The convenience store Kum & Go has updated the 12 Days of Christmas with 12 days of buy-one-get-one FREE offers, available at each of its 75 Colorado locations. The savings start Saturday, December 14 and run through Christmas Day. Each day holds a different delicious treat, like energy drinks (to get through the last shopping push) and even fresh cookies on Christmas Eve (possibly for you know who!). [Read more…] about Kum & Go’s 12 Days of Christmas Stuffed With BOGO Free Offers
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PetSmart: Furry Family Members Get Free Photo With Santa Claus
Woof! Meow! Even Santa Claus knows, when our furry family members are being naughty or nice! (Cats and dogs can be mischievous, but you can’t help but love them unconditionally, right?) And, because they’re family, you have to make them part of all of the holiday traditions, including sitting on Santa’s lap. (Plus, there are so many fun puns. Santa Paws? Santa Claws? Anyone? Anyone?) [Read more…] about PetSmart: Furry Family Members Get Free Photo With Santa Claus
Book A Deal at Arapahoe Library Used Book Stores
The Arapahoe Library District is famous for its used book sales. But even if you missed them this year, you can find all sorts of gently used hardbacks and paperbacks at the Library District’s Used Book Stores. All are open during normal library hours and prices are typically 50ยข to $2. Many of the books are barely touched, making them ideal inexpensive gifts for the bookworms in your life. Check out: [Read more…] about Book A Deal at Arapahoe Library Used Book Stores
This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs
Two weeks and counting until Christmas and Hanukkah. That means holiday craft shows are winding down. But don’t fret, these last few weeks are some of the best. Take a break from the department stores and find that perfect locally-made, handmade gift. We have an entire page devoted to upcoming holiday craft shows, markets and fairs in the Denver/Boulder area. It includes an interactive map to help you find the ones closest to your shopping flight path. As always, we call out some of our favorite picks: [Read more…] about This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs
Last Chance! Make Money By Buying Tickets Online to Fetch Holiday Markets
This is the final weekend. Don’t miss out! ‘Tis the season to be shopping at the Fetch Holiday Markets. Remember, the Denver Flea? What about last year’s Union Station Holiday Market? Now, they are one in the same, just with a new name — Fetch — and ready for another unforgettable season, this winter at the Denver Sports Castle. You’ll want to buy your tickets now! Why? For a limited time, get $24 in prizes during the Fetch Holiday Market ticket online-sale (essentially you’re MAKING money — which we love at MHOTC). [Read more…] about Last Chance! Make Money By Buying Tickets Online to Fetch Holiday Markets
IKEA: All-U-Can-Eat Holiday Julbord Buffet for $12.99
Celebrate the holidays like a Swede! Ready to feast your eyes and your taste buds this holiday season? Join IKEA Centennial‘s Julbord Festival for an authentic, all-you-can-eat buffet on Friday, December 13. For IKEA Family members, tickets are $12.99 for adults and just $2.99 for kids. (Non-member adults and children are charged $4 and $2 more, respectively. However, why not sign up to just get the delicious savings? Membership is FREE.) [Read more…] about IKEA: All-U-Can-Eat Holiday Julbord Buffet for $12.99
Ace Hardware Offers Two Free Tickets For ‘A Hudson Christmas’
The lights have been turned off on Ace Hardware’s popular Denver Zoo Lights ticket offer…at least, for this year. However, in its place, Ace Hardware is offering a deal equally as bright for those looking to get in the holiday spirit. It’s one of the best gift card bonuses around. The bonus’ value is nearly equal to the cost of the gift card and that’s what makes the deal so sparkly. [Read more…] about Ace Hardware Offers Two Free Tickets For ‘A Hudson Christmas’
Twice The Deals! Shop YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace
I love finding locally-made holiday gifts and one of my favorite shows is the YouthBiz Marketplace. It features more than 50 “kid” entrepreneurs ages 6 to 21, all displaying and selling their products. The kids are top-flight salespeople and love to chat with customers about why and how they make what they sell (many will astound you with their ingenuity and skills). The event is so popular that it is held twice — once in Cherry Creek and then the following week in Belmar. [Read more…] about Twice The Deals! Shop YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace
Shop Holiday Art and Gift Market All Month Long
Prepare to be dazzled at the wonderful Holiday Art and Gift Market held at the Depot Art Gallery now through December 29. The market features a wide variety of ceramics, toys, stocking stuffers, paintings, tree ornaments, jewelry, purses, birdhouses and more — all at a very reasonable price. Depot Art Guild is operated by Littleton Fine Arts Guild. The market’s items were created by members, plus some vendors with unique items. [Read more…] about Shop Holiday Art and Gift Market All Month Long
What’s Open On Christmas Day in Denver
So you’ve opened some presents, enjoyed family time, munched on a gingerbread cookie and maybe watched a rerun (or two) of “It’s A Wonderful Life”. But, there are still hours to go on Christmas Day. Is anything going on in town? In case you need to buy some last minute eggnog or just want to get out-and-about, here’s what we found open in Denver, Boulder and beyond on December 25, 2019. [Read more…] about What’s Open On Christmas Day in Denver
Get Free Greeting Card at Hallmark Gold Crown Every Friday
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 Just Because collection. [Read more…] about Get Free Greeting Card at Hallmark Gold Crown Every Friday
Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market
In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2019 Christkindl Market takes place downtown in Skyline Park (on the 16th Street Mall at Arapahoe St,), from Friday, November 22 through Monday, December 23. [Read more…] about Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market
Find Hip & Artistic Gifts at Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market
For those whose weekends are jam-packed or have to work and have no time to shop the holiday craft shows, here’s an option: Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market. Featuring the unique creations of more than 100 Colorado artists, the show opens to the public on Monday, November 18 and runs through Sunday, December 29. [Read more…] about Find Hip & Artistic Gifts at Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market
Assistance League of Denver Thrift Shop Holiday Extravaganza
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Assistance League Denver Thrift Shop which opens its Holiday Extravaganza sale on Saturday, October 26 (and runs through mid-December). The store has been collecting merchandise all year for this popular annual event. Some items are brand new, others very gently used. [Read more…] about Assistance League of Denver Thrift Shop Holiday Extravaganza
Great Deals! Sally Beauty Clearance Center
What’s better than a sale at Sally Beauty? How about a location where everything is on sale all the time. Denver now has one of only two (the other is in Las Vegas) Sally Beauty Clearance Centers. The store is located in Lakewood and I scoped it out this weekend. MHOTC readers are going to love it. Everything is 75% to 80% off regular store prices. [Read more…] about Great Deals! Sally Beauty Clearance Center