Penny Pinchin’ Mama’s Real Savings (Part 2)

The trick to saving money in Kansas City turns out to be asking for deals and doing a bit of advance planning. The KC Penny Pinchin’ Mama, aka Tracie Fobes, laid out some of the simple ways you can keep more money in your pocket while shopping and eating in the City of Fountains.

The first place to look for deals is online as restaurants and destinations (like the Legends at Village West in Kansas City, Kansas) have newsletters or deals sections.
 
“Many times, by being a member, you can get notification of great deals and can even get coupons e-mailed to you,” says Fobes. Many of the coupons are specials limited to the Web site or newsletter.

Even if you haven’t thought ahead, Fobes has a trick for when you’re waiting in line for a table on Friday nights.

“Ask the manager. Sometimes they will just hand you a coupon for asking. You never know what you can get until you ask,” says Fobes.