Happy Holidays, frugal friends! It’s that time of the year again to eat, drink and be merry. However, you should always celebrate on a budget, so we’re hoping to make the holidays a little merrier for a few lucky readers with our annual holiday giveaway. This year, there will be fifteen (15) winners! Each will receive a $50 Target gift card for their very own little mini holiday shopping spree on Mile High On The Cheap! [Read More…]
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73 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
Bored on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! Mile High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And, for weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… [Read More…]
Boulder Switches on Holiday Lights on November 23
Downtown Boulder, always a fun destination, really shines during the holidays. Festivities begin Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2 p.m. (earlier than in year’s past) with “Switch on the Holidays” when the Art Deco Boulder County Courthouse and the plaza in front of it (1300 block of Pearl Street) are illuminated. Santa, assisted by Mrs. Claus and downtown’s very own Freezie the Snowman, counts down to the grand illumination of the courthouse, the Pearl Street Mall and East and West Pearl. [Read More…]
Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Christmas toy giveaways, to make sure children in families with limited funds can still believe that a joyous holiday spirit includes everyone, regardless of faith (and if you do believe in Santa, he can always find you). We’re collecting as many of these toy giveaways and events as we can find, and listing them here. [Read More…]
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025
Some people prefer to serve Thanksgiving dinner at home, but don’t always want to prepare every single dish from scratch, while others like to go out or take out. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. Whatever your style, here are some options for under $35 per person — sometimes way under $35. [Read More…]
Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring A New Toy or Gift For Free Entry
The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center is the site of holiday, family fun with Visit The Village on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday revelers of all ages came spend the day strolling through a local vendor village, making crafts, meeting with Santa, sliding down an inflatable tubing hill, enjoying children’s activities, food, beverages, and more. [Read More…]
Whole Foods Market Opens New Denver Metro Location with Free Tote Bags, Savings & More
Get ready for a “whole” new grocery store experience! Whole Foods Market is opening a new 49,500-square-foot store in Lakewood at 14225 W. Colfax Ave. on December 9, 2025. The store is a relocation of the existing Colfax store (14357 W. Colfax Ave.), which has served the community for more than 27 years. The store’s daily hours will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. [Read More…]
King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend
Get your shopping list ready! Going grocery shopping is a super expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have one weekend to take advantage of King Soopers’ 3-Day Sale — from November 15 to 17, 2025. [Read More…]
Burger King Offers Limited-Edition 2025 Advent Calendar for Under $20 — Valued at More Than $100!
It’s the most Whopper-ful time of the year! And Burger King is inviting fans to deck the halls with an all-new limited-edition BK Advent Calendar. With a design inspired by a classic package wrapped in brown paper and string, the calendar features 12 drawers filled with nostalgic surprises — promising daily holiday joy to BK’s biggest fans. [Read More…]
Earn Membership Fee and Bonus $11 Back! Save 50% on Safeway’s Fresh Pass Subscription for Savings All Year Long
It seems every store now has a premium tier for their loyalty program. However, there is always a monthly or annual subscription fee to join. The key is to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth in benefits — before signing up. For Safeway, they offer a premium Fresh Pass subscription for shoppers. And the value is even better now, thanks to this limited-time subscription deal. [Read More…]
Last Day! Olive Garden Brings Back Popular Never-Ending Pasta Bowl at Special Price For Limited Time
Another bowl, please! There are so many “pasta-bilities”, thanks to this endless dish for pasta lovers at Olive Garden. From August 25 to November 16, 2025, the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is available at participating Olive Garden locations — for dine-in only. Even tastier, the offer includes the restaurant’s signature soup, salad and breadsticks. [Read More…]
Still Available! Safeway’s Saturday Freebie: What Popular Item is Free This Weekend?
It’s challenging nowadays for bargain hunters to get any items for FREE at the grocery store. There was once a time you could bag lots of items at no cost using coupons on top of sale prices. (Remember when grocery stores doubled or tripled coupons?) Those days are long gone! With so many coupon restrictions and limiting store policies, it’s not often you can pick up an item and not pay a single cent anymore. [Read More…]