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Yo, free froyo!
This freebie is sure to leave you in the cold, but in a good way. To celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is dishing up 6 ounces of the sweet stuff with toppings for free on Feb. 1 from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. The chain offers a variety of frozen yogurts, including nonfat, low- fat, low- carb and no sugar added. If your sweet tooth craves more than 6 ounces, just pay the difference. The sweet offer is limited to one per customer at participating locations.
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Bargain burgers
The meal dealsmany restaurants now offer serve up plenty of value. It’s one of the best ways to dine out without breaking the bank. Red Robin is chirping in, with its latest limited- time offer Double Tavern Double Plus Deal at participating locations. Get two Double Tavern burgers plus an appetizer or dessert for $ 15. The dessert or appetizer is from a select menu and may vary by location. ( The offer excludes Red’s Big Tavern burger.) No burger substitutions, except for veggie or Boca burger. It’s one of the best deals the family- friendly chain has offered in a long time. redrobin. com
And the winner is… If you’re excited about the Oscars, make a date for this year’s AMC Theatres Best Picture Showcase. It’s an opportunity to see all eight Oscar- nominated films on Feb. 20 – “Bridge of Spies”, “Room”, “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “The Big Short” and on Feb. 27 – “Brooklyn”, “Spotlight”, “The Martian” and “The Revenant.” Themarathon of movies starts at 10 a. m. at Highlands Ranch 24, Southlands 16 andWestminster Promenade 24. A pass is $ 35 for each day. However, you can save $ 5 and purchase a two- day pass for $ 65— making each film about $ 8, or roughly 30 percent off regular admission prices. Passes can be purchased at the box office of participating theatres.
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Fare deal
RTD just implemented a new fare schedule, designed to simplify the way passengers pay for trips across its expanding transit system. In particular, the new affordable and convenient DayPass offers the best value for $ 5.20. The DayPass gets you unlimited rides on bus and rail for the price of a single round- trip. It’s perfect for a day exploring the city without having to worry about finding ( and paying) for parking— perfect for residents and tourists alike. Plus, there’s an option for the most affordable way to and from DIA: $ 9 one- way for either SkyRide or the future rail line to DIA opening April 22. rtd- denver. com Every Saturday, Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez at MileHighOnTheCheap. com compile “Cheap Checklist” to help smart shoppers find freebies, discounts and deals. Send tips to info@ milehighonthecheap. com 10 to 14 days in advance.