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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
