Living on the Cheap

Spark lots of savings this Independence Day. While most will celebrate July 4th with picnics, barbecues and watching fireworks, hungry bargain hunters can enjoy the holiday by chomping on cheap eats in between all of the gatherings — thanks to these good ol’ fashioned American deals. More deals will be added as they’re announced. Before …

Buffalo Wild Wings has an appetizing deal for app lovers this summer. Appetizers are a delicious way to start a meal or just as a snack with friends and family. Some diners even make a whole meal out of just appetizers! And now customers can feast on Bottomless Appetizers at Buffalo Wild Wings — starting …

Nothing says America like hot dogs and a good deal. Here’s a yummy one that hard to pass up. Miami Grill is firing up the flavor this 4th of July weekend with a red, white, and BOGO deal that’s too good to miss. From Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 7, customers can get a …

Celebrate July 4th by enjoying one of America’s favorite treats for FREE — doughnuts! This Independence Day, Krispy Kreme is celebrating the summertime holiday with an all-new Stars, Stripes & Sweetness doughnut collection and a sweet giveaway for patriotic customers.  Photo: Krispy Kreme From June 23 to July 4, 2025, the Stars, Stripes & Sweetness …

There’s nothing that says summer picnics like fried chicken, and here’s one local eatery that’s offering some special meal deals for repeat customers, at participating locations. Pollo Campero is celebrating National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, by giving loyalty members a free fried chicken leg or thigh with any meal purchase. Note: Additionally, …

Get ready for lots of summery savings at Sonic Drive-In! Starting on the first day of summer, the popular fast-food restaurant is launching Live Free Fridays — a weekly celebration packed with exclusive in-app freebies and deals. The celebration runs through Aug. 29, 2025, so there will be plenty of Fridays to be frugal.  Image: …

On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. Even better, when you can also enjoy blockbuster savings!  Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at participating theaters for its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Express.  Image: Regal …

Two tickets, please. No exclusive membership or secret password required! Everyone is welcome to visit this family-friendly clubhouse for the summer.  Once again, Cinemark is opening the doors on its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Clubhouse for 10 weeks of family flicks.  The 10-week summer film fest runs on select dates from June 2 to …

Beef up your summer savings at Wendy’s! The popular fast-food restaurant continuing its 100 Days of Savings this summer with a meaty deal on its popular Dave’s Single Hamburger. The burger features a quarter-pound of fresh beef, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mayo and onion on a toasted bun. (Mustard added at selection …

Extra mustard and savings, please! For bargain hunters, there’s nothing ever corny about saving money, especially when it means dining on the cheap.  Image: Sonic Drive-In Sonic Drive-In occasionally offers discounted corn dogs for one day only on select dates, typically holidays or other notable days. (Any add-ons are extra.) There’s usually no limit, so …

Get ready to beef up your savings at Wendy’s? To kick off a summer of savings, Wendy’s is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a meaty deal on its popular Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger. The JBC features the restaurant’s signature square beef patty, crispy Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and mayo. Photo: Wendy’s From May …