If you’re heading to a restaurant and you’re on a budget, think about sitting inthe bar. It can save you money. At one of our favoriteplaces, in the dining room, three sliders, with fries, cost $10.95. In the bar, the sliders (without fries) are just $6.95 – and cheaper yet on Slider Fridays. Another local […]
Dining out
Wine with Dinner? Wine Not? It’s a Special Occasion
If you’re heading to a nice restaurant for any special occasion, chances are, you may order some wine. But if you do, use some common sense. Here are some tips for ordering wine that will save you money. Don’t be intimidated by the wine list. Some of them are as thick as a decent dictionary and you […]
SpringsGiveaways Has New Deals for You Every Day
Have you checked out ColoradoSpringsGiveaways.com? You should! They have giveaways (translation: FREE), with new stuff every day. For excample, you can win lunch for two at a local restaurant and tickets to the Colorado Springs Philharmonic or other local ticketed event. There’s supposedly a new giveaway contest every weekday, including restaurants, spas, retail shops and entertainment venues. To find […]
Vacation Travel Doesn’t Have to Break the Piggybank
Travel can be expensive Here, from our sister site, Living on the Cheap, are some tips to cut costs. 1. Before you go, order a visitors guide from the state tourism board or convention and visitors bureau of the place you will be visiting. Often the guide will have money-saving coupons to local attractions, accommodations […]