Living on the Cheap

Enjoy a frugal feast at Chipotle before the big feast on Thursday! Often known as the biggest reunion night of the year, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving brings many back to their hometowns to reconnect with friends and family. And Chipotle invites fans to enjoy a meal together to catch up with its “Back Home BOGO” …

At a time when many “value meals” are disappearing from menus nationwide, Miami Grill is offering customers generous portions at $7.99, seven days a week. Monday: Gyro Pita – Traditional beef and lamb meat, slow roasted on a vertical rotisserie, sliced thin and piled high on grilled pita bread with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion and authentic tzatziki …

Turkey is not the only course to gobble up this Thanksgiving. Families can also feast on bargain burritos, thanks to QDOBA. There are many Thanksgiving traditions around the country, but one of the most universal is the famous Turkey Trot. A chance to have a little fun and burn a few calories before indulging on …

Pizza is the perfect pairing for any holiday gathering of friends and family. It’s quick and easy and, best of all, everyone at the table loves pizza. And Pizza Hut is crossing off cooking on everyone’s holiday to-do list by delivering the ultimate gift for busy hungry families on a budget — the Triple Treat …

BOOM! Sonic Drive-In is making lots of noise among hungry bargain hunters with its popular value menu.  Enjoy one of six popular menu items for just $1.99. Diners can create their own “cheap” combo for under $6 — a cheeseburger, chicken wrap and Bubble Slush.  Photo: Sonic Drive-In The $1.99 Value Menu is available for …

Get ready to be “bowled over”, teriyaki chicken lovers! For fans, it doesn’t get better than a hot bowl of rice, veggies and chicken teriyaki. It’s the perfect meal-in-one bowl. And one of the best places to enjoy a bowl is at Teriyaki Madness. The popular eatery is celebrating National Chicken Teriyaki Day on Dec. …

Many families are having difficulty putting food on the table right now. And Impossible Foods is stepping up to the plate by making it possible for those families struggling without benefits to get by with a little help from them. The company wants everyone to enjoy a “healthy diet”, as its line of Impossible meat …

Everyone knows the movies can be an expensive adventure (especially for families), so any opportunity to save money is worthy of the spotlight. If you’re a film fanatic, Tuesday is the day to go to Regal Theatres, which has locations in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Ticket prices range from $5 to $8. Every …

“Cue the rollback machine!”  Starting on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, McDonald’s is bringing Extra Value Meals back for a limited time. This will allow you to start your morning with a $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal – which comes with hash browns and a small coffee – or satisfy your afternoon appetite with the …

Mmm…fries! Who doesn’t love McDonald’s fries? Especially when they’re fresh, piping hot and FREE! The chain’s “World Famous Fries” are made with premium potatoes, such as the Russet Burbank and Shepody. Fresh from the fryer, the fries are crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside. That’s what makes them so popular …

You can’t enjoy a juicy burger without fries! And Wendy’s is making it less expensive to enjoy the popular pairing. Fry fans will enjoy “FRYdays” even more at the popular fast-food restaurant. Not only is it the start to the weekend, it’s also now a chance to enjoy FREE fries every week. Image: Wendy’s Wendy’s …