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Free Summer Shuttle to Boulder’s Chautauqua Park

To say that parking at Boulder’s popular Chautauqua is limited does not even begin to describe the challenges in finding a space. To solve the problem, the city operates the FREE Park-to-Park shuttle between downtown Boulder and Chautauqua Park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays all summer long. It runs every 30 minutes. [Read more…] about Free Summer Shuttle to Boulder’s Chautauqua Park

Posted by Claire on May 20, 2026 | Updated May 11, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Office Depot and OfficeMax Offer Free Paper Shredding — Up To 5 Pounds!

DocumentShredding Get shredded! It’s never wise to simply throw away important financial documents, especially because of the potential for identity theft. Anyone who’s experienced any financial fraud knows it’s frightening to know someone is using your personal information for gain and potentially damaging your credit score. In addition, getting it resolved is extremely stressful and time-consuming. [Read more…] about Office Depot and OfficeMax Offer Free Paper Shredding — Up To 5 Pounds!

Posted by Bryan on May 3, 2026 | Updated May 2, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Safely Dispose Old Medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 25

It’s never a good idea to keep expired or unused medication around the house, but what do you do with them? Well, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, offers an opportunity to safely discard them for FREE. Bring any over-the-counter or prescription medication for proper disposal to any one of the drop-off sites throughout the Front Range from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read more…] about Safely Dispose Old Medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 25

Posted by Bryan on April 18, 2026 | Updated April 18, 2026 Filed Under: Services

MHOTC Is Looking For An Intern With Social Media Savvy

Do you know someone who is a whiz creating Reels and Videos for social media including Facebook, TikTok and/or Instagram? Mile High on the Cheap is looking for an intern who would love to expand their portfolio helping us create Facebook and Instagram posts, as well as both short and longer videos for our website. [Read more…] about MHOTC Is Looking For An Intern With Social Media Savvy

Posted by Laura on April 17, 2026 | Updated April 15, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away at Local Restaurants

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No one wants food to go to waste! Unfortunately, lots of good food gets tossed out every day at restaurants because it wasn’t sold that day or is about to expire. However, it’s still perfectly delicious and edible. Why throw it away, when someone can still enjoy it? Thanks to Goodie Bag, hungry bargain hunters can pick up unsold food from local restaurants at a discounted price — 50% off or more. [Read more…] about Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away at Local Restaurants

Posted by Bryan on April 14, 2026 | Updated April 15, 2026 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Services

Need A Ride? Free Link On Demand Now Serves Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker & Stonegate

If you’ve ever needed a ride to a doctor’s appointment, grocery store, work or other destination, there’s a new option in Stonegate and Parker that might be just what you’re looking for. Link On Demand, a FREE, on-demand transportation service is now officially serving Stonegate and select areas of Parker. The service has been operating in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree for some time. [Read more…] about Need A Ride? Free Link On Demand Now Serves Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker & Stonegate

Posted by Laura on April 11, 2026 | Updated April 9, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Get Totally Free Polish & Shine Express Wash at Cobblestone Car Wash ($15 Value)

Bargain hunters with a dirty car can really clean up at Cobblestone Car Wash! The popular car wash company is the official sponsor of both the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. And they’re giving fans a complimentary car wash, so they can be ready for the road. However, in Colorado, you never know what the weather will be from one hour to the next! [Read more…] about Get Totally Free Polish & Shine Express Wash at Cobblestone Car Wash ($15 Value)

Posted by Bryan on April 9, 2026 | Updated April 10, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2026

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CalculatorEven if you’re expecting a tax refund, this time of year can be, well, taxing on your wallet when it comes to paying for tax preparation services. The good news is that, if you qualify, you can get FREE help filing your return and not spend a dime. Here are some online and in-person programs to investigate: [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2026

Posted by Laura on April 6, 2026 | Updated April 5, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Your Old Refrigerator Or Freezer Is Worth $50 Cash

Xcel Energy is willing to pay you $50 for any old (working) refrigerator or freezer you might own. C’mon you know the one that seemed like a good idea at the time and now just takes up valuable garage or basement space (plus costs you $100 or more in higher electric bills). Xcel will recycle your fridge for FREE. They’ll even pick up the beast at no charge and give you a $50 rebate. [Read more…] about Your Old Refrigerator Or Freezer Is Worth $50 Cash

Posted by Laura on March 20, 2026 | Updated March 19, 2026 Filed Under: Services

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

Posted by Bryan on January 29, 2026 | Updated January 29, 2026 Filed Under: Home & Garden · Services

Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area

Organizations in Denver, Boulder and other Colorado communities offer free food pantries for individuals and families needing help stretching their grocery dollar. Some sites allow you to “shop” the pantry on specific days, others provide drive-through pickups, while still others offer deliveries to your home for eligible participants. [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area

Posted by Laura on January 18, 2026 | Updated January 17, 2026 Filed Under: Groceries · Services

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

Posted by Bryan on January 16, 2026 | Updated January 17, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Borrow Pricey Medical Equipment Needed After Surgery Like Wheelchairs For Free

Assistance League of Denver has a wonderful program called Hospital Equipment Lending Program or HELP. The organization purchases new equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, rolling walkers, commodes, etc. and lend it for FREE to people who are in need after surgery. All they ask is that the equipment be returned when no longer needed. [Read more…] about Borrow Pricey Medical Equipment Needed After Surgery Like Wheelchairs For Free

Posted by Laura on January 16, 2026 | Updated January 15, 2026 Filed Under: Health & Fitness · Services

Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area

Nationally, approximately 93% of the real Christmas trees are recycled through community programs. Colorado is no exception with most cities and/or counties offering FREE Christmas Tree Recycle. Some programs have already started and run into January, with drop-off sites open various length of time, from the first week in January to as long as January 31.

A few municipalities offer curb-side pick-up, others ask you to take your tree to a drop-off site. There is no comprehensive site, but here are links to many Front Range programs. [Read more…] about Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area

Posted by Laura on January 5, 2026 | Updated January 5, 2026 Filed Under: Services

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

Posted by Bryan on January 4, 2026 | Updated December 28, 2025 Filed Under: Home & Garden · Services

Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round

paint cans Coloradans love to recycle anything and everything, but disposing of leftover paint is a hassle. To the rescue: PaintCare, a FREE paint recycling program with more than 150 drop-off sites across Colorado, more than 50 in the Front Range alone. Drop-off sites are mostly paint and hardware stores. [Read more…] about Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round

Posted by Laura on December 27, 2025 | Updated December 22, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Does Colorado Owe You Money? Get It Now

Dollar sign buttonWith our busy lives, it’s easy to lose track of the small things. A rebate check, that bank account you opened to get a free toaster or maybe a security deposit? Check out The Great Colorado Payback. The program is responsible for reuniting Coloradans with their lost or forgotten assets. The website helps you search for unclaimed property including royalties, refunds, rebates, uncashed insurance checks and more. [Read more…] about Does Colorado Owe You Money? Get It Now

Posted by Laura on December 22, 2025 | Updated December 21, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free

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Everything is now deliverable with just a few taps and swipes! And, for those who regularly play, you can now add the Colorado Lottery to the list of tasks you can easily check off your to-do list. Thanks to Jackpocket, play all your favorite games right from your smartphone, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash 5, Lucky For Life, Pick 3 and Colorado Lotto+. You can even play scratch tickets right from your phone! [Read more…] about Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free

Posted by Bryan on December 19, 2025 | Updated December 21, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!

This post is sponsored by Cherry Hill Programs. All opinions are our own. Read full disclosure here.

Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and a great way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a jolly Santa, a professional to take the pics and heartwarming photos to capture the moment! The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get.

It can be hard enough to get a good photo with Santa with kids (or your furry “four-legged” kids)  — between nap time, meal times and sometimes fear of strangers, parents never know what to expect with Santa pictures. One tip is to schedule the pics around the best times for your kids or pets. [Read more…] about Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!

Posted by MHOTC Staff on December 16, 2025 | Updated December 16, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Today! Where To Get a FREE Thanksgiving Day Meal

Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events, as well as free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Some require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now. [Read more…] about Today! Where To Get a FREE Thanksgiving Day Meal

Posted by Laura on November 27, 2025 | Updated November 27, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Services

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