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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

Free grocery coupons

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Free grocery coupons. If you haven't already noticed COTC has a tab on the main menu for "Coupons." I'm not much of a grocery coupon user. Most are for processed foods which I don't buy a lot of.  My next door neighbor used to get a Sunday newspaper delivered and I would get the leftover coupons but … [Read more...] about Free grocery coupons

Second Saturdays Madison Row

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Second Saturdays Madison Row. When:  May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13 and November 10, 2018 11AM-3PM Where:  Madison Street between Halsted and Ashland. This is new this year.  I've never been so I'm not sure what goes on. June 9 is a scavenger hunt and you can … [Read more...] about Second Saturdays Madison Row

$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

Green City Market every Saturday

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Green City Market every Saturday. Green City outdoor market is open Every Saturday May 5 through October 27, 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 Saturday

Get $10 free with Ibotta and save money shopping

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Get $10 free with Ibotta and save money shopping. I've been using Ibotta for several months now and it's become an integral part of my shopping routine.  Now before I shop anywhere I check Ibotta for rebates and when I get done shopping I submit my receipt to Ibotta before I leave the store.  It … [Read more...] about Get $10 free with Ibotta and save money shopping

Costco Membership Deal

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Costco Membership Deal. Pay $60 for an annual membership and get freebies worth $144.98. Available for new members only. Get the deal:Costco Membership + Bonus $20 Cash Card & Coupons One-Year Costco Gold Star Membership with $20 Costco Cash Card and Exclusive Coupons (Up to $144.98 Value). … [Read more...] about Costco Membership Deal

First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

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First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts. Downtown Hyde Park is celebrating First Thursdays through November, 2018. When: First Thursdays, May 3-November 1, 2018 Where: Hyde Park, select locations 53rd, 55th and 57th Street The monthly events feature shopping and dining discounts, music, and fun at … [Read more...] about First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

Green City Market at Gallagher Way

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Green City Market at Gallagher Way.  The Park at Wrigley has been renamed Gallagher Way because Gallagher Insurance Brokerage forked over some cash! When: Thursdays 4PM-8PM May 31-July 26, Aug 16, 30, Sept 6, 13, 20, 2018 Subject to change.  Website Where: 3637 N Clark St between Addison and … [Read more...] about Green City Market at Gallagher Way

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

Wilton Tent Sale 2018

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Wilton Tent Sale 2018. The Wilton Tent Sale now known as the Wilton Outlet Sale is back!  And it's not in a tent. When:  June 1-June 30, 2018 11AM-7PM Where:  460 S. Route 59 on the corner of Route 59 and Aurora Avenue in Naperville, Illinois. Wow so the sale is back and now it's a … [Read more...] about Wilton Tent Sale 2018

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

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