Shopping

It’s an ocean of deals at the Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale sponsored by Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library this weekend. The event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, October 18 & 19 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 20. Held in the massive exhibit hall of the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, the sale boasts more than 100,000 books, DVDs, records, maps and audio books. Admission is FREE. [Read more…] about Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale This Weekend

There’s a nip of fall in the air. You know what that means? The start of craft show season. Things continue with several shows this weekend, all practically perfect places to find a locally homemade, 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

Psst… want a great deal on antiques and vintage items? Look no further than the Assistance League Denver Thrift Shop which holds an Antique and Vintage Sale from Monday through Saturday, October 14 to 19. The sale includes furniture, vintage clothing, dishes, linens and more. Plus, the store’s remodeled digs on E. Evans offer tons of space for clothing (men’s, women’s and children’s), shoes, handbags, jewelry, sporting goods, home decor and furniture. [Read more…] about Assistance League of Denver Antique & Vintage Sale

Though it’s only mid-September, store shelves already seem to be lined with holiday goods. That means the MHOTC elves need to get in gear and pull together our Holiday Craft Shows page, including interactive map. But we need your help. If you know of any holiday craft show(s) at your school, church, community center or any other spot, for that matter, please let us know as soon as possible.

Send us the name of the event, date, time(s), admission price (if any) and location (include a street address). If you have any other details, feel free to include them. We want to launch the page by early-October and there are hundreds of sales we have yet to verify. Email info@milehighonthecheap.com or fill out our Send Us Your Deal form.

If you thought the deals couldn’t get any better at Goodwill, you’re wrong! Its customer loyalty program Club Blue offers members receive exclusive alerts, sales and promotions throughout the year, as well as special coupons and a birthday discount. Membership is FREE. No membership card necessary. [Read more…] about Goodwill’s Club Blue Offers Exclusive Savings & Promos

Imagine a book store where a good novel will only set you back two bucks. Such a store exists… in Aurora. The Book Outlet started as a place to raise money for the Aurora Public Library system, but bookworms know it’s the place to find a wealth of gently-used reading material at unbelievable prices. [Read more…] about Buy the Book on the Cheap in Aurora

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

Bargains and not-such-bargains are to be had at the monthly A Paris Street Market, which now has a second summer home at Park Meadows and is open the third Saturday of each month from June 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.

The market is located outdoors near The Vistas on the west side of the shopping center between Macy’s and Arhaus. Great shopping and dining are just steps away at Park Meadows home to 200+ stores and restaurants. The market operates rain, snow or shine from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree.

As of May 6, 2019, Walgreens has changed its popular Balance Rewards again, namely customers can now redeem a maximum of 50,000 points in a single transaction — see below. With a Walgreens seemingly on every other corner, finding bargains and deals is easier (and more convenient) than you might think at the ubiquitous drugstore.

If you know how to shop its aisles smartly, Walgreens can be a source for many low-cost household essentials. Navigating the ins and outs of bargain hunting the chain can be tricky. (In our opinion, Walgreens has one of the most confusing coupon policies out there, especially with its Register Rewards program. We’re die-hard “cheapskates” and we still get tripped up.)

Our guide breaks it down for novices and experts alike. With some patience, smart shoppers should be able to “nurse” their need for saving money with these tips and tricks. [Read more…] about How To Get The Best Deals at Walgreens

Bargain hunters, this is for you. Here’s a long list of thrift and consignment stores in Denver, Boulder and beyond. There’s a fine line between a thrift store and a vintage store and we take the heat if you think we inaccurately categorized a specific retailer. Also, this not a comprehensive list. There are certainly others out there. Please feel free to email info@milehighonthecheap.com and let us know what we’ve missed. We’ll add them as time permits. Also, please include the URL of the store’s website. Make sure to subscribe to Mile High on the Cheap so you don’t miss any deals. [Read more…] about Denver Area Thrift and Consignment Stores