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Looking for inexpensive or free things to do in Denver/Boulder? Want to sample local stores, restaurants, attractions, and more without breaking the bank? Your guides Claire Walter and Laura Daily. show you how to get the best for less. Know about a great deal or freebie? Email us at info@milehighonthecheap.com
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We post deals as we find them. But you know the drill: prices and promotions are subject to change at any time and without notice. It's always wise to call first to ensure a bargain is still available.

Huge Kids Stuff Consignment Sale in Douglas County

Just Between Friends — Douglas County is holding a kids’ gear and clothing sale Friday & Saturday, Sept. 3 & 4 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Event Center in Castle Rock. You’ll find thousands of  items — gently used (and sometimes new) kids gear and clothing, toys, books, movies, shoes, electronics, strollers, cribs, bikes, [...]

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Men’s Warehouse Gives 25% for Donated Businesswear

Men’s Warehouse’s third annual National Suit Drive helps at-risk men dress appropriately for job interviews as they seek self-sufficiency. Bring gently used men’s business apparel to any Men’s Warehouse  through September 30, and get a  25% off coupon toward your next purchase.  Donated suits, sport coats, dress slacks, dress shirts, dress shoes, sportswear (linen shirts, sweaters, casual pants, [...]

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Christy Sports Powder Daze Sale

Christy Sports’ Powder Daze sale joins Colorado Ski and Golf’s SkiRex and Sports Authority’s Sniagrab in the annual Labor Day snowsports gear bargain frenzy. Like the other two, it promises savings of up to 75% on ski and snowboard gear and apparel.  It takes place at just one Front Range location (8691 Park Meadows [...]

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Save 50% At Blackjack Pizza & Braun’s Bar & Grill

A month ago we told you about CityDeals, a site that sells heavily-discounted gift certificates & cards good at local and national businesses. Slowly but surely they are stocking their inventory and now have some great Denver dining deals. One is for Braun’s Bar & Grill at 1055 Auraria Parkway. Get a $25 gift [...]

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Here’s What’s on Sale in September

Happy September! You know that MHOTC is the go-to source for specifics of the best deals that wecan find. Bbut in general, we just want to remind you of tactics for saving bundles at this time of year.  Here are five sure-fire seasonal savings opportunities:

Labor Day Sales.  Retailers large and small run long-weekend sales, [...]

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Get Some Extra Dough at Entenmann’s Bakery Outlets

Fans of baked goods: run don’t walk to your nearest Entenmann’s Oroweat Bakery Outlet (there are five in the Denver metro area under the name Mrs. Baird’s, Oroweat, or Entenmann’s). Owned by Bimbo (which bought out Mrs. Baird’s) the stores sell Oroweat, Entenmann’s, Marinela, Boboli pizza crusts, Thomas English muffins and more. Most [...]

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Sandals on Sale at Pedestrian Shops

Boulder’s Pedestrian Shops have put sandals on sale with savings of up to 50%. Pedestrian Shops are known for carrying super- comfortable brans such us Birkenstock, Chaco, Clark’s, Dansko Earth, Keen and NAOT. The sale will last through the month — or until the sandals are sold, and then you can find strays in [...]

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Use Back-To-School Deals To Help Operation Christmas Child

These days you can take advantage of back-to-school sales and be like Santa Claus to help needy children worldwide. It may seem like an unusual addition to the annual back-to-school shopping spree, but through Operation Christmas Child families can make a real difference simply by keeping the box from their new school shoes and [...]

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Text and Tech Books at Great Prices

As the academic year gets under way, anyone who has been holding off on buying costly textbooks ought to check out MediaBusterBooks.com. It is a sister site to MyBookCart.com, which we wrote about last spring as a good way to sell books.

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Meininger’s Back-To-School Art Supply Sale

Anxious to channel your inner Picasso? There’s never been a better time to do as as Meininger holds their Meininger Art Supply’s Back to School Art Supply Sale. Shop store wide savings on paint, pastels, easels, portfolios, drafting supplies, markers, sketch books. And don’t miss out on these amazing deals: pre-stretched canvas at up [...]

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Dardano’s Semi-Annual Shoe Sale

Dardano’s Shoes’ semi-annual sale through Monday, September 6, means reductions of 25% to 50% on selected merchandise. Dardano’s carries name-brand comfortable, functional footwear. 1550 S. Colorado Blvd. (between E. Iowa and E. Florida), Denver; 303-692-9355.

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2 Buck Books = Big Savings

If your personal library is never big enough check out 2 Buck Books, a “used” book outlet. The place has more than 50,000 titles with hard covers $4, paperbacks $2, and childrens’ books $1. Some kids books even are priced as cheap as 4 for $1. And if you want to kick back and [...]

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