If you’re buying gift vouchers for family & friends, or shopping for yourself, various restaurants and other businesses offer enticing bonus extras. For shopping in a snap, some of the deals & bonuses are offered online. We’ll be adding others. Many of these deals are valid to December 24. Bonus cards usually include restrictions, including designated dates […]
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Free entry for Groove & Green Marketplace events in Margate
Stroll among vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, knick-knacks and other items. Groove & Green Marketplace events, which include live music, are at the northwest side of State Road 7 and Margate Boulevard in Margate. The events are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Food trucks and other food vendors are on […]
Free Photos with Santa & other events at Festival Marketplace
Some shopping plazas offer a variety of activities, entertainment and extra events. Festival Marketplace is an example. Featured Free Professional Photos with Santa for youngsters 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays December 1 to December 23 Photos with Santa for pets 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. December 8 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
50% off apparel & accessories Wednesdays at Salvation Army stores
Family Stores run by Salvation Army in Broward offer extra discounts. Apparel and eligible accessories are half price on Wednesdays at participating stores. Eligible merchandise, except furniture and electronics, is 25 percent off on Saturdays. Salvation Army Family Stores in Broward are Pembroke Pines Salvation Army Family Store, 888 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, 954-433-2160, 10 […]
BSO offers safer places for in-person transactions
Online purchases usually require doing business with strangers. For an added element of safety, Broward Sheriff’s Office offers some of its stations to exchange merchandise and money. The designated transaction zones, including parking lots and lobbies of some BSO district offices, are free to use. The district offices generally are open specific hours and it’s wise to meet during the […]
Discounts for Orchid Show
The Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society features opportunities for discounts for the Orchid Show. The event is January 25, January 26 & January 27. The show includes orchid displays, plant vendors, orchid supplies vendors and orchid artwork. The regular fee at the door is $15 or nab a discount. $12 with early purchase online $12 with discount page printed from the […]
Farmers markets, including entertainment & activities
For those who enjoy browsing for succulent tomatoes, bunches of basil and other fresh produce, a rich assortment of outdoor and indoor shopping options are offered in Broward. Some farmers markets and green markets are enhanced with free music and activities. Others are indoor stores. If you’re venturing out to a farmers market, it’s wise to phone first because dates, hours and locations are sometimes revised. […]
Discounts for Fort Lauderdale Home Design Show
Nab a $3 discount for Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show. The show is 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. November 16, 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. November 17 and 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. November 18. The event features demonstrations, speakers, local artists and exhibits by vendors in the home design and renovation industry. Information is on […]
$100 toilet rebates for eligible Broward residents
For an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $100 per toilet when replacing an old toilet with a more efficient low-flow WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible homeowners may receive two rebates — up to $200 — per household. The specific rebate and eligibility may vary […]
Broward bike-share offers easy access to borrowed bikes
The Broward bike-share program is a network of self-serve bike pick-up and drop-off stations in eastern Broward, offering bikes for running errands, sightseeing or scooting around town for fun. Bike-share bikes are intended for brief point-to-point excursions. Fees range from $5 for each 30 minutes to $25 & $45 for memberships, which offer unlimited rides for free, when […]
Buy our new book to save big bucks with coupons
Want to discover the secrets of super savers? Living On The Cheap’s Teresa Mears and Laura Daily have just published “The Ultimate Guide to Coupons”. We share the smart way to use coupons, investing just minutes to save dollars. To make it super simple, the guide can be downloaded as an e-book to your smartphone, […]
Shop for bargains at thrift stores in Broward
Designer duds, furniture, apparel, appliances, toys, electronic items and decorative items are sold at bargain prices at thrift stores in South Florida Some stores sell a wide array of merchandise and others are more focused and limited, such as a emphasis on furniture, fine apparel or kids’ items. If you’re interested in making money from your own unwanted […]
