Fire Up the Grill with $6 Propane Cylinder Refills

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May 162013
 

barbecue grill bbqYou know it must be almost summer, because Wayman Oil in Mulvane has brought back this excellent money-saver: Fire up the grill with $6 propane refills, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Bring your empty propane cylinders to Wayman Oil in Mulvane between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on May 22, 23, or 24 and get them refilled for just $6 each.

Every time I write about these cheap propane refills, someone will ask “Is this real???” I know it’s almost unbelievable, but yes – it really is real, and my family has saved a lot of money by taking advantage of it. If you have an empty 20lb. propane cylinder, bring it to Wayman Oil during the times and dates they’re doing the promotion and you’ll get your tank filled for $6.

The next most popular question: “Is there a limit?” No! According to the nice folks at Wayman Oil, there’s no limit. Bring your tanks and fill up on the cheap.

Wayman Oil will offer the $6 propane refills during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the following dates:

Memorial Day – May 22, 23 and 24; closed Saturday, May 25
Fourth of July – July 1, 2 and 3
Mulvane Old Settlers Parade – August 14, 15 and 16
Labor Day – August 28, 29 and 30wayman oil fb status

Source: Wayman Oil

National Library Week: Good deals for all with your library card.

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Apr 152013
 

Do you need a new library card? This will be the week to get it. During National Library Week, the Wichita Public Library is offering FREE replacement library cards (normally $2). And you can take that library card of yours around to various businesses in the area and get DISCOUNTS this week.

Wichita Public Library National Library Week promotions

During National Library Week, share a pic of yourself with your library card on Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #ictlib to be entered to win prizes.

From April 15-19, 2013, get 20% off your purchase at Hannah Banana, 20% off one item at Bluebird Arthouse, 20% off Aveda products at Charisma Salon, a free dessert with purchase at Auntie Mae’s, and a BOGO offer from Riverside Cafe – all with your library card!

As if you needed more freebies, the library is also giving away prizes this week. Snap a picture of yourself with your library card, post it to Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #ictlib, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for prizes.

What’s in your wallet??? Make sure it’s a library card. For more info, visit the National Library Week 2013 page at the WPL website.

 

Thanks to Skyler from Pixel Time for sharing this info with me for WOTC readers!

Apply for FREE Makeover at Sisterhood of the Divine Makeover Fundraiser

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Apr 082013
 

FREE makeover at The Sisterhood of the Divine Makeover eventThe Sisterhood of the Divine Makeover is an annual fundraiser for Dress for Success, a program that provides resources for women entering or re-entering the workforce. Nominations are now being accepted for FREE makeovers at the fashion show and luncheon, which will be held June 22, 2013 at the Wichita Marriott Hotel.

Here’s the full info from Via Christi, which is an event sponsor:

Do you or someone you know need or deserve a free makeover? The Sisterhood of the Divine Makeover, an annual fundraiser to benefit Dress for Success of Wichita, may have your solution.

To enter or nominate someone for a free makeover at the annual fashion show and luncheon emceed by Bonnie Bing:

  • Send a color photo taken no more than six months ago that does not need to returned. (You may email a photo, but a printed photo is preferred.)
  • Include the nominee’s name, age, occupation, daytime and after-hours phone numbers.
  • Tell us in 250 words or less why you or the nominee want, or need, a makeover.

To be chosen to receive a makeover, you must:

  • Agree to be available for appointments at the salons and retailers, who will work with your schedule.
  • Agree to be featured in editorial and promotional materials for the event.
  • Be available to attend, as our guest, the June 22 Sisterhood luncheon.
  • Be available June 7 or 8 for a “before” photograph at Via Christi Hospital on St. Francis.

All entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, May 31. Winners will be notified of their selection on Tuesday, June 4.

Mail entries to: Dress for Success Wichita 1422 N. High Wichita, KS 67203
Email entries to: patjones@wichita.kscoxmail.com

Money raised at this event, now in its ninth year, goes to support the programs and services of Dress for Success of Wichita, which provides employment skills and resources to women entering or re-entering the workforce

Finding Money for College: Free Online Course from WSU

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Mar 262013
 

mycollegemoneyplanWichita State University has a newly revised online course that offers a step-by-step approach to choosing and paying for college or vocational/technical school.

The course, which is free, intends to teach personal financial management topics that will help students and families make wise decisions regarding choosing and paying for college, and to help students learn how to manage their finances while they’re in college.

Part 1 covers choosing and understanding the costs of college, how to pay for college without borrowing (yay), using and repaying loans, and building an overall financial plan for the college years. Part 2 covers topics related to financial independence, including banking, budgeting, credit, debt, and identity theft.

It looks like it could be a helpful resource, and I like that students are strongly encouraged to avoid debt to pay for college. However, the course does discuss some loan options (which I know for more and more families today is not being considered as an option), and the course provides a broad overview rather than specific advice. You may find it to be a helpful starting point in planning for college.

You can find and sign up for the course at MyCollegeMoneyPlan.org.

50% Off Consignment Fee for Kid’s Closet Connection Spring Consignment Sale in Wichita

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Jan 232013
 

Kid's Closet Connection Consignment Sale in Wichita, Spring 2013It’s definitely time to clean out the closets (and the basement storage room, and the play room, and the garage…) and recoup some of the cost of feeding, clothing, entertaining, and transporting the kids. When the owners of the Kid’s Closet Connection Consignment Sale contacted me about advertising at Wichita on the Cheap, I decided I’m going to sign up to be a consignor. This will be my first sale.

The Kid’s Closet Connection Consignment Sale in Wichita is coming up March 8-10, 2013 at the Holiday Inn at Kellogg and Rock Road.

The consignment sale gives you the opportunity to sell all your lightly used kids items such as clothes, toys, car seats, strollers, etc. Just register to be a consignor, pre-price your items using the online tagging system, and drop your items off at the sale March 6th or 7th. Kid’s Closet Connection will do the rest – including, if you want, donating any unsold items to Youthville. (You’ll get a receipt.)

On  the sign up page, there is a place to enter where you heard about the sale. Select “Other” and write in “Wichita on the Cheap” to get 50% off the consignor fee.

The sale is being marketed to thousands of families to give you the best possible selling potential. No money is required to register; the consignor’s fee will be deducted from your proceeds at the end of the sale.

Kid’s Closet Connection Spring Consignment Sale
Date: March 8-10, 2013
Time: 9 a.m. to 9  p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (1/2 price day)
Location: Holiday Inn at Kellogg and Rock Rd.
Cost: $12.50 (only $6.25 when you write in Wichita on the Cheap during signup), deducted from the proceeds at the end of the sale.

Remember: Use code “Wichita On The Cheap” when signing up for ½ off your consignor fee.

Free Firewood and Mulch at Sedgwick County Zoo

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Nov 012012
 

Free Firewood and Mulch Wichita Sedgwick County ZooThe tree-trimming that has been done around Wichita will benefit us twice. The wood and wood chips from the City of Wichita and Westar pruning operations will be available to pick up for FREE firewood or mulch.

You can pick up free firewood and mulch daily now through February 2013 in the north parking lot of the Sedgwick County Zoo between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. No chainsaws, splitters, or other mechanical equipment will be allowed.

The Sedgwick County Zoo, Westar Energy and the City of Wichita Partner to Give Away Free Firewood and Mulch

Westar Energy, the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County Zoo are teaming up to give away firewood and mulch this winter. The wood is what remains after Westar Energy’s ReliabiliTree tree trimming contractors perform line-clearance work in area neighborhoods and the City of Wichita forestry tree pruning and removal operations. Sedgwick County Zoo is proud to be part of a program that benefits our citizens, reduces waste and conserves our natural resources.

The public can pick up the free firewood and wood chips, to use as mulch, beginning Thursday, November 1 through February 2013 from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the north parking lot of the Sedgwick County Zoo. The wood is normally delivered between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. daily.

Westar Energy, the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County Zoo ask that anyone picking up firewood please refrain from using chainsaws, splitters or any mechanical equipment.

Questions about wood delivery: call 261-6581.

J.C. Penney Expected to Bring Back Free Kids’ Haircuts in November

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Sep 152012
 

JC Penney Expected to Bring Back Free Kids HaircutsAccording to an article from the Associated Press, J.C. Penney will bring back free kids’ haircuts in November. The free haircuts are expected to be permanent, available every Sunday beginning November 4, 2012 for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Penneys offered the free kids haircuts at JCP salons in August as part of a Back to School promotion.

Read the entire article at MSN Money: J.C. Penney brings back free haircuts for kids

FREE Fire Extinguisher Training from the Wichita Fire Department

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Aug 222012
 

If it’s been a while since your last fire safety lesson, you might want to take advantage of this offer I spotted today on the Wichita Fire Department Facebook page:

Wichita Fire Department Free Fire Extinguisher TrainingHaving the right tool is one thing. Knowing how to use it is another. Wichita Fire Department’s Public Education staff is here to help! If your school, business, home owner’s association, church, neighborhood watch, apartment residents or other group (preferably 20 people or more) would like some fire extinguisher training, including hands-on lessons in controlled situations, give our administrative offices a call at 268-4441.

I called to check, and the training is FREE. You also have some options for where to hold the training session.

This training could be a real lifesaver in the event of an emergency and is a valuable service from our Wichita Fire Department. Call 268-4441 to get more information and to schedule the training for your group.

Free Recording Workshops at Guitar Center

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Aug 152012
 

Guitar CenterGuitar centers nationwide are offering free recording workshops for musicians on Saturdays. The workshops cover how to use Mac computers along with Avid’s Pro Tools 10 to record at home.

Each Saturday class begins at 10 a.m. To register, visit the Guitar Center website.

The Wichita Guitar Center is located at 4448 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, KS 67209. 

Dog Adoptions Up To 50% Off at the Kansas Humane Society this Weekend

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Aug 042012
 

Dog adoptions up to 50% off at the Kansas Humane Society this weekendIf you’ve been wanting to adopt a dog, this could be a good weekend to do it. Adoption fees for dogs over 40 lbs. are 50% off this weekend, August 4-5, 2012, at the Kansas Humane Society. Fees for dogs 39 lbs. and under are reduced by 25%. There are some real sweethearts – 90 to choose from – looking for homes.

Your adopted dog will have already had veterinary and grooming services provided. For information about adoption, call (316) 524-9196, visit the Kansas Humane Society website, or stop by the Humane Society at 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.

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