Living on the Cheap

October isn’t just about scary monsters, haunted houses and candy everywhere. It’s also about being treated to lots of sweet savings and discounts. And, for frugal families, it’s always a big treat, whenever they can save money — especially because the winter holidays are just around the corner.  There’s nothing scary during the Halloween month …

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 …

That’s a big win for Denny’s fans!  Thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays hitting a grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series, Denny’s is giving away its iconic Grand Slam breakfast away to fans for one week — as part of its Grand Slam giveaway.  Image: Denny’s From Nov. 3 to 10, 2025, …

Extra mustard and ketchup, please! Halloween is the perfect time to be corny (and silly!) with the family, especially with so many memories and traditions on the spooky night.  And frugal families can make the haunted holiday a little “cornier” by stopping by Sonic Drive-In for a frightfully good deal. The whole gang of monsters …

Because of their popularity, chicken sandwiches are now on just about every menu. And many fans believe Popeyes makes the best chicken sandwich among all fast-food restaurants. Leading up to National Chicken Sandwich Day, Popeyes is serving FREE chicken sandwiches for two weeks — from Oct. 27 to Nov. 9, 2025. Fans can bite into …

Back in 2000, Chipotle celebrated its very first Boorito giveaway with a burrito-themed costume contest on Halloween night. In the following years, customers who showed up dressed in any costume on Oct. 31 received a discounted entrée. Over the years, the giveaway has evolved with various changes.  It has become one of the most popular …

Spice up Halloween at QDOBA! Characters of all kinds can fill their belly on Halloween at the popular Mexican fast-casual restaurant. Image: QDOBA On Oct. 31, 2025, QDOBA is offering a FREE entrée with the purchase of an entrée and drink at participating locations.   Choose from burritos, bowls, salads, tacos or nachos. Quesadillas are excluded …

Shake Shack is definitely known for its juicy burgers, fries and, of course, shakes. And, for a limited time, customers can scare up big savings on the Double ShackBurger at the popular restaurant. The Double ShackBurger is made with two quarter-pound 100% Angus beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce, on a buttered and …

Every parent knows that dining out with the family can be frightfully expensive. And that’s just for an entrée and beverage for each person — even more so, if you add in appetizers or desserts. That’s why families are always on the lookout for any opportunity to save money at restaurants. Thanks to Applebee’s, frugal …

Popeyes is opening up a big box of savings! Bargain hunters know that bundled meal deals are the best option to save money when dining out. They always offer more value than buying the menu items separately. And, if there’s more food than you can eat, you can always save the extras for a midnight …

BOO! No need to be chicken of this Halloween deal from Kentucky Fried Chicken. The spooky season is all about having fun for kids of all ages. However, for bargain hunters, it’s also about scaring up lots of savings — thanks to all of the seasonal deals. And KFC is offering lots of treats with …