We all know the library card is the most valuable card in our wallet. And now, it gets even better. The Pikes Peak Library District’s new Library 21c is now open. It doubles the library district’s public space and has everything from a teen center and large children’s area to creative spaces and even a […]
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Snag a Copy of Free Visitors’ Guide to Pikes Peak Region
If you have family or friends coming to visit this summer, you need to grab a copy of the new visitors’ guide to the Pikes Peak region. Your FREE copy is just a click away — in fact, CLICK HERE. The guide outlines local attractions, gives you current prices on admission (some are FREE) and other […]
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Take the Kids to Pueblo for a Day of Inexpensive Fun
We love Pueblo. The boats on the Riverwalk, the cute zoo, the great raptor center. And this summer the award-winning Buell Children’s Museum presents a fantastical mix of past and future with their newest exhibit, “Full Steam Ahead.” This exhibition of Victorian Curiosities & Inventive Gadgets runs through Sept 6. Other Pueblo museums have recognized the value […]
Hitts a Hit with Mini Golfers — and Easy on Their Wallets!
Hitts, a miniature golf place at 3402 N. Academy Blvd., has been around for 30 years. But, somehow, they got caught in a time warp. With three fun 18-hole mini golf courses to play, they still only charge $2 per person to play a round! A family of four can play for $8! Now, that’s just crazy. And these […]
Get Discounted Tickets to Concerts, Sports, from Scorebig
Living on the Cheap can offer a $40 discount on already discounted tickets from Scorebig for new customers who are spending at least $90. Depending on where you live, you will find tickets to professional sports, concerts, the circus and more. Read how Scorebig works and then about the additional $40 discount. ScoreBig, a discount […]
Springs ‘Insiders Guide’ Covers a Wealth of Information
Looking for something to give to newcomers to Colorado Springs? Give them a gift of information. Get them (0r yourself) a copy of the “Insider’s Guide to Colorado Springs,” by Linda DuVal (yours truly) and Marty Banks. The book retails for $18.95 but includes a wealth of information. It’s available at Barnes & Noble and the Garden of the Gods […]
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Sign Up with Goldstar to Get Discounts on Tix to Theater, Sporting Events
If you’re traveling to New York or Houston, Los Angeles or Chicago, or any other major city, you may want to take in a show or game. Tickets to professional theater, concerts and sporting events can be pricey, if not down right out of reach for many. That’s one reason why Goldstar is so appealing. […]
Here Are Some Free, Easy Things to Do with Kids Any Time
Most parents learn about child development as they go. Caretakers try to tailor plans that keep everyone happy — but anyone who has spent more than a few minutes around little ones knows that their attention spans are short. Sometimes parents (and teachers) run out of ideas and energy. Here are fun, educational ideas from teachers […]