet at the Boulder Justice Center parking lot (6th and Canyon) att 8:30 a.m. to carpool. Expect to be back at 4:30 p.m. Call 303-550-3491 or go online to register. The registration page also includes information on where to rent snowshoes if you do not have your own.
 All three Boulder Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacies have put popular 3.2-ounce Chocolove bars in a variety of flavors on buy one, get one FREE special as an in-store exclusive. The stores are located in the Ideal Shopping Center, Broadway and Alpine in North Boulder; Downtown at 1617 Pearl St. and in South Boulder, Table Mesa Shopping Center (east side), 625 S. Broadway, in North Boulder
 Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe returns to the big screen in the supernatural thriller The Woman in Black. MHOTC readers can download a FREE pass to see it on Tuesday, January 31 at 7 p.m. in Denver. Go to GoFoBo and use our RSVP code: MHOTCUBAW while supplies last. (Kind MHOTC readers, please don’t be a “pass hog.”). Important: People who wear all black and arrive by 6 p.m. will be entered to win special prizing and can jump to the front of the line! Here’s the story: Arthur Kipps (played by Radcliffe), a widowed lawyer whose grief has put his career in jeopardy, is sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased eccentric. But upon his arrival, it soon becomes clear that everyone in the town is keeping a deadly secret. Limit two passes per person. Passes for popular films go quickly. When the quota has been reached, the system won’t issue any more. Remember, seating is on a first come, first seated basis. Arrive early because seating isn’t guaranteed.
 MHOTC has an exclusive set of printable coupons good for big-time savings at two Denver metro Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shops locations through February 4. One coupon is for a buy one cup/cone, shake, smoothie or sundae and get a second (of equal or lesser value) for FREE. The other is for a FREE waffle cone upgrade for those who don’t want to drag a friend along… though we think it’s more fun to share shore quality ice cream time with a buddy. The coupons are good at the following Ben & Jerry’s locations: 2339 E. Evans (University at Evans), Denver, 303-733-8878 and Park Meadows Mall (in the food court), Littleton, 303-708-1055. A big MHOTC thank you to B&J store owner Steve for this sweet deal!
 One For The Money, the first in the series of Stephanie Plum novels comes to movie theaters this week. MHOTC readers can enter to win a One For The Money prize pack including a mini tote bag, bookmarks and notepad/pen set. For your chance to win answer this trivia question: Who is the author of the 18-book mystery series with the popular heroine Stephanie Plum? Submit your answer via email (type OFT$ MHOTC in the Subject line) to Denver@43KIX.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, January 29 at midnight. Note, this is not a MHOTC giveaway.
 Here’s a great way to keep bored kids busy (and we don’t mean sitting in front of the TV or some video game.) Lowe’s holds FREE Build and Grow Clinics throughout the year. The next one is Saturday, January 28 at 10 a.m. Children will get to use kid-friendly tools, glue and other neat stuff to craft a cool dinosaur, complete with stickers. All participants receive a FREE apron, goggles, a project-themed patch and certificate of merit upon completion. You do need to pre-register for these workshops. Signing up is easy – just select a clinic and how many will attend. Then, enter your zip code and select a store. Finally, enter your e-mail and attendee(s) name(s).
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