Pikes Peak on the Cheap

Don’t be fooled — there is such a thing as a free lunch. We’ve found dozens of meals, desserts, snacks and other tasty treats that, for the most part, won’t cost you a cent at your favorite restaurants, bakeries, cafés and fast-food joints. How do yu get all this free food at restaurants? Subscribe to email newsletters (like the one at Living on the Cheap!) and loyalty clubs, download apps, … [Read More...]

Still staying at home and asway from crowds? Did you know the PikesPeak Library District offers almost anything you need virtually? Check out their new virtual services!  Its librarians are bringing their services to you, anywhere and anytime. Watch a virtual storytime with your kids, participate in a virtual book club, try a digital escape room, join us for a community movie discussion, do an … [Read More...]

Old Colorado City on January 22nd for Customer Appreciation Day! This annual customer appreciation event features sales and specials for Old Colorado City Retailers, Art Galleries, Boutiques & other specialty shops. Special deals will include: --Discounts of 20-70 percent off Michael Garman sculptures and $5 admission to Magic Town (kids 12 and younger free) at the Michael Garman … [Read More...]

Signed, sealed and delivered. Because everyone’s texting and e-mailing nowadays, getting a greeting card in the mail is extra special. However, sending one requires a little time and effort, but Hallmark has the solution with its Sign & Send option. The greeting card company can take care of those special occasions, when you want to let a loved one know you’re thinking about them with a more … [Read More...]

You can't find the right pair of black pants. Sweaters are falling of their hangers because they are so crowded by their neighboring sweaters. A shirt you ironed comes out of the closet wrinkled. Face it. You have too many clothes. And how many of them do you actually wear? You can create a minimalist wardrobe that serves every function in your life with a fraction of the clothing you already … [Read More...]

Photo: City of Colorado Springs The founding of Meadows Park Community Center 40 years ago was prompted by community needs and desires. The center continues to offer programming based on public input and engagement. A free community chili dinner will be the first in a series of events designed to mark the center’s Ruby Jubilee, or 40th anniversary. The public and media are invited to … [Read More...]

Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 at Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive. The meeting is free and open to the public. After a short business meeting and induction of officers, guest presenters will be Don Kallaus and Angela Crews, co-editors of “Colorado Springs: A Changing Landscape.” This soft-bound coffee-table book includes … [Read More...]

As the pandemic continues, it’s increasingly important to get tested for COVID-19, if you’re experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone who’s tested positive. And, as everyone knows, there’s been a mad dash to get tested or find an at-home testing kit. Many retailers and pharmacies are sold out. However, starting Jan. 19, every home in the U.S. can order four (4) FREE at-⁠home … [Read More...]

Something major is poppin’ at AMC Theatres on National Popcorn Day – Jan. 19.  The movie chain is celebrating the day in a big, buttery way, especially for those movie lovers who just can’t get enough of their favorite snack — popcorn! On Jan. 19, AMC Theatres is offering all-you-can-eat popcorn. Keep getting refills until your popcorn craving is satisfied.  The same day refill offer is valid … [Read More...]

Burger King is offering a whopper of a deal for budget-conscious diners, thanks to its current “twofer” deal. For a limited time, the popular burger chain is offering a Mix n’ Match deal — get two select menu items for just $6. Price and participation may vary by location.  Whopper Sandwich Impossible Whopper Sandwich Original Chicken Sandwich Big Fish Sandwich Chicken … [Read More...]

  Before high-speed internet and digital music and movies, it wasn’t rare for people to spend thousands of dollars on a DVD and CD collection. But with today’s options for online streaming and on-demand content, the need for physical media has gone by the wayside as easier and cheaper versions of watching your favorite movies and shows emerge. In the age of Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, and … [Read More...]

You’ve vowed to get fit, lose weight or build muscle, but a gym membership isn’t for you. Maybe those pricey monthly fees won’t fit in your budget, or you hate people looking at you when you’re sweating your way through a torturous hour on the treadmill. Or perhaps your personal schedule is so packed, the only way you’ll have time to exercise is if you work out at home. (We see you, working … [Read More...]

The Carnelian Coffee Book Club, facilitated by the Pikes Peak Library District, meets the first Wednesday of every month virtually and the first Sunday of vey month in person. You choose. Multiple copies of the selection of the month, including online on ppld.org, are available at any PPLD branch. Upcoming selections include: February: "the Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett March: … [Read More...]