Kansas City residents on both sides of the state line have bills to pay and are likely asking themselves the following questions: Do I qualify for a stimulus check? When will I get a stimulus check? How much will my stimulus check be? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed […]
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Reebok Gives 50% Discount to First Responders, Military, Teachers and Nurses
Reebok is pausing in these unique times to give back to hard-working heroes. The sports apparel company announced they are offering 50% off to teachers, nurses, military personnel, first responders, and government employees. Qualified workers just need to go verify with ID.me. After you are verified, start shopping for shoes and apparel from Reebok. There is […]
Watch the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Championship and Other NFL, NHL & NBA Games for Free
It wasn’t long ago Kansas City was basking in the glory of being Super Bowl champions for the first time in 50 years. Go Chiefs! You can lift your spirits and relive the glory of the game against the San Francisco 49ers and other great gridiron battles with these FREE sports viewing subscription services from […]
BP and Amoco Offer 50 Cent Gas Discount to First Responders and Health Care Workers
Gas prices are cheaper they’ve been in a long time and the next fill up is about to get cheaper for some of those working on the front lines of our public health crisis. BP and Amoco gas stations are offering 50 cents off per gallon to local first responders, doctors, nurses and hospital workers. […]
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, […]
Bridal Fairs and Expos in Kansas City
Getting married? Once you’ve shared the news of your engagement, the next logistical step is to think about the wedding. Planning a wedding of any size can seem overwhelming. Going to one or more of the bridal fairs and expos in Kansas City is a great place to start. Why spend hours running around Kansas […]
Kansas City New Year’s Eve Parties for Kids
Everything looks different in 2020, including New Year’s Eve (and Day). We’ve combined all our Kansas City New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day fun into one place. See our post here. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2021 Kansas City! New Year’s Eve celebrations with kids may be different than the way you used […]
FREE Museum Admission for Military Families
UPDATE: The National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families have decided to cancel the Blue Star Museums free admission program for summer 2020, due to hardships and public health concerns created by current events. The program is scheduled to return in 2021. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Blue Star Museums is offering […]
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 […]
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 […]
