Living on the Cheap

Camp out at AMC Theatres this summer! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long.  The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2025. Image: AMC Theatres From June 23 to Aug. 13, 2025, enjoy eight family-friendly Illumination titles for …

Going to the movies is a fun adventure, but it can also take a big cut from your entertainment budget. Loyalty pays off AMC Theatres will offer half off tickets every Wednesday this summer, in July and August. Starting July 9, 2025, AMC will begin offering its “50% Off Wednesdays” special. Moviegoers will enjoy tickets …

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, …

Did you know Capital One also has cafés throughout the country? A Capital One Café is a community space, with a full barista service Verve Coffee bar inside, where customers can relax and recharge. Whether you bank with Capital One or not, everyone is welcome to enjoy a cozy co-working space with FREE Wi-Fi and …

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 …

Guacamole and queso blanco always cost you extra at Chipotle! However, for one day only, customers can top their favorite bowl or burrito for FREE with both of the popular add-ons. Chipotle is celebrating its new holiday “Extra Sunday” with the big giveaway on Feb. 10, 2025, as an ode to football fans’ desire to …

Who doesn’t love frozen yogurt? Froyo fans can chill out with lots of sweet deals on National Frozen Yogurt Day, Feb. 6, 2025. Yogurt has been around for thousands of years. However, the sweet treat made its way to the Americas in the early 1900s. A brilliant entrepreneur decided to freeze yogurt in the 1970s …

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 …

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 …

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 …