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Win a Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca — and help beat Multiple Sclerosis

Just in time for the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday, Aug. 18, Ford Motor Co. and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter, are selling raffle tickets for a one-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca. You can see this pony, which is built locally in Flat Rock, on Mustang Alley, located at Nine [...]

Cheap doughnuts from Krispy Kreme on Friday the 13th

Make Friday, the 13th, take doughnuts to work day. If you buy a dozen doughnuts from Krispy Kreme tomorrow, July 13, you can buy another dozen for just 75 cents. Perfect for an office treat. Original glazed variety only — available while supplies last.  

Best July 4th Grocery Deals

If you’re headed to the grocery to buy supplies for a July 4th celebration, here’s some advice on the best places to shop: Beer – Busch’s is selling 15-can packs of Bud or Miller Lite for $9.49. That’s 63.2 cents a can. Meijer has Bud or Bud Lite in 24-can packs  at $14.96 or 62.3 [...]

Grapes, peaches and Walmart’s new order-online-with-cash policy

This week’s grocery circulars are skimpy. The companies must be getting geared up for the July 4th holiday week, when so many people will be stocking up for family picnics. The best deal I could spot was on red and green grapes at Meijer for 99 cents per pound. Meijer also has peaches and nectarines [...]

Great Sources for Fabulous Freebies

Shop Smart magazine, which is edited by the nonprofit consumer advocacy group Consumer Reports, lists these four websites as great places to find freebies: Freebies4mom Freeflys  Heyitsfree.net  hunt4freebies Other good places Shop Smart points out are these:  Facebook.  Many companies offer exclusive giveaways to folks who “like” their brand on Facebook. Search for your favorite [...]

Domino’s offering 50 percent on all online and mobile pizza orders this week

Domino’s Pizza set a record in online pizza sales this year, selling more than $1 billion worth of food through its www.dominos.com and mobile apps (http://mobile.dominos.com). To thank its customers, Domino’s is offering 50 percent off the menu prices on all pizzas ordered this week — June 11 through June 17. The 50 percent off [...]

This is the week to get a great deal on strawberries

Strawberry season is in full swing. Every grocery store is selling California berries at affordable prices. For instance: Kroger is offering two pounds of strawberries for $2.48. Meijer has strawberries for two pounds for $3. While California berries are sweet, locally grown Michigan berries are a real treat. You can pick your own at a [...]

Get College credit for practically free

The cheapest way to accelerate your college education and decelerate your tuition payments is to take a few CLEP tests (College Level Examination Program). Unfortunately, these tests can be tough, especially if you haven’t studied the material in years and years. That’s where the Education Portal Academy comes in. This site lets you study for [...]

Target offers the best deal on backyard inflatable pools

Before it heats up again, buy a pool for the kids. All the major discounters have them on sale this weekend. Family Dollar has a round, 60 x 18, pool  for $10. A great price for 50,000 cubic inches –  plenty for little swimmers Kmart is selling a 90-  x 90- x 18-inch pool for [...]

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Welcome to Detroit on the Cheap. We bring you great restaurant, shopping and attraction deals in Southeast Michigan, as well as tips for living well on less. The site belongs to Jennie L. Phipps, who has been around long enough to appreciate a bargain when she sees one. Phipps is a seasoned journalist who blogs daily about retirement for Bankrate.com and who also runs a subscription website and online community for independent writers and editors at FreelanceSuccess.com.

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