More butter and syrup, please. Pancakes make everyone happy. And FREE pancakes make everyone really happy!
For the 20th year, IHOP is celebrating its very own National Pancake Day on March 3, 2026.
 Image: IHOP On March 3, 2026, IHOP will be flipping a FREE Short Stack of its World Famous Buttermilk Pancakes for diners at participating locations — from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The offer is valid for dine-in only. Limit one short stack per person, while supplies last.
For locations nationwide, click here.
$6 IHOP Value Menu
IHOP also offers a $6 IHOP Value menu with four options — Breakfast Faves Combo, French Toast Breakfast, Ham & Cheese Omelette and House Scramble.
All your breakfast favorites for just $6 each.
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On the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month, you can visit more than 150 museums nationwide for free with your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card. Each card admits one person with photo ID. The Museums on Us program includes museums in 31 states and the District of Columbia.
 Photo: Deposit Photos They include such prestigious institutions as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Miami, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
Not just for art lovers
 Photo: Deposit Photos Participating institutions include not just traditional museums but all kinds of cultural venues, such as the DoSeum, a children’s museum in San Antonio; the Florida Aquarium in Tampa (Sundays only); and the Staten Island zoo in New York.
A number of science museums and children’s museums are also on the list of museums that you can visit for free. Find participating museums here, and always call to verify hours and participation, especially on holiday weekends.
Present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on the first weekend of every month for one free general admission.
The next one is coming up March 7th and March 8th, 2026!
LOTC tip: Most museums have a free day or a day where the admission price is reduced once a month. Before you plan your visit, call or visit the museum’s website to find out when you can visit the museum on the cheap.
It’s not every day that BOGO deals pop up, but Victoria’s Secret has decided that it’s time to spoil us all. Just in time for Valentine’s Day!
 Photo Credit: Deposit Photos And as we all know, it’s no fun when sales and deals are complicated to get, so VS has made it super simple to get this deal without stress.
To redeem:
Head to the site and check out the beauty gift sets. For those that qualify, you’ll see the wording “Buy one, get one free gift sets” underneath.
Add the qualifying items to your cart. These items must be in-stock and available.
There is NO offer code needed. Once you check out, the cost of the lowest-priced item will be FREE, and the price of the free item will then be prorated as a discount across the rest of the items.
HURRY – this sale won’t last long! While supplies last.
These would be PERFECT for an affordable Valentine’s Day gift option.
What are you waiting for? Be sure to check out Victoria’s Secret and PINK to find the best products!
See the sale here.
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Whether you’re single or not, Wendy’s has a deal for all hungry bargain hunters on Single Awareness Day!
And all you need is a single dollar. Okay, it’s actually a little more, but it’s still a juicy deal — especially given how expensive dining out is nowadays.
 Image: Wendy’s On Single Awareness Day, Feb. 15, 2026, Wendy’s is offering a $1 Dave’s Single Cheeseburger with any purchase at participating locations.
To keep costs to a minimum, simply order a small fountain drink or fries to go along with your bargain burger.
A Dave’s Single Cheeseburger is regularly $5.79, so it’s definitely a big deal. Price may vary by location.
The juicy deal is only available for Wendy’s Rewards members. Join Wendy’s Rewards here.
Limit one per customer.
Find out how to always save money at Wendy’s with our insider tips.
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The Big Game doesn’t have to equal big spending. A little food, some libations, a few decorations and a TV, and you’ve got the makings for a great Super Bowl party. If you’re having friends over to watch the game, here are some Super Bowl party ideas that can help you keep the price tag under control.
 Photo: Deposit Photos Consider a potluck
Every Super Bowl party needs food, but you don’t have to do it all on your own. Prepare a few dishes and snacks yourself, then ask everyone to bring their favorite football food. It you send your invitations electronically, you can ask people to reply to the list with what they’ll bring to avoid duplication (although you really can’t have too many hot wings, can you?).
Enlist a party co-host
Having a friend help with the party will not only save you money, but will also save you time before and during game day. Choose the house with the most seating and divvy up the costs for food and other party essentials. You can also divide the chores so you’re only doing half the work.
The best snacks are also the cheapest
All-time favorite football foods — chili, nachos and potato skins — are all cheap to make. Instead of buying fancy cupcakes topped with footballs, make and decorate your own football-themed treats. And, of course, look for supermarket sales and coupons for Game Day recipe staples, such as chips and soda.
Need inspiration? See our favorite cheap Super Bowl party food ideas (with recipes!).
Ask guests to BYOB
 Photo: Deposit Photos Beer and other alcoholic drinks are the most expensive part of any Super Bowl party, so ask guests to bring their own. You supply the ice and a cooler. Not only will you save, but you can have fun trying out the different brews everyone contributes.
Order pizza
If your friends don’t cook, or you’re just looking to keep things simple, you might want to order pizza. A lot of pizza places run Super Bowl deals, so you can sometimes get multiple pies without spending a fortune. If you belong to Costco, their pizzas are always a great deal, and you can get them to go. Check Living on the Cheap’s “Dining” page for the latest deals before making any final decisions on where to order.
Skip fancy party decorations
Although it may be fun to have paper plates/bowls/cups with your team logo, they can be a bit pricey. You’ll save money if you instead buy those items in solid colors at a discount party store or dollar store. Alternate colors when you set them out, so when you look around the room, you’ll see your team’s colors in full force.
Add some cheap entertainment
Between the game, the halftime show, and the commercials, you should have all the entertainment you need. But if you want a little extra, play some Super Bowl trivia. You can get cheap miniature trophies or ribbons for the winners at most party stores. Frugal hosts could use food gifts as prizes; make some tasty treats to give away, or put together a fun themed gift basket filled with popcorn, chips, spray cheese, or football-shaped treats.
Use real dishes
The price of paper products seems to have skyrocketed over the past several years, so if you have enough glasses and plates to use real ones, you can save yourself some money that way. Make sure the dishwasher is empty beforehand, and keep loading it throughout the evening.
Visit the dollar store
The dollar store is a great place to pick up inexpensive party decorations. You don’t need to spend a great deal of money decorating, but you might want to pick up a few items (think pompoms and streamers) in both teams’ colors. You might also be able to get supplies to make your own decorations and cheap snacks like pretzels and nuts.
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