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Act II Littleton (1500 W. Littleton Blvd.) is closing for a month for renovations. As a result, they need to liquidate and that’s good news for bargain hunters. Take 50% off all regular-priced items, excluding green tag items and fixtures. The sale runs from June 15 to 24.

The store’s hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop will be closed from June 25 until the remodel is done. They will begin taking fall items for consignment, when they re-open. Happy shopping!

Thanks, again, Jacqueline, for sending another great tip!

This deal is for any party planner on a budget! What’s any celebration without balloons? Boring! We love planning a good party, but don’t like to spend too much on decorations. (It all just gets trashed in the end anyway, right?) We were ecstatic when we learned about this little money-saving tip from a frugal friend. [Read more…] about Party Planning? Get Balloons For $1 Each at Dollar Tree

Greetings, bargain hunters! Since everyone seems to e-mail or text birthday wishes, get-well hopes or congratulatory notes nowadays, hand-written greeting cards have become even more special and noteworthy for recipients.

Hallmark Gold Crown wants to reinvigorate the trend of sending greeting cards with its new Just Because collection. The collection includes everything from thank-you to thinking-of-you cards. The cards are priced at just $2.99 each. As anyone who’s received an unexpected card in the mail knows, it definitely brightens your day. [Read more…] about Get Free Greeting Card at Hallmark Every Friday

The Denver Handmade Homemade Market is a fantastic way to shop local and get in touch with those that make the products we buy. HaHo, as it is known, gives opportunities to creatives just starting their hustle and need a low-cost, low-risk market. For shoppers, it’s a great place to find one-of-a-kind goodies.

Each market features at least two dozen strictly local handmade makers, as well as great music, food trucks and a swell time. Markets are held the second Saturday of every month from noon to 5 p.m. You can check their website for a list of participating vendors for the upcoming event. 970 Yuma St., Denver.

Bargains and not-such-bargains are to be had at the monthly A Paris Street Market at Aspen Grove, which is open the first Saturday or each month from May through October. Whether or not you find something you must have, it’s great just to poke around a FREE open-air market whose vendors specialize in antique, vintage, funky and fun items.

There are a handful of food vendors and if you get a real case of the munchies, plenty of dining options at Aspen Grove. The market operates rain, snow or shine from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. For information, call 303-877-9457.

MHOTC’s Garage Sale page is an interactive map, where you can find sales of all sizes, some with pictures of items for sale. You can even add your own sale for FREE. The map shows dozens of sales this weekend, and as always, we crown a sale or two as our “picks of the week.” [Read more…] about Garage Sales This Weekend

Nothing says summer quite like a Farmers’ Market. Where else can you greet your local farmer, find delicious deals on produce, and enjoy one of our 300 days of sunshine? You can find a market for nearly every day of the week, so check out a few!

Keep in mind that some markets are pet friendly (with a leash) and others not so much, so take care when deciding whether or not to invite Fido along. To fully participate in the eco-friendly experience, we suggest bringing along several reusable grocery bags or baskets for all of your goodies. [Read more…] about 36 Denver Area Summer Farmers’ Markets

Here’s the latest… What’s this? Another MHOTC column? Well… sort of. I know many of you love reading Bryan Blathers and while I’m not one to muse at length on a specific topic, I have come to realize that there are all sorts of tidbits of news and snippets of advice I have to offer on how to find a deal or save money.

Often these come to me as I’m out-and-about, in casual conversation, read social media or from your emails. Sometimes I wake up at 3 a.m. and I realize we published some terrific event or deal eons ago and it has fallen off your radar.

Most are short and not worth a standalone post, but noteworthy enough that it gnaws at me I haven’t shared.

So I’ve decided to pull all these bits and pieces together. I can’t promise a set schedule or fancy format. I just want to let you know, what I know, when I know it.

Sometimes, Bryan may even jump in, as he’s the master of scouting out deals and the fine print that often comes with them. Here’s the latest news you can use: [Read more…] about Laura Lets Loose: News You Can Use

If you received a gift card under the tree, review Bryan’s article at Living On The Cheap — “The Coupon Insider: Stretching gift cards.” He offers tips and tricks on how to stretch ’em further than their face value. A gift card may be hard plastic, but it’s definitely flexible — if you spend it wisely.

Plus, most of the holiday gift card bonus offers don’t end until December 31 — so you still have a few days to “cash in” on the offers. You might even consider spending some of your Christmas cash (if you received some) on gift cards at your favorite retailers and snag the bonuses before they’re gone. Review our “105 Gift Card Promos & Bonuses” post for more details.

It seems as though thrift stores are becoming more consumer-friendly and modern these days. Good news for us “cheapskates”! You can join Arc Thrift Stores eClub for exclusive benefits and it’s all FREE. Membership includes invitations to early bird shopping events, thrift shopping secrets & tips, exclusive member-only discounts and opportunities to participate in surveys. Of course, since it’s an eClub, you must sign-up online.