Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
(I first shared this article about borrowing tools from Auto Zone in the spring of 2017. I’m resharing it today to help home mechanics save money!) I don’t know why I haven’t thought of writing about this before! This is a terrific way to save money on small or one-time auto repairs that you do […]
Wichita Womens Fair Coupon
The Wichita Women’s Fair is held at Century II. They have hundreds of exhibits offering information on various topics of interest to women, as well as stage presentations, cooking, fashion, and hair shows, entertainment, shopping, and more. Regular admission to the Women’s Fair is $9 for ages 13+, $8 for seniors, and $6 for kids […]
Cyber Monday Sales
Cyber Monday WEEK sales have started! What to look for: Sitewide discounts, free shipping offers, extra percent-off promo codes, individual items marked down for one day, online-only. Some of the major retailers are planning a whole week of discounts. Entertainment Book All books are $19 today, and additional books you save an extra 15%, with free […]
Wichita H&M Grand Opening at Towne East Square
After November 9, you won’t have to drive to Kansas City to shop at H&M anymore, because that’s the day H&M Wichita is going to open in Towne East Square Mall. The first 200 shoppers in line will receive giveaways up to $300. Those who arrive before the store opens can also bring old garments […]
Johnson’s Garden Center Ladies’ Night & Christmas Open House
The perfect trio: wine, Christmas and Ladies’ Night Out! Johnson’s Garden Centers is hosting a Ladies’ Night Out. Bring your girlfriends and enjoy food, local craft beer, wine and a 20% discount on regular priced holiday items. Guy Bower will be on hand for wine tasting at Johnson’s West 13th St. location. His wine selections […]
Ross Dress for Less opens in NewMarket Square
Fellow bargain shoppers, Ross Dress for Less is opening a new location in Wichita Saturday, October 7, at NewMarket Square! If you’re not familiar with Ross, it’s a huge national off-price retail chain with department and specialty store goods at big discounts. They have clothing (lots of it) for women, men, and kids, kitchen, bed […]
Gray Willow Fashion Exchange
Note: Gray Willow is going back to being a popup consignment shop as of November 26. I’m a little disappointed about this because my daughter and I found some great bargains in the store, but not to worry – they’ll have popup sales next year, as early as April 2018. Not many stores can help […]
Quick and inexpensive weeknight family recipes with pork tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is an extremely versatile lean cut and really quick to make for weeknight dinners (or fancy enough to save for the weekends). Not to be confused with porkloin – which is very large and can be cut into chops and roasts – the tenderloin is a small roast, usually about 1 or […]
Kids’ Halloween Costumes under $10!
Note: Online prices can change at any time! Now is the time to pick up deals on cute Halloween costumes for kids! There are several reasons to start your Halloween costume shopping early. 1. It’s fun (of course!) 2. You have a much better selection and there’s plenty of time for the costume to be […]
Buy our new book to save big bucks with coupons
Want to discover the secrets of super savers? Living On The Cheap’s Teresa Mears and Laura Daily have just published The Ultimate Guide to Coupons. They share the smart way to use coupons, investing just minutes to save dollars. I’ve read this book from cover to cover and it is packed with a lot of […]
Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas in July this weekend
For all you amazing bargain shoppers who always have your gifts purchased well before the holidays – this sale is for you! The Awesome Toy Sale!!! and the 2nd Annual Christmas in July vendor fair are teaming up this weekend to give Wichita a unique local shopping opportunity. Both sales are run by local […]
How to Save at Sprouts Farmers Market
Wichita has a brand new affordable healthy grocery store. Sprouts Farmers Market opened last month at Central and Rock Road in Wichita. Locals have been buzzing about the great deals they’ve seen and about DOUBLE AD Wednesdays. Scroll down to see four more ways you can save on healthy food and other products at Wichita’s newest […]
Why I love my Instant Pot
The year my slow cooker died, I went in search of a replacement and found the Instant Pot. It was four times the price of your average slow cooker, but I bought it almost immediately. Well… for me “immediately” is three days of online research, discussing it with my husband, and checking the bank balance, […]
Seriously great local gifts for under $20
This holiday season, before you head to the big box store to purchase gifts for the people on your list, consider stopping at a local store first.
FREE 8×10 Photo Enlargement from Walgreens
Walgreens is offering another one of its great photo deals! Free 8×10 Print with promo code FREE4FALL This will work for one 8×10 per household through September 14, 2016. Just enter the promo code when you check out. You’ll still pay shipping (and possibly tax, if there is any). Find out more at the link above.
Save up to 50% off admission at Tanganyika Wildlife Park with school supplies donation
If you’ve been following the school supply deals here at Wichita on the Cheap, you may have a few extras to donate. Tanganyika Wildlife Park has a great discount on admission through August 7, 2016: Receive $1 off admission for each school supply donated, up to 50% off! Supplies donated must be new and in their […]
College Students Can Get Free 2-Day Shipping at Amazon
If you are a college student and you have a valid .edu email address, you may qualify for a FREE six-month membership to Amazon Student. Amazon Student is like Amazon Prime, only cheaper. You’ll get free 2-day shipping on most things you order from Amazon and “exclusive discounts and promotions.” (I don’t know what they […]
How to Save Money on College by Renting Textbooks Online
Paying for a semester of college is expensive enough, but the cost of college textbooks adds a significant amount to the price of your higher education, since almost every class requires one or more books. Buying a textbook outright can be costly and it will generally lose value after use. Renting a textbook, on the other hand, […]
City of Wichita Online Surplus Auction
From time to time, the City of Wichita holds an internet-only auction of surplus vehicles and equipment. Some of the items sold include fire trucks, buses, cars, trucks, trailers, miscellaneous equipment, and more. You can also find items from other cities in the region up for auction. Everything is offered “AS IS” and “WHERE IS,” […]
Donate a Coat and Get 10% Off at Burlington Coat Factory
If you have a nice coat you no longer need, consider donating it during the Burlington Coat Factory Coat Drive for 10% off your entire purchase on the day that you donate. The offer is part of the Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Coat Drive seen on Good Morning America and will be valid until […]
Gift for Photographers: Coffee Mug that Looks Like a Camera Lens
These coffee mugs that look like camera lenses are the bomb! We have one and it always causes us to do a double-take when we see it in the sink because it looks so realistic. (My lens! In the sink!!) These camera lens coffee mugs have been around for a while but I still love […]
Marshall’s Opening in Wichita
More great news for bargain shoppers. According to the Wichita Business Journal, Marshall’s department store will open in Wichita on Thursday, September 20, 2012, in New Market Square shopping center in West Wichita. The new store is where Borders used to be. Marshall’s is a discount retailer, owned by the same company that owns T.J. […]
Back-to-School Laptops Under $300 at Walmart and Best Buy
Right now is a great time to buy laptops under $300. The selection is huge. Get one for students or just to have as a backup around the house. Click to go >> Laptops under $300 at Walmart Click to go >> Laptops under $300 at Best Buy Click to go >> Laptops for $300 or less at […]
City of Wichita Online Surplus Auction
The City of Wichita is holding an internet-only auction of surplus vehicles and equipment. Items include cars, trucks, tractors, tandem axle trailer, water tender, etc. You can inspect the items up for auction on Saturday, August 4 and Saturday, August 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at the lot north of 1801 S. McLean. Items […]
Ross Dress for Less Opens in Wichita Saturday
Bargain shoppers are getting excited. Wichita will soon have two Ross Dress for Less locations – one east, one west. Apparently the retail chain is similar to other stores in our area that sell name-brand goods at 20% to 60% off. I’m thinking it might be like TJ Maxx, Gordman’s, and Burlington Coat Factory, but […]