Newberry Library Book Fair. When:July 27 – 30, 2017, Thurs-Fri 12PM-8PM; Sat-Sun 10AM-6PM. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Admission is free The Newberry Library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some incredible collections. To raise … [Read more...] about Newberry Library Book Fair
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After Hours on Chicago Avenue
After Hours on Chicago Avenue. Head west for celebratory drinks and special offerings at participating independent businesses. When: Every 3rd Friday all summer. 6-9pm. June 16, July 21, Aug 18, 2017. Where: Chicago Avenue between Paulina (1700 W) and Hoyne (2100 W) A great way to explore … [Read more...] about After Hours on Chicago Avenue
Vintage Garage Chicago
Vintage Garage Chicago Sunday. Where: The Vintage Garage Chicago, 5051 N. Broadway in Uptown. When: On the third Sunday of every month from April-October 10am to 5pm. Open rain, shine or cold. Admission is $5. Sometimes Goldstar has discount tickets for sale so check back. Vintage for … [Read more...] about Vintage Garage Chicago
Use gift cards before retailers go bankrupt
Use gift cards before retailers go bankrupt. If you're a regular reader of this website you know I save major money by acquiring gift cards at a discount and then use them to dine out and to buy things I need that are on sale. Who's going bankrupt next We all keep hearing about all the retailers … [Read more...] about Use gift cards before retailers go bankrupt
North Shore Chicago Rummage Sales
North Shore Chicago Rummage Sales. Rummage sales (and garage sales) are a great way to get super deals on things you need. Some of the highest quality sales take place in the suburbs on the North Shore of Chicago. Many only take cash so be prepared with small bills and change. Check out all the … [Read more...] about North Shore Chicago Rummage Sales
Men’s Wearhouse: Donate professional attire save 50% on next purchase
Men’s Wearhouse: Donate professional attire save 50% on next purchase. Men's Wearhouse is looking sharp with its 10th annual National Suit Drive, an initiative that collects donations of gently-used professional attire for the unemployed. From July 1 to 31, consumers can donate gently-used … [Read more...] about Men’s Wearhouse: Donate professional attire save 50% on next purchase
Target: $5 off $50 with Visa
Target: $5 off $50 with Visa. Save $5 on a purchase of $50 or more (before taxes) at Target.com when you pay with your Visa® card. There are a lot of restrictions but it's not insurmountable. It excludes clearance items but not sale items. It also doesn't say limit one per account. So if you have a … [Read more...] about Target: $5 off $50 with Visa
Wilton Tent Sale 2017
Wilton Tent Sale 2017. ***Bad news for 2017. The tent sale is cancelled! Wilton is moving from Wooddale to Naperville and the move conflicts with the sale so they won't have one until 2018!*** The good news is they will be opening an outlet store next to the Wilton Store at Chestnut … [Read more...] about Wilton Tent Sale 2017
Walgreens: Get 33% off plus $10 with Visa Checkout
Walgreens: Get 33% off plus $10 with Visa Checkout. Now through June 24 Walgreens is having a huge Buy 2 get 1 free sale on skin care and sun care products (33% off). You can stack this with $10 off from Visa Checkout to save as much as 47%. This is a super sale if you need to stock up on skin … [Read more...] about Walgreens: Get 33% off plus $10 with Visa Checkout
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 and fancy foods, plus great food and music. It's simple and convenient one-stop shopping for … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Randolph Street Market Festival
Eli’s Cheesecake Imperfection Sale
Eli's Cheesecake Imperfection Sale. If you've ever made a cheesecake (mine always crack) it makes more sense to buy them especially when they are on sale! Where: Eli's Cheesecake World, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago 800-ELI-CAKE When: June 25, 2017 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Call to confirm … [Read more...] about Eli’s Cheesecake Imperfection Sale
Save Money with Target Cartwheel
Save Money with Target Cartwheel. I'm not much of a Target shopper. I mostly take advantage of a deal they offer a few times a year, Buy $50 in groceries, get $10 bonus gift card. I always pay with a 10% off Target gift card which they sell once a year after Thanksgiving. I recently started using … [Read more...] about Save Money with Target Cartwheel
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