Free 8 by 10 photo collage

Today's Walgreens Deal of the Day is a free 8" by 10" photo collage - no purchase necessary.

Go to the Walgreens.com photo page for more information and to upload your pictures - then choose a Walgreens' location near you for printing to avoid paying shipping costs (and usually have your print in under an hour!)

Weekender

Hooray for the weekend!   We have another jam-packed few days on our hands around The Tree House this weekend - part of me can't believe I am saying this (you know, that part of you that always feels like you just finished middle school last week and can't POSSIBLY be an adult,) but I am going to a baby shower this weekend FOR ME!!  I am so excited - I love the idea of being surrounded by a bunch of women - with all their intuition, wisdom, and experience - ready to guide you on your path to being a mom. FABULOUS!!
It also means that MIL is in town this weekend, as is Dr. Sissy and smushy-love nephew Vaughny!  The Weekender is posting early this week so I can enjoy the family fun!

So, what's to do around Denver on the cheap this weekend?  Here's a few ideas:

2/25 - Turn on your heart light!  February is National Heart Health Month -and you can help care for your ticker by heading to Centennial Medical Plaza (14200 E Arapahoe Rd)  from 8am-11am on Friday for free heart screenings, including Cholesterol levels, BMI, blood pressure, and heart disease and stroke risk assessment!  (Fast for 8 hours prior if you want accurate Cholesterol levels.)  Check out Aurora Medicals website for more info.
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2/25-  Those who know me know that I am oddly passionate about knowing your cuts of meat.  One of the best ways to save at the grocery store is to know what to look for in a good cut of meat, and how to make the most out of some of the more inexpensive cuts available.  This Friday evening from 6-7:30 at Tony's Market on Broadway, you can learn all about the different cuts and grades available at their "Meats 101" class.  Call Tony's at 720-880-4501 for more info.  See the "Every Weekend" section below  and plan to stop into Friday Night Live in the Bistro after the class for some free music and specials!)
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2/26 - Target is hosting a free Dr Seuss reading event on Saturday from 9-11am.  There will be story time and activities and giveaways -  get more information on Target's website.
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2/26 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic has a really cool pull back and go race car for your little ones to build and keep this Saturday at 10 am. Go here to pick a location and register to get in on the free fun!
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2/26 -Denver Restaurant Week kicks off this Saturday, with  LOADS of area restaurants offering special menu meals for 2 for $52.80.  This can be a great deal, or (in this humble blogger's opinion,) a not-
so-great deal, depending on the restaurant you choose.  Get more information at the event website.
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Every Weekend:
Ruby Hill Rail Yard  gives you a chance to ski and board even if you can't get up the hill! This popular Denver snow terrain park also features free equipment rental for kids - get all the details and location here.
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Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
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Saturdays- Amendment XXI in LoHi does free wine tastings every Saturday from 3pm-7pm. You can go here to get directions and subscribe to their mailing list so you can get info on upcoming tasting selections.
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Saturdays - Craving your farmer's market fix?  Good news, My Favorite FM is open year round! Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover (click on their Events Calendar on the right of the page)

If you know of other fabulous and low-cost or free activities or events happening in and around the Mile High City this weekend, shout 'em out in the comments section below!
As always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com

Free Cooking Class from Wash Park Whole Foods

Are you searching for ways to make healthy cooking the norm in your family?  Whole Foods is here to help this Wednesday (Feb 23rd), with a free cooking class starting at 6pm in the cafe of their Washington Park location (1-25 and Washington st.) Space is limited, so call customer service (303-733-6201) or email (megan.o'connor@wholefoods.com,) to register or for more information.

Weekender

WEEK-END, WEEK-END, WEEK-END!! (Chant with me now, people. You know you want to.)
The glorious weekend is here - it may even be a long one for some of you (not I though - pout.)

So, what can you do around Denver that won't break the bank?

through 2/20 -  The Habitat for Humanity "Books for Bricks" used book sale started on Valentine's Day and continues through the weekend at  the First Universalist Church of Denver, on the corner of Hampden Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.  The Interfaith Alliance is  selling books, DVDs, and CDs at dirt cheap prices to benefit Habitat.  More info here.
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2/18-2/21 - Do you go gaga over a wagging, panting, furry little face like I do? Well then the Stock Show Complex is the place for you this weekend, as it plays host to The Denver Dog Show! 5 bucks is all it costs for adults, and kiddos and seniors are free! It isn't just about the judging, either - there will be info sessions on various breeds, both introductory and advanced, vendors showing off their doggie products, and lots of other family fun.  See their website for all the information.
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2/18-2/19 - The Rocky Mountain Christian Church MOPS group is hosting a sale of gently used children's items this Friday (9am-8pm) and Saturday (9am-4pm) including all kinds of toys, baby and kids gear, and clothing. The sale is happening at the Boulder County Fair Grounds in Longmont, and admission is free for this one!
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2/19 - Saturday is the last Colorado resident free admission day at the Denver Zoo until the Fall! (October 9th, to be exact, if you want to mark your calendars,) and the weather is supposed to be clear and crisp - so load up the family and head over to say howdy to all the animals on Saturday. 
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Every Weekend:
Ruby Hill Rail Yard  gives you a chance to ski and board even if you can't get up the hill! This popular Denver snow terrain park also features free equipment rental for kids - get all the details and location here.
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Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
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Saturdays- Amendment XXI in LoHi does free wine tastings every Saturday from 3pm-7pm. You can go here to get directions and subscribe to their mailing list so you can get info on upcoming tasting selections.
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Saturdays - Craving your farmer's market fix?  Good news, My Favorite FM is open year round! Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover (click on their Events Calendar on the right of the page)

If you know of other fabulous and low-cost or free activities or events happening in and around the Mile High City this weekend, shout 'em out in the comments section below!
As always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com

Because scotch is good for the soul.

Ammendment XXI has all kinds of cool tastings (they are a fixture in the "every weekend" section of  Weekender posts,) but this one is a fun way to try something that might be new and different for you.
This Thursday, Feb, 17th, they are hosting a Single Malt Scotch tasting from 4pm-7pm.
See their website for more details.

Reminder -Valentine's Day freebies

See the last Weekender for great ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day on the cheap!

Happy Valentine's Day from DiD!

Weekender -Extendo Valentine's ed.

It's Valentine's weekend in the Mile High City, AND shaping up to be sunny and beautiful!  (I say YAY! Teetering around in all of the snow banks getting from parked car to destination is no fun for this ever-growing pregnant lady!)

So, do you have hot and heavy plans for you and your sweetie this weekend?  How about anything planned for your little Valentines?

Here's some ideas:

2/12 - Lowes Build and Grow clinic this weekend is a fun and free Valentine's Day gift - a heart-shaped music box for your little one to build and keep! Go here for more info and to register.
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2/12 - Long to sing your sweetie a chorus of "Daisy, Daisy" while pedaling along with her on your cross bar, but missing the actual wheels needed?  DPD has an inexpensive solution to your transportation woes this weekend. They are hosting an unclaimed Bicycle auction on Saturday at 10am with previewing starting at 9am.  The auction will be held at 1930 35th street, and you can get directions to the building and  look at a list of all the bikes being offered here.
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2/12 - Gap Outlet stores will be even more affordable this weekend, if you print off this BOGO coupon -Buy one item, get one of equal or lesser value free - good on Saturday only.
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2/13 - The February cooking class series at William Sonoma locations continues this Sunday with Indian Cooking. Classes are free of charge and one hour long, but space is limited, so RSVP to William Sonoma.
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PLUS  - these great ideas for Valentine's Day will make Monday seem like a dream extension of the weekend, instead of the nightmare end it always feels like for me:

-The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has a free general admission day for Colorado residents on the 14th, so you and your sweetie can gaze longingly at both the exhibits AND each other for free. Go here for more info.

-Ice Skate for free at Belmar's outdoor rink from 6pm - 9pm if you and another are dressed alike! (It doesn't have to be your sweetie - but bonus points from this blogger if your outfit involves hairy dude legs in a mini skirt!  Just sayin...)

-BOGO free entrees at Qdoba are easy to score on Monday, all you have to do is show some love.  As in, kiss the person you are with (or the stranger behind you, but if you get smacked, don't say we didn't warn you to use caution,) and your entrees will be BOGO!  (Stick a candle in that giant burrito and you've got yourself some cheap and zesty romance.)

-Indulge your sweet tooth from 3pm-6pm at Marble Slab locations. The are offering a free mini scoop (about three ounces) of Tiramisu ice cream served in a cup.  Find a participating location here.

-Send your friends virtual Valentines on Valentines Day this year through Redbox!  Each one will include a free one night rental code! See Redbox's FB page for details and to get started.

Every Weekend:
Ruby Hill Rail Yard  gives you a chance to ski and board even if you can't get up the hill! This popular Denver snow terrain park also features free equipment rental for kids - get all the details and location here.
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Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
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Saturdays- Amendment XXI in LoHi does free wine tastings every Saturday from 3pm-7pm. You can go here to get directions and subscribe to their mailing list so you can get info on upcoming tasting selections.
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Saturdays - Craving your farmer's market fix?  Good news, My Favorite FM is open year round! Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover (click on their Events Calendar on the right of the page)

If you know of other fabulous and low-cost or free activities or events happening in and around the Mile High City this weekend, shout 'em out in the comments section below!
As always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com

Snowy day freebie

Celebrate Brugger's Bagels birthday today by liking them on FB and printing a coupon (in the "new coupon" tab,) for 3 free bagels (good until 2pm today.)

Knowing I could enjoy a toasy onion bagel sans payment got me up and out of the house on this cold and snowy Mile High morning!

Weekender

I don't know about you all, but weekends in February find this mama Busy (with a mandatory capital B!)
Just in case you need some fun and frugal ideas, here are some fabulous activities happening around the Mile High City  (including free admission to one great attraction a day EVERY day this weekend:


2/4 - Friday is a free admission day for Colorado Residents at the Botanic Gardens Chatfield location.
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2/4 - It's First Friday in Denver's art districts!!  So take your pick - you can't go wrong - Santa Fe, RiNo,  The Golden Triangle, Tennyson St,  The Navajo, there are so many to choose from - so pick a new spot or visit an old fave for First Friday this month!
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2/5 -  Saturday is a "Free First Saturday" at the Denver Art Museum, featuring free general admission for the whole family.  See their website for info.
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2/5 - If your little one is itching to make something special for Valentine's Day - Home Depot's Kids Workshop is the place to be on Saturday!  The project this month is a heart-shaped wall shelf, and your kiddo can build and decorate one for free at Home Depot locations - go here for more information.
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2/6 - Sunday is a free admission day for Colorado Residents at the Denver Zoo, so bundle up and head out to say hi to the animals! (Bonus, going DURING that whole "big game" incident might mean less dealing with free-admission-day-crowds.) Here is the zoo website.
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2/6 - This month William-Sonoma locations are offering a different free cooking class each Sunday!  First up this weekend is "Meatball Madness" (Other Sundays will be Indian Cooking, Latin Cooking, and Soup for Supper.)  Go to the William-Sonoma website to find the exact time for the class at your nearest location, and to RSVP for the event, as space is limited.

Every Weekend:
Ruby Hill Rail Yard  gives you a chance to ski and board even if you can't get up the hill! This popular Denver snow terrain park also features free equipment rental for kids - get all the details and location here.
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Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
____________________________
Saturdays- Amendment XXI in LoHi does free wine tastings every Saturday from 3pm-7pm. You can go here to get directions and subscribe to their mailing list so you can get info on upcoming tasting selections.
___________________________
Saturdays - Craving your farmer's market fix?  Good news, My Favorite FM is open year round! Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover Bookstore Events

If you know of other fabulous and low-cost or free activities or events happening in and around the Mile High City this weekend, shout 'em out in the comments section below!
As always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com

Reminder - Free Coffeemate tomorrow!

Did you remember to Like Coffeemate on FB so you cantry for one of 100,000 bottles of Free Coffeemate tomorrow on "Free Flavor Friday"?  You can log on to their FB page or their website tomorrow to try.
Get the details here.

Free Lunch or Dinner in honor of the Rabbit

It's offically the Year of the Rabbit!
Celebrate at Panda Express by printing the coupon off of their website for a free order of Firecracker Chicken, good today only!