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Free Scoop of Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Today

Haagen-Dazs, the fanciful gourmet ice cream maker, is celebrating its 50th birthday in style by giving away a free ice cream today. Just stop by one of their shops from 4 pm to 8 pm to enjoy a free scoop of one of three original ice cream flavors: Haagen-Dazs Chocolate, Coffee or Vanilla. Haagen-Dazs shops [...]

50% Frappucinos at Starbucks

[ May 7, 2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. May 8, 2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. May 9, 2010; 3:00 pm; May 10, 2010; 3:00 pm; May 11, 2010; 3:00 pm; May 12, 2010; 3:00 pm; May 13, 2010; 3:00 pm; May 14, 2010; 3:00 pm; May 15, 2010; 3:00 pm; May 16, 2010; 3:00 pm; ] Take note there’s now a happy hour for caffeine addicts.  From May 7-16 you can enjoy a Starbucks frappucino at 50%. They’re promoting three new flavors of frapps: the mocha light, extra coffee caramel, and strawberry and crème. Swing by anytime between the hours of 3:00 – 5:00 pm to enjoy their signature ice blended [...]

Dumpster Diving Redux

illustration by Viet Vu

Dave the cheapster reflects on staying true to cheapsterhood and gives some tips on dumpster diving.
By Dave Fried

So by the time this goes to “print,” I’ll have already turned 30 years old. Now that I’m 30, I have a message to many of you younger people out there.
It just seems [...]

Free Breakfast at Subway Tomorrow

[ April 27, 2010; 7:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Yes, that’s right. This Tuesday, April 27, Subway sandwich shops in Southern California will be giving away a free 8 oz. coffee and breakfast melt between the hours of 7 – 11 am. Subway is one of my favorite sandwich places to eat because they have those great $5 foot long deals. Also if you [...]

A Cheapster's Weekend: April 23-26

[ April 23, 2010; April 24, 2010; April 25, 2010; April 26, 2010; ] Friday

Free Admission to National Parks: There will be no entrance free to over 100 national parks from today until Sunday, April 25. All the national parks that normally charge admission fees will cost absolutely nothing to get in. Some of the locations include Death Valley, Muir Woods, Sequoia, Joshua Tree, and Yosemite. So bring some [...]

A Cheapster's Weekend: April 16-18

[ April 16, 2010; ] Friday

Free Fries at Jack in the Box: It’s a post tax-day celebration as Jack in the Box is offering free french fries all day on Friday. They’re unveiling their new recipe for fries, so want you to swing by and taste them for yerself. There’s no purchase or coupon necessary, and each person can only [...]

Dollar Tuesdays at Hot Dog on a Stick

That’s right, every Tuesday Hot Dog on a Stick is offering its signature corn dogs for only a buck. They’re doing this for the rest of 2010 and the best part is that the deal is for the entire day. To find one in a mall near you, please visit their website: http://www.hotdogonastick.com

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Cheapster's Guide to Grocery Shopping

Efrain and Jackie show you where the inexpensive groceries are at.

The proliferation of cooking shows on cable television has sparked an renaissance of interest in cooking amongst men, myself included. This experience was soured when I endeavored to prepare a potato leek soup from scratch and tabulated an out- of-pocket cost of over $40.
Supermarket chains [...]

Foodie Fries

Fry Smith’s gourmet twist on French fries has you wanting more.
By Rae Contreras
Any new Fry Smith customer expecting a plain basket of fries is in for a treat. With toppings that include meat, peppers, cheese, and sauces, you get a full meal that rivals any taco, sandwich, or pizza you might get at another [...]

A Cheapster's Weekend: April 1 - 4

[ April 2, 2010; April 3, 2010; April 4, 2010; ] Friday

Free Screening of Amelie: 212 Cafe in Venice, which is one of my favorite bohemian java hangs on the Westside, is screening the beloved French romantic tale Amelie. It’s the story of a shy, lonely waitress who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better. The film stars Audrey Tatou as [...]