Living on the Cheap

Sonic Drive-In is making the holidays jollier for hungry bargain hunters and fans alike!  For 12 days this holiday season, the popular restaurant is unwrapping a new daily deal with big savings — from December 8 to 19, 2025. Photo: Sonic Drive-In The daily deals are only available for MySonic Rewards members via the restaurant’s …

This is a cool giveaway for Percy Jackson and froyo fans! Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is partnering with Disney to promote the new season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This is the second season in the popular Percy Jackson series. The much anticipated season premieres on Disney+ and Hulu on December 10, 2025. Image: Menchie’s …

Great news! Through Dec. 31, 2025, guests at Miami Grill can try the brand-new SmashBurger, featuring the following:  Smash-style burger patties  Melted cheese  Ketchup, mayo & pickles  All for just $5.99  At a time when many “value meals” are disappearing from menus nationwide, Miami Grill is also  offering customers generous portions at $7.99, seven days …

Shake Shack is definitely making the holidays a little merrier for hungry bargain hunters! This December, the popular eatery is gifting customers FREE Shack Sandwich — with a new burger or sandwich available every week. It’s the perfect excuse to take a “bargain break” from running holiday errands. Use the money saved on more gifts, …

Enjoy a frugal feast at Chipotle on weekends in December! The popular restaurant is making the holiday season a little merrier for Chipotle fans and diners on a budget alike. Take a break from running errands on Saturday to stop by Chipotle for a discounted dinner. And, if you’re dining alone, save the extra entrée …

Parents are always looking for ways to stretch their budget. And this family-friendly offer from IHOP will definitely make families joyous and merry this holiday season. Take a break from shopping and take the kids to IHOP for a frugal feast because the little ones get to eat for FREE. Then, use the extra money …

This annual offer from Wendy’s definitely won’t leave bargain hunters in the cold…well, err, maybe just “a little Frosty”. If you enjoy a little sweet treat with your meal (or just as a snack), you’ll definitely want to snag one of the restaurant’s popular key tags. The little tag is the key to a year’s …

Get ready to make a Popeyes run this holiday season! The popular restaurant is giving busy, frugal families two big gifts this season — a break from cooking (time!) and savings. From Nov. 17 to Jan. 4, 2026, customers can unwrap the restaurant’s new Popeyes Family Meal — a feast that brings big value and …

For many, it’s just not the holidays without enjoying a classic Christmas flick with loved ones. Thanks to Regal Cinemas’ Holiday Classics Series, friends and family can do just that without breaking the holiday entertainment budget. Image: Regal Cinemas From Nov. 28 to Dec. 31, 2025, Regal Cinemas is featuring a family-favorite holiday film every …

Unbox one of the sweetest deals of the holiday season on “Day of the Dozens” at Krispy Kreme.  As if there weren’t enough treats during the holidays, the popular doughnut shop is sweetening the season with its popular Original Glazed Doughnuts for just $1, as well as a new Krispy Kreme x Peanuts Collection. Image: …

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 …