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Rocky Mountain Brew Runs is putting buffs (a tube of lightweight, stretchy material) at various local breweries around town for people to use as face masks. Buffs are free (while supplies last) with a purchase from those breweries, which are announced on this FaceBook page. Rocky Mountain Brew Runs also posts a free Brew Game/Exercise every day at 5 p.m. on Facebook (look at videos on their page for first 20) and Instagram and they are giving freebees for participants in these activities. Thanks to Karen for this tip!

Arc Thrift Stores, one of the state’s largest employers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has been given Essential Business status by the state of Colorado. While the retail stores themselves aren’t open for shopping, the designation means that the organization will remain open and that donations of crucial items like food, cotton and soft goods that will help people in need during this challenging time will continue to be taken at its 31 store locations and 15 donation stations. [Read more…] about You Can Still Donate To Arc Thrift Stores Now Deemed An ‘Essential Business’

Some good news…some really good news! Together, we did it. Thanks to you, our loyal readers, we’re back on top after 10 long years. Drum roll, please! Mile High On The Cheap won Readers’ Pick for Best FREE Service in Westword’s Best of Denver for 2020. (The celebration may be a little overshadowed, but we’ll take it.) Our listing got a bit buried in the March 26 issue, because Westword opted not to publish it’s own picks, but only Readers’ Choice, for the categories that are “currently in limbo.” However, let’s set the record straight. We are fully operational and intend to keep publishing each and every day. [Read more…] about And The Award Goes To…Mile High On The Cheap!

What’s the most valuable card in your wallet? Easy…it’s your library card. Yes, libraries are still magical places with thousands of books to browse through, but if it’s been a while since you visited your local branch, you might be surprised at how much is offered now without ever going inside. It’s a good time to learn about what a library card can offer you from your own home. For free. [Read more…] about Stuck At Home? Local Libraries Offer Tons of Online Resources

Hello, Frugal Friends! As we all face so much uncertainty right now, there’s one thing we’re certain about and that’s our mission of helping the community have fun in our beloved city without breaking the family budget. As a matter of fact, Mile High On The Cheap was born out of the Great Recession with the goal of helping people thrive during hard economic times. In 11 years, we’ve succeeded beyond our expectations – reaching thousands and thousands of “cheapskates” and positively impacting so many small businesses. And we’re not going anywhere. [Read more…] about We’re Here For You! A Message From The MHOTC Team

Working from home for the first time? Well, I’m somewhat of an expert. Luckily, our staff works from home, so I’m well-versed on the ins and outs of what it takes to successfully work from home. If you’ve never worked from home before, it can be challenge getting started — especially because, in the beginning, it feels like it’s just another day off. You forget you’re “at work” and it’s just too easy to sleep in, watch TV or get distracted by just about anything. [Read more…] about First Time Working From Home? Here Are Some Helpful Tips