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Staples Deal $5 off $5 purchase

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Staples Deal $5 off $5 purchase.  If you're a Staples Rewards member check your email for a coupon for $5 off a $5 or more purchase.  If you're not a member you should consider joining and you'll get coupons periodically that you can use to get items for free or almost free. Get items … [Read more...] about Staples Deal $5 off $5 purchase

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

$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

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: October-April, 12:00PM-4:30PM, Saturday January 11, Where:  The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Avenue, (773) 276-3600. Admission free. There will be over 30 sellers at … [Read more...] about Handmade Market at Empty Bottle

Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

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Senior Savings Day at Walgreens. 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.  If you are shopping online make sure your birthday is entered into your Walgreens account and then use the Promo … [Read more...] about Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

Chicago on the Cheap is on Facebook

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Big winter sale at Columbia Sportswear

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Big winter sale at Columbia Sportswear When:  December 25, 2019 to January 31, 2020. If you need something from Columbia now may be the time to buy.  They're having a sale of up to 30% off sale.  Plus if you spend $100 or more you get a $20 gift card.  And if you join their free Greater … [Read more...] about Big winter sale at Columbia Sportswear

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

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

Free Pilsen Winter Market

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Free Pilsen Winter Market When: Sunday, Nov 24, 2019, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Then every other Sunday through April Where:  Honky Tonk BBQ, 1800 S. Racine Ave. Chicago’s Largest Variety of Latina Artists, Bakers and  Produce Makers Under One Roof The Winter season of the Pilsen Community Market … [Read more...] about Free Pilsen Winter Market

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 Circle deals.  More on Circle here. Check the sale ad each week I generally buy some on sale produce … [Read more...] about How to save money at Target

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