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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
Laura Daily, Claire Walter & staff editor Bryan Chavez show you how to get the best for less. Want to get in touch? Email us at: info@milehighonthecheap.com
Mile High on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.

$15 Marvelous Monday Menus in Boulder

Every now and then we remind you about Trattoria on Pearl’s “Marvelous Mondays” are about the most affordable dinners available on Boulder’s festively decorated Pearl Street Mall — certainly when it comes to places with lovely ambiance and good service — and not just at happy hour. For $15 all evening every Monday, you get [...]

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Great Meal Deals With Dining Deck

The $50 EatDenver Dining Deck holds 52 cards, each providing $10 off a food order of $25 or more at a participating independent restaurant that belongs to the EatDenver Independent Restaurant Network. If you used all the cards, the savings would come to an impressive $520 — but the break-even point is just five meals. The website lists member restaurants [...]

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20% Off on Mondays for Service Industry Workers

Many restaurants that close one day/night a week do so on Mondays, so Boulder’s Backcountry Pizza extends a 20% discount off the final bill to service industry workers on Monday nights. It’s a chance to eat pizza and more and also drink at a modest savings (which includes their 50 beer list.) You can also mingle and network with others in the [...]

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All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Every Day

If you have a modest budget, but an immodest appetite for sushi, check out Sushi Katsu for as much freshly made sushi as you can eat for $13.95 at lunch and $23.95 for dinner every day. The all-you-can-eat menu includes soups, salads, appetizers and more than 50 fresh rolls. Monday through Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and [...]

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Denver’s bd’s Mongolian Grill Launches Lunch/Dinner Deals

bd’s Mongolian Grill creates a fun meal experience where diners create their own “feast” from a choice of meats, seafood, fresh veggies and sauces, freshly cooked Mongolian-style on a large, flat top grill. The Denver restaurant is introducing two new specials for lunch and dinner. At lunch, customers can craft their favorite Create Your Own [...]

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Famous Dave’s P.I.G. Club = Freebies & Deals

This suggestion from Mile High Cheapskate Janet. Join Famous Dave’s P.I.G. Club (Pretty Important Guest) and receive occasional emails about specials at participating locations — they are listed online at sign up. This week, for example, it’s a $4.99 soup/salad, or soup/potato, or salad/potato – which includes one of their corn muffins. Plus members get [...]

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Pizza Fusion’s Daily Happy Hour

Pizza Fusion claims to be “saving the earth one pizza at a time.” The eco-friendly pizza chain uses quality organic ingredients in its menu items, which includes gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian and vegan dishes. If this sounds like your “slice of life”, they have a happy hour everyday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For $3, you can [...]

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Pizza Hut’s Senior Discount – 10% Off

Pizza Hut is offering a senior discount for the first time. Every Wednesday, seniors (60 and older) get 10% off all regular prices. Unfortunately, the discount cannot be combined with any other offers or coupons. Therefore, we recommend doing the math first on all discounts (coupon, special promo or senior discount) available to be sure [...]

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Pizza Fusion’s Dinner for Four Special

Pizza Fusion claims to be “saving the earth one pizza at a time.” The eco-friendly pizza chain uses quality organic ingredients in its menu items, which includes gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian and vegan options. If this sounds like your slice of life, they offer a “Dinner for Four” special for $24.99 – an extra large cheese pizza, full [...]

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1/2 Off Birthday Entrées at The Broker

Head for a birthday dinner at The Broker Restaurant and get half off the celebrant’s entrée, not just on his or her actual birthday but also any day during the week before or after. An ID is required, and like so many other promotions, it cannot be combined with any other coupons, discounts, special offers, special [...]

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Tokyo Joe’s Free Drink for Students

If you’re a thirsty student, Tokyo Joe’s has a deal for you. Monday through Friday only until 3 p.m., just flash your student ID and get a FREE fountain drink or Joe’s Iced Tea (bottled beverages are not included) with any food purchase. No age limit is stated, so, whether you’re in high school or [...]

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CrowdSavings.com is a Big Deal for Denver

Our third group buying site profile is CrowdSavings which boasts savings of 50% to 90%. Deals can be found from restaurants, spas, theaters, museums, local event and festivals, bars, services and recreational activities. So what’s the catch? Why is this one different from similar sites? CrowdSavings doesn’t require a minimum number of buyers for a [...]

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Kids Eat Free at Perkins on Tuesdays & Saturdays

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has jumped on the “Kids Eat FREE” bandwagon. Every Tuesday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entrée. (One free meal per entrée.) The promo is for “a limited time” with no end date stated. There are 4 locations where the deal [...]

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Mussel Mondays at Boulder’s Mateo

Love moules and frites? Mateo, a delightful Provencal restaurant in Boulder, offers 50% off mussels and fries on Mondays all summer long, with mussels $6 a pound and frites an additional $2. Wine specials are available, too. Mateo also offers happy hour food and drink specials nightly from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 1837 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-7766.

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Why Shopping IKEA Can Mean Saving Big Bucks

Home furnishings giant IKEA opens its door today in Colorado, and while the grand opening giveaways are an incentive for some to fight the traffic and crowds right now, you don’t have to be first in the door to reap big savings. Laura took a behind-the-scenes tour last week and found that IKEA offers Mile [...]

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