Living on the Cheap

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 …

Have you heard the latest scoop? Baskin-Robbins’ popular Celebrate 31 special is still on in 2025. 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 …

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 …

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 …

Everyone knows Tuesdays are for tacos! However, Tuesdays also mean it’s time for giveaways, deals and perks at Taco Bell.  Taco Bell hosts Tuesday Drops every, well, Tuesday (of course!) The program is an opportunity for Taco Bell Rewards members to enjoy “exclusive access to special offers, unique experiences and limited opportunities.” Image: Taco Bell …

Redbox may be known for its little red kiosks everywhere. However, they offer more entertainment than just disc rentals.  The entertainment company just introduced FREE Live TV with dozens of family friendly channels. You can watch movies and TV shows at no cost. Even better, there is no subscription or sign-in required. Just sit back with your mobile …