Just added… Izzio Artisan Bakery. Coloradans, if you find yourself unexpectedly unemployed, permanently or indefinitely, there may be help: Some companies are still hiring during these uncertain times as their need to provide services continues to grow. Many understand that you will want to return to your regular job when live gets back to some version of normal. That’s okay. They understand these may be temporary gigs. However, for some of you, this may be a gateway to a new long-term career. [Read More…]
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Need Fresh Fruits & Vegetables? Boulder County Farmers Market Can Help
As an official “critical business,” the Boulder County Farmers Markets (BCFM) is connecting local farmers with the community by distributing 1,000 food access bags of fruit and vegetables, each worth approximately $20, this Saturday, April 4 (what was set to be the first market of the season) at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. People who receive WIC, SNAP, and Fruit and Veg Boulder benefits qualify, and should fill out an order form here by Wednesday, April 1 at 5 p.m. [Read More…]
Updated Daily! Virtual Events Calendar: Concerts, Live Shows, Workshops & More
It’s no secret staying at home is necessary right now, so many theater performances, concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Mile High on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We’ve put up “cancelled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren’t marked as cancelled most likely have been cancelled. That live events calendar will be ready to go when we get past this. [Read More…]
Dolly Parton Reads Bedtime Stories To Your Kids
Parents working 9 to 5 from home now have some extra help come bedtime. Starting Thursday, April 2, Dolly Parton (a.k.a. “The Book Lady”) will read-aloud bedtime stories to the kiddos in a new virtual series called “Goodnight with Dolly”. This 10-week series will focus on comforting and reassuring children stuck at home. It will be streamed on Facebook Live every Thursday at 5 p.m. Mountain Time. [Read More…]
Aksels: Easter Egg Hunt Sale Online — Find Free & 40% Off Items + Free Shipping
Who says you can’t go on an Easter egg hunt? Even better, the eggs contain big savings! If you’ve ever seen a cool Colorado t-shirt, hat or socks around town, it’s probably from Aksels — a local company, right here in Denver. Back in 2007, when Aksels (pronounced “Axel’s”) was founded, they were a stereotypical start-up, “selling t-shirts out of the trunk of your car” kind of store. However, since then, the store has progressed from the trunk to a Downtown Denver showroom in 2012. And, now in 2020, the little shop has grown into a nearly 20,000-square-foot warehouse. (They also have shops at Cherry Creek Mall and Park Meadows.) [Read More…]
YMCA of Metro Denver Offers Free Childcare
(Note: You do not need to be a member, to take advantage of the generous offer.) In partnership with the State Emergency Childcare Collaborative, the YMCA of Metro Denver is offering FREE full-day childcare. The program is for critical use only — for first responders, medical personnel or essential workers who need childcare to be able to work and support their family. During this program, kids will enjoy arts, crafts, fun and games, movies and supervision from experienced, expert staff. [Read More…]
Mattel Invites Families To Keep Playing In The New ‘Mattel Playroom’
Play has the power to teach, to grow and to help us laugh. Mattel Playroom is a new, FREE online resource which features activities and content from the company’s iconic portfolio of brands including American Girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends and more, along with play-from-home information and tips, for parents and caregivers to encourage kids to keep playing. [Read More…]
Comcast Launches Free ‘Xfinity Education Destination’ To Help Kids Learn
Comcast joins the list of companies ramping up their educational programming with nearly 2,000 hours of programming and thousands of FREE titles now available to Xfinity video customers. The collection is a joint effort with Common Sense Media, a leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families whose trusted age-based ratings and reviews are integrated into Xfinity on Demand. [Read More…]
Ziggi’s Coffee Serves Free Drink For Doctors, Nurses & First Responders
Ziggi’s Coffee is pouring a big cup of gratitude for nurses and doctors, as well with first responders, by offering one FREE drink per day at participating locations — from Friday, March 27 to Saturday, April 11. The offer includes any menu drink in any size. Bottled beverages are excluded.) The local café continues to serve the community from its drive-thru locations, in an effort to protect the safety and well-being of its customers. [Read More…]
How To Play Safeway’s Monopoly Game…and Maybe Win Big
For Safeway shoppers who enjoy playing the “grocery game” (as in “How much can I save this trip?”), you can play an actual game and win big prizes. Yes, Safeway’s popular Monopoly game is back!
Through Tuesday, May 5, earn “Shop, Play, Win!” game pieces and fill your game board for your shot at $250 million in prizes, including three $1 million cash prizes, a vacation home, a boat, home theater, gift cards and lots of smaller prizes, including cash and products. [Read More…]
UPDATED: Get Totally Free 3-Pack of Greeting Cards From Hallmark
If you thought you missed out on this freebie, don’t worry. The giveaway was so popular that Hallmark just announced they’re doubling the amount of cards they’re giving away — from one to two million! Signed, (gold) sealed and delivered. While there are many ways to show you care, sending a greeting card is one of the best ways to let someone special know they’re loved. We’re all in this together. And there’s no better time than now to reconnect with friends and family. The gold standard in greeting cards has always been Hallmark, so, of course, they’re giving away one two million cards — in the hopes of encouraging people to send notes of love and kindness, during this chaotic time. [Read More…]
EXTENDED: McDonald’s Offers Free Combo Meal For Hospital Workers
McDonald’s has generously extended the offer through the end of April. Everyone can agree on one thing: Hospital workers are heroes, always and especially right now. As a community, we can only begin to thank them for their courage, care and kindness. They’re risking their own health and well-being to take care of those in need. Local owner/operators of McDonald’s in Colorado are thanking “all the men and women who put their own lives on the line every day and are serving those affected by this global pandemic” with complimentary food. [Read More…]
Garth Brooks & Tricia Yearwood Perform Live Concert From Home on CBS
Add this to your “not-to-be-missed” calendar. Country superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will perform a live concert from their home recording studio, Studio G, on CBS (that’s KCNC, CBS 4 in Denver) on Wednesday, April 1 at 8 p.m. our time. Garth & Trisha: Live By Request! will include requests from fans. Inspiration for the performance came from a live show that Brooks performed from his studio last week, which attracted millions of viewers and caused Facebook Live to crash multiple times. [Read More…]
Hasbro Launches ‘Bring Home The Fun’ For Families Stuck Indoors
Here’s another company hoping to make it just a wee bit easier for parents and caregivers by keeping kids occupied and engaged during their extended time at home. Play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. has launched Bring Home the Fun. You can explore the new website for family-focused resources, including tips for family playtime, activity challenges to keep kids occupied, ideas for using games and toys to stimulate kids’ brains, and suggestions on how to cope with increased emotional stress. [Read More…]
