Over 500 rinks across the country are giving kids a chance to lace up some skates and hit the ice as part of Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, November 2. This is a special opportunity because equipment will be provided and coaches will be on hand. Try Hockey For Free Day is part of the NHL's … [Read more...] about Kids can try ice hockey Saturday for free
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Discard old drugs on National Prescription Take-Back Day
It's never wise to keep expired or unused prescriptions around the house, so what do you do with them? National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 26, offers an opportunity to safely discard them for FREE. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring any over-the-counter or prescription … [Read more...] about Discard old drugs on National Prescription Take-Back Day
BOGO Blizzard with Dairy Queen Fan Club
If you love Blizzards (no, not winter storm kind), you should join DQ's Blizzard Fan Club for lots of cool treats. Fan Club members receive exclusive offers, including a buy-one-get-one-FREE Blizzard Treat coupon just for signing up, monthly inbox treats with the Blizzard of the Month and an … [Read more...] about BOGO Blizzard with Dairy Queen Fan Club
Free wedding dresses for military brides
When a member of the military gets married, it can be a bittersweet moment. Amid the joy is the understanding that the bride or groom could be deployed and the new couple would face separation, worry and danger. Brides Across America wants to thank those families with a fantastic military discount … [Read more...] about Free wedding dresses for military brides
New Wi-Fi service offers $19-a-month cellphone
One of my complaints about Republic when I originally wrote this article was the high price, for the relatively lackluster Motorola Defy. They have since made some adjustments to their purchase pricing on the phone and added additional phones.Save on the plan: Purchase the handset now at $199 … [Read more...] about New Wi-Fi service offers $19-a-month cellphone
Get outdoors with Great American Backyard Campout
It’s time to unplug the kids and get them outside. The National Wildlife Federation is urging families to participate in the Great American Backyard Campout on Saturday, June 22.The night out is a great way to reconnect with your kids and with nature, says Karoline Hurd, senior manager of … [Read more...] about Get outdoors with Great American Backyard Campout
20 Father’s Day gifts for $45 or (way) less
Father’s Day is June 16, 2013, so it’s time to start thinking about how you want to show appreciation for the favorite dads in your life.If your dad has specific hobbies that make gifting easy, consider yourself lucky and go with something you’ll know he’ll use. My own father is one of those … [Read more...] about 20 Father’s Day gifts for $45 or (way) less
Winner: Republic Wireless phone + 6 months free service
Plenty of people dream about cutting their wireless bill -- the average annual phone bill has gone from $210 a year in 2000 to $760 in 2010, according to the last research available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Living on the Cheap thinks that is crazy and so do the folks at Republic … [Read more...] about Winner: Republic Wireless phone + 6 months free service
Sales-tax holidays for appliances, storm supplies
Most shoppers think of a sales-tax holiday as the time during the summer when states help parents save money on back-to-school shopping by temporarily dropping state sales tax.Turns out there are other times and other reasons for sales-tax holidays.Starting in February, a handful of states … [Read more...] about Sales-tax holidays for appliances, storm supplies
Pizza Hut: Any toppings, any crust medium pizza for $8
Okay, so this new promo from Pizza Hut isn't as great as their previous $10 any-size pizza deal -- but it's still a good value. For a limited time, the Hut is offering an Any Any Box at a special price. What's an Any Any Box? It's a medium pizza with any toppings and any crust (pan, hand-tossed or … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut: Any toppings, any crust medium pizza for $8
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
If you’re a reader of Living on the Cheap, you are probably a money-savvy consumer, or hope to become one. Whether you use coupons, price-match sales or buy in bulk to save money on groceries, chances are you have a few extra non-perishable food items in your pantry, or can pick them up while … [Read more...] about Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Let’s buy the Boston police a cup of coffee
Capturing Suspect 2 after an intense manhunt over a period of 24 hours takes a special kind of hero. Add to that the stress of the Marathon bombing earlier in the week, and it's no wonder the men and women of the Boston Police Department are America's best and finest.So what do you say we all … [Read more...] about Let’s buy the Boston police a cup of coffee
Vote for us: eBay Frugal Blog Award
We're excited. Living On The Cheap has been nominated for an eBay Frugal Blog Award. While a select group of web pros will choose the winners in each of five categories, the public can also make its voice heard through social media. So we are asking for your vote. If you agree Living On The Cheap … [Read more...] about Vote for us: eBay Frugal Blog Award
Free fun at the Kentucky Derby Festival
Are you champing at the bit to be a part of the Kentucky Derby phenomenon in May but unwilling to pony up the steep price of a ticket?Choice tickets for the Derby go for more than $1,500 apiece. That’s a lot of bread for what’s been described as “the greatest two minutes in sports,” but you … [Read more...] about Free fun at the Kentucky Derby Festival
Presale baseball tickets at a discount
The boys of summer may only be warming up the bats, but baseball ticket sales are in full swing.ScoreBig is gearing up for baseball lovers with a Home Run Sale in April on Major League Baseball game seats for the 2013 season across the country, but you can get a jump on the action and an … [Read more...] about Presale baseball tickets at a discount
