No tricks here, just lots of treats! But stay alert – some deals last only a day, while others continue through the month of October. Keep your eyes open for treats from now until the Day of the Dead. On Halloween, frugal families and their little ones can find treats all over the place. Some deals are only valid on Oct. 31 while others are good both before and after. If you’re unsure of … [Read More...]
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BK Has Chicken Nuggets for $1
Here’s a nugget of wisdom: Burger King is offering chicken nuggets at an amazingly low-price. For a limited time, chicken nugget lovers can enjoy a 10-piece order for just $1 at participating locations. It’s a big deal because they’ve been offering them for $1.69 for quite some time now. Each order includes your choice of two dipping sauces, including barbecue, honey … [Read More...]
Old Colorado City Hosts Great Pumpkin Festival
Gather the kids and get to the Great Pumpkin Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, in Old Colorado City. The event includes: Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Pumpkin Patch, scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, Kids Zone, face painting, balloon artist, sidewalk sale food vendors,live music, the Witchcroons- and a lot more. Admission is FREE. The historic district also … [Read More...]
Stargazers Holds Free Floyd Concert
It's time to start thinking about the weekend! Looking for something fun to do without breaking the bank? Stargazers has a FREE concert this Friday (Oct. 19) with the best Pink Floyd jam band around, Colorado Floyd! No tickets are needed for this show and seating is general admission - so come early for your favorite spot and enjoy a night of FLOYD under the … [Read More...]
Local Choirs Unite for Free Concert
CHORALaborative presents A Choral Confluence at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts. and will feature performances by the member choirs, including Out Loud Men's Chorus, as well as a grand performance by the 300-plus voice collective. Thanks to support from Penrose St. Francis Health Partners and other local arts supporters, admission is FREE to the general … [Read More...]
Money Museum’s Free on 3rd Saturdays
If you haven't visited one of Colorado Springs' unique museums, the Money Museum of the National Numismatic Association, which offers FREE admission once a month. Doors of the museum, 818 N. Cascade Ave., open at 10 a.m. that day. Explore the world of money for FREE on the third Saturday of each month. See rare and unusual coins. Check out the beautiful Bass Gallery and see how U.S. coinage has … [Read More...]
Try These 6 Ways to Rock Your Money Game
Everyone wants more money and less debt, right? Here are six tips you CAN do this week to save more, pay off debt, and even earn more—how many will you try? We asked financial independence expert Belinda Rosenblum to share her best tips on long-lasting ways to make more, save more, and pay down debtfaster. Here are six ways to rock your money game! For her six best ways to rock your … [Read More...]
Visit the FAC Free on 3rd Fridays
Museum Free Days at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center give access to the FAC’s general admission offerings to the widest possible audiences in the Pikes Peak region. Doors open at 10 a.m. There will be artist demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The center is located at 30 W. Dale St. … [Read More...]
Win a SkiTrip to Steamboat Springs
Want to win a FREE ski trip to Steamboat Springs? It includes a four-night stay in a two-0bedroom condo at Trapper's Crossing, four days of skiing for two at Steamboat Springs Ski Resort; two sets of demo ski / board rentals, including boots, poles and helmets; $1,000 in airfare credit to Denver International Airport, two round-trip transfers and a schwag bag! Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. … [Read More...]
Get Senior Discounts at Many Restaurants
Take pride in your age and take advantage of the savings. Many restaurants have deals and discounts for citizens over a certain age. Pay attention to the age requirements, as they vary according to the establishment. We’ll continue to update this list. Applebee’s. Diners who are 60 and up used to get 10% to 15% off with a Golden Apple card, but most Applebee’s restaurants have … [Read More...]
Video Shows How to Make Cheap Costumes
Halloween is looming near. Need to make a costume? We have a hundred ideas! Literally. See a video on how to make a few and ideas for more. It's cheaper than buying them and more fun, too! Check out the video at https://www.dropbox.com/s/yx244uvar34lrj2/LotCHalloweencostumesvideo.mp4?dl=0 … [Read More...]
Cabbage Is a Bargain Any Time
Cabbage, that underappreciated and underused relative of broccoli and cauliflower, is a bargain any time of year, but especially in the fall. When guying, choose cabbages that are heavy for their size and have heads with compact leaves. Cabbage is very low in calories, sodium and an excellent source of Vitamin C. It’s also high in fiber. OK, you say, so how do I use it once I buy it? Well, … [Read More...]
Library Has Scary Stories for Adults
Love local legends? Prepare to be frightened as storyteller Sebrena Forrest tells ghost stories and tales of the unexplained in Manitou Springs, Ute Pass, and Colorado Springs. Sebrena has gathered her stories from personal interviews and research into our area’s peculiar events. Gather 'round from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 13. Come for scary tales, spiced cider, and treats. This is a … [Read More...]