My family and I are huge astronomy geeks. We have been anxious for the upcoming Solar Eclipse for over a year! Get ready, Kansas City, you’re in for a very special celestial treat! On Monday, August 21, 2017, North America will have the privilege to experience a total eclipse of the sun. The last time […]
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Free Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails Exhibit at Crown Center
From May 27 through September 10, 2017, Crown Center is putting on a new Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails Exhibit for kids. Admission is FREE. Here’s a blurb about the exhibit from the Crown Center website: “All aboard for fun learning adventures with Thomas The Tank Engine as you help him be a “Really Useful Engine.” […]
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 […]
Free Tours at The Roasterie
Here’s something that coffee lovers might enjoy. The Roasterie is offering free behind-the-scenes tours. You’ll learn all about their cupping, roasting, and blending processes. You might even get to start up one of their roasters yourself, or try your hand at cupping coffee. Reservations are encouraged. Here are the hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. […]
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 […]
8 cheap date night ideas
A date night is a way to reconnect as a couple. But you don’t have to have the typical dinner and drinks to make the experience romantic. With a little bit of planning and imagination, your date nights can be memorable and cheap. Become the chef. Instead of going out to dinner, find your favorite […]
