Free help with income tax returns

The April 15 deadline for federal income tax returns is fast approaching. Volunteers with the AARP Tax-Aide program provide free help to low- and middle-income taxpayers, with an emphasis on those over 60.
Help is available through April 15 at these locations:
* Key Largo Public Library, 101485 Overseas Hwy., 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Fridays.
* Marathon [...]

Free environmental workshops

The Green Living & Energy Education Expo will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Marathon High School. It includes free workshops and more than 50 exhibitors of services and products that save money and natural resources.
Environmental groups also will providing latest information, and thre will be 30 free workshops on topics ranging from solar photovoltaics to reducing energy bills, to organic [...]

Hotel deals for KW songwriters’ fest

The 14th annual Key West Songwriters’ Festival will be April 29–May 3, 2009. The is five days and nights of more than 20 free concerts at the island’s most popular drinking holes and hot spots.
The Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel is offering a “Songwriter’s Special” with rates starting at $139 per night for the week [...]

Places to find ‘kids eat free’ deals

I’m hunting around for the best resources for finding “kids eat free” deals. Do you have a tried-and-true favorite? If so, please post a comment.
I’ve come across a few sites, and I’ve had mixed results. Some stick to the major chains only. Others have the contact info but no details of the deal. YMMV (your [...]

Get free stuff on your birthday

I love free stuff. I love it even more when people give me free stuff just because I exist. I’d like to think it’s just because I’m cool like that, but really, they’ll give it to anyone. Want yours? Check out these two sites and register to get free stuff on your birthday.

BirthdayFreebies.com: With this [...]

Best deal on ‘Twilight’ DVD?

At midnight tonight, Saturday, March 21, the long-awaited Twilight DVD will be released, giving those who love Edward and Bella’s love story a chance to watch the vampire film over and over.
Who’s got the best deal on the DVD? It may depend on what you’re looking for.
Several sources say the Target package – a 3-disc [...]

Find cheapest gas with GasBuddy.com

The price at the pump is starting to climb again. If you want to pay less every time you fill up, visit GasBuddy.com before you head out to find the best deal near you, wherever you are in the U.S. and Canada. Just enter your zip code and a list of the stations with the [...]

25-cent burger, half-price appetizers

Here are a couple of deals for people who don’t want corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day:
* McDonald’s is offering is a quarter pounder with cheese for 25 cents if you buy one at regular price. This is good Tuesday, March 17, only.
* T.G.I. Friday’s is offering half-price appetizers all day Tuesday, [...]

Marathon Seafood Festival for $5

This weekend, March 14 and 15, is the biggest party of the year in the Middle Keys: the Marathon Seafood Festival at Marathon Community Park, Mile Marker 49.
The event, which has celebrated the Keys’ fishing heritage for more than three decades, will feature fresh local seafood, including lobster tails, stone crab, fish, shrimp. Conch fritters, [...]

Last day to win Florida prizes!

And now, the official Cities on the Cheap contest, South Florida-style.
To celebrate the national launch of Cities on the Cheap blogs, we’re giving away a few books about money by South Florida authors, plus a few Webkinz just because they’re cute and my brother sells them.
To enter the contest, add a comment to this [...]