Summer is almost upon us, and the kids in your life will be looking for a way to celebrate the end of school. How about a trip out to Yorkville to the Raging Waves Waterpark? It has slides, tubes, a Read More
May 232013
May 212013
Chicago is the only city in the world where you can see live blues every night of the week. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, a night at one of the city’s blues clubs is always a Read More
May 152013
The Randolph Street Market will run May 25 and May 26 at the Plumber’s Hall in the West Loop. The 250 vendors will be selling antique furniture, vintage clothing, vinyl records, and fancy food. Admission is $8.00 per person, Read More
May 122013
The Essex Inn isn’t Chicago’s fanciest hotel, but it’s decent and in a good location – right by Grant Park, near good restaurants, and a quick jaunt to the museum campus and North Michigan Avenue. The neighborhood is fine, with Read More
Road trip: Indianapolis 500 tickets at a discount
Daily Deal Sites, Further Afield, Sports, Travel
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Apr 282013
Julie Sturgeon of Indianapolis on the Cheap reports that something like this never happens: discount tickets for the Indianapolis 500 race. But they are available, through Living Social: $39 for the 97th Running of the Read More
Apr 272013
I’ve always wanted to go to the King Spa in Niles, but so far, I haven’t made it. Why? Who knows. A few weeks ago, the lovely and talented Claire Zulkey paid a visit Read More
Massage and skincare deals at Tiffani Kim Institute
Chicago, Daily Deal Sites, Health & Beauty
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Apr 262013
Looking for some relaxation or refreshing as we head into May? The Tiffani Kim Institute has some good deals now through Gilt City. Get an 80-minute Swedish massage for $65 or a 75-minute WOW facial Read More
Discount admission to pH Comedy Theater
Cheap Dates, Chicago, Daily Deal Sites, Theatre
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Apr 172013
The pH Theater are the folks behind the annual Zombie Pub Crawl. Their bread-and-butter is a series of improv comedy shows. Some are free, like the Read More
Groupon at Cheesie’s Pub & Grub
Chicago, Daily Deal Sites, Food & Drink
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Apr 082013
Cheesie’s Pub & Grub on Belmont in Lakeview is a fine restaurant anyway – I’m fond of the Napoleon – and it’s even better with a Groupon. Read More
Get a waffle dinner for $14 at Waffles
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Apr 032013
Right now, Groupon is offering a $14 deal for dinner with two entrees, two soft drinks, and one shared dessert at Waffles in Lakeview and the South Loop. Chicken mole served over a chihuahua cheese waffle? Yum. Read More
Get $100 in Bliss products when you spend $150 on Bliss spa services
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Apr 022013
The fabulous Bliss Spa in the fabulous W Hotel on Lake Shore Drive has a great offer: Pay $150 toward any Bliss Spa services, and receive $100 to use on Bliss products. And now, don’t you feel fabulous? Read More
Angie’s List membership for $18
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Mar 242013
If you live in an old house, or any house, really, you know that you’re always tracking down someone to repair something. Angie’s List is a reliable resource for reviews of tradespeople and professionals who can help. Read More