Every fan knows that buying tickets to see your favorite artist or band in concert can be a treacherous experience, given it can be confusing as to what exactly you’re paying or who exactly you’re buying the tickets from. Well, thankfully, the process will be clearer in Colorado due to the new bill just signed into law this past week on June 5, 2024. [Read more…] about What You Need to Know About New Ticketing Laws for Concerts in Colorado
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Kids Done With Their Old Mattel or Fisher-Price Toys or Barbies? Recycle Them For Free
Every so often we alert MHOTC readers to a national service we find of interest. A few years ago, toy maker Mattel launched , a FREE toy takeback program that enables families to extend the life of their Mattel toys once they are finished playing with them. The program now accepts Fisher-Price, Barbie, MEGA and Matchbox toys. [Read more…] about Kids Done With Their Old Mattel or Fisher-Price Toys or Barbies? Recycle Them For Free
Best Places To Recycle Electronics & Paint For Free Or Cheap
As most of us living in the Denver area are aware, electronics are prohibited from being dropped off in a normal trash can, due to hazardous materials. It’s a real no-no. The same goes for paint. It can be a real hassle to dispose of these items, especially if you want them gone now, rather than waiting for a neighborhood recycling event. That said, a growing number of Colorado businesses and counties that recycle electronics or paint year-round for free or a small charge.
We’ve compiled a list of places and companies that will either pick-up or let you drop-off your stuff throughout the year. If you know of others we have missed, be sure to send an email to news@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to get it added to the list. [Read more…] about Best Places To Recycle Electronics & Paint For Free Or Cheap
Totally Free Books For All Ages at BookGive Summer Give-Away. Take As Many As You Want!
wants every person (adults and kids) to have free books they can keep and own. During its , you can fill a bag with books to read over the summer and not pay a penny! The books are totally FREE. and there is no limit on the number of books you can take. The outdoor event is Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BookGive Denver service station.
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Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2024
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Even if you’re expecting a tax refund, this time of year can be, well, taxing on your wallet when it comes to paying for tax preparation services. The good news is that, if you qualify, you can get FREE help filing your return and not spend a dime. Here are some online and in-person programs to investigate: [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2024
Discounts On Products To Help You Prepare Your Tax Returns
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With only two weeks to go until the deadline, for better or worse, it’s probably time to think about how you’re going to file your tax return this year. If you’re thinking about using tax software, please keep reading for discounts on some items that can help you get organized, calculate expenses (stop snickering, some of us still use a calculator) and easy-to-use software for DIY preparers. [Read more…] about Discounts On Products To Help You Prepare Your Tax Returns
Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide & Gain Detergent Pods. Here’s How To Get A Refund.
If you use Tide Pods or Gain Flings liquid laundry detergent packets, you need to check the bags as 8.2 million defective bags have been recalled by Procter & Gamble. The recall applies to pods packaged in flexible film bags.
The outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track. That makes them difficult to close and poses a risk of serious injury to children and others if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested. [Read more…] about Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide & Gain Detergent Pods. Here’s How To Get A Refund.
Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free
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Everything is now deliverable with just a few taps and swipes! And, for those who regularly play, you can now add the Colorado Lottery to the list of tasks you can easily check off your to-do list. Thanks to , play all your favorite games right from your smartphone, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash 5, Lucky For Life, Pick 3 and Colorado Lotto+. You can even play scratch tickets right from your phone! [Read more…] about Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free
Last Day! Vote For Us: Show How Much You Love MHOTC – Westword Best of Denver 2024
It’s time again for Westword’s popular and highly coveted . Before we make our annual pitch, we just want to remind you how MHOTC has always been there for you in your times of cheapness and frugality, right? We’ve always had your back, when you’ve been bored on a budget. Who do you always call, when you’re looking for a good time? (Keep your mind out of the gutter, people!) [Read more…] about Last Day! Vote For Us: Show How Much You Love MHOTC – Westword Best of Denver 2024
Ridwell Helps You Dispose Of Hard-To-Recycle Items With Its Home Pick-up Service
If your local recycle service can’t keep up with your house cleaning, consider supplementing it with . The reuse and recycling service, picks up and finds use for the hard-to-recycle items that are not part of municipal, curbside recycling programs. Subscriptions range between $14 and $18 per month and include a sturdy metal bin for your front porch, reusable cloth bags for sorting materials, and the biweekly pick-up service. [Read more…] about Ridwell Helps You Dispose Of Hard-To-Recycle Items With Its Home Pick-up Service
Help Fight Car Theft: Let Denver Police Dept. Track Your Stolen Auto
Worried about your car being stolen? There’s a new tool to combat auto thefts. The Denver Police Department (DPD) has launched a new FREE program called . DenverTrack works with any vehicle with an installed tracking device, including factory-installed or after-market devices, and GPS and Bluetooth tracking devices to track stolen vehicles in real time. [Read more…] about Help Fight Car Theft: Let Denver Police Dept. Track Your Stolen Auto
Holiday Hours 2024: What’s Open and Closed On Federal Holidays
United States laws currently establishes eleven public holidays for Federal employees. Since most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule, when a holiday falls on the weekend the holiday usually is observed on Friday if the holiday falls on Saturday or on Monday if the holiday falls on Sunday.
For every federal holiday, many businesses also observe the federal holiday schedule. Of course, for many other employees it’s a regular workday, although often with overtime pay.
Listed below are the businesses that typically close and those that remain open on federal holidays. [Read more…] about Holiday Hours 2024: What’s Open and Closed On Federal Holidays
Borrow Pricey Medical Equipment Needed After Surgery Like Wheelchairs For Free
Assistance League of Denver has a wonderful program called or HELP. The organization purchases new equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, rolling walkers, commodes, etc. and lend it for FREE to people who are in need after surgery. All they ask is that the equipment be returned when no longer needed. [Read more…] about Borrow Pricey Medical Equipment Needed After Surgery Like Wheelchairs For Free
Last Day for Lower Rate Stamps! USPS Increases Forever Stamp Rate January 21
There’s “a little change” happening at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) soon. Even though a price increase may seem minor to some, it’s a change noteworthy to diehard bargain hunters because they know small amounts add up over time. (A penny saved is a penny earned.) Once again, the USPS is increasing the rate on first-class postage stamp better known as a Forever Stamp. [Read more…] about Last Day for Lower Rate Stamps! USPS Increases Forever Stamp Rate January 21
Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals
Tools can be very expensive. Unless it’s part of your trade, it’s often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to , there’s no more need to pay for tools you need temporarily. Using the FREE service is easy — simply leave a deposit when you pick up a tool. When you’re done with the job, return it for a full refund of your deposit. [Read more…] about Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals