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
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 
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.
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 
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. 
Many of us use social media and neighborhood groups — Facebook, Instagram or Nextdoor or other means to share info about our daily lives, news and events of interest. Mile High on the Cheap brings you deals and community news as quickly as we can. But sometimes breaking news, a fast-moving deal or in-store clearance item is either too fast-moving or old news before we can bring it to your attention. 
File this one under who knew? 
UPDATE: After seeing this article, HomeServe contacted me and my dishwasher was repaired on Sunday morning by a super-nice technician from Premier Appliance. Here’s an except from an email from Myles Meehan, SVP of HomeServe Public Relations, “Our agent that the service provider spoke with was brand new on the job with our Appliance Team and had just started taking calls on her own after a period of training and instructional supervision. When the service provider said, “motor” the agent was unable to find motor included in our Terms & Conditions and therefore denied the repair. 
Time to start gathering up all that paper you have piled up around the house. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, FOX31, and law enforcement agencies are joining forces for their 
A good massage is a welcome retreat from much of life’s chaos — even if just for an hour. It’s an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate, but massages can be expensive. And, it’s not a luxury many can enjoy on a regular basis. However, 
If your local recycle service can’t keep up with your house cleaning, consider supplementing it with 
It’s more important than ever to be on alert for scams. Thanks to AI and other technology, it’s much easier for bad actors to fool even the more diligent consumer. You aren’t crazy for feeling like scammers are attacking from all directions — e-mails, phone calls and texts. But you can fight back. Knowledge is power. The more you know what scammers are doing, the more likely you are to take pause with the next phone call or e-mail you receive that seems “weird”. 
Worried about your car being stolen? There’s a new tool to combat auto thefts. The Denver Police Department (DPD) has a 
Ding-dong! Delivery! Holiday shipping deadlines in 2024 for USPS, FedEx and UPS are fast approaching. Getting holiday gifts to friends and family far away takes a little extra planning. That means you need to pack it and get the package on its merry way by a specific deadline — depending on the delivery service, delivery option and expected arrival date. Remember, the longer you wait, the more expensive it will be to ship a package. 
If you love the theatre and are feeling generous with your time, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has the perfect opportunity for you. As the DCPA stages the 2024/25 theatre season, the nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers to support its locally produced Theatre Company, Theatre for Young Audiences, Cabaret and Off-Center productions.