DENVER -- Thanks so much for reading Debbie's Deals! Today is my one year anniversary writing this column.

When I started last year, it was a two month experiment. It was so successful, I kept going. I want to say thank you to those of you who read the column, those of you who send in tips and especially those of you who've written my nice letters about how the deals have helped you and your family during these difficult economic times.

My boss on the Web site last year called me cheap. She's right. I am cheap. The cheaper I can buy something, the more money I have to spend on other things.

After a year of writing this column, here are my favorite deals.

1. Discount codes and shipping codes for online purchases. I ordered a sleep shirt through a catalog last week and they wanted $8 for shipping. It was a $15 order. That's when I decided to google "Hanes" and "shipping codes." I found a code for free shipping and saved $8. If you're looking for a discount or free shipping code, try RetailMeNot.

2. Free days at Denver attractions. I get to go to the Denver Zoo, the Denver Botanic Gardens, the Museum of Nature & Science and Art Museum for free. Each place has free days every year, get the 2010 dates here.

3. Free food. This week I've received coupons in my email for a buy-one-get-one free at Qdoba, Ruby Tuesdays and Quiznos. You can too. Almost every restaurant has an email list of some sort. When you sign up, you typically get some sort of freebie like an appetizer, dessert or meal. Most will also send you coupons throughout the year AND a freebie on your birthday.

Read here for deals from Uno's, Red Robin, Johnny Rocket, Tony's Market, Pappadeaux, Quizno's, Jersey Mike's and Fish City Grille.

Click here for deals from Ruby Tuesday's, Outback, Mimi's Cafe, Texas Roadhouse, Red Robin, Red Lobster and Chili's.

Get deals here for Benihana's, Noodles, Qdoba, Champps Americana, Tokyo Joe's, Macaroni Grill, Spicy Pickle, County Buffet, Happy Sumo, On the Border, Wendy's, Maggiano's and Hacienda Colorado.

And get deals here for Village Inn, C.B. and Potts, Chick-fil-A, Smashburger, Steak Escape, Jimmy John's, Sonic, Boston Market, Del Taco, Arby's, Good Times, Ted's Montana Grill, Einstein Brothers and Taco John's.

4. Does the state have money for you? The State of Colorado is holding money and valuables for 500,000 people. I found my boyfriend and my brother on the list this year. I found my name on the Texas list a few years ago. Here's how to find out if Colorado has money for you.

5. Cheap tickets for sporting events. Did you know the Broncos sell half price tickets to EVERY home game? The Rockies, Nuggets and Avs all have cheap ticket specials. I've written about all of them, but here's the current article on how to see the Nuggets & Avs cheap.

If you have a story on how a Debbie's deals has helped you, I'd love to hear about it. And keep those deals and freebie ideas coming, e-mail me Debbie (Debbie@thedenverchannel.com).

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