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Looking for inexpensive or free things to do in the Denver/Boulder area? Want to sample local stores, restaurants, & attractions without breaking the bank? Mile High Cheapskates
Laura Daily, Bryan Chavez and Claire Walter show you how to get the best for less. To get in touch, email us: 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.

Go Light with GoLite Anniversary Sale

GoLite already prices its stock of outerwear, tents, packs, luggage, sleeping bags, apparel and more at 50% below retail prices. Now the outfitters celebrates 15 years in business with an additional 15% off your entire purchase now through May 27. Colorado retail outlets are located in Boulder, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, [...]

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Swiss Watch & Jewelry Retailer Retirement Sale

Boulder’s Swiss + Chalet Watches & Fine Jewlery, a 41-year-old family-owned shop, is closing its doors. The going-out-of-business sale features reductions of up to 70% on watches, traditional and contemporary clocks (including unique styles), precious gems and jewelry. Hours are Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. [...]

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Kazoo & Company’s Moving Sale – Up To 80% Off

The toys are on the move and we don’t mean like in the “Toy Story” movies. (Although, how cool would that be?) Kazoo & Company is moving to a new location one-half block away at 262 Fillmore St. on May 31. Of course, owner Diana Nelson would like to move some of the inventory off [...]

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AARP Members Get $5 Back at Walgreens

Being a bit older and wiser definitely has its advantages, including getting paid back for shopping, thanks to this promo. AARP has partnered with Walgreens to give its members $5 back. When you spend a minimum of $25 in a single transaction (after all other discounts, including coupons) at the drugstore chain, you’ll earn 5,000 [...]

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Spring Sale = Prissam Gift Savings

PRISSAM celebrates their soon-to-be fifth anniversary with their first-ever Spring Sale. The Colorado-based company stocks genuine Swarovski crystal prisms. All come gift-wrapped and with a greeting card. During the sale, selected items are 20% off. These include the Mini Inspiration line (the Inukshuk and Lily Octagon are a great value). While on the PRISSAM website, [...]

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50% Off at Golden Thrift Shop

It seems you can always find a good deal at thrift shops even without a sale. However, a sale does make it more thrifty and fun. Through September 29, items priced at $1 or more (with an orange tag) are 50% off at the Christian Action Guild’s Thrift Shop in Golden. Plus, all green-tagged items [...]

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Join Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel, Earn Prizes

The folks at the Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel are recruiting shoppers again. You need to fill out a simple registration form and then you may, or may not, be asked to join a panel. Those that make the cut are sent a handheld scanner (no landline required) you use to scan the bar codes [...]

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Tuesday Senior Discount at Pharmaca

It’s been a while since we reminded you about Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy’s 10% discount today and every Tuesday for customers aged 60 and older at all three Boulder locations: Ideal Shopping Center (Broadway and Alpine in North Boulder), in South Boulder at the Table Mesa Shopping Center (Broadway and Table Mesa Ave.) and at the [...]

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Boulder County Farmers’ Markets Open for Season

Saturday, April 6, is opening day for the Boulder County Farmers’ Markets’ 2013 season. Now is the time for leafy greens, lettuces, radishes, onions, garlic and a handful of other early season and hothouse crops. The Boulder Farmers’ Market on 13th St. between Canyon and Arapahoe is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The [...]

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Bring Old Clothes to H&M for 15% Off Coupon

Every year tons of textiles (including old clothing) end up in landfills. Even worse, about 95% could have been recycled or reused. To help reduce waste, retailer H&M is encouraging customers to bring in shopping bags of old clothes. In exchange, they’ll give you a coupon good for 15% off any one item in a [...]

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Why Shopping IKEA Can Mean Saving Big Bucks

Home furnishings giant IKEA offers Mile High cheapskates a variety of ways to save year-round. ♦ Shopping: The store stocks 10,000 items from sofas and bookcases to kitchen gadgets and fabric. While the IKEA “style” isn’t for everyone, those looking for contemporary, colorful, ready-to-assemble decor will likely find it at an affordable price. ♦ Dining: [...]

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2 Buck Books = Big Savings

If your personal library is never big enough check out 2 Buck Books, a 4,000 square feet, “used” book outlet located in the King Soopers shopping center at Monaco & Leetsdale. The place has thousands of titles with hard covers $4, paperbacks $2, and childrens’ books $1. Some kids books even are priced as cheap [...]

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Sunset for Sonny’s Jewelry

After 35 years in the jewelry business Sonny’s Diamonds and Jewelry (aka Sonny’s Rocks and formerly Sonny’s on Filmore) is holding a store-closing sale. No firm closing date has yet been announced, but the store is promoting savings on fine and fashion jewelry of up to 70%. 1501 S. Colorado (at Florida), Denver, 303-758-7625.

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Goodwill’s Déjà Blue Boutique for Designer Duds

Have you wondered if the Goodwill ever receives donations of high-end, designer clothes? Well, yes, they do! Déjà Blue Boutique, which opened last year in Cherry Creek North, is the Goodwill’s first location specializing in brand-name apparel, shoes and accessories at a fraction of their original retail price. While it sells well-known labels, both gently [...]

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‘Breathless Reads’ for Teens at Boulder Book Store

The Boulder Book Store hosts what it describes as “four amazing teen authors and their “Breathless Reads!” books for a FREE Valantine’s Day event on Thursday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. The talented teens are Brenna Yovanoff (Paper Valentine), Marie Lu (Prodigy), Jessica Khoury (Origin) and Andrea Cremer (Rise: A Nightshade Novel ). ”There will [...]

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