Living on the Cheap

Who can resist a cheeseburger? National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, 2025, gives you permission to have more than one burger complete with melted cheese and all the toppings. Restaurants join in the fun by offering some juicy deals on the cheesy day. Remember, local restaurants and other businesses may offer deals on this day, …

Say cheese! Cheeseburger lovers will definitely have something to smile about on National Cheeseburger Day, Sept. 18, 2025. One of the best places to celebrate the cheesy day is at McDonald’s. Just about everyone has enjoyed one of the Golden Arches’ popular cheeseburgers. And, for one day only, bite into one at a bargain price …

Get ready to sail over to Red Lobster for big savings, shrimp lovers! When it comes to seafood, shrimp is at top of the list for many seafood fans. However, dining out on shrimp can be expensive…very expensive. That’s what makes the popular seafood restaurant’s new Ultimate SpendLESS Shrimp even tastier for those shrimp lovers …

Ahoy, ye frugal mateys! If ye looking for tasty treasures on the cheap, grab an eye patch and sail over to Long John Silver’s for a little fun and FREE food on Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sept. 19, 2025.  Image: Long John Silver’s On Sept. 19, 2025, talk like a pirate at Long John …

No homework required — just a need to take a study break at Chipotle. Often getting burritos multiple times a week, college students are among the restaurant chain’s most loyal customers.  And Chipotle is rewarding college students with exclusive access to FREE Chipotle, extra points and more, thanks to Chipotle U Rewards.  Photo: Chipotle Even …

Appetizers, anyone? Applebee’s is serving up an appetizing deal for appetizer lovers! Appetizers are a tasty way to start a meal or, if you prefer, you could make them the main course. Either way, there are always lots of options for which ones to enjoy at restaurants. And, at Applebee’s, there are more than 80,000 …

No more stressing about feeding the whole crew. Chipotle just introduced its new “Build-Your-Own Chipotle”— a group meal to feed four to six people. It’s an easy, stress-free way to feed any small group at home, school or work with no advance planning required. Image: Chipotle “Build-Your-Own Chipotle” is a shareable, customizable group meal that …

Winter may not be here yet, but there’s a blizzard of cool savings this fall at Dairy Queen! It’s just not fall without enjoying one of the popular ice cream shop’s signature seasonal treats — including the iconic Blizzard. Image: Dairy Queen And, every year, DQ announces a new limited-time lineup of fall flavors for …

BOO! This Halloween offer from Wendy’s will definitely leave trick-or-treaters “in the cold”, but in the sweetest way possible. Rather than handing out candy on Halloween night, give the “little monsters” a lesson in saving money by dropping a sweet deal in their bag — a coupon they can redeem for a sweet treat.  Photo: …

Need an afternoon snack? On a budget? Sometimes you need a quick bite before dinner, but don’t want to spend too much on a snack.  Head to Sonic Drive-In for its new Snacky Hour specials – a lineup of $1 snacks available every day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at participating locations.  Image: Sonic …

“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 …