Living on the Cheap

Famished frugal diners always love a buy-one-get-one deal because it means big savings. Pay full price for the first item and get the second one at reduced price. And McDonald’s is bringing back its popular Buy One, Add One for $1 deal on many menu favorites at participating locations — starting Jan. 7, 2025. Image: McDonald’s …

Have you heard the latest scoop? Baskin-Robbins’ popular Celebrate 31 special is still on in 2024. Baskin-Robbins was founded on one sweet and simple concept: Ice cream should be an everyday treat and there should be a new flavor to enjoy every day. That’s why Baskin-Robbin’s founders, Burt and Irv, launched 31 flavors — so …

The year is almost over. And Insomnia Cookies is celebrating with a big, sweet giveaway to celebrate the end of 2025 — FREE cookies! It’s the perfect reason to bring cookies to the office or year-end celebration…or even just a quiet night at home with the family. Don’t forget to bring ice cream to make …

BOOM! Sonic Drive-In is making lots of noise among famished bargain hunters with its popular value menu.  Enjoy one of seven popular menu items for just $1.99. Fans can create their own “cheap” combo for under $6 — a cheeseburger, soft pretzel and slush.  Image: Sonic Drive-In The $1.99 Value Menu is available for a …

There’s no need to go underground to find a good deal on a great sub. The popular sub shop Subway is everywhere, preparing its signature Footlong sandwiches at affordable prices with limited-time and daily deals. Subway specials and deals have made the sandwich shop a favorite with bargain hunters and frugal families. It’s the perfect …

Hungry bargain hunters can bag big savings at Wendy’s. The fast-food restaurant offers one of the most popular meal deals anywhere — the famous Biggie Bag. With lots of food (and savings) in the bag, the meal deal includes enough food to fill you up without emptying your wallet. Image: Wendy’s The price of the …

Eat, drink and be merry! Starbucks and the holidays are the perfect pairing. It’s the go-to place for gift cards, sweet treats, tumblers and seasonal beverages. Whether you’re enjoying a seasonal beverage while running holiday errands or picking up drinks and treats for the office, the popular (and ubiquitous!) coffee shop is just merrier in …

It’s time to start shopping for grocery deals — from everything you need for a holiday meal to snacks for Santa. And Walmart is making the holidays more affordable with an entire holiday meal that feeds 12 for less than $5 per person.  Available now through Dec. 31, 2024, Walmart’s new holiday meal includes items …

Unwrap lots of savings at Burger King this December. The fast-food restaurant is spreading even more magic this holiday season with 31 Days of Deals, featuring digital exclusives for Royal Perks members – including FREE food, $0 delivery fees, deals on popular menu items, festive BK merchandise drops and more. Image: Burger King The 31 …

Pizza is the perfect pairing for any holiday celebration or gathering. It’s quick and easy and, best of all, everyone loves pizza. And Pizza Hut is crossing cooking off everyone’s holiday to-do list by delivering the ultimate gift for hungry (and busy) families on a budget — the Triple Treat Box.  Photo: Pizza Hut With …

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 …