Deals: Choctoberfest, Fifth Grade Passport and More!

My daughter works at Hallmark. I expect them to have all the Christmas items up already but as I spent some time at the mall yesterday – it really felt like the frenzy of Christmas shopping already! Because I am always trying to stretch my budget out and plan ahead for my purchases, I do start looking now for great things to pick up for Christmas presents. I usually just stock away a few little things now because stocking stuffers can really add up – but a little bit in each grocery cart won’t break the bank. Do you start buying Christmas candy when all the Halloween candy is done?

 Choctoberfest. All things Chocolate are part of the 5^th Annual Choctober Fest on Saturday, October 13 at Arapahoe county Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. YES! 75,000 chocolate samples, wine, beer, cider, chocotinis, chocolate sculpures, and more!!! Happy Chocolating! Admission is just $5 and taste tickets are 12 for $10. But MileHighMamas readers can get a two-for-one admission (for ridiculously low price of 2 for $5!!) when you use promo/code twofer. 

Halloween Moods. With the upcoming release of GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN on October 12, Sony shares the Pinterest page they created with fun, free, creative festive fun. They’ll be posting new content every Friday, through the release of the movie.

Consignment sales. This is the last week for consignment sales this season. Mile High Mamas does a round-up detailing Colorado’s popular children’s consignment sales. Find bargains on kids’ clothing for newborn-preteen, toys, strollers, furniture, baby equipment, books, shoes, maternity items and more…all at 50-90% below retail. This week’s sale: Just Between Friends of Broomfield/Brighton. October 11-14. Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (50% off); 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (75% off) at Adams County Fairgrounds in Brighton.

Quiznos. On October 17, Quizno’s will offer $1 gyros. Whether you say “yeer-oh” or “jai-ro,” “gee-ro” or “hee-ro” it is a good deal-o.

 Dairy Queen. Download the new DQ App and register to get a FREE small BLIZZARD^®Treat! Plus, get access to exclusive weekly deals, browse the menu, and find a location near you. 

 Golden Glass Orb Treasure Hunt. Through October 31, “finders” are “keepers” in Golden. Find a one-of-a-kind glass orb somewhere in town (one hidden daily, two on weekends). Each orb is marked with a special tag and instruction to enter for a bigger prize.

 Pink Saves at Outlets. The Outlets at Castle Rock will feature a fashion show on October 13 walked by 20 breast cancer survivors from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Through October 20 participate in the Banner of Bras – donate a used or new bra and receive 25% discount at Jockey. October 19 & 20 Invision Sally Jobe will offer free mammograms.

 Caribou Coffee. While National Coffee day was last weekend. Caribou Coffee is offering their Fall Tumbler (it’s really cute) for $39.99. When you buy the tumbler you get free coffee all October long or get a cold press or crafted press drink for just $2.

 P.F. Changs. Get a free entrée with purchase of one when you dine in through October 10. You will need to print or show this coupon though.

 Fifth Grade Passport. Colorado Ski Country is once again offering the Free 5^th Grade Passport (and nominal fee 6^th Grade). The Fifth Grade Passport allows your fifth grader to ski (or snowboard) three times at each of the participating resorts for FREE! Resorts include:  Arapahoe Basin, Aspen, Copper Mountain, Cooper, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Purgatory, Silverton, Snowmass, Steamboat, Sunlight, Telluride, Winter Park and Wolf Creek.

 Epic Mountain Gear Jr Trade. Epic Mountain Gear has the awesome Jr. Trade program – where you buy used equipment for really cheap. It is yours to keep or trade back in at the end of the year. When you trade it in – your equipment costs less than two days of renting equipment would!