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$20 off Sam’s Club membership

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$20 off Sam’s Club membership. If you've been thinking about getting a Sam's Club for warehouse shopping, now is the time. This is a great way to try it out and see the savings for yourself. A membership normally costs $45. Now for a limited time sign up through my link (thank you in advance) and … [Read more...] about $20 off Sam’s Club membership

Save money with Grubhub Deals Plus $10 off first order

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Save money with Grubhub Deals Plus $10 off first order.   Get $10 off your first GrubHub order when you sign-up with my link (new customers only).  Then check your Grubhub app for a bunch of $5 off deals under "Perks". Change your location in appIn order for offers to come up that I … [Read more...] about Save money with Grubhub Deals Plus $10 off first order

Rakuten Cash Back Plus $10 free

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Rakuten Cash Back Plus $10 free. One way to save money is to earn cash back by shopping through online cash back shopping portals or in-store. I use cash back portals whenever I can because it's essentially free money. Generally they work well so you just have to wait maybe 90 days for the cashback … [Read more...] about Rakuten Cash Back Plus $10 free

Nordstrom’s Deal

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Nordstrom's Deal.  Get $20 Off Your $150 App Purchase Enjoy this discount when you make your first qualifying purchase using the Nordstrom's app. Download Our App  See Terms & Conditions Nordstrom's Deal - Works on clearance itemsIf you can find $150 worth of sale or clearance … [Read more...] about Nordstrom’s Deal

Jewel Mymixx is now Just for U

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Jewel Mymixx is now Just for U.  Jewel has revamped their rewards program.  The offer clipping feature of MyMixx remains and they've added a Just for U feature where you can clip offers specifically for you.  There is also a new Rewards earning scheme.  You can use your Rewards … [Read more...] about Jewel Mymixx is now Just for U

Watch Mayor Lightfoot tour local museums

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Watch Mayor Lightfoot tour local museums. Mayor Lightfoot has done a series of local museum tour programs called Stay Home, Hit Play.  Mayor Lightfoot will join museum curators and staff as they lead virtual tours of their most popular exhibits and even share hidden treasures not usually seen by … [Read more...] about Watch Mayor Lightfoot tour local museums

Use gift cards before retailers go bankrupt

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Use gift cards before retailers go bankrupt.  If you're holding any gift cards from retailers at risk you should use them asap just in case. The longer businesses are closed the more likely many retailers will go bankrupt.  The only "upside" to the situation is that not everyone can file for … [Read more...] about Use gift cards before retailers go bankrupt

Get $5 off your first 3 DoorDash orders and Free delivery

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Get $5 off your first 3 DoorDash orders and Free delivery Beginning today, April 10 get $0 delivery fee. All weekend long. Order local with a $0 delivery fee* on orders of $15 or more. $0 Delivery Fee: Offer valid 12 AM PST through 11:59 PM PST on 4/12/2020 at participating merchants.  Valid only … [Read more...] about Get $5 off your first 3 DoorDash orders and Free delivery

Free science American Museum of Natural History

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Free science American Museum of Natural History The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is allowing free access to tours, videos, hone school programs and more.  This isn't just for kids and families there's plenty for adults to explore. Free science American Museum of Natural … [Read more...] about Free science American Museum of Natural History

Art Institute El Greco Exhibit online

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Art Institute El Greco Exhibit online While the museum is temporarily closed the Art Institute has created a few different ways to experience the exhibition El Greco: Ambition and Defiance online. Video Tour Take a quick tour of the exhibition with curator Rebecca Long and research associate … [Read more...] about Art Institute El Greco Exhibit online

Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum

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Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum Closed until further notice. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago operates a small but interesting museum about the history of money and the work of the Federal Reserve. Where:   Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 S. LaSalle Street (312) … [Read more...] about Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum

Discount tickets 360 Chicago

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Discount tickets 360 Chicago. Where: 875 N. Michigan Avenue, (formerly John Hancock Center), 94th Floor, 888-875-8439 When: 360 CHICAGO is open 365 days a year from 9:00am to 11:00pm with the last entry at 10:30 PM daily. Subject to change. Discount tickets 360 Chicago General, Sunrise, or … [Read more...] about Discount tickets 360 Chicago

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