Things to do with kids in South Florida this week
We all like to introduce our children to new experiences, and there are lots of things to do with kids in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. We have organized...
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Teresa Mears is a publisher, writer and editor who was raised to be frugal. She became a website entrepreneur after 30 years as an editor at newspapers ranging in size from the Portland (Tenn.) Leader to The Los Angeles Times and The Miami Herald, where she worked most recently. She moved to Florida in 1980 because it was the only place she could get a job during that recession and has lived in South Florida since 1985, in Miami, Hollywood, Tamarac, Wilton Manors and Fort Pierce. She is co-owner and CEO of the parent network, Living on the Cheap.
Hurricane season: How to prepare (without spending too much)
South Floridians have learned the hard way to take hurricanes seriously. When we get complacent, another storm comes and reminds us of the importance of hurricane preparation and supplies. You...
Art festivals, artisan markets, bazaars and craft fairs
Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has...
Free and cheap movies in South Florida this week
Every time I go to the movies, it seems as if the price has gone up again. These days, I can get an entire month of Netflix for less than...
Free monthly Art Walk Wilton Manors
If you are looking for a vibrant night out that combines local talent, street energy and an intimate community vibe, come to the monthly Art Walk Wilton Manors. When is...
Jam on percussion for free in Kendall (plus special immersive drum and tech event)
Channel the inner musician you've always wanted to be on Friday nights during the free Friday Night Drum Jam from 7-9 p.m. at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, 12770...
Discounted movies at Coral Gables Art Cinema
Night owls who love movies will want to get in on discounted late-night movie screenings at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Offered at 9 p.m. Saturdays (though the starting time...
South Florida garage sales and yard sales
Do you like to search for bargains at garage sales and yard sales? You can find garage sales in South Florida, from Homestead of Jupiter, throughout all of Miami-Dade, Broward...
Food Trucks Tuesdays offer good fare, music at Haulover Park
Family fun doesn't always have to wait until the weekend! Head to Haulover Park every Tuesday from 5-10 p.m. to enjoy Food Trucks Tuesdays and sample all kinds of vendors serving...
Deals for theatre shows at Actors' Playhouse in Coral Gables
The Actors' Playhouse in Coral Gables presents plays and musicals for both adults and children. These deals and discounts at the Actors' Playhouse make it so that most anyone can...
Free birding field trips with the Tropical Audubon Society
The Tropical Audubon Society offers free birding field trips and other events for those who want to learn more about South Florida's feathered friends (and our real snowbirds that pass...
Free national park pass for 4th-graders & their families
Got a 4th-grade student in the house? If so, thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors initiative, that fourth-grader - plus everyone else in the family - can get into any U.S....
Miami Children's Museum offers Florida resident discount
The Miami Children's Museum offers a discount for Florida residents, who can visit for $18. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the...
Knaus Berry Farm is open for the season at new location
Oh, those sweet, sweet cinnamon rolls! After much anticipation, Knaus Berry Farm has reopened for the season, in a new location — and we are thrilled to share the news....
South Florida theater deals and discounts
South Florida has many excellent theater productions, but tickets are sometimes expensive. We've found a number of ways to get discount theater tickets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties....
Free tours of the Adrienne Arsht Center
The Adrienne Arsht Center offers a free tour every Monday and Saturday at noon. The tour lasts approximately one hour. No reservations are required. Tours depart from the lobby of...
South Florida Concert Ticket Discounts and Deals
Find deals on concert tickets in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and South Florida, with discounts of up to 60%.
3 best ways to save on dining out in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach
You want to go out to dinner, but it can get so expensive. Here are three ways to save on eating out in South Florida: South Florida on the Cheap...
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden discounts and deals
Want to visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden? The 83-acre garden in Coral Cables, established in 1938, offers visitors a chance to see all kinds of rare and interesting tropical plants....
Free museum days and events in South Florida
It's hot outside, and we're all looking for interesting things to do inside, in the air conditioning. South Florida museums offer lots of opportunities for fun and education indoors. Most...
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Save big on Discount Tuesdays at Cinemark
If you're a movie lover on a budget, mark your calendar for Tuesdays. Cinemark offers its weekly Discount Day every Tuesday at participating locations, including theaters in Boca Raton, Boynton...
Sale: 80% off audiobooks
Do you love to read? Are you looking for a summer book that will have you hooked from the start? Audible at Amazon currently has a big list of audiobooks...
Free outdoor concerts in Broward
One of the great things about winter in South Florida is all the free outdoor concerts you can attend. Nearly every Broward city offers a free concert series, and some...
Free author events at Books & Books
We write often about free author readings, free entertainment and free children’s events at our favorite independent bookstore, Books & Books, but we realized we have never written a post...
Broward fitness classes, yoga and events
Here’s a calendar of fitness classes and events in and around Broward County. Some are free and some charge a fee. Some cities also offer free or inexpensive exercise programs....
Miami-Dade fitness classes, yoga and events calendar
Here's a calendar of fitness classes and events in and around Miami. Some are free and some charge a fee. You can also add your own fitness events to this...
Coral Castle
For 28 years from 1923 to 1951, a man named Ed Leedskalnin secretly carved rock at night. He ended up with 1,100 tons of coral in unusual shapes and today...
Miami's best thrift stores: Find them by neighborhood - VIDEO
Bargain-hunters who want to find the best deals know that thrift stores are where it’s at. You can find discounted designer clothes, handbags and shoes, as well as furniture and home...
Lion Country Safari deal
Lion County Safari is now open and you can enjoy discounted tickets to the ever-popular drive-thru safari.
Florida Free Fishing Days
Are you fishing for some family fun? Florida offers several free fishing days, when anglers of all ages are allowed to fish on public bodies of water without a license....
Discount and free spay and neuter for Miami-Dade cats and dogs
Miami-Dade Animal Services provides discount spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats two days a week at the animal shelter. Pets older than four months need proof of rabies...
To our readers: Welcome to our new, bigger site - and get our app!
We have some exciting news: We have merged our Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach websites with our Miami website to create one giant Miami-South Florida on the Cheap website. This...
Miami Vintage and Consignment Shops
There are plenty of choices in Miami to go on the hunt for vintage and consignment steals, but you have to be in the know of where and when to...
