Living on the Cheap

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 …

Mmm…fries! Who doesn’t love McDonald’s fries? Especially when they’re fresh, piping hot and FREE! The chain’s “World Famous Fries” are made with premium potatoes, such as the Russet Burbank and Shepody. Fresh from the fryer, the fries are crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside. That’s what makes them so popular …

You can’t enjoy a juicy burger without fries! And Wendy’s is making it less expensive to enjoy the popular pairing. Fry fans will enjoy “FRYdays” even more at the popular fast-food restaurant. Not only is it the start to the weekend, it’s also now a chance to enjoy FREE fries every week. Image: Wendy’s Wendy’s …

Have you heard the latest scoop? Baskin-Robbins’ popular Celebrate 31 special is still on in 2025. On the 31st of each month in 2025 — customers get 31% off all scoops.  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 …

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 …

You simply can’t enjoy a burger without fries. It’s an iconic pairing for all-time, especially at fast-food burger joints.  And Burger King is making it cheaper for its loyal customers to enjoy the salty potato side.  Image: Burger King Burger King’s Royal Perks members can enjoy a “salty” benefit with their membership — FREE fries …

The savings are getting juicy for burger lovers at Sonic Drive-In! The popular quick-service restaurant just introduced its new Double Sonic Smasher Burger with two Angus beef, seasoned patties smashed and seared — crispy on the edges and juicy in the middle. It’s then layered with two slices of American cheese, Smasher sauce, crinkle-cut pickles, …

For many, January can feel like the longest month of the year, which is why 7-Eleven is giving everyone a FREE Slurpee on the last day of the month — Jan. 31, 2025. While some enjoy the winter chill, many are ready for sunshine and spring temperatures. Even more so, studies show that 41% of …

Amazon often celebrates Prime Day and has major discounts of their products. These deals are for Prime members only and they happen to fall on October 8 and 9 this year!  To get the Amazon deals, you need to sign up for Amazon Prime before you go shopping. But what if you don’t want to …

More butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP for an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the restaurant’s popular all-you-can-eat pancakes are back on the menu at participating locations. Frugal diners can feast without breaking the bank. Image: IHOP FREE …