Ben & Jerry’s sundaes: buy 1, get 1

Thanks for being part of the Miami FL on the Cheap community. Share your cheap tips with us at miami27@miamiflonthecheap.comMonday, Aug. 31, is the last day for Sunday Monday at Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shops. On Monday, you can indulge in buy one, get one free sundaes at Ben & Jerry’s.

Last weekend for Miami Spa Month

We’re not sure a $99 spa treatment qualifies as “cheap,” but during Miami Spa Month such treatments are cheaper than usual at participating spas. What $99 will get you varies by spa, but it could be a comination of a massage and a facial, or a massage and a manicure. Spa month ends Aug. 31. It’s [...]

Last free Sunday at Fairchild

Do you like to visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, but can’t afford the $20 entry fee? Fairchild has a deal for you: Every Sunday in August, you can visit the garden for free. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also see the monumental sculptures of Mark di Suvero, on exhibit through Dec. [...]

Last weekend: $5 off Build a Bear

The appeal of teddy bears is universal. At Build-A-Bear Workshops, kids (or adults) can handpick their bear, customize it to suit their personality, and then fill it with fluff. Through Monday, Aug. 31, you can get $5 off an in-store Build-A-Bear stuffed animal. You’ll need to click over and print out the coupon, and present it at [...]

Free chocolate on Fridays

Chocolate just isn’t chocolate without cocoa butter. When companies got permission to swap in cheaper ingredients for the real thing and still call it chocolate, I was shocked. Thankfully, Mars (maker of Dove, Snickers, Twix, M&M’s, etc.) plans to stick with the real thing. To prove its resolve, Mars has started a Real Chocolate Relief Act promotion. Every [...]

Free festival, 2-for-1 tickets

The Adrienne Arsht Center will host a free outdoor Caribbean festival from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, to celebrate the U.S. premiere of the hit reggae musical The Harder They Come. During those two hours, guests at Carnival on the Plaza will be able to buy two tickets for the price of [...]

$5 off with friends at Friday’s

It pays to have buddies, especially when you are dining out. In addition to making your dining experience more enjoyable, they can help save you money. Friday’s has just started a promotion called BYOB Time, meaning Bring Your Own Buddies. For each buddy that you bring, you will get $5 off an entree. This deal is good [...]

Free pizza for Camaro owners

I had friends with Camaros, but I had a 1968 Mustang. Still, this is a good story: Pizza chain founder recovered the beloved car he sold in 1983 that led to start of Papa John’s. He is celebrating by offering free pizza to all Camaro owners Wednesday, Aug. 26. For the full story, read Papa [...]

Last Wednesday freebie at Arby’s

All summer, Arby’s has offered one free item if you purchased another specified item. Summer is winding down, and so is the deal. Click here to find an Arby’s near you. Here’s the deal for the last Wednesday Freebie on Aug. 26: Get a fre Roast Beef ‘n Cheddar with soft drink purchase.

McDonald’s burger for 25 cents

McDonald’s is offering a back to school on a budget special on Tuesday, Aug. 25: Buy one Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with Cheese and get a second for 25 cents. The deal is good only at participating restaurants in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, Collier, Henry, Lee and Charlotte counties.