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Senior Savings Day at Walgreens – now every Tuesday

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Senior Savings Day at Walgreens - now every Tuesday On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers Balance Rewards members age 55 and older a discount on all regularly priced merchandise in-store and online.  Save 20%-30% in store every Tuesday of the month both online and in-store on select … [Read more...] about Senior Savings Day at Walgreens – now every Tuesday

Save money at Spring Plant Sales

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Save money at Spring Plant Sales Many public gardens and garden clubs hold plant sales each spring to raise funds for their organizations. Some organizations sell excess plants and some have the plants grown specifically for the sale.  These plants are generally of a much better quality than the … [Read more...] about Save money at Spring Plant Sales

$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

Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday

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Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday When: Every Sunday, 9 am - 3 pm Free Admission. The Maxwell Street Market season will close on Sunday, December 22 and return on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Where: 800 S. Desplaines from Polk to Taylor streets. There’s limited FREE parking on … [Read more...] about Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday

Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets

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Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets. Here’s the schedules for the indoor farmers markets this winter.  Some markets are closed around the holidays so always check the website before heading out. Green City Market: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago; 8AM-1PM. Saturdays … [Read more...] about Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets

Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store

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Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store Chicago is the home of the only Urban Outfitters Surplus Store in the country. Every day, Urban Outfitters store managers pull unsold merchandise off the floor, put it in a box, and send it to 2352 N. Clark Street (between Belden and … [Read more...] about Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store

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 … [Read more...] about Save money at Chicago area used book sales

Discount tickets Randolph Street Market

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Discount tickets Randolph Street Market. 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 Randolph Street Market

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: Saturday January 11, 2020, Saturday February 8, 2020, Saturday March 14, 2020 Saturday April 11, 2020, 12:00PM-4:30PM, Where:  The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Avenue, … [Read more...] about Handmade Market at Empty Bottle

Chicago on the Cheap is on Facebook

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Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

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Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier When: Every Tuesday.  The deals vary by season. Where: Various locations Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Navy Pier isoffering deals Pier-wide on Tuesdays.  Guests can take advantage of special Pier-wide offers at Pier Park, dining and retail establishments.  … [Read more...] about Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital

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Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital.  Car seats aren't cheap, but they are necessary. They keep kids safe, and that's a good thing. To make it easier for more people to have the right-size car seats, Stroger Hospital sells infant, convertible, and booster seats for $30 to $40 each.  Cash … [Read more...] about Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital

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