Merry Monday
If you’re a member of My Starbucks Rewards loyalty program, Mondays will be a little merrier. Merry Monday offers are available from 2 p.m. to closing for members only. Here’s the schedule: Nov. 23, get a free holiday bakery item with purchase of holiday beverage; Nov. 30, earn 8 bonus stars, when you spend $15 or more; and Dec. 7, 50 percent off any Frappuccino beverage. To get the deals, you must pay with a registered Starbucks card or the Starbucks app. If you’re not a member, joining is free. Plus, you get a free drink after registration and signing up for e-mail updates. m
Cheap skates
This winter, Southwest Rink in downtown Denver’s Skyline Park once again welcomes locals to lace up for free from Nov. 24 to Feb. 15. Bring your own ice skates, or rent a pair for just $2. Besides the free skating, families can enjoy live entertainment, face painting, holiday movies, broomball, a photo booth and hot cocoa. Hours vary by week. For weather and programming updates, call the rink hotline at 303-825-6787.
Frugal feast
Not up to kitchen duty? We found a few options for a frugal feast on Thanksgiving. Boston Market ( ) offers a Thanksgiving Day meal with turkey breast, two sides, cornbread and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie for $11.99. For those with a bigger appetite, Old Country Buffet’s ( s) all-you-can-eat holiday menu includes roasted turkey breast, honey-glazed ham, roast beef, seasonal vegetables, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and a bounty of desserts. Price is $12.99 to $14.99 for adults, less for seniors and children. Golden Corral ( ) goes all out for its Thanksgiving Day Buffet with holiday favorites such as carved turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, as well as steak and shrimp. Pricing depends on location. The only downside: No leftovers. Hours vary at each restaurant, so check first before your flock heads over.
Shear savings
Great Clips is the place for families looking to shave a few bucks off their grooming bill in the months ahead. Through Dec. 12, the hair salon offers a haircut for $9.99 through its pre-paid Great Card. You can load as many discounted haircuts on a card as you want. The card never expires, so it’s the perfect opportunity to “trim” your haircut budget. Cards cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon. However, they can be redeemed at any participating location in the U.S. and used by more than one person during a single visit.
Coffee klatch
Here’s a hot offer. Through Dec. 31, Panera Bread pours a medium brewed coffee for 99 cents from 11 a.m. to closing, with any purchase. Limit one per person. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with a good friend over a cup of coffee and pastry for just a few bucks.
Hole-y deal
Start your week with bargain bagels at Einstein Bros. Bagels. Every Monday, the bagel chain offers 13 bagels for just $6 at participating locations, making them less than 50 cents each. The limited-time offer applies to signature bagels, which include asiago cheese, blueberry, sesame seed and more. (There is an additional charge for gourmet bagels and cream cheese.) At this price, you can be the star of the office when you walk in Monday morning with bagels to share.
Every Saturday, Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez at compile “Cheap Checklist” to help smart shoppers find freebies, discounts and deals. Send tips to info@milehighonthecheap.com 10-to-14 days in advance.
