Madison on the Cheap

Don’t wait! Fred Flare items on sale at Fab.com

Onthecheap — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:10:56 +0000

Fab.com, an online flash deal site is currently offering some very large discounts on a collection of amusing items from Fred Flare, including this Ridley’s Classic Magic Set for $7.50 (regularly $25). These items will sell out fast. In order to participate in Fab.com flash deals, you need to sign up for their e-mails. Even [...]

$1 off coupon for Spice Islands® spices or extracts

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:48:16 +0000

Visit the Spice Islands Facebook page and “like” them if you want to be able to print a coupon for $1 off any Spice Islands® spices or extracts. You’ll find the offer on the left hand side of their page, listed as “Spice Savings Offer.” Please note that, “As with the best dishes, there’s a [...]

Buy Starbucks Blonde and get a free beverage

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:31:41 +0000

Stop by your local Starbucks and purchase Starbucks® Blonde Roast (16 oz.) bag or a Starbucks VIA Veranda™ Blend 12 pack before the end of the day on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 and you’ll receive a free handcrafted beverage of your choice — any size!

Coupon for 3 free bagels from Bruegger’s on 2/9

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:44:15 +0000

Bruegger’s is celebrating its birthday by offering a coupon for 3 FREE bagels. The coupon is only valid on Thursday, February 9th, 2012 from open until 2 p.m. Limit one coupon per person per visit. There is only one Bruegger’s location in Madison: 6150 Mineral Point Road.

Pay $5 for $10 worth of food & drink at Sonic

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:04:34 +0000

Maybe it’s the lack of snow or the recent spate of warm temperatures, but LivingSocial has decided it’s time to offer a deal on a drive-in: Pay $5 for $10 to spend on food and drink at Sonic in Middleton. Or, pay $10 for a meal for two: two Combos, one Tasty Add-On, and a [...]

All You magazine one-year subscription for $12

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:21:41 +0000

Savvy coupon clippers and users know that All You magazine is a great source for high-value coupons for food, makeup and household basics. They also know that subscriptions to this magazine are usually a bit pricey. Relief is in sight: Right now, Amazon is offering a one-year (12 issues) subscription to All You for just [...]

Free concert by Bonerama Saturday at Mills Hall

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:30:22 +0000

Catch the sound of a six-man band that defies categorization when Bonerama performs a free concert at 8 p.m. on February 11, 2012 at Mills Hall. The Bonerma sound features New Orleans brass infused with elements of rock ‘n’ roll and funk. Fronted by trombonists Mark Mullins and Craig Klein, who both worked previously with [...]

1-year subscription to Glamour magazine for $3.99

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:58:29 +0000

For two days only, Tanga is offering a one-year subscription to Glamour magazine for just $3.99 when you use the coupon code “SAVINGS” at checkout. According to the publisher, “Glamour is a magazine that translates style and trends for the real lives of American women. We’re often optimistic, always inclusive, beyond empowering and can always [...]

Free screening of director Josef von Sternberg’s “The Docks of New York” at UW Cinematheque

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:38:35 +0000

The UW Cinematheque will screen two films directed by Josef von Sternberg on Saturday, February 11th, 2012, in Room 4070 of Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue. The double feature will begin with the silent film, “The Docks of New York” at 7 p.m., followed by “The Thunderbolt” at 8:30 p.m. David Drazin will provide live [...]

Little Red Wolf performs at Olbrich Gardens Winter Concert Series on Super Bowl Sunday afternoon

Onthecheap — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:21:12 +0000

The Olbrich Gardens winter concerts are being transformed to offer new musicians and new experiences. At 2 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2012, Little Red Wolf will kick off the newseries.Combining elements of rock, bluegrass, alt-country, and the harmony-heavy vocals of swing-era ensembles, Little Red Wolf offers something entirely new and unique without forgetting their roots. [...]

Madison area daily deals for Super Bowl Sunday

Onthecheap — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:52:47 +0000

The Sunday, February 5, 2012 selection of daily deals for the Madison area offers products, services, and restaurant deals for up to 50% (or more) off the regular price. Many of these offers expire within the next 24 hours. See individual offers for details. Central Bark (Groupon) – $20 for $45 worth of dog grooming; [...]

$4 for one-year subscriptions to your choice of eleven automobile and sports magazines

Onthecheap — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:20:03 +0000

DiscountMags is offering a special Super Bowl price on subscriptions to eleven different sports and automobile magazines: Pay just $4 per year for each subscription. There is no additional charge for shipping and no auto-renewals apply. No promotional code is required for this offer: Just click through on our direct link to the offer. This [...]

Friday Foodie Roundup featuring some freebies

Onthecheap — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:20:24 +0000

This is a great weekend for discounts and deals on fast food; but we’ve also located some deals on chocolate and some local festivities featuring free samples. In no particular order, here’s the scoop: Souper Bowl (Habitat for Humanity Benefit) – $15 for soup, salad, bread, and dessert + you get to keep the unique [...]

Enjoy free performances by Okee Dokee Brothers Saturday at Overture’s Kids in the Rotunda series

Onthecheap — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:09:45 +0000

The FREE 2011-2012 Kids in the Rotunda Series presents three performances by Okee Dokee Brothers on Saturday, February 4th at the Overture Center, 201 State Street. Hear the acclaimed Twin Cities duo perform “original music that reminds audiences of their own make-believes and treehouse-pretending” during performances at 9:30 a.m., 11 a..m. and 1 p.m. According [...]