A trip to New York City (with spa treatments, a Broadway show and a three-night stay in a $600-per-night hotel), a trip to see the Broncos play the Raiders in California, $600 in Colorado Lottery scratch tickets*, 50,000 miles from United Airlines, travel vouchers from Frontier Airlines, an iPad Mini and dinner with a big-time celebrity — these are some of the big prizes I’ve won entering sweepstakes. (For those new to “Bryan Blathers” — click here to read how I won dinner with Paula Abdul. The story is embarrassing, but true!)
Along with big prizes, I have also won numerous smaller prizes, including concert tickets, gift cards and free items — everything from a jar of pasta sauce to a football. I keep a journal of all of my wins — big and small. (I still remember my first win from KMGH in elementary school. I won a stuffed teddy bear from the “Noell & Andy” show. Does anyone else remember that show? I was so excited to hear my name announced on TV!) I seem to win a good prize every few months. And, by “good”, I mean anything valued at $25 or more. UPDATE: Yesterday, I won VIP tickets (with a meet & greet) to see Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on June 5 — plus, $100 to spend on food and drinks at the venue! [Read more…] about Bryan Blathers: How I Win So Many Sweepstakes Prizes
Lights! Camera! Savings! Frugal film fans know that the best time to see a movie is during the day. Not only is the theater less crowded (especially on weekdays!), but it’s the best opportunity to take advantage of savings at the box office — thanks to matinée pricing. Evening showtimes are always priced higher! 
No deals here, just a few fun facts! Hungry bargain hunters and families on-the-go are very familiar with fast-food restaurants, often stopping by multiple times every week. Everyone has their favorites, but have you ever wondered which ones are the most popular in Colorado? We have the answer! 
Whether you’re moving or just sprucing up your home, you may occasionally have large furniture pieces that you no longer need or want. It can be frustrating to figure out what to do with these large, and often cumbersome, furnishings — from coffee to dining tables and everything in between. They’re difficult to put in storage and you can’t just leave them with the weekly trash pickup or at a dumpster.
Many readers have expressed frustration at redeeming coupons at King Soopers lately, namely coupons not being accepted at checkout. And it might be due to the grocery store’s new strict coupon policy. But knowledge is power! Coupon clippers fully understand that to be a good bargain hunter you must first know a store’s coupon policy. 
Arby’s has the meats…and savings! Arby’s is known for its roast beef sandwiches and curly fries, along with lots of other meaty sandwiches and sides. However, among the fast-food restaurants, Arby’s is a bit more on the expensive side of all the menus. That’s why bargain hunters always appreciate any savings they can bite into at the popular fast-food restaurant. 
Are you sitting down? Drum roll, please. Alert the media! Thanks to you, our loyal, supportive and kind readers, we’ve made it a four-peat! Mile High On The Cheap is the official winner of the Readers’ Choice for Best FREE Service in 
If you’re like everyone else, you have a stack of books somewhere at home that have been sitting there for months or even years. Many books you’ve read and enjoyed, but also lots of books you had hoped to read. Many books are bought (or gifted) with good intentions, but just never quite make it to the “completed” pile. 
