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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

Downtown Chicago farmers markets this week

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Downtown Chicago farmers markets this week. The downtown Chicago farmers markets are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and listed below. Curious what will be on offer? Here's a seasonality list. TUESDAY Federal Plaza When:  Every Tuesday, May 15–October 30, 2018, 7 am-3 pm Where:  … [Read more...] about Downtown Chicago farmers markets this week

Vintage Garage Chicago

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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. Vintage for sale The Garage offers a full variety of great vintage merchandise for sale every month. … [Read more...] about Vintage Garage Chicago

Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 8-9

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Renegade Craft Fair Chicago May 12-13. If you're looking for gifts that are unique and not mass-produced consider checking out the Renegade Craft Fair Chicago. When: May 8-9, 2018 11 am — 7 pm Where: Division St. in Wicker Park between Damen Ave. and Ashland Ave. Admission Free. The Renegade … [Read more...] about Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 8-9

50 ways to save money on groceries

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Most families food budgets are one of their biggest monthly expenses.  According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture a family of four spends an average of $571 to $1,305 a month, not including takeaway and dining out.  Detail here. There are things you can be aware of and do to save a ton of … [Read more...] about 50 ways to save money on groceries

Eataly Saletember Sale

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Eataly Saletember Sale. I love Eataly but prices can be steep. If I'm going to dine or just walking by I'll look around for sale items which are sometimes placed directly across from the main entrance or on the 2nd floor on a display next to the elevators. Now Eataly's "Saletember" sale is … [Read more...] about Eataly Saletember Sale

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

Green City Market every Wednesday

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Green City Market every Wednesday. The Green City outdoor market is open Every Wednesday May 9-October 24, 2018 7:00am–1:00pm Where: South end of Lincoln Park at the intersection of Clark & Lincoln (approximately 1817 N. Clark). Curious what will be on offer?  Here's a seasonality … [Read more...] about Green City Market every Wednesday

Green City Market West Loop

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Green City Market West Loop When: Saturday June 2–October 27, 2018 8am–1pm. Where: Mary Bartelme Park, 115 S. Sangamon St. Curious what will be on offer?  Here's a seasonality list. Green City Market West Loop is their third location in the city. Vendors attending are drawn from the … [Read more...] about Green City Market West Loop

$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 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

Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday

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Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday When: Every Sunday, 7 am - 3 pm Free Admission. Where: 800 S. Desplaines from Polk to Taylor streets. There’s limited FREE parking on Desplaines from Harrison to Polk, and on Desplaines from Taylor to Roosevelt. The Maxwell Street Market is … [Read more...] about Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday

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