Colorado and the Pikes Peak region are home to many talented Latinas. Some of them will be showcased at the 7th annual Latina Voices event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive. The event is FREE and open to the public. Reservations are not required. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments and the program starts at 10 a.m. The women featured in … [Read More...]
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Check Out ‘Your Energy’ Website
CSU Extension hosts a ‘Your Energy’ website intended to help Coloradans make more informed energy decisions. The site features energy information on: home; business, and farm energy efficiency; biofuels; biomass; geothermal; solar; wind; alternative transportation; Colorado’s energy system; oil & gas; and more. It is the go-to resource for research-based, practical energy information you can … [Read More...]
McPick 2 Menu Is Back
The popular McPick 2 discount menu is back at McDonald's for a limited time, with a new line-up of choices. Pick two of the following items for just $5 at participating locations: Big Mac, Filet-O-Fish, Quarter Pounder with Cheese or 10 Chicken McNuggets. You must purchase two items to get the savings. Otherwise, you'll pay regular price. (It's a great deal, given a few of the sandwiches … [Read More...]
Enjoy Fee-Free Days at National Parks
They call our national parks "America's Best Idea," and rightly so. Though our parks are in need of some upgrading, and admission fees have gone up a bit, they're still a bargain. Even more so on FREE days. The National Park Service offers the following Entrance Fee Free Days this year: September 30: National Public Lands Day November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend Other fees such as … [Read More...]
Explore Nature at Garden of Gods
Learn lots about local history, biology and geology at events hosted at the Garden of the Gods, our amazing city park. The nature center programs there offer 1- to 2-hour programs, including nature hikes, lectures and classes. All are FREE bur preregistration is required by calling 219-0104 or by emailing programs@gardenofgods.com. There also are FREE (shorter) weekday programs for children and … [Read More...]
Free Fun Awaits in National Parks
National parks – “America’s Best Idea” – offer a wealth of free entertainment options. Admission is modest for what they have to offer (or you can wait for one of their FREE days). Even if you pay to get in, there are a multitude of activities that don’t cost a penny. Here are a few ideas: Bird-watching. Flying free and unmolested, most parks have abundant bird-life, and perfect bird-watching … [Read More...]
Web Site Tracks When Kids Eat Free
There’s a local Web site that keeps track of which restaurants offer FREE meals to kids on certain nights of the week, and if you have kids, you should check it out. Go ONLINE to Springs Bargains for a current list. Some restaurants that offer FREE or steeply discounted meals for kids at various times on various days include: Applebee's, Captain D's, Black-Eyed Pea, 3 Margaritas, Dickey's BBQ, … [Read More...]
Join Pizza Hut’s Loyalty Program
If you're a pizzaholic, check out Pizza Hut's customer loyalty program, Hut Rewards. The program is simple and straightforward — earn two points for every dollar spent, including fractions of dollars. Points can be redeemed for a FREE medium pizza at 200 points or large pizza at 250. (If you do the math, you have to spend $100 for a medium pizza and $125 for a large.) Most families can earn … [Read More...]
Get Free Breakfast Item Via Chick-fil-A One App
Wake up to a good morning, with this freebie from Chick-fil-A. Through Sept. 30, receive an offer for a FREE breakfast item at participating locations via the Chick-fil-A One app. Choose from a Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit, Egg White Grill or Hash Brown Scramble Bowl. The offer is only valid during breakfast hours. Limit one offer per account. For more information on the app, including … [Read More...]
Nature Centers Cater to All Ages
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center offer a full slate of events and activities for all ages in September, including painting, photography, volunteer training,children's programs and a bird count. To locate them, get their schedules and fees, visit www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com. … [Read More...]
Start Your Christmas Shopping Now
Real frugalistas know that you should start next year’s holiday shopping the day after Christmas. But let’s face it: Not everyone is in the mood. For me, starting after Labor Day is early enough, unless I spot some perfect and irresistible item in May. The thing about early holiday shopping is that you have the time to think about purchases and, better yet, to budget for them. You don’t have to … [Read More...]
Find a Farmer’s Market Near You
Looking for a farmer's market near you on a day when you can get there? El Paso County has quite a few. They include: Colorado Farm and Art Market, Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs Farmer’s Markets, Banning Lewis Ranch, Briargate, Cordera, Meridian Ranch, and Monument Hill, and the Downtown Sunday Market in Colorado Springs –check them out on Facebook. Or try the High Altitude Harvest … [Read More...]
Store, Preserve Fresh Fall Bounty
Food waste is estimated at 25% of the average American family’s grocery shopping dollars — a little more than $2,000 a year. Fresh fruits and vegetables top the list, because many are wasted in the trash or compost bin. If you have a better use for $2,000 this year, we have some simple ways to store and preserve fresh fruits and vegetables. These storage recommendations are for popular seasonal … [Read More...]