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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 Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago; 8AM-1PM. Saturdays; November 3 … [Read more...] about Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets

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

Save money with Chase Offers

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Save money with Chase Offers.  Chase has a new discount program, Chase Offers, where register for offers,  you shop with a registered card at participating merchants and get a statement credit for a percentage of the purchase. Chase Offers Chase Offers, you can activate deals on the things … [Read more...] about Save money with Chase Offers

Chicago on the Cheap is on Instagram

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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

Maximize Q1 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back

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Maximize Q1 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back. If you have a regular Chase Freedom credit card (not Freedom Unlimited) you may be aware of the 5% cash back quarterly bonuses for spend up to $1,500. Q1 January 1-March 31, 2019 categories are: Gas Stations, Drugstores and Tolls. Register now for 5% … [Read more...] about Maximize Q1 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back

$10 free from Instacart

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$10 free from Instacart. I only order from Instacart when they send me offers like Spend $35 at Whole Foods Get $20 off plus free delivery.  If you have an emergency or want to order something you can use my link and get $10 off an order of at least $10.  If you use my link I also get $10.  Thank … [Read more...] about $10 free from Instacart

Free Pilsen Community Market

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Free Pilsen Community Market When:  Sunday, November 18, 2018, 11 am to 3:30 pm. And every other Sunday through April 2019. Where:  Honky Tonk BBQ on 1800 S. Racine Avenue Admission is free.  Contributions are welcome.  The market is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation so contributions are … [Read more...] about Free Pilsen Community 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 Cartwheel. Check the sale ad each week I generally buy some on sale produce there each week.  Those … [Read more...] about How to save money at Target

Save Money with Target Cartwheel

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Save Money with Target Cartwheel.  Every week I look through Cartwheel to see if there are any deal(s) for things I need and then when I'm walking by I pop in and shop.  I always pay with a 10% off Target gift card which they sell once a year after Thanksgiving. I also look for deals through … [Read more...] about Save Money with Target Cartwheel

Free 2-day shipping at Target.com no min purchase

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Free 2-day shipping at Target.com no min purchase available from November 1 through December 22.  Gird your loins kids - the holiday madness is beginning. Target.com will be offering FREE 2-day shipping on any size order with no minimum purchase. You don’t have to join anything and you don’t have … [Read more...] about Free 2-day shipping at Target.com no min purchase

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

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