Mile High on the Cheap – Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck in Denver

Jul 28, 2011 by MidChix Staff

How To Successfully Shop a Yard Sale

It’s a Saturday and you’re up and on the street earlier than those construction guys around the corner. Why the get-up-and-rub-those-sleepies-out-of-your-eyes motivation? Two words: Yard. Sales. Here’s how to grab the gold and stay off the loser’s block. (For all you non-Denver chicks, check out www.citiesonthecheap.com for cool deals near you!) Read article here…

Article We Like: “Restaurants and Pricing”

I have always had a love/hate relationship with eating in restaurants. I love that someone else does the grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning. I hate paying for food that I know I could do at home as well if not better. The problem is that I hate doing the grocery shopping and cooking. I don’t mind the cleanup. This wouldn’t be a problem if my husband cooked more often because he is actually good at it, but when he gets home at the end of the day the last thing he wants to do is cook. Consequently, we go out, often. Read the rest of the article here…

Bookstore We Like: West Side Books

West Side Books is an independent bookstore located in the historic Highlands neighborhood of northwest Denver since 1998. They carry new, used, rare, and collectible books.

Owner Lois Harvey brings 35 years of book-selling expertise to Denver. They also provide book searches and special orders, and – on occasion – host concerts, readings, and other literary events. Musical guests have included international celebrities like Ron Miles and Hamster Theatre, as well as exceptional regional talent. The intimate setting makes for an especially memorable experience, and there’s always an interesting mix of people. Events are generally free. Read more here…

10+ Denver Thrift Stores

Take a look at this full list of Denver metro thrift stores. Denver has a wide and diverse list of thrift stores to choose from. From finding a used doorknob at a home improvement thrift store, to finding used maternity pants, there is a Denver thrift store for you. Read more here…

Blog We Like: “The Thrifty Chicks”

A USA-wide network of friends with decades of thrift store shopping experience. We have piles of cool stuff to prove it. You ask us where we found that adorable dress, coat or magnificent chair. Our homes are something from a funky magazine. We visit the department stores of thrift: Goodwill, ARC, DAV and Salvation Army. Our shopping benefits worthy causes, no resale/consignment shops. Read blog entries here…

Weekly Recipe: 20 Budget Friendly Organic Meals

We all want to cook healthy, organic meals for our families, but sometimes the prices can be daunting. These fresh recipes from Catherine Newman will help you stay health conscious and budget conscious at the same time.
Get recipe here…

Tips: For Getting Denver on a Discount…visit Mile High on the Cheap

Looking for inexpensive or free things to do in Denver/Boulder? Want to sample local stores, restaurants, attractions, and more without breaking the bank? Your guides Claire Walter and Laura Daily show you how to get the best for less. Read tips here…