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 […]
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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 […]
FREE Weekend Fun at Nelson-Atkins Museum
Every Saturday and Sunday, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has FREE activities for all ages. Activities vary by weekend, but may include things like arts, crafts, scavenger hunts, and more. Hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is located at 4525 Oak Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
FREE Admission to City Market Vintage Sale
Every Saturday and Sunday year round (weather permitting), and on Wednesdays during the summer, 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. […]
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 […]
Find unclaimed cash
Could somebody owe you money? You may not think so, but you might be surprised. There could be an old bank account you thought you closed with a little bit of cash left in it. Or a state tax refund you forgot about while you were in the process of moving. If so, how do […]
$5 Unlimited Classic Arcade Play at Tapcade
Feeling nostalgic for the 80’s and 90’s? Enjoy unlimited classic arcade play at Tapcade in the Crossroads District for only $5. Tapcade also offers a full bar and restaurant menu. Current available games include: Spiderman the video game, Donkey Kong, Smash TV, Killer Instinct 2, Mortal Kombat 2, Captain America and the Avengers, Open Ice, Street […]
Birthday Freebies
One of the good things about being a “cheapskate” is that with a little advance planning, you can do a lot on your birthday for very little cash. Here’s a list of businesses that offer free birthday deals. In many cases, you’ll need to sign up for the establishment’s e-mail newsletter in order to get […]
Six benefits of joining Amazon Student
Attention, college students: Whether you’re headed near or far to college this year, you’re going to need “stuff.” Join Amazon Student and get FREE two-day shipping for college students. The online shopping mecca is offering its Amazon Student program free for six months, so you can get all of the things that you need (or […]
