Colorado Springs Juneteenth Festival is the biggest celebration of inclusion to ever be held at AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL Park in Colorado Springs. Their mission is to bring together people from every background and community for a time of celebration, music and family fun. It’s going on all day today ad Sunday and most of it is free. For a full schedule of events click on the following … [Read More...]
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Don’t Throw Money in the Trash; Learn to Cook Smaller
When we live alone or with just one other person, it can be hard to scale down portion sizes so that you don’t waste a lot of food or end up throwing your grocery money in the trash. Food waste is a big problem in America. Some sources estimate that we waste as much as 40 percent of our groceries because we buy them but don’t eat them. In 2018, Americans wasted nearly 63 million tons of … [Read More...]
Amazon Prime Day Is Here!
The best day to save at Amazon is almost here! Amazon Prime Day will take place on June 21 and 22, rather than July, its usual month, or in October, which is when they ran it last year. Find out how you can get ready to score great deals during Amazon Prime Day 2021. Amazon often celebrates its summer version of “Black Friday” for a day or two mid-year with Amazon Prime Day. For a couple of … [Read More...]
Check Out These Father’s Day Dining Deals and Freebies
On Father’s Day, many restaurants and retailers are offering discounts and freebies to make celebrating with Dad a little easier on the wallet. Whether your dad is a steak guy or has a passion for Mexican or Italian food, you’ll be able to treat him right without worrying about your budget. June 2, is Dad’s big day, and we’ve compiled a list of the best Father’s Day deals and freebies for 2021. … [Read More...]
Get Your Vaccine in Old Colorado City on Saturdays
Able Care Mobile Therapy will be hosting a FREE Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic on Saturdays, 11am - 1pm at the cabin in Bancroft Park. Vaccinators are licensed as Nurse Practitioners, RNs and EMTs. Walk-ups are welcome, or reserve an appointment by clicking HERE. Both the Pfizer (for those 12+) and the Moderna (18+adult only) vaccines available. … [Read More...]
You Can Get Help Paying for Pet Food if You Need It
During tough economic times, there is often a steep rise in the number of cats and dogs being surrendered to animal shelters or abandoned as owners face unemployment, foreclosures, evictions and other financial hardships. When shelters get full, they often have no choice other than to euthanize innocent animals. Fortunately there are ways to get help without abandoning Fido or Fluffy. Local … [Read More...]
Taco Bell Includes Two Free Tacos with Gift Card Purchase
It’s not often you can get a gift card bonus at fast-food restaurants, so that’s what makes this offer from Taco Bell even hotter. From now through June 26, get two FREE crunchy tacos* with the purchase of a $20 gift card. The offer is only available online. There is a limit of 12,000 bonus offers available, so it’s best to take advantage of the offer early. The complimentary tacos are rewarded … [Read More...]
Taco John’s Debuts Fried Chicken Tacos; Free on 7/6
Taco John’s has just debuted its all-new, bigger, bolder, better Fried Chicken Taco! That’s right. Taco John’s is inviting chicken lovers to ditch the bun and savor the flavor of crispy all-white meat chicken tenders topped with your choice of two unique sauces – jalapeño ranch or new chipotle lime sauce – all tucked inside a warm flour tortilla. At just $2.49 each, your wallet will be just as … [Read More...]
Looking for a Book about Colorado? Here Are Some Ideas
Virtually hundreds of novels in print use Colorado as a setting. Here are a few classics you might want to read for fun: GENERAL: Curry, Peggy Simson, "So Far From Spring," Cutler, Bruce, "The Massacre at Sand Creek," Dallas, Sandra, "The Diary of Mattie Spenser," Dieter, William, "Beyond the Mountain," Downing, Sybil, "Fire in the Hole," Dunning John, "Denver," Gear, … [Read More...]
Some Retailers Offer Beauty and Health Products for Free
A lot of beauty and makeup stores are anxious for you to test their products. So much so, they’ll happily give you multiple free samples just for asking. It’s always worth popping into your favorite beauty store on your next trip to the mall and asking about any freebies they may have. It’s also worth checking out your favorite store’s social media accounts. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram … [Read More...]
Banning Lewis Ranch Offers Summer Fun for All Comers
Photo: Banning Lewis Ranch Banning Lewis Ranch is offering a summer full of FREE summer concerts, food trucks, farmers markets, and family fun at Vista Park (8833 Vista Del Pico Blvd.) every other Thursday night June-August. Also, on July 4 , see the largest fireworks show in partnership with 4th of July Symphony on Your Porch! Full details at BanningLewisRanch.com. All events are FREE … [Read More...]
Take the Family to the Western Street Breakfast Wednesday
The Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast is one of Colorado Springs’ oldest celebrations, rooted in its western heritage. Get a hot breakfast served by Army and Air Force volunteers. Folks sit on straw bales and enjoy entertainment from bands and dancers. The event is an annual fundraiser that supports local military and their families. This year’s event is on June 16 in downtown … [Read More...]
Get Ready for Target Deal Days with Gift Cards
Summer sale season is heating up and so are the savings at Target. In anticipation of the biggest sale of the summer, Target Deal Days, Target is offering 5% off Target digital GiftCards from June 16-19 on Target.com*. Target Deal Days kicks off this Sunday, June 20, with THREE full days of digital deals. From June 20-22, guests can shop deep discounts on hundreds of thousands of items … [Read More...]