CHEAP CHECKLIST: Loveland stamps and other deals
LOVE LETTERS
Is there a more perfect place than our very own Loveland from which to send Valentine’s Day cards? Through Feb. 1, drop off your cards and love letters at any King Soopers in a drop-off box at the customer service desk. The grocery chain will send them to the Loveland post office in time to get the worldfamous “Loveland, CO” postmark. While King Soopers is covering the costs of transporting the cards and letters to Loveland, you must put enough stamps on your correspondence to ensure it reaches its final destination. Otherwise, your loved ones will not receive your heart-filled words. loveland.org/ValentineProgram
BRIDAL PARTY
If you’re walking down the aisle soon, check out the Colorado Bridal Show for resources, ideas and vendors. The show sets up at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center (7800 E. Tufts Ave.) in Denver on Jan. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is regularly $10. However, if you mention The Denver Post’s Cheap Checklist at the door, you and your bridal posse get in for free. The event is not just for brides and grooms — make it a party and invite friends and family to help with decisions. Even better, enter to win lots of wedding-worthy door prizes, including an all-inclusive Cancun honeymoon, a stay at the Stanley Hotel, a $1,000 gift certificate for a Hard Rock Hotels destination wedding and more. Parking is free. theexpopros.com/hyatt-dtc.html
BAGEL BONANZA
This offer has holes in it … actually, three. On Feb. 1, from opening until 11 a.m., Bruegger’s Bagels is celebrating its 35th anniversary by giving customers three free bagels. Sorry, no cream cheese or specialty bagels. To get the freebie, claim the required coupon at www.brueggers.com/3-free-bagels. There are four locations in Colorado: two in Denver, plus Lakewood and Littleton. brueggers.com/3-free-bagels
DINING CHOICES
Wendy’s is changing the game when it comes to meal deals thanks to its new multiple sandwich options. For a limited time, the fast-food restaurant is offering a 4-for-$4 meal deal. Hungry bargain hunters get four chicken nuggets, small fries, a small drink and their choice of one of the following eight sandwiches: Double Stack, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Crispy Chicken BLT, Grilled Chicken Wrap, Spicy Chicken Wrap, Jr. Cheeseburger, Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe or Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger. It’s all at an affordable price, just $4. wendys.com
NATURAL WONDERS
Connecting with nature is easy in Colorado. For those looking to expand their view of nature’s beauty, many free family-friendly nature and history programs take place in Jefferson County Open Space parks throughout the year, including Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Hiwan Homestead Museum. The Center offers a variety of programs with topics exploring the ecological diversity and richness of the foothills. Discover wildlife, plants, geology, astronomy and more. Most programs are free but require advance registration. To review the current schedule, visit jeffco.us/1541/Master-Calendar.
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.