Anyone who has lived in Missouri, Kansas or other parts of the Midwest should be familiar with the saying “if you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes and it will change.” The original quote was uttered by Mark Twain about New England, but the sentiment seems suitable for here in Kansas City. Whether […]
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Free Admission to City Market Vintage Sale
Every weekend year round the City Market hosts a vintage sale. Admission is FREE if you want to shop; there’s a fee for vendor space. The sale, which is open during Farmers Market hours, includes up to 60 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, or gently used items. Check out the Antiques & Collectibles vendors in the […]
Dairy Queen Serves Meal Deal (with sundae) All Day for $6
For those who like their lunch with a sweet treat, Dairy Queen continues offering a lunchtime meal deal — but with some changes. (Previously, the offer was its $5 Buck Lunch.) For a limited time, the $6 Meal Deal is available all day at participating locations. Who doesn’t love a meal deal that includes a sundae? Because, […]
$5 factory tours and FREE coffee tastings with The Roasterie
For many, coffee is a magical drink needed for each day. The Roasterie, a local specialty roaster, offers some ways to learn more about the farming, roasting and blending process of this magical drink. Tours Tours are offered daily at the Factory Café location at 1204 W 27th St, Kansas City, MO. Cost is $5 […]
Kansas City U-Pick berries, orchards and farms
Nothing beats the taste of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Produce is easy to get at any of the many u-pick berries, orchards and farms in Kansas City. Pick-your-own farms are also a great way to give kids a hands-on education of where food comes from. Locally the harvest season begins in the spring with many […]
Denny’s: Get Super Slam for $5.99
Denny’s is serving up big savings sure to fill up any hungry bargain hunter. Due to its popularity, the iconic diner is bringing back its Super Slam with two eggs, two bacon strips, two sausage links, two buttermilk pancakes and hash browns — all for $5.99. (The entrée may be $6.99 at some locations.) If […]
Sad news about our publisher
Julie Mears Henry, 53, publisher of Kansas City on the Cheap, died March 26 at her home in Palm Bay, Florida. She is survived by her husband, John Henry; her father, Charles Mears; and more relatives and friends than can possibly be named. Julie was born in Kansas City, Mo., and graduated from St. Catherine’s […]
FREE Admission to the Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair
The Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair is this Thursday and Friday, April 5-6, 2018 at Union Station. Admission is FREE. The Fair brings together hundreds of science fair projects done by students throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. This event runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 […]
College students: extra 25% off local Groupons all year long
College students, you probably know about Amazon Prime Student, where you can get six months of Amazon Prime for free, and then a 50% off discounted rate thereafter. But did you know that you can get a 25% discount on local Groupons all year, too? There’s no cost to sign up. You just have to […]
Borrow Seeds to Grow Your Garden
It’s time to plant your flower beds and gardens again. Did you know you can borrow the seeds to get you started? The Seed Library at the Ruiz Branch of the Kansas City Public Library will lend you a variety of free flower, vegetable, and herb seeds to its patrons. This is how it works: Choose […]
