Aug
15
Many have complained that Broward offers few free and cheap activities for families. But we found 10 gems that are either free or extremely low-cost. Consider oceanfront paradises, nature preserves and a horse farm now in a county park – all to enjoy for free. You can read our story here …
Aug
18
Fly often? Want to take a month off and crisscross the country but can’t afford the airfare? Or maybe you want to visit family and friends in New York every weekend? JetBlue is advertising a one-month All-You-Can-Jet-Pass for $599. The past must be purchased by Friday, Aug. 21. As always, the pass comes …
Aug
17
Our friend Elizabeth at Albuquerque on the Cheap has put together a fantastic list of deals for last-minute back-to-school shoppers: CVS Pharmacy: FREE filler paper (150 sheets). You pay 99 cents with ExtraCare card, then receive a 99-cents ExtraBucks reward, making the deal free. Limit 2 per household …
Jun
28
Add AMC Theaters to the list of movie theaters offering cheap and free movies for kids this summer. The AMC Summer Movie Camp shows a kids’ movie for $1 at 10 a.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 5. The proceeds go to Variety-the Children’s Charity, and the Will Rogers Institute. This week’s feature is …
Jun
01
Here are some great ways to stretch your dining dollars. Plenty of restaurants and other food vendors in the Fort Lauderdale area are offering bargains, discounts and freebies. Thanks to our pals at Palm Beach on the Cheap, Miami on the Cheap and Cities on the Cheap, we’ve put together a round-up of some of …
May
30
If you don’t have cats showing up at your door with little suitcases, as I do, you may want to go to a shelter to adopt one (or two). Broward County Animal Care and Regulation in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach is offering two cats for one adoption fee, $74.95, through September. The …
Apr
28
Two chances for free or very cheap ice cream this week: * 31-cent Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins is Wednesday, April 29. From 5 p.m to 10 p.m., you can get a scoop of your favorite flavor for just 31 cents. Click here to find a participating location …
Apr
26
Penny appetizers? Dollar entrées? I know. You think I’ve got to be joking. Not so. All you have to do is sign up with T.G.I. Friday’s “Give me more stripes” program BEFORE April 30, 2009. Their website promises that within 24-hours of signing up, T.G.I. Friday’s will email you a coupon for 1¢ appetizers with the purchase of any beverage …
Apr
05
Here are some free or cheap activities for families, kids and youth this spring break week: * Free bilingual stories and songs at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Check with your local branch for story times at other locations. * Cheap skate (we love this) …
Mar
18
IKEA’s “Seize the Day” sales are back from Friday, March 20, to Sunday, March 22. Whether they’re celebrating the first day of spring or just randomly slashing low prices even lower, I’ll take it. A good deal is a good deal. Here’s what they’re offering this weekend: On March 20-22, you can get …
