Starbucks is stirring the coffee pot (again) for Starbucks Rewards members! Designed to deliver more value for its 35.5 million active members in the U.S., the ubiquitous café is changing its popular Starbucks Rewards loyalty program on March 10, 2026. Each offering new and exclusive benefits for members, there will now be a new tiered structure with three levels – Green, Gold and Reserve. [Read more…] about Starbucks Changes Loyalty Program — Here’s What You Need to Know
Last Day! — Find Golden Cup for Chick-fil-A for a Year!
Chick-fil-A is always busy for a reason. Everybody loves their chicken! And the popular restaurant is rolling out its first-ever year-long celebration in 2026 — serving up its iconic classics (chicken sandwiches!) and new menu items, as well as lots of fun surprises, throughout the year. The “Newstalgia”-inspired celebrations kick-off with a lineup that nods to Chick-fil-A’s 80-year heritage. [Read more…] about Last Day! — Find Golden Cup for Chick-fil-A for a Year!
All Aboard! Free Day at Colorado Railroad Museum
All aboard! This freebie is on track to be a fun day for the whole family. Thursday, March 12, 2026, is the first FREE Day for 2026 at the Colorado Railroad Museum (17155 W. 44th Ave.) in Golden, thanks to the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. The “train station” is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to huge demand, reservations are a MUST this year. Read on to learn how to get tickets. [Read more…] about All Aboard! Free Day at Colorado Railroad Museum
Denver’s Starbird Offers $9.97 Salad Special Every Monday — Plus, Earn $10 Reward!
Calling all chicken and salad fans! Starbird officially opened its first location in Colorado last September in Denver at 965 S. Colorado Blvd. The new restaurant is one of the nation’s first super-premium fast-food concepts, pairing elevated, high-quality ingredients and chef-driven recipes with the speed and convenience of fast food. [Read more…] about Denver’s Starbird Offers $9.97 Salad Special Every Monday — Plus, Earn $10 Reward!
Today! Voodoo Doughnut Offers Hex Your Ex Dolls for Special Price on Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is a lucky day for fans of Voodoo Doughnut! The popular doughnut shop’s iconic Hex Your Ex doughnut is available for a special price for one day only — just in time for Valentine’s Day! The doughnut is the one that started it all for the iconic doughnut shop in Portland back in 2003. The raised yeast doughnut is filled with raspberry jelly and topped with chocolate frosting and a pretzel stake. [Read more…] about Today! Voodoo Doughnut Offers Hex Your Ex Dolls for Special Price on Friday the 13th
Denny’s Offers New Slammin’ Meal Deals — Starting at $5.99
Denny’s is America’s diner — always offering a good comfort meal at a reasonable price. However, dining out is more expensive than ever before. Thankfully, the popular diner is making it more affordable with its new value menu — Slammin’ Meal Deals. Best of all, the value menu is available all day, every day — for a limited time. [Read more…] about Denny’s Offers New Slammin’ Meal Deals — Starting at $5.99
Bread Fell Flat Again? Call King Arthur for Baking Tips & Strategies from Experts
Baking can be fun for the whole family, but it’s also a science in getting the recipe just right. It can often take several batches of cookies, breads or pies before an amateur baker can perfect the process. In any case, it’s always frustrating to pull out a batch of bad cookies from the oven. There’s something not right in the texture or the way they look, but you can’t figure out where you went wrong in the process. [Read more…] about Bread Fell Flat Again? Call King Arthur for Baking Tips & Strategies from Experts
Rock On! Enjoy Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science For Free
If your family is looking for a “rockin’ good time”, add the Mines Museum of Earth Science to your list of fun and informative gems in our very own backyard. Probably not well-known in the landscape of cheap-things-to-do-with-the-family, the Museum in Golden at the Colorado School of Mines opened in 1874. And is definitely worth checking off your list of “been there, done that” for Colorado attractions. It’s a rocky experience, but in the best possible way! [Read more…] about Rock On! Enjoy Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science For Free
Where Kids Eat For Free (and Cheap) at Denver & Boulder Restaurants
If you’re looking to stretch your dining dollars, restaurants where kids eat FREE or at a discount is a foolproof way to keep your family budget in check. We contacted every one of these restaurants verify the deals, but keep in mind that they can change their offers at any time. Also, in many cases there were several locations of a restaurant, and when we called them we got varying information. And finally, it’s possible that the person who gave us the information wasn’t 100% sure of the details. [Read more…] about Where Kids Eat For Free (and Cheap) at Denver & Boulder Restaurants
How To Enjoy Surplus Food at Discounted Price from Local Restaurants, Bakeries
Did you know it’s estimated that one-third of all food around the world goes to waste? Every day, unsold food from your favorite restaurants, grocery stores and cafés is thrown away simply because it wasn’t sold in time — even though it’s still good and tasty. And now there’s an opportunity to be part of the solution right here in Denver and Boulder, thanks to Too Good To Go. [Read more…] about How To Enjoy Surplus Food at Discounted Price from Local Restaurants, Bakeries
Wendy’s Offers Big Savings with New Biggie Deals Value Menu — Starting at $4
Wendy’s is known for its “Biggie” deals. And now there are more options to customize your savings. Just about anything can be customized nowadays and most customers prefer to have more personalized ordering options at restaurants. To this end, Wendy’s is putting its fans first with the introduction of a new three-tiered value menu — Biggie Deals. [Read more…] about Wendy’s Offers Big Savings with New Biggie Deals Value Menu — Starting at $4
City of Denver Gives Away Free Home Radon Test Kits
Everyone gets busy, but it’s important to check on the safety of your home periodically. And checking for radon levels is one of the most important. Why radon? It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, cancer-causing gas that enters buildings through the numerous cracks, holes and pipes in the foundation. Homes are the most concerning because that’s where families spend the most time. [Read more…] about City of Denver Gives Away Free Home Radon Test Kits
Landmark Theatres Offers ‘Discount Tuesdays’ with $7 Tickets — More Than 50% Off
Lights! Camera! Discounts! If you love independent films, you know it’s extremely rare to get any discounts on tickets at Landmark Theatres. They offer a matinée discount on shows before 6 p.m. on weekdays and for the first show on weekends, but it’s just for a buck or two. That’s what makes the chain’s Discount Tuesdays worthy of the spotlight for frugal film fanatics. [Read more…] about Landmark Theatres Offers ‘Discount Tuesdays’ with $7 Tickets — More Than 50% Off
Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals
Tools can be very expensive. Unless it’s part of your trade, it’s often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool, there’s no more need to pay for tools you need temporarily. Using the FREE service is easy — simply leave a deposit when you pick up a tool. When you’re done with the job, return it for a full refund of your deposit. [Read more…] about Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals
Get 5-Gallon Pickle Bucket for Small Donation at Firehouse Subs
Put this deal on your “bucket list”! Firehouse Subs has a red hot deal right in the middle of its shops. If you dine there regularly, you know each sub comes with a zesty pickle spear. And they sell lots (and lots) of subs, so that means they also go through lots (and lots) of pickles. All of those delicious pickles are shipped in large, red buckets to each location. [Read more…] about Get 5-Gallon Pickle Bucket for Small Donation at Firehouse Subs
Find Lots of Savings at Colorado’s Only Nike Clearance Store — More Than 50% Off
Just do it…save money on Nike clothing and shoes, that is! Nike has become an iconic brand over the years, but fans know it can also be very expensive to dress in the popular brand from head to toe. Thankfully, Colorado is home to one of the few clearance company stores nationally — the Nike Clearance Store. [Read more…] about Find Lots of Savings at Colorado’s Only Nike Clearance Store — More Than 50% Off
Find Deep Discounts at Popular Esh’s Grocery Market in Colorado — Up To 60% Off Retail Prices!
Grocery store prices are sky high nowadays. That’s why this Colorado-grown discount grocery store might be worth a small road trip from Denver for young adults to large families and everyone in between. Esh’s Grocery Market has been serving Northern Colorado for more than 20 years. However, many living in Denver/Boulder have never heard of the popular grocery chain…until now. [Read more…] about Find Deep Discounts at Popular Esh’s Grocery Market in Colorado — Up To 60% Off Retail Prices!
Bryan Blathers: Why Bargain Hunters Love Seasonal Clearance — Especially After Christmas!
If you’re a true-blue bargain hunter, you have a deep love for seasonal clearance. We are the ones who wait until after a holiday to go shopping for decorations, wrapping paper, candy, gifts and more. “Cheapskates” believe you should never pay full price, which makes stocking up on seasonal clearance one of the best tips for saving money. [Read more…] about Bryan Blathers: Why Bargain Hunters Love Seasonal Clearance — Especially After Christmas!
Arc Thrift Stores Offers 50% Off All Christmas Items This Week
It’s never too late to start decorating for the holidays. And, in this case, a little procrastination saves you money. More money to spend on other holiday essentials, including gifts, festive food and stocking stuffers. One of the best places to look for “cheap” holiday decorations are thrift stores because so much gets donated every year. [Read more…] about Arc Thrift Stores Offers 50% Off All Christmas Items This Week
Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free
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Today! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Sandwich or Wrap at Potbelly for One Day Only
Take a break from work, school or holiday shopping for sandwich savings at Potbelly! The popular sandwich shop is celebrating the season of giving with a big deal on December 16, 2025. Potbelly offers a wide variety of sandwiches and soups, including its signature sub A Wreck — made with turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, Angus roast beef, salami and Swiss cheese. [Read more…] about Today! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Sandwich or Wrap at Potbelly for One Day Only
How to Save Dough (Money!) at Crumbl Cookies — Including Gift Cards!
Cookie monsters on a budget will like the way this cookie crumbles! Crumbl offers some of the most crave-able, delicious cookies anywhere in town. The shop is known for its large, soft cookies with a wide variety of rotating flavors every week. However, they are not known for offering many sweet discounts or specials. Fortunately, there are a few ways to save a little dough (money!)at the popular cookie shop. [Read more…] about How to Save Dough (Money!) at Crumbl Cookies — Including Gift Cards!
Illegal Pete’s Offers “Secret” Value Menu to All Customers — Starting Under $6!
Most restaurants offers some form of a kids’ menu with limited options (usually chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, hamburger, etc.), only intended for children typically 12 and under. However, Illegal Pete’s does its kids’ menu differently, much to the delight of adults wanting to dine on the less expensive side or maybe they just aren’t super hungry for a full-size entrée. [Read more…] about Illegal Pete’s Offers “Secret” Value Menu to All Customers — Starting Under $6!
New Menu Options! Sonic Drive-In Offers $1.99 Value Menu with 6 Popular Items
The value wars are heating up among the fast-food restaurants. That’s good news for hungry bargain hunters! And Sonic Drive-In is making lots of noise among budget-conscious diners with its $1.99 Menu. Customers can enjoy one of six popular menu items at the special low price. Fans can create their own “cheap” combo for under $6 — a cheeseburger, chicken wrap and Bubble Slush. [Read more…] about New Menu Options! Sonic Drive-In Offers $1.99 Value Menu with 6 Popular Items