FREE Cinnabon for Nurses this Week
May 6-12 is National Nurses Week. Since they deserve all the recognition (and free stuff) coming to them, I wanted to make sure to let all our nurses in Wichita know about a super-sweet deal: a FREE Cinnabon for nurses during National Nurses Week. You’ll need to show proof, like a healthcare ID or badge, […]
All Aboard! Women in Railroading
This guest post was submitted by the Kansas Girl Scouts. Looks like it will be fun! Explore railroading with a ride on a passenger train. Learn train trivia and safety with women in railroad careers. Enjoy a “hobo” style dinner to take with you. Afterwards, drive to the Watco company’s dispatch center for a mini […]
FREE Kids Event with KS Firefighters Museum at Walgreens
The Kansas Firefighters Museum is joining with Walgreens on May 11, 2013 for Walgreens Kids Day. This free event will feature kids’ activities and crafts to make for Mom, an antique fire truck, and a visit from the firefighters featured in the Kansas Firefighters calendar. Walgreens Kids Day will be held at the Walgreens near […]
FREE KFC Boneless Chicken on May 6 with “I ate the bones” promo
Have you seen the commercial? It’s a little bit ridiculous but KFC’s ad with the guy panicking, “I ate the bones” definitely sticks in your mind. (See the KFC “I ate the bones” video below.) On Monday, May 6, 2013, KFC is hosting the Original Recipe Boneless Happy Hour between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. […]
FREE: Touch-A-Truck at Chick-Fil-A
This Saturday, kids (and for that matter, grownups) will have an opportunity to get up close to some really cool vehicles. Touch-A-Truck at Chick-fil-A in west Wichita is free and open to everyone. One of the vehicles they’ll have is the Tornado Intercept Vehicle, which was featured on the show Storm Chasers. Here are some […]
McDonalds Coupon: Egg White Delight McMuffin for $1
McDonalds coupons come along infrequently, so if you’re a fan you’ll want to know about this one. You can get the new Egg White Delight McMuffin for only $1 with this printable McDonalds coupon. The egg white breakfast sandwich is a lower-calorie, lower-cholesterol version of the popular McMuffin. It’s made with freshly grilled egg whites, […]
Fix-A-Flat Fridays at Bicycle X-Change Shop
May is Bike Month in Wichita, and the Bicycle X-Change in Wichita is honoring it by showing you how to fix a flat bike tire during the special Fix-A-Flat Fridays events. To get your free lesson, visit the Bicycle X-Change shop at 908 W. Douglas on Fridays in May from noon to 3 p.m. and Bikeman […]
FREE Make & Take Cookie Decorating for Kids at Cheri’s Bakery
Thanks to Shelly S. for sharing this on Facebook! Cheri’s Bakery has a FREE cookie decorating make & take project for kids ages 3 and up on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Just drop by between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to let the kids decorate a cookie and take it with them. On Saturday, the design […]
National Library Week: Good deals for all with your library card.
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. From April 15-19, […]
$1 Flip-Flops at JCPenney
Okay, flip-flop fans (try saying that just once fast), JCPenney is having a flip-flop sale beginning Friday, April 12, 2013. While supplies last, a select assortment of flip-flops in sizes for the whole family will be on sale for just $1 per pair. The sale is available in stores only. Wichita has two JCP locations […]
FREE Ukulele Lessons in April
One of my favorite things about doing Wichita on the Cheap is finding the fun, offbeat, and the cool things you can do that cost nothing or nearly nothing. FREE ukulele lessons in Wichita – that’s an example of cool, fun, and offbeat all rolled into one. According to its website, every Saturday in April […]
FREE: Citizens’ Fire Academy
The Wichita Fire Department offers a free course for Wichita residents to learn more about fire and emergency medical operations. The Citizens’ Fire Academy is a 10-week course offered free of charge for Wichita residents 18 and older. Participants must register, submit to a background check, and sign a waiver. Classes start April 25 and […]
Ticket to Ride FREE – Check Out New Wichita Buses This Week for Free
The City of Wichita has recently put four new buses into service in its fleet, and will be giving residents the opportunity to take a ride on them for FREE this week. The new buses get better gas mileage, have fewer maintenance costs, and have a low-floor configuration which makes them easier to board. ONLY […]
Win a Free Flight to L.A. from Mid-Continent Airport (Twitter users only)
If you’re a Twitter user who flies to LAX for business, check this out. Mid-Continent Airport is doing a giveaway on Twitter for a free seat on the inaugural United Airlines daily non-stop flight to Los Angeles that will be offered beginning in May this year. In May, @United will begin non-stop service from ICT […]
Coupon for Starbucks: $2 Off Starbucks Macchiato (Possibly for Gold Card Members Only)
Note: Jeff commented here that this coupon is for Starbucks Gold Card members that must be loaded onto the card. (Starbucks Rewards cardholders advance to “Gold Card” status when they acquire 30 stars in 12 months.) So if that’s the case, then this coupon won’t be good for everyone. Sorry for the mixup! Get two […]
Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Coupon: Use this coupon to get a pretzel for $1
Get a pretzel for only a dollar with this Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Coupon. (This will provide a little affordable sustenance next time you are shopping at the mall!) To get your Auntie Anne’s coupon, visit the link below. You’ll need to enter your name, email address, and zip code, choose whether you’d like to receive […]
FREE “Saturday Samplers” at the Sedgwick County Extension
Whether you’re ready to plow up an acre, do a little container gardening, or just daydream about the beautiful garden you’ll have some day (I’m currently in the last camp), I think you’ll enjoy the Saturday Samplers in the Demo Garden at the Sedgwick County Extension. On one Saturday each month from April to September, […]
Free Cooking Demonstration and Diabetes Nutrition Presentation at Dillons
The Dillons at the corner of Central and Rock will host a free educational seminar and cooking demonstration on Thursday evening. The focus will be on diabetes nutrition. Via Christi Dietitian Sheryll Clarke will be the guest speaker and Dillons Marketplace Executive Chef Cameron Bruce will provide the cooking demonstration. (And there will be free […]
Fashionable Rain Boots on the Cheap
I’m hoping we’ll need these this year. Tanga has a pretty nice selection of Henry Ferrera rain boots and shoes for women on sale today. Prices start at a very reasonable $12.99 and end at $18.99. Shipping only adds about $5. Henry Ferrera Stylish Rain Boots/Shoes, from $12.99 Most styles are only $14.99, which is […]
Shocker Basketball Jerseys start at $10.99
I found a deal for a Shocker basketball jersey right at the WSU campus bookstore. The bookstore has a variety of Sweet 16 NCAA gear for sale, of course, and all at decent prices. But for really budget-minded Shockers, this gold t-shirt will let you show off your school colors on the cheap. The real […]
FREE Redbox Movie Rental Promo Code
Use this special Redbox promo code to score a free movie rental. It’s valid until May 8, 2013. Note: If you’ve already used this code, scroll down to see a new one that will save you 50¢. What movie will you rent? (I’m thinking Zero Dark Thirty. I haven’t seen it yet.) Just visit Redbox.com, […]
FREE Paint Sample Coupon: 8 oz. Valspar Paint from Lowe’s
Valspar is giving away 100,000 coupons for a free 8 oz. sample of paint. “Like” them on Facebook and get a free paint coupon that you can redeem at Lowes. Just look for the “Coupon Giveaway” tab on their Facebook page, or use the link below: Valspar Paint Coupon You’ll need to enter your mailing […]
KFC Coupon: Lil’ Bucket Kids Meal $2.99
Until March 31, you can use this KFC coupon to get a Lil’ Bucket kid’s meal for only $2.99 with the purchase of any adult or family meal. The Lil’ Bucket kid’s meal comes with their choice of chicken drumstick, four Original Recipe Bites, one Extra Crispy Tender, or one Chicken Little sandwich along with […]
Shoe Carnival Coupons: $5 Off or $15 Off
Print a Shoe Carnival coupon and save $5 on a $39.98 purchase or $15 on a purchase of $74.98 or more. This comes on the heels (ha ha) of a Famous Footwear coupon I wrote about a few days ago. Perfect timing for spring shoe shopping! Print the coupon and bring it to the store […]
Red Barn Outdoor Market Spring 2013
The Spring 2013 Red Barn Outdoor Market will be held Saturday, April 27 in Benton. This has been a really popular event with live music, food, and vendors selling handcrafted goods and vintage treasures. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the signature red barn at Southwest Butler Road and […]