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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.

Avalon Photography’s Family or Pet Photo Session Special

Marie Commiskey of Avalon Photography is offering a September Special, that’s perfect for those already pondering holiday gift giving. Book a photo session for the family or your pet (or maybe the family with your pet) and pay just $145 (normally $365, so a savings of $220). Each session comes with your choice of either [...]

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Info On Dealing With Wildlife Just A Phone Call Away

Curious about a critter living in your yard? Having issues with ground squirrels or other wildlife eating up your gardens? Here’s a FREE resource. The Wildlife Masters are volunteers that have been trained to accurately answer your questions and provide additional information as needed. They have extensive resources available and love to share their knowledge. [...]

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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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New Website Helps Moms Get Coupons, Share Tips

Kroger, which owns King Soopers, has just launched ComfortsForBaby.com, a website specifically designed to create a community for experienced moms to share insights on parenting. The site is under the watchful eye of Paula Andruss, “Chief Comforts Mom,” who is raising three children and wants to help fellow mommies. To start, Paula has written about [...]

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PawnSearcher.com = A New Way To Save Big Bucks

Think pawn shops are just a place to hock your stuff during hard financial times, think again. They’re a great place to find discounted, used merchandise from electronics to musical instruments to small appliances. But here’s the catch: pawn shops rely on walk-in traffic (and don’t use the Internet to list their ever-changing stock), meaning [...]

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Are You An MHOTC Subscriber?

Attention Mile High Cheapskates! Want to ensure you learn about the biggest deals, discounts, and freebies in town before the rest of the crowds? Subscribe to Mile High On The Cheap’s daily e-newsletter. Every morning before 8 a.m. you’ll receive a summary of our latest posts. Click on the headlines of those that interest you [...]

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Hampden Press Offers Local Businesses Low-Cost Way To Advertise

Not that we want to dissuade you from advertising on MHOTC, but here’s a low-cost alternative for small businesses planning a mail campaign. Hampden Press, a 34-year-old local printer, offers local businesses an inexpensive advertising program. The shop will mail up to 5,000 8.5″ x 11″ full-color, two-sided postcards to residences and businesses in a [...]

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Free Computer Classes at Aurora Public Libraries

Last year we checked with Aurora Public Libraries about their computer classes only to learn they had been canceled, a victim of budget cuts. So we were pleased to learn this week the FREE classes have been restored, thanks to the generosity of tech-savvy volunteers. Classes range from Internet basics to workshops on using Word, Excel, [...]

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Mamma Mia! Mamapedia Brings Sweet Deals To Denver

Local Moms may have turned to Mamapedia.com for advice on everything from parenting and health to finance and nutrition. Now the online community has launched Mamapedia Sweet Deals, a group buying program. Like most deal-of-the-day sites, MamaPedia Sweet Deals offers big-time discounts aimed at parents and families from activities and clothing to the pampering that [...]

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