When the kids go back to school, life should get easier, right? Nope. It gets way more complicated. You need to get the kids to school and back (if they don’t ride the bus). You need to get them to soccer/swim/ballet practice. They need lunches and after-school snacks. They have homework. And then there are school functions. A few organizational tips might go a long way toward making the school … [Read More...]
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Buy One, Get One at Hallmark Cards on Fridays
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 … [Read More...]
Chipotle Gives Students a Break
Chipotle Mexican Grill is helping students start the school year in a smart way. Even better, there’s no homework necessary for the money-saving deal. On Aug. 18, students of all ages can purchase a burrito, bowl, salad, order of tacos or kids’ meal and get a second entrée (of equal or lesser value) for FREE at participating locations. While there’s no need to show a school ID at checkout, … [Read More...]
Act Quickly to Adopt a Pet Free
To help those fantastic senior pets find wonderful new homes even faster, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is waiving the adoption fees on 30 senior pets starting Saturday, August 18. Thanks to the generosity of Mike and Cindy of Status Symbol Auto Body and Bill and Debbie of Dent-Tec, the first 19 dogs and 11 cats 7 years or older will be FREE to adopt. Most people don’t know the … [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...]
Mesa Verde Lodge Has Special Rates
The Far View Lodge is the ONLY accommodation right within Mesa Verde National Park. Get a head start on setting off to explore one of the greatest national treasures in the country with their end-of-summer special. Rooms starting from just $109 per night. Check availability now. … [Read More...]
Castle Rock Outlets Celebrate ‘Dog Days’
To celebrate the dog days of summer, Outlets at Castle Rock is inviting all puppy parents and beer aficionados to the annual ‘Barks & Brews’ event on Saturday, August 18. From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the center will welcome hundreds of local pets and their owners for a fun, relaxing day of beer tasting, food truck bites and live entertainment at Colorado’s favorite pet-friendly center. The … [Read More...]
Enjoy Free Museum Day on Sept. 22
Smithsonian magazine has designated Saturday, Sept. 22 as the 14th annual Museum Day, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States open their doors for free to those who download a branded ticket. The annual event allows museums nationwide to emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission every … [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...]
Goodwill Offers Free Class on Medicare
Discover Goodwill is introducing a series of FREE informational workshops with topics designed to help seniors live Your Life, Your Way. The first is “Getting the Most out of Medicare and Medicaid,” which will cover: the benefits of the different Medicare Plans; the right time to enroll in Medicare; the shortfalls of Medicare; Medicare vs. Medicaid; and Medicaid Planning. The class will be … [Read More...]
Send Kids to Bed with Disney Friends
A recent study showed that 77% of parents are exhausted by the process of getting their kids to climb into bed and off to dreamland. And who better to help than Disney, right? Through Aug. 31, families and fans can add a little Disney magic (at no cost) into the bedtime routine with the Disney Store’s new Sleep Shop Hotline. The toll-free number, 1-877-7-MICKEY (1-877-764-2539), has five … [Read More...]
Get BOGO Slurpees This Week
Back by popular demand, 7-Eleven kicks off Share-a-Slurpee fun with a week-long Buy One-Get One Free (BOGO) Slurpee drink event. Beginning Monday, August 13 and running through Sunday, August 19, customers who buy any size or flavor Slurpee drink at participating 7-Eleven stores nationwide will receive a second Slurpee drink free! Whether you’re packing up for college, need a pick-me-up with your … [Read More...]
Like Pikes Peak on the Cheap? Tell Your Friends!
Do you like the deals and freebies we tell you about? Have you taken advantage of a bargain, coupon offer or other money-saving tip? Then tell everybody about us! That's the only way we can keep on doing this. Tell your family and friends about us on your Facebook page or Twitter account. Tell them to take a look at us ... we think they'll like what they see. Just have them go to … [Read More...]