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Think you’re saving on high-end stuff at outlet stores? Think again

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Think you’re saving on high-end stuff at outlet stores? Think again. Outlet stores offer great deals, everytime I walk past a Marshalls or TJ Maxx I always run in and look for items on my never ending list.  This post isn’t meant to discourage people from shopping at outlets, it’s just to advise and … [Read more...] about Think you’re saving on high-end stuff at outlet stores? Think again

Free Pilsen Community Market

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Free Pilsen Community Market When:  Sunday, November 18, 2018, 11 am to 3:30 pm. And every other Sunday through April 2019. Where:  Honky Tonk BBQ on 1800 S. Racine Avenue Admission is free.  Contributions are welcome.  The market is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation so contributions are … [Read more...] about Free Pilsen Community Market

Discount tickets to Randolph Street Market Festival

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Discount tickets to Randolph Street Market Festival. The Randolph Street Market Festival has over 75 vendors on 2.5 floors that offer a unique mix of antique, vintage and modern goods, vinyl records plus food and music.  It's simple and convenient one-stop shopping for memorable and custom-made … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Randolph Street Market Festival

Discount tickets One of a Kind Show and Sale

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Discount tickets One of a Kind Show and Sale. If you're looking for some unique gifts for yourself, your home or someone else you should consider attending the One of a Kind Show and Sale. When:  December 6, 7, 8 & 9, 2018.  Thurs-Friday 11a-8p, Saturday 10a-7p and Sunday 10a-5p.  Get … [Read more...] about Discount tickets One of a Kind Show and Sale

Eli’s Cheesecake Thanksgiving Dock Sale

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Eli's Cheesecake Thanksgiving Dock Sale. If you've ever made a cheesecake (mine always crack) it makes more sense to buy them especially when they are on sale! This is Eli's biggest sale of the year. Where: Eli's Cheesecake World, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago 800-ELI-CAKE When: … [Read more...] about Eli’s Cheesecake Thanksgiving Dock Sale

Staples: Free Tech Recycling Get $10 off

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Staples: Free Tech Recycling Get $10 off. During the week of November 11-17, 2018, take your outdated tech to Staples for recycling and you’ll get a $10 off $30 coupon to be used on a future purchase. The coupon will be printed on the receipt you receive when you drop off your items for … [Read more...] about Staples: Free Tech Recycling Get $10 off

Handmade Market at Empty Bottle

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Handmade Market at Empty Bottle connects the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade. When:  Second Saturday October-April, 12PM-4PM Where:  The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Avenue, (773) 276-3600. Admission free. There will be over 30 sellers at the Market … [Read more...] about Handmade Market at Empty Bottle

Save money at Chicago area used book sales

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Save money at Chicago area used book sales. Used book sales are a great way to buy books on the cheap and to help library systems raise badly needed revenue.   It's also great for the environment when we reuse old books rather than buying new one's. Always call to confirm all information before … [Read more...] about Save money at Chicago area used book sales

Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

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Senior Savings Day at Walgreens. On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers customers age 55 and older a 20% discount on all regularly priced merchandise in-store. Walgreens, W Brand and Nice! products regularly priced and sale items are discounted. You might be asked to show proof … [Read more...] about Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

$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

How to save money at Target

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How to save money at Target.  I follow a procedure, outlined below, so I never pay full price at Target. Get the Target app The Target app has the weekly ad, the ability to shop online and Target Cartwheel. Check the sale ad each week I generally buy some on sale produce there each week.  Those … [Read more...] about How to save money at Target

Save Money with Target Cartwheel

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Save Money with Target Cartwheel.  Every week I look through Cartwheel to see if there are any deal(s) for things I need and then when I'm walking by I pop in and shop.  I always pay with a 10% off Target gift card which they sell once a year after Thanksgiving. I also look for deals through … [Read more...] about Save Money with Target Cartwheel

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