Living on the Cheap

Cream and sugar, please? Everyone will definitely be buzzin’ with excitement (and caffeine!) on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, 2026, thanks to these cheap perks for coffee lovers and bargain hunters alike. To stir things up for the day, many coffee shops are celebrating the day with freebies and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap perks on National Coffee Day 2026

National Quesadilla Day is so cheesy! And Chipotle is celebrating National Quesadilla Day with a big, cheesy giveaway for two days — Sept. 24 and 25, 2026. The popular restaurant’s quesadillas feature melted Monterey jack cheese, a choice of protein, optional fajita veggies and multiple sides for … [Read more...] about Chipotle celebrates National Quesadilla Day with free quesadilla for two days

Five Guys is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with one great deal for three days! For many fans, Five Guys is the go-to place for cheeseburgers and fries…and peanuts! However, the burger chain isn’t known for offering many discounts. That’s what makes this rare buy-one-get-one deal even … [Read more...] about National Cheeseburger Day: Five Guys offers rare buy-one-get-one free deal for three days

Hey, Slurpee fans! Get ready for some major brain freeze — thanks to this cool deal from 7-Eleven. There’s no better way to chill out than enjoying an ice-cold and refreshing Slurpee. And, if you can’t get enough of your favorite Slurpee, now’s the chance to fill “your cup” on the … [Read more...] about Enjoy Bring-Your-Own-Cup Slurpee for just $1.99 at 7-Eleven

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day at Dollar General! No, they’re not serving cheeseburgers now, but you can get a gift card to enjoy a cheeseburger at your favorite restaurant.  The popular discount store is celebrating the cheesy day with a juicy gift card discount for one day … [Read more...] about Dollar General celebrates National Cheeseburger Day with discounted gift cards — including McDonald’s, Wendy’s & Burger King!

Got three dollars for lunch? Taco Bell keeps ringing the bell for savings! Dining out (even at fast-food restaurants!) has become really expensive. That’s why frugal diners are always on the lookout for deals to satiate their hunger for savings.  And Taco Bell is making it more affordable … [Read more...] about Enjoy $3 Decades Deal at Taco Bell on Sept. 15

Are you awake? You can’t go to bed without a late-night snack! And a delicious cookie definitely hits the spot — especially when it’s fresh from the oven. Get ready to slip into your coziest PJs and satisfy those late-night cravings at Insomnia Cookies’ 8th annual PJ Party on Sept. 15, … [Read more...] about Enjoy free cookies, giveaways and deals at Insomnia Cookies’ Pajama Party

Ahoy, ye frugal mateys! If ye looking for tasty treasures on the cheap, grab an eye patch and sail over to Long John Silver’s for a little fun and FREE food on Talk Like a Pirate Day.  Image: Long John Silver’s On Sept. 19, 2026, talk like a pirate at Long John Silver’s and ye be … [Read more...] about ‘Pirates’ enjoy free food at Long John Silver’s on Sept. 19

BOO! This Halloween offer from Wendy’s will definitely leave trick-or-treaters “in the cold”, but in the sweetest way possible. Rather than handing out candy on Halloween night, give the “little monsters” a lesson in saving money by dropping a sweet deal in their bag — a coupon they can redeem … [Read more...] about Wendy’s offers $1 Halloween Boo! Books with 5 free Frosty coupons + $1.99 Kids’ Meal

Good morning, Ronald! McDonald’s is known for its signature breakfast sandwich the Egg McMuffin, among many other favorites. The iconic sandwich features a freshly cracked egg on a toasted English Muffin topped with real butter, lean Canadian bacon and melty American cheese. And, for a limited … [Read more...] about Get $2 breakfast sandwich every week at McDonald’s for limited time

More sweet cream, please! Adding cream is a must for many coffee lovers. And there are so many options and flavors available to make your cup of coffee just right for you. However, creamer isn’t just for coffee anymore! Many consumers add a splash to their cup of tea, bowl of cereal (or oatmeal) … [Read more...] about How to get a free bottle of Starbucks Sweet Cream — up to $8 back

All aboard, hungry bargain hunters! Frugal diners will definitely want to stop at Subway this month for lunch or dinner on a budget. The popular sub shop is offering a delicious deal as big as its iconic Footlong sandwiches — perfect for anyone hungry for value, quality and variety. Create your … [Read more...] about Enjoy any Footlong Sub for just $6.99 at Subway in September

Football season is officially back! That means there will be weekly football parties with lots of gameday snacks on the table all season long — including the always fan-favorite boneless wings. And Applebee’s is the Official Grill + Bar Sponsor of the NFL. So, of course, they’re offering one of … [Read more...] about Get free boneless wings every week at Applebee’s during NFL football season

Got two dollars for lunch? Taco Bell keeps ringing the bell for savings! Dining out (even at fast-food restaurants!) has become really expensive, so that’s why frugal diners are always on the lookout for deals. And Taco Bell is making it more affordable for one day with its $2 Throwback Thursday … [Read more...] about $2 Throwback Thursday Deal at Taco Bell on Sept. 3

What’s poppin’ at Cinemark? Add this buttery bargain to your bucket list, movie theater popcorn lovers!  If you’re craving movie theater popcorn and at a blockbuster price, you will definitely want to venture over to Cinemark on Sept. 6, 2026. Bring your own bucket from home and they will … [Read more...] about Cinemark fills your own bucket from home with popcorn for $5 — no movie ticket required

Get ready to sail over to Red Lobster for big savings, shrimp lovers! When it comes to seafood, shrimp is at top of the list for many diners. However, dining out on shrimp can be expensive…very expensive. That’s what makes the popular seafood restaurant’s Endless Shrimp even tastier for those … [Read more...] about Endless Shrimp again at Red Lobster

Shake Shack is definitely known for its juicy burgers and creamy shakes, but there is also a delicious option for chicken sandwich fans on the menu. And, for a limited time, customers can enjoy big savings on a Chicken Shack Sandwich or Chicken Shack Lettuce Wrap every week at the popular … [Read more...] about Free Chicken Shack Sandwich or Lettuce Wrap at Shake Shack every week

For those who enjoy their meal with a cool treat, Dairy Queen has the perfect option to satisfy their craving for something a little sweet. Even sweeter, it’s at a bargain price! Bundled meal deals usually only include an entrée, side and drink — never any dessert. That’s what makes this meal … [Read more...] about Get $7 Meal Deal (includes sundae!) at Dairy Queen

Would like two items or three? Burger King is treating bargain hunters like royalty with two great meal deal options – the Duo or Trio. You have the option of choosing items from a select menu for a discounted price: Two items for $5 or three items for $7. Image: Burger King Create … [Read more...] about Burger King offers Duo and Trio meal deals — starting at just $5

Homerun! Firehouse Subs is now the Official Sub of Major League Baseball and that means “Extra Innings, Extra Subs” is officially in play. (The deal is the sub shop’s first national sports league partnership in its 31-year history.) For many, Firehouse Subs are the best — always made with premium … [Read more...] about Extra baseball innings earn fans free Firehouse subs