Weekender

Ok ok, so I have technically only been back at work for two days, but a girl can still get excited about the weekend, right?
(Right.)

We are supposed to have some fab sunny weather Friday and Saturday, which might mean a jaunt in Wash Park for Potter the Pampered Pooch and the best doggie-mommy evah (um, that's me, BTW,) and I think the fabulous Hub is taking me out for dinner one of these nights, but what else is there to do around town this weekend?

2/26 - Tonight from 6:30 - 9pm at Twist and Shout on Colfax, Denver's own Matt Morris is going to play selections and sign copies of his new album before he heads off on his national tour. Twist and Shout is considering doing a "Live at Twist and Shout" album, so your "woo hoo" in the background could be recorded for music scene posterity. Check out Twist and Shout's website for the info.
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through 2/28 - The Colorado History Museum hosts The Inauguration of Hope featuring nationally renowned sculptor Ed Dwight, honoring the struggles and achievements of African Americans and highlighting Denver’s historic role in the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The exhibition will include highlights of Ed Dwight’s work depicting the African American struggle from slavery to the White House, and features his newly completed life-sized bronze sculpture of President Obama and his family. Remember that the Museum is offering free admission until it closes to move to its new location on March 28th - take advantage of this great exhibit! Check the Museum's website for hours and details.
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2/27 - It's a car - it's a robot - STOP - it's both!! This Saturday from 10am to 11am at areas Lowes Home Improvement stores, you and the kiddos can take part in their free Build and Grow clinic and walk away with the free Lowesbot that you build there! Reservations are required, so go here to find your location and register.
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2/27 - DUH - Farmer's Market. Need I say more? Get your veggie on!
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2/27 - Starz Film Center at Auraria Campus is hosting a Kids’ Saturday Nickelodeon event this Saturday at 3pm, featuring a free showing of "The Adventures of Clutch Powers." Who is Clutch Powers, you ask? Why "the best builder and explorer in the Lego Universe," of course! (Seriously, it looks pretty cute.. animated Lego Indiana Jones wanna be? Count me in.) Better news - look for the Saturday Nickelodeon showings to become a weekly event soon! Get all the details here.
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2/27 -the Denver Public Library kicks off its New Irish Cuisine series of cooking demonstrations at 10:30am in the Central branch (Level B-2 conference center.) The series will run for the next 3 Saturdays featuring a different aspect of Irish Cuisine each week. First up this week is Irish Baking. Get all the details here and head on over to learn some new tricks and sample the fruits of the demonstrations!
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2/28 - It's time to celebrate Buffalo Bill's B-day!! (nope, not kiddin') So pack up yer little varmints and head up the hill to Golden to the Buffalo Bill Museum - tour the exhibits, see the grave Colorado believes is worth fighting for, eat some birthday cake, and at 1:30, join in the Buffalo Chip tossing contest!! YEE HAW!!! Have a look-see at the Museum's website here.
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2/28 - Romp and Roll in Highlands Ranch is having an open house on Sunday from 1-5. Your kiddos can pla in the facility for free, get their faces painted, play games an win prizes - and parents can find out about all of the different programs Romp and Roll offers. Check out their website for more info and directions to their location.

Happy Weekend, Dealers - and, as always, be sure to share your fun and frugal ideas down below so other Dealers can get in on the fun too!

Sunflower Market Double Ad Wednesday

I'm back, baby -and just in time to take advantage of Double Ad Wednesday shopping!
Last week's ad has 8 grapefruits for $1.00, red bell peppers for $0.88 each, 14-16 oz edamame packs for $1.50 each, and lettuce and spinach bunches for $0.88 each, along with savings on organic baby food and bulk cheese varieties, and lots of other great deals.
HOWEVER - this week was JUST what I was hoping for at SF market - it is stock up pricing on b/s chicken breast!! $1.77 lb is a price I am totally happy to pay and load the freezer (and just in time for me to recover from my Midwestern food binge in Indy over the past week - Oh Keri, the shame...)
So I will be loading up on that and also filling my cart with asparagus for $0.77 an lb (blanch briefly and shock in ice water, dry and seal flat in Ziplocs and then freeze,) broccoli crowns for $0.88 lb (same treatment as asparagus - the Hub only likes "the tree" part of broccoli, so this is a good price,) and I will be checking out the prices on bison, in the store for a limited time only, because it is so tasty and so great for you, but even sale prices can be more than I want to spend.

So - make a list, make a plan, and head over to SF market today to take advantage of both weeks' sales. See you there. ; )

Weekender

Happy Weekend!!


Ok, confession time: I have been on my "weekend" for two days now - as you are reading this I am in Noblesville, Indiana, probably snuggling my 7mo old nephew and shoving Steak n Shake in my piehole. (Though it hurts to admit, it is probably a very good thing that we don't have S n' S in Denver, I would be broke and only able to fit into my husband's sweatpants...)

So, what can all of you back in Colorful Colorado do this lovely weekend?

2/19 - Are you and your little one itchin' for some interaction on Friday morning? Denver Public Library has story groups for various ages at locations around the city, and Friday mornings offer some of the best examples! See the list here and get thee to the library!

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2/19 - Worth shelling out the money : 40+ dance and club acts are coming together for Global Dance for life, a benefit for Haiti Friday night at the Denver Coliseum. Tickets are $10.00 for regular admission and $40.0 for VIP. Head to the event's website for a full rundown of the night's acts and activities and party the night away for a very good cause.

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2/19-2/20 - Performances for Colorado Ballet's staging of Beauty and the Beast are on the list at Denver 2 for 1 tix this week. The shows on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. all have a range of tickets priced 2 for 1. To take advantage of this deal, arrive at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House box office two hours before curtain and mention Denver 2 for 1 tix. Get price details and directions here.

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2/20 - I am going to keep saying it because I love farmers markets and I LOVE to say "duh": Check out Denver Urban Homesteading's weekly Farmer's Market. It takes place every Saturday year round at DUH's (that is what they call themselves, which makes me love them even more) headquarters: 200 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204. It is open from 9am - 2pm every Saturday, which gives you ample time to stop in. See DUH's website for more info.
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through 2/20 - Walker Fine Art Gallery's 2010 Preview exhibit comes to a close this weekend. The exhibit features vignettes of all the gallery's 2010 shows - a tease to let you see when you want to come back for more (I love it!) The gallery is located at 300 West 11th Ave in Denver. See their website for information about the artists and hours.
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I would be remiss not to mention it:
2/20 - 3/5- Dying to try that restaurant, but not sure about the hefty price? Want to try something fun and different at your old favorite? Well, break out your phone and start dialing for reservations because it is time for Denver Restaurant Week! Actually it is 2 weeks this year - for a price of $52.80 per couple you can try a selection from participating restaurants' DRW menus, most of which are up on the event's website. There is no denying that a handful of genuine deals can be found if you dig in the list of restaurants, and it is fun to be a part of this yearly happening. If you decide to go, take a second to look over the restaurant's regular menu and compare it with their normal offerings. I look for something that is actually a significant savings (keeping in mind that DRW portions are often smaller than normal offerings - though I am ok with a smaller portion most of the time) compared to the normal menu, or for offerings that are different than what is normally available. (Caveau has an expanded menu paired with Wine offerings for each dish - now that is fun and different!) Some people love it, some people hate it, but DRW has become a lasting fixture on the Denver dining scene.

So that's it for my suggestions - help your fellow Dealers out and post others below, and have a great weekend in Denver!

I like jeans and beer.

Now this is a woman after my own heart:

“In celebration of our winter and early springs lines, we have decided to host a special evening for everyone, said Elizabeth Lacy, owner of The Uncommon Thread. “Our hope is to bring together people from all over the state to enjoy a night of beer, jeans and amazing deals.”

And they are doing just that tomorrow (Thursday, Feb 18) evening at 5:00 - Uncommon Thread Denim Boutique is hosting it's first annual Brews and Blues night, featuring free beer, wine, and finger food along with great sales (including free alterations on anything purchased that night, along with other great deals!)
The store is located in the Highlands, 3455 W 32nd street. Check out their website for all the details.

Sunflower Market Double Ad Wednesday Preview

Hey Dealers, here is the link to the old and new ad that will both be honored tomorrow at Sunflower Market's Double Ad Wednesday! Make a list, make a plan, and take full advantage of all of the deals by shopping on Wednesday!

Monkey See, Monkey Do -

Do you want to see what the monkeys do for free?
The Denver Zoo is offering free admission today for all Colorado Residents, so get outside and enjoy the sun in City Park!

If you are lucky enough to get Presidents Day off

From coloradoculture Twitter: Did you know today was a #free day at the #Denver Botanic Gardens? #Colorado http://bit.ly/cG2STK

Weekender

Ahhh, love is in the air this weekend in the Mile High City... Unless you are me. Then the biggest event you plan all year is all that is in the air this weekend. booo. (Romance will be The Hub joining me for the event dinner tonight - with 60 speakers and honored guests in a room 50 feet from my office, we will gaze at each other over rubbery catered chicken.

Sigh...



What can YOU do that I can't this weekend?



2/12 -Take your sweetie to the front desk at the Denver Art Museum on Friday after 5pm say "I embrace art!" and get 2 for 1 admission on any Friday night in February as part of their "Embrace Art Friday nights! BUT WAIT, your DAM date night (heh heh heh) doesn't end there, you will also get 2 for 1 on a round of wines by the glass at Palettes Restaurant. See details here.

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2/13 - Target family free day comes to Museo de las Americas this Saturday from 12 noon - 4pm. Exhibits, demonstrations, and crafts for the whole family will be featured. Get all the info here. Spend some time with all the loves of your life at this family friendly event.
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2/13 - Hold hands with your honey and grab fresh ingredients for a delicious and affordable dinner you can cook together at Denver Urban Homesteading's weekly Farmer's Market. It takes place every Saturday year round at DUH's (that is what they call themselves, I didn't do it!) headquarters: 200 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204. It is open from 9am - 2pm every Saturday, which gives you ample time to stop in. See DUH's website for more info.
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2/13 - Ever wanted to learn more about the love stories in your family's past? Join in Denver Public Library's Beginning Genealogy class this Saturday and learn about thinking genealogically through exploration of the following: Stacks of paper - How to organize Home Sources - Paper & People Pedigree Charts & Family Group Sheets W5 - Be a Detective Beginning Internet Sources 6 Major Record Groups. 10 am - 3pm at the Central branch downtown.
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2/13 - Break out your bike and spend some time with your love for a good cause this Saturday at the I Heart Cruisers fundraiser hosted by the Denver Cruisers club. If you have ever seen this mob riding around during one of their events, you know you will have a blast AND help raise money for the American Heart Association! Check out their website for all the event details.
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Help me and your fellow Dealers out, gang - my giant event has sucked up precious DiD research time (drat those "real jobs" anyway!)
So post your Valentines Day activity ideas below in the comments for all to see.
Happy Valentines Day, Dealers. Have a great weekend!

Sunflower Market Double Ad Wednesday Preview

Hey Dealers, here is the link to the old and new ad that will both be honored tomorrow at Sunflower Market's Double Ad Wednesday! Make a list, make a plan, and take full advantage of all of the deals by shopping on Wednesday!
I don't think I am finished shamelessly hogging up those $0.39 avocados - I have a bunch of puree frozen already, but I bet I end up grabbing a couple more when I head back this week to take advantage of 3 for $1.00 cucumbers and heads of cabbage (33 cents for a head of cabbage or a cucumber? I see baja style tacos with a cucumber yogurt sauce in our future!!) Bone in NY strip steaks are $4.97 lb, which is a good price and MIGHT make our "night out at home" menu for Valentines day, since splurging on one of those and maybe a $4.97 each lobster tail for surf and turf is still a pretty darn cheap date night!

I am ready and waiting for double ad Wednesday!

Ain't it Grand?

They are doing it again! Tomorrow (Tuesday 2/9) from 6am - 2pm, stop by your local Denny's for a free original Grand Slam breakfast, no purchase necessary! There isn't anything complicated here, but if you have questions, check out the website.

Weekender

What's fun and frugal around town this weekend?

2/5 - Don't forget about First Friday Events in the arts districts around town - go here for a good rundown of the neighborhoods you can check out.

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2/5 - Fancy Tiger Clothing's Denver Made series showcases local designer Fallene Wells this evening from 7pm - 10pm at their store (14 South Broadway) with a trunk show of her latest line, "in a fun and casual environment with locally provided libations and a stunning soundtrack." Find more info here.

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2/5 -Take your sweetie to the front desk at the Denver Art Museum on Friday after 5pm say "I embrace art!" and get 2 for 1 admission on any Friday night in February as part of their "Embrace Art Friday nights! BUT WAIT, your DAM date night (heh heh heh) doesn't end there, you will also get 2 for 1 on a round of wines by the glass at Palettes Restaurant. See details here.

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2/6 -Hot Tip from the Fabulous Sara_c: The South Metro firefighters will be at the Lone Tree Library on Saturday at 11 for family storytime. Looks like they may let the kiddos "tour" their fire truck. (Not bad for mommies either... Is it wrong that I said that?)

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2/6 - It's a free day at the Denver Art Museum on Saturday! Free general admission tickets are available for all, starting at 10am on Saturday morning. Want more info? Check out the DAM website ( Heh heh, "dam website." I can't stop now.)

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2/6 - Don't forget about my new favorite thing, Denver Urban Homesteading's weekly Farmer's Market. It takes place every Saturday year round at DUH's (that is what they call themselves, I didn't do it!) headquarters: 200 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204. It is open from 9am - 2pm every Saturday, which gives you ample time to stop in. See DUH's website for more info. _________________________

2/6 - Chocolate is a good thing. Arvada recognizes that, and has seen fit to create an event to celebrate all the soothing, treating, healing, tasty fabulousness that it has to offer. On Saturday from 11am - 3pm on the Olde Towne Square, the city of Arvada is holding "A Chocolate Affair." Admission is $1.00 per person, or $5.00 for 6 people and there is a mix of free and ticketed activities for the whole family. See the city's website for all the details. ________________________
2/7 - Superbowl = NO for you? (Me too.. ewww.) Well, Sunday is a free admission day at the Denver Zoo, so bring your patience, not your paycheck, and head over to City Park to say hello to all the wild things! Check the website for directions and hours. (Maybe the big game will even ease some congestion for the free day? We can hope.)

Happy weekend, Dealers - and as always, if there is anything going on that other Dealers should know about, post it below in the comments.

Always the last to know...

So I was agonizing of the all-important decision of where to have Happy Hour this evening, and I happened to notice that Blue Bonnet now runs there HH specials M-F instead of only M-Th, as they used to.
That would be one CHEAP-O Friday night.
Just sayin...

Sunflower Market Double Ad Wednesday Preview

Hey Dealers, here is the link to the old and new ad that will both be honored tomorrow at Sunflower Market's Double Ad Wednesday! Make a list, make a plan, and take full advantage of all of the deals by shopping on Wednesday!

Looks like I will be grabbing a bag of those Alexia french fries from last week's ad - the grocery budget is stretching nice and far this time around! (HOORAY!) Also, they have Haas Avocados for $0.39 each in this week's ad - not a typo, 39 cents!! Roma Tomatoes are $0.39 an lb - which to me means "grab a ton and freeze cooked tomatoes and homemade sauce." Bunches of Green Onions, Cilantro, Radishes, and 1 lb bags of carrots are 2 for $1.00 (as in, cilantro and green onions to make salsa to freeze with those tomatoes, perhaps?)

I should mention that "All natural"b/s chicken breasts are $1.99 lb this week, which is lower than they are when not on sale, but not at all a "stock up" price.

Look over all the deals so you can shop Double Ad Wednesday!

A little something for the singles...

So from 5:30 - 7:30 this evening, the Denver Public Library is hosting a class about online dating (get all the details here.)
Interesting. I am not so sure that it is such a complicated process that a class is required for success.
HOWEVER!
You know what is even easier than on line dating? Introducing yourself to the cutie at the computer next to you during your online dating class at DPL.
Just sayin...