Old Navy $1 Flip Flop Sale 2012
I’m still wearing the $1 flip flops from Old Navy that I bought last year, but that’s no reason not to go back and stock up again. Mark your calendar and set your alarm: The Old Navy $1 flip flop sale is Saturday, June 30, 2012. They just announced it on Facebook. These are basic […]
How to Save Money on Groceries: Meat and Produce

Guest post by Whitney Proctor Our house is busy. We’ve got a 7 month old baby. That’s busy. He bounces, he rolls, he tries to crawl, he unfolds all the laundry I just folded and plays “peek-a-boo” with it. I don’t have time to create a coupon binder and spend hours at the grocery store […]
$2 Off per Gallon Gas with Dillons Fuel Points
The Kroger Family of Stores (which includes Dillons) is running a promotion beginning tomorrow, May 27, 2012 that doubles the amount of fuel points you can earn in one month. When you use your Dillons card for eligible purchases at Dillons, $100 (before coupons) spent in one month equals 100 fuel points. 100 fuel points […]
Society of Decorative Painters Expo: Free Admission
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at painting, or if you’re already an artist, you’ll probably want to stop by the Society of Decorative Painters Expo in Wichita May 17-19, 2012. Admission is FREE. You’ll be able to watch demos, purchase supplies at a discount, and discover your inner artist with make-it/take-it projects. […]
Rollin Karg Art Glass

One of the benefits of looking for inexpensive things to do in Wichita is that your search often takes you outside your normal routine, and you discover places like Karg Art Glass. Most of us in Wichita have probably heard of it, or may have seen the work of Rollin Karg, Wichita’s own “renowned glass artisan” and […]
Cabela’s Wichita Grand Opening
I have friends who believe this should be declared a national holiday (or at least a state holiday). Cabela’s is opening its Wichita store on Wednesday, March 14. Cabela’s Wichita Kansas Grand Opening! The store opens at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, according to Cabela’s website. You’ll get live entertainment from Annie Up and free hot […]
Wholesale Beauty Club: $20 in Beauty Supplies for Only $9
Best of Kansas Deals (bokdeals.com) has a fantastic deal right now for Wholesale Beauty Club: $10 for $20 to spend at Wholesale Beauty Club If you “Like” the deal on
Free Prom Dresses at Gown Town 2012 This Weekend
Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10, high school students with valid school ID will have an opportunity to shop for prom free. A variety of local businesses and organizations, including B98 FM and In The Bag cleaners, have sponsored the Gown Town event in Wichita again this year. Gently used formal wear and accessories will be […]
JC Penney After Christmas Sale
Save up to 70% and get free shipping on orders of $69 or more at jcp.com, or print a coupon for $10 off $25 at JCPenney and bring it to the store. The promo codes you need if you’re shopping online: The promo code AFTERALL lets you take $10 off $25 and gets you the free […]
A Ton of Coupons Good for Gift-Giving, Stocking Stuffers, Holiday Baking, and more
Wow, Coupons.com has some good coupons right now for those little stocking stuffers we like to buy and those gifts that you give to people who are difficult to buy for. Cheap tip: You’ll probably find most of these items on sale at discount stores this time of year. Print the coupons below and bring […]
FREE 8×10 Collage Print at Walgreens Web Site!!
Get this today! This deal ends November 25, 2011: Get a FREE 8 x 10 collage print at Walgreens.com. Follow the link below to make your collage, then use the code below to get it free! Free 8×10 Collage w/ promo code RGIFT2U Sometimes it’s hard to choose just ONE photo to frame, so I […]
Amazon: Phones for a Penny
As part of its Black Friday Deals Week, Amazon is offering smart phones this week with a new line of service for as low as 1¢. This deal includes FREE 2-day shipping. Plus, purchase an eligible hotspot-ready smartphone and activate the hotspot feature and you’ll get a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card. Shop Verizon, Sprint, and […]
Craft Bazaar at Explorer Elementary in Goddard
Submitted by Judy: 7th Annual Spirit Bazaar sponsored by Church of the Holy Spirit Altar Society. Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 9am-4pm at Explorer Elementary, 454 S. 167th St. W., Goddard, KS. (On 167th Between Hwy. 54 & Maple) Over 50 Merchants, Arts, Crafts, Jewelry, Gifts, Home Decor, Bake Sale, Fashion Show, Music & Demonstrations. […]
Autumn Powwow at the Indian Center and Book and Art Sale
Submitted by Angela Cato. Thanks, Angela! The Autumn Benefit Powwow will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Mid-America All-Indian Center at 650 N. Seneca near downtown Wichita. The powwow will include gourd dancing from 1-5 p.m. and a grand entry of intertribal dancers at 6:30 p.m. The closing song is scheduled for 10 […]
Give: 2nd Annual DSSW Holiday Shopping Event
Submitted by Beth Sullivan. (Thanks, Beth!) The Down Syndrome Society of Wichita will be hosting the 2nd annual Holiday Shopping Event on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Sedgwick County Extension Center at 7001 W. 21st Street North in Wichita. (21st and Ridge Road). The DSSW Shopping Event is a […]
Hobby Lobby and Michaels Coupons
Feeling crafty? These two coupons are valid on regularly-priced items: 50% off Any One Regular Price Item at Michaels – exclusions apply (Valid 10/8 – 10/11) 40% off One Regular Price Item at Hobby Lobby – exclusions apply (Expires 10/8) Also, a reader says that Hobby Lobby has 50% off many items right now. Thanks […]
Free Bare Escentuals Lip Color Sample at Sephora Inside JCPenney
Go get your coupon for a free sample of Bare Escentuals “Confidence” Pretty Amazing lip color at Sephora inside JCPenney stores. Offer is valid until 11/1 or until supplies last. If you’ll be in JCPenney’s anyway, you might be tempted to do some shopping. Here’s a coupon for $10 off $50 at JCPenney. Expires 10/10. […]
How to Get Free Shipping from Walmart.com
This is actually really cool. I live close to a Walmart (who doesn’t?), but occasionally I want to use a discount I can only get online, or there are products that aren’t carried in my local store. Although Walmart already has free Site-to-Store shipping and an option to order online and pick up in the […]
Green Acres Market FREE Tasting Fair
If you’ve been looking to make the health- or natural-food plunge but aren’t sure if you’ll like it, visit Green Acres Market Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the 18th annual Tasting Fair. Admission is free and you’ll be able to sample new products and old favorites from local and national producers. Green […]
2nd 2 None Formal Wear Consignment Sale: Weddings, Proms, and Pageants

Formal wear and wedding decor items are perfect for consignment sales, since they’re usually used once and put away. If you need a formal gown, wedding or formal event centerpieces, flower arrangements, and more, make sure you attend the 2nd 2 None Formal Wear Consignment Sale August 30 through September 3, 2011 before you pay […]
FREE Back-to-School Bash at the Wichita Ice Center

This event is free with the donation of one school-supply item*. You’re invited this Saturday, August 27, 2011 to a Back-to-School Bash at the Wichita Ice Center. The bash begins at 12:15 p.m. and goes until 3:15 p.m. There will be a free 30-minute group lesson at 12:15, free skate rental and prizes. This is […]
Handmade in the Heartland Craft Fair Saturday
The third HandMade in the Heartland Craft Fiar is Saturday, August 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. Admission to the craft fair is free. There will be over 50 booths of hand-made art and homemade treats. For more information, visit the Handmade in the Heartland Facebook page or […]
SavingStar Digital Coupons
You’ll want to know about this. SavingStar coupons are a bit different from ordinary digital coupons. You might be familiar with the concept because of sites like Ebates and Upromise. Instead of taking your discount off at the register, the value of the coupons you use accumulate in your SavingStar account until you reach $5 in […]
New Coupons from Coupons.com
Here are the newest printable coupons this week from Coupons.com. These coupons work like regular manufacturers’ coupons that you clip out of the Sunday coupon inserts, and most of them will double (to a max of $1.00) at Dillons. Find more coupons in the “Coupons” category here at Wichita on the Cheap. If you see […]
Discount Groceries from Prairie Land Food

Several readers have praised Prairie Land Food as a great way to save money on groceries. The non-profit organization is based here in Kansas. Its primary mission is to offer quality food at lower-than-retail prices. Each month, Prairie Land Food sells packages that generally include a selection of meat and produce along with a small […]