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Panera Bread Offers Rare Buy-One-Get-One Special for Limited Time

Panera Bread offers lots of delicious soups, salads and sandwiches. However, for most bargain hunters, the popular eatery is also known for being more expensive than other fast-casual eateries. That’s why, anytime they offer any discount, it’s a big deal — especially for those looking to save money at “better-for-you” restaurants other than fast-food. [Read more…] about Panera Bread Offers Rare Buy-One-Get-One Special for Limited Time

Posted by Bryan on January 1, 2026 | Updated January 1, 2026 Filed Under: Bakeries & Cafes · Food Deals

Get 5-Gallon Pickle Bucket for Small Donation at Firehouse Subs

firemanPut this deal on your “bucket list”! Firehouse Subs has a red hot deal right in the middle of its shops. If you dine there regularly, you know each sub comes with a zesty pickle spear. And they sell lots (and lots) of subs, so that means they also go through lots (and lots) of pickles. All of those delicious pickles are shipped in large, red buckets to each location. [Read more…] about Get 5-Gallon Pickle Bucket for Small Donation at Firehouse Subs

Posted by Bryan on January 1, 2026 | Updated January 1, 2026 Filed Under: Fast Food

Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 140+ Displays!

Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2025 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.

We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.

We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read more…] about Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 140+ Displays!

Posted by Laura on December 31, 2025 | Updated January 1, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Find Lots of Savings at Colorado’s Only Nike Clearance Store — More Than 50% Off

Just do it…save money on Nike clothing and shoes, that is! Nike has become an iconic brand over the years, but fans know it can also be very expensive to dress in the popular brand from head to toe. Thankfully, Colorado is home to one of the few clearance company stores nationally — the Nike Clearance Store. [Read more…] about Find Lots of Savings at Colorado’s Only Nike Clearance Store — More Than 50% Off

Posted by Bryan on December 31, 2025 | Updated January 1, 2026 Filed Under: Extra Stuff · Shopping · Sports & Recreation

Find Deep Discounts at Popular Esh’s Grocery Market in Colorado — Up To 60% Off Retail Prices!

Grocery store prices are sky high nowadays. That’s why this Colorado-grown discount grocery store might be worth a small road trip from Denver for young adults to large families and everyone in between. Esh’s Grocery Market has been serving Northern Colorado for more than 20 years. However, many living in Denver/Boulder have never heard of the popular grocery chain…until now. [Read more…] about Find Deep Discounts at Popular Esh’s Grocery Market in Colorado — Up To 60% Off Retail Prices!

Posted by Bryan on December 31, 2025 | Updated January 1, 2026 Filed Under: Groceries · Shopping

Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver

Once again Downtown Denver is the place to be for two spectacular fireworks shows, one for those such as families seeking an earlier evening at 9 p.m. and a second, identical extravaganza at midnight on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Both run about 8 minutes. Best viewing is the mile-long 16th Street, which is lined with outdoor cafes equipped with heat lamps for those who prefer to people watch in comfort. [Read more…] about Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver

Posted by Laura on December 31, 2025 | Updated December 31, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area

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

Posted by Laura on December 30, 2025 | Updated December 30, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Denver Area Thrift and Consignment Stores You Need To Check Out. Print Out Our List, Too!

ThriftShop-clipartBargain 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’ll take the heat if you think we’ve inaccurately categorized a specific retailer. We don’t pretend this list is comprehensive. There are certainly others out there. [Read more…] about Denver Area Thrift and Consignment Stores You Need To Check Out. Print Out Our List, Too!

Posted by MHOTC Staff on December 30, 2025 | Updated December 30, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Still Time! Recycle Your Holiday Lights For Free

Do you have broken, burned-out or impossibly tangled sets of holiday lights stored away with last year’s holiday decorations? Don’t throw them out – recycle them for FREE instead! Thanks to the city of Denver’s recycling program, locals can recycle holiday lights from December 5 to January 2, 2026, at two different locations. [Read more…] about Still Time! Recycle Your Holiday Lights For Free

Posted by Laura on December 30, 2025 | Updated December 28, 2025 Filed Under: Services

How to Get Cheap Tickets for Hit Musical ‘SIX’ in Denver

Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big musical coming to the Mile High City is SIX. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power. [Read more…] about How to Get Cheap Tickets for Hit Musical ‘SIX’ in Denver

Posted by Bryan on December 30, 2025 | Updated December 30, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

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