Share a cheap tip and win a DVD

Thanks for being part of the Miami FL on the Cheap community. Share your cheap tips with us at miami27@miamiflonthecheap.com It’s time for another contest! We have several copies of the DVD of Season 1 of the NBC TV series “Parenthood” to give away. This DVD was just released today, Aug. 31. Here’s the description [...]

10 free or cheap things to do with kids

Miami-Dade can be pricey but there are still loads of things to do with your kids for free or low cost. Top on the list are South Florida’s pristine – and free – beaches. The county also offers plenty of other free or low-cost fun. How about a bat hike? Riding a pony? Enjoying a [...]

Miami Spice dining discounts

If you’ve been wanting to try some of Miami’s top restaurants on the cheap, or at least the cheaper, you have a good opportunity. It’s time for Miami Spice, organized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau . From Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, more than 100 participating restaurants are offering a three-course lunch [...]

Free guide to summer kids’ programs

The free Children’s Trust 2010 Summer & After-School Programs Guide is available at all 72 Miami-Dade Publix stores. The free, trilingual guide provides a comprehensive overview of affordable programs funded by the Children’s Trust and other organizations, including free and low-cost options for low-income families. Guides are also available at county commission offices, City of [...]

Bus from MIA to Miami Beach: $2.35

Miami-Dade Transit has started a new express bus route from Miami Beach to Miami International Airport, and vice versa. Cost is $2.35 each way. The Airport Flyer (Route 150) runs from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, making one stop at the Earlington Heights Metrorail station. The new route transports passengers from [...]

Cheap books, CDs, tapes, at library sale

The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library will hold a big book sale Thursday, Dec. 10, to Sunday, Dec. 13, with thousands of donated books, CDs, audio cassettes and more offered for $2 or less. The sale will be at the main library, 101 W Flagler St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, [...]

Free Art Basel-related events

In case you’ve been living under a rock the last few days, let us remind you that Art Basel is this week, Thursday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Dec. 6. While the art fair itself charges an admission fee, there are all kinds of free events going on in conjuntion with the fair. The Miami Herald [...]

One month of flying for $599

Fly often? Want to take a month off and crisscross the country but can’t afford the airfare? Or maybe you want to visit family and friends in New York every weekend? JetBlue is advertising a one-month All-You-Can-Jet-Pass for $599. The pass must be purchased by Friday, Aug. 21. As always, the pass comes with a few [...]

Best deals on school supplies

Our friend Elizabeth at Albuquerque on the Cheap has put together a fantastic list of deals for last-minute back-to-school shoppers: CVS Pharmacy: FREE filler paper (150 sheets). You pay 99 cents with ExtraCare card, then receive a 99-cents ExtraBucks reward, making the deal free. Limit 2 per household with card. Only valid through Tuesday, Aug. [...]

This week’s food deals, coupons

Fast-food and chain restaurant deals come and go so quickly, it’s hard to keep up. Here are the deals and coupons in effect this week, June 14-21: * Free 20-ounce light smoothie from Orange Julius June 19 with this coupon. While you’re on the Orange Julius website, you can also get another coupon for $1 [...]