shopping

Avoid Holiday Spending Mistakes

We have great intentions when we create our holiday shopping plan of attack. Maybe you’re the type who hits the stores armed with flyers, coupons, apps and lists. Or maybe you’re the type to just hit the malls (and online stores) and marathon shop till you drop. Either way, you could be blowing your holiday […]

Shop CC’s Winter Market for Unusual Goods

Do a little unusual holiday shopping at the Colorado College : Winter Market – Cultural program coordinators, staff members, and international students present food and crafts typical of wintertime in their own country. It starts at 5 pm Saturday, Dec. 8, at the , Cornerstone Main Space, Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave. Admission FREE.

Check Out Target Weekend Deals

Last year, Target rolled out a special “Weekend Deals” promo that included very-special savings on in-store or online items. They noticed most of their guests visit the store on Saturdays and Sundays, so they decided to reward those loyal shoppers with savings. They are regifting the promo this year, but they’ve increased the deals on […]

Save 20% at Walgreens on Senior Savings Day

It pays to be a little older and wiser. On the first Tuesday of every month, Walgreens offers customers 55 and older a discount on many in-store purchases. (Proof of age may be required, so bring a photo ID. Plus, the offer is only valid with its Balance Rewards program.) As of Nov. 4, 2018, […]

Get Unique Gifts at Art Market

Looking for a unique holiday gift? Try shpping the Commonwheel Artists Co-op annual Holiday Market from Nov. 16 to Dec. 31, in Manitou Springs. They’ll also be participating in the First Friday ArtWalk reception 5-8 pm Dec, 7, The art and fine craft items are made by local Colorado artists, with price and quality in […]

Apps Can Help with Car Buying

If you are in the market for a new or used car, there are apps that will help you shop for the best deal and save money. What we love about these hand-held tools is that you can use them to find a better price than a dealer is offering you even while you are […]

First Fridays Feature Art, Culture Downtown

First Friday Downtown in Colorado Springs features gallery openings, meet-the-artist events, performances and cultural activities the first Friday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. at galleries, retailers, and venues throughout Downtown Colorado Springs. Find a complete listing of First Friday events on the Downtown Colorado Springs’ website. Enjoy the openings on your own, or […]

Ford Offers Special Discounts

Did you know that Ford offers a special discount on vehicles for customers who are military and first responders? This offer is valid at any time. Enter your zip code to find the nearest Ford dealer and learn details. To check it out, CLICK HERE.

Seven Ways to Offset Your Costco Fee

If you know you’re going to need one or more big ticket items in the next year or so it may make sense to budget and plan to make all the purchases in one year to make the most of a Costco membership fee, which starts at $55. After you cover the membership fee with […]

Want to Buy a Car Online?

Buying a car is often a stressful and confusing process, with salesman pressuring for the sale while you try to juggle sticker prices and discounts and upgrades in your head. Smartphones helped alleviate some of the stress of a visit to the car lot, as you can now quickly search and compare prices. But what […]