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Free download of Veggie Tales songs on Amazon MP3

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Apr 282013

The Veggie Tales tell sweet versions of Bible stories for kids, acted out by talking vegetables. If you know a kid who is into them, Amazon has a free download of Five Super Silly Songs.

Free Sbarro skinny slice January 15

Posted by Patti Food & Drink Comments Off

Jan 142013

Taste Sbarro’s Skinny Slice pizza for free.

To snag the offer, which is valid at participating Sbarro shops January 15, you need to “like” Sbarro’s Skinny Slice Facebook page.

The page features a coupon for the free skinny slice, which is 270 calories.

Free dessert deal at Chili’s

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Jan 072013

Here’s a yummy incentive for signing up for emails.

Free dessert with dinner.

Chili’s is offering a free dessert, with purchase of an entrée, for joining its email club.

$10 Target gift card with purchase

Posted by Patti Shopping Comments Off

Dec 132012

Target is offering a bonus for shoppers who purchase at least $50 worth of items.

The deal is featured on the Target website.

With eligible purchase and a coupon available on the website, receive a free $10 gift card.

Some restrictions apply.

Free Amazon holiday music downloads

Posted by Patti Entertainment, Holidays Comments Off

Dec 052012

Lots of holiday songs are free to download.

Amazon is featuring an assortment of free music for downloading to an MP3 player in December.

One Seed Chicago

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May 152012

The envelope, please. And this year’s winner of One Seed Chicago is – drum roll — basil. Like a good Chicagoan I voted in the Spring election. Unlike many elections where I wished I could cast my ballot for NONE OF THE ABOVE, I had a difficult time deciding which of the three excellent candidates to vote for. In the end, I chose basil. Now I have nothing against the other two candidates: cilantro and chamomile, but you can’t make a Caprese salad or pesto without the leaves of a basil plant. And really, with former winners like last year’s Swiss Chard and Sunflower in 2008, the bar was set high.

In exchange for my vote – well, you don’t expect to vote in Chicago and not get something do you? I received an envelope containing FREE basil seeds, instructions for growing basil plants and harvesting the seeds to use next year. Well, actually everyone who voted received the envelope.

One Seed Chicago is an annual project of NeighborSpace. Onward to 2013!

FREE Admission to Chicago Museums This Week – May 7 through Mother’s Day

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May 072012

When I was a kid, museums located on Chicago Park District land, that’s most of Chicago’s busiest museums, were required to offer free admission one day each week. That changed. Now these museums are required to offer 52 free days per year – either one day per week or bunched together however they see fit. This explains why finding free days is confusing.

Here are Free Days at Chicago Museums from Monday, May 7 through Sunday, May 13, 2012.

Art Institute of Chicago, Wednesday, May 9. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5-8 pm. Free general admission for all visitors.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tuesday, May 8, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Thursday, May 10, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

DuSable Museum of African-American Art Sunday, May 13, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

Loyola University Museum of Art Tuesday, May 8, 2012. FREE general admission for all visitors.

Clarke House Museum Wednesday, May 9, 2012. FREE guided tours are limited to 12 guests, first-come, first-served.

Glessner House Museum Wednesday, May 9, 2012. FREE guided tours are limited to 12 guests, first-come, first-served.

Charnley-Persky House Wednesday, May 9, 2012. FREE guided tours are offered every Wednesday at 12 Noon. Tours are limited to 15 guests, first-come, first-served.

And always free to the public: National Museum of Mexican Art, The Smart Museum of Art, Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, The Museum of Contemporary Photography and The DePaul Art Museum.

Hey, Chicagoans – If you don’t already have a library card, get one at your local branch of the Chicago Public Library and your family can visit 14 Chicago museums for free almost anytime through the Kraft Great Kids Museum Pass Program.

FREE Admission to Chicago Museums This Week – April 30 through May 6

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Apr 302012

Here are Free Days at Chicago Museums from Monday, April 30 through Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Adler Planetarium, Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

Art Institute of Chicago, Wednesday, May 2. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 5-8 pm and Sunday, May 6. Free general admission for all visitors.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tuesday, May 1, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Thursday, April 26, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

DuSable Museum of African-American Art Sunday, April 29, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

Loyola University Museum of Art Tuesday, May 3, 2012. FREE general admission for all visitors.

Clarke House Museum Wednesday, May 2, 2012. FREE guided tours are limited to 12 guests, first-come, first-served.

Glessner House Museum Wednesday, May 2, 2012. FREE guided tours are limited to 12 guests, first-come, first-served.

Charnley-Persky House Wednesday, May 2, 2012. FREE guided tours are offered every Wednesday at 12 Noon. Tours are limited to 15 guests, first-come, first-served.

And always free to the public: National Museum of Mexican Art, The Smart Museum of Art, Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, The Museum of Contemporary Photography and The DePaul Art Museum.

If you have a Bank of America credit or debit card enjoy free admission to some of Chicago’s great museums on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6. The Bank of America free first weekend, Museums on Us includes free admission to: The Adler Planetarium, The Art Institute, The Chicago History Museum, The Museum of Contemporary Art and the Shedd Aquarium.

FREE Admission to Chicago Museums This Week – April 23 through April 29

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Apr 232012

When I was a kid, museums located on Chicago Park District land were required to offer free admission one day each week. That changed. Now these museums are required to offer 52 free days per year – either one day per week or bunched together however they see fit. This explains why finding free days is confusing.

Here are Free Days at Chicago Museums from Monday, April 23 through Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 5-8 pm and Sunday, April 1. Free general admission for all visitors.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tuesday, April 24, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Thursday, April 26, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

DuSable Museum of African-American Art Sunday, April 29, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

Loyola University Museum of Art Tuesday, April 24, 2012. FREE general admission for all visitors.

Clarke House Museum Wednesday, April 25, 2012. FREE guided tours are limited to 12 guests, first-come, first-served.

Glessner House Museum Wednesday, April 25, 2012. FREE guided tours are limited to 12 guests, first-come, first-served.

Charnley-Persky House Wednesday, April 25, 2012. FREE guided tours are offered every Wednesday at 12 Noon. Tours are limited to 15 guests, first-come, first-served.

And always free to the public: National Museum of Mexican Art, The Smart Museum of Art, Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, The Museum of Contemporary Photography and The DePaul Art Museum.

FREE Admission to Chicago Museums This Week – April 9 through April 15

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Apr 092012

Suburbanites and Chicagoans without library cards, here are Free Days at Chicago Museums from Monday, April 9 through Sunday, April 15, 2012.

The Art Institute of Chicago, Wednesday, April 11. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 5-8 pm and Sunday, April 1. Free general admission for all visitors.

Swedish American Museum, Tuesday, April 10, 2012. FREE general admission for all visitors.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tuesday, April 10, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Thursday, April 12, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

DuSable Museum of African-American Art Sunday, April 15, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

Loyola University Museum of Art Tuesday, April 10, 2012. FREE general admission for all visitors.

Clarke House Museum Wednesday, April 11, 2012. FREE guided tours are limited to 12 guests, first-come, first-served.

Glessner House Museum Wednesday, April 11, 2012. FREE guided tours are limited to 12 guests, first-come, first-served.

Charnley-Persky House Wednesday, April 11, 2012. FREE guided tours are offered every Wednesday at 12 Noon. Tours are limited to 15 guests, first-come, first-served.

FREE Admission to Chicago Museums This Week – March 26 through April 1

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Mar 262012

Suburbanites and Chicagoans without library cards, here are Free Days at Chicago Museums from Monday, March 26 through Sunday April 1, 2012.

Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 5-8 pm and Sunday, April 1. Free general admission for all visitors.

National Hellenic Museum, Sunday, April 1, 11am-5pm, Children 12 and under receive free admission. 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tuesday, March 27, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Thursday, March 29, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

DuSable Museum of African-American Art Sunday, April 1, 2012. FREE general admission for Illinois residents only.

Loyola University Museum of Art Tuesday, March 27, 2012. FREE general admission for all visitors.

Clarke House Museum Wednesday, March 28, 2012. FREE guided tours are limited to 12 guests, first-come, first-served.

Glessner House Museum Wednesday, March 28, 2012. FREE guided tours are limited to 12 guests, first-come, first-served.

Charnley-Persky House Wednesday, March 28, 2012. FREE guided tours are offered every Wednesday at 12 Noon. Tours are limited to 15 guests, first-come, first-served.

FREE Classical Music Concert

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Mar 132012

Classical musicians, and faculty members of the Merit School of Music, Toshiko Suzuki and Talia Pavia will play the Brahms Sonata in G and Franck Sonata in A in a free concert.

Thursday, March 15, 6:00 pm. Chicago Public Library, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 400 S State Street, Chicago. FREE.

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