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Most of us love professional fireworks shows, but when our neighbors and others set off illegal fireworks, we don’t feel the love. For those with PTSD or nervous pets, fireworks are an assault on the senses. And with all of us especially skittish about fires, law enforcement understands your concerns. However, they don’t want concerned citizens tying up 911 and delaying responses to true emergencies. That’s why many municipalities and counties are offering alternative ways (including dedicated hotlines and non-emergency dispatch lines) to report illegal fireworks this year. [Read more…] about How To Report Illegal Fireworks In Denver and Beyond

Every so often we alert MHOTC readers to a national service we find of interest. A few years ago, toy maker Mattel launched Mattel PlayBack, a FREE toy takeback program that  enables families to extend the life of their Mattel toys once they are finished playing with them. The program now accepts Fisher-Price, Barbie, MEGA and Matchbox toys. [Read more…] about Kids Done With Their Old Mattel or Fisher-Price Toys or Barbies? Recycle Them For Free

With only two weeks to go until the deadline, for better or worse, it’s probably time to think about how you’re going to file your tax return this year. If you’re thinking about using tax software, please keep reading for discounts on some items that  can help you get organized, calculate expenses (stop snickering, some of us still use a calculator) and easy-to-use software for DIY preparers. [Read more…] about Discounts On Products To Help You Prepare Your Tax Returns

If you use Tide Pods or Gain Flings liquid laundry detergent packets, you need to check the bags as 8.2 million defective bags have been recalled by Procter & Gamble. The recall applies to pods packaged in flexible film bags.

The outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track. That makes them difficult to close and poses a risk of serious injury to children and others if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested. [Read more…] about Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide & Gain Detergent Pods. Here’s How To Get A Refund.

 It’s time again for Westword’s popular and highly coveted Best of Denver 2024. Before we make our annual pitch, we just want to remind you how MHOTC has always been there for you in your times of cheapness and frugality, right? We’ve always had your back, when you’ve been bored on a budget. Who do you always call, when you’re looking for a good time? (Keep your mind out of the gutter, people!) [Read more…] about Last Day! Vote For Us: Show How Much You Love MHOTC – Westword Best of Denver 2024

United States laws currently establishes eleven public holidays for Federal employees. Since most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule, when a holiday falls on the weekend the holiday usually is observed on Friday if the holiday falls on Saturday or on Monday if the holiday falls on Sunday.

For every federal holiday, many businesses also observe the federal holiday schedule. Of course, for many other employees it’s a regular workday, although often with overtime pay.

Listed below are the businesses that typically close and those that remain open on federal holidays. [Read more…] about Holiday Hours 2024: What’s Open and Closed On Federal Holidays

Many MHOTC readers ask where they can recycle their computers and other electronics. Here’s a year-round service that is totally FREE. Onsite Consulting has been helping homes and businesses in South Denver for 38 years. They have a year-round electronic recycling drop off at their location in the King Soopers center at Hampden and I-25. As most of us are aware, electronics are prohibited from being dropped off in a normal trash can, due to hazardous materials. It’s a real no-no. [Read more…] about Totally Free Computer Recycling at Onsite Consulting

Fandom is forever! Are you a die-hard fan of a show or movie? How much are you willing to show the world your fandom? How ’bout a FREE tattoo? Netflix is hosting its Geeked Week with lots of fan-focused events. And, right here in Denver, there’s one event that’s only for the truest fans of all — FREE tattoos! [Read more…] about Today! Show Your True Fandom with Free Tattoo, Thanks to Netflix’s Geeked Week

Gas budget on empty? Hit the brakes and fuel up with big savings at Circle K! The popular convenience store is expanding its first FREE membership program, Inner Circle, to more than 345 locations across Colorado, New Mexico and West Texas. Circle K is celebrating the occasion by offering big savings on fuel. [Read more…] about Today Only! Save Up to 65¢ Per Gallon of Gas at Circle K

We don’t normally posts about email scams, but MHOTC seems to be a victim of some serious spoofing. In the past month our inbox has been flooded with hundreds of replies to an email with the subject line “You’ve Got 1 Package Pending For Delivery”. The replies to us range from the curious to the confused to the downright rude and obscene. Bottom line: This is a totally phony SCAM! [Read more…] about MHOTC Alert! Please Read: New Email Scam Going Around About Packages

RTD has announced new fares and programs that should make it simpler and cheaper for riders. Most of the changes will take effect in January 2024. However, kids 19 and under will be able to ride for FREE starting in September. (A big cheer for helping students get to school and their parents not having to worry about the fare.) [Read more…] about RTD Lowers Ticket Prices. Kids Under 19 Ride Free. Here’s What You Need To Know