If you're a student at The University of North Carolina, you might know about PhreePhood. If you don't, you should! PhreePhood tweets any and all free food opportunities for UNC students. Some of the food freebies are available to the general public in the Triangle (focusing mostly on the Chapel Hill area) but many are specifically for UNC students. Follow PhreePhood on Twitter and you'll hear … [Read more...] about Free food for UNC students
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Distillery tours and sampling every Saturday at Pinetop Distillery in Raleigh
Pinetop Distillery, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd in Raleigh, offers distillery tours and tastings every Saturday. Just show up between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Pinetop sells bottles of moonshine and gin products on the tour. It takes about 20 minutes to learn about the process and sample the spirits. The cost is $10. Private parties and large groups can request private tours and team building events … [Read more...] about Distillery tours and sampling every Saturday at Pinetop Distillery in Raleigh
Cyber Monday Week deals on Amazon–SEGWAY miniLITE, Instant Pot, toys, more
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Amazon's Cyber Monday deals are in full swing. Here are a few that look really good, but they change frequently and also sell out, so might not available when you look: Save up to 30% on toys from Transformers, Little Live Pets, WWE and more Instant Pot IP-DUO60 Stainless Steel 6-Quart 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker $167.50 (regularly $259.99) SEGWAY miniLITE- Smart Self … [Read more...] about Cyber Monday Week deals on Amazon–SEGWAY miniLITE, Instant Pot, toys, more
Black Friday on Amazon
Note: Amazon has transitioned to its Cyber Monday deals. Here are a couple that look really good, but they change frequently and also sell out, so might not available when you look: Philips Airfryer, The Original Airfryer with Bonus 150+ Recipe Cookbook, Fry Healthy with 75% Less Fat, Black HD9220/28 $109.99 (regularly $249.95) Echo Dot (2nd Generation) - Black $29.99 (regularly … [Read more...] about Black Friday on Amazon
Free Wake Forest Historic District walking tours
The Town of Wake Forest is offering free Wake Forest Historic District Walking Tours during the fall of 2017. Several are already filled up, but here are the ones that are currently showing openings. Make sure to sign up right away if you're interested. Follow this link to sign up. Wednesday, Oct. 18; 1 pm Wednesday, Oct. 25; 10 am Wednesday, Nov. 8; 10 am Wednesday, Nov. 15; 1 … [Read more...] about Free Wake Forest Historic District walking tours
Free New Year’s Eve show at Deep South the Bar
Deep South the Bar, at 430 S Dawson Street in Raleigh, is directly across from Red Hat Amphitheater. It hosts live music most nights. It's a great spot to go pre- and post-show. Make sure to check the website for updates and details. Most shows are 21+. Deep South hosts many free shows. You can see their full calendar online. New Year's Eve Party Sunday, December 31st 8 p.m. Live music … [Read more...] about Free New Year’s Eve show at Deep South the Bar
Halloween on the cheap–17 ways to celebrate without spending a scary amount of money
Here's to a frugal Halloween! Whether you prefer Halloween to be full of thrills and chills or just mildly spooky, one of the scariest parts can be the amount of money you spend. After you add up the cost of costumes, parties, candy and outings, it might seem like a real life nightmare. But there are ways to have a great time without breaking the bank. Save on Halloween costumes Save on … [Read more...] about Halloween on the cheap–17 ways to celebrate without spending a scary amount of money
Special discount for new book, “The Ultimate Guide to Coupons”
Our friends at Living on the Cheap have published a new book, "The Ultimate Guide to Coupons." Read on to learn about the book and how to get a discount on your purchase. To make it super simple, the guide can be downloaded as an e-book to your smartphone, tablet or desktop OR you can buy it in paperback through Amazon. Would you like to save money with coupons but think it's too … [Read more...] about Special discount for new book, “The Ultimate Guide to Coupons”
Winner announced for $50 gift card from Carolina Premium Outlets
Update: The winner is Kesia Tucker. Congratulations, Kesia! Thank you to Carolina Premium Outlets for offering such a great prize for Triangle on the Cheap readers. This is the perfect time to shop at Carolina Premium Outlets because there are lots of special back-to-school discounts this weekend, plus a fun back-to-school fashion show. Also, thanks to all the new readers! I hope that you … [Read more...] about Winner announced for $50 gift card from Carolina Premium Outlets
Best school supply deals this week
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Back to school deals are in full swing. I'm not sure anyone wants to think about actually going back to school but here are some "penny deals" that you will love. Parents, use this list to plan your shopping strategy and you can save a lot on pencils, notebooks and folders. This list will be updated each week. These deals are from Sunday, August 6th, to Saturday, August 12th, 2017. Make sure … [Read more...] about Best school supply deals this week
