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Holiday BOGO free stock-up sale at Hallmark

Holiday BOGO free stock-up sale at Hallmark.  It's never too early to start planning for the holidays, especially if you're a bargain hunter. From October 22-31, 2021, Hallmark is holding its annual sale at participating locations and online. All of the sale items are buy-one-get-one … [Read more...] about Holiday BOGO free stock-up sale at Hallmark

10% First Responder discount at Lowe’s

10% First Responder discount at Lowe's When: October 22-24, 2021 Where: Stores nationwide and on Lowes.com Lowe’s will offer a new 10 percent discount coupon for eligible first responders in stores nationwide and on Lowes.com from October 22-24, 2021,   Firefighters, emergency medical … [Read more...] about 10% First Responder discount at Lowe’s

How to save money at Bed Bath and Beyond

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How to save money at Bed Bath and Beyond. I'm not a big Bed Bath and Beyond shopper. I still look through their  rebate offers for deals every month (see below), I'll go through their online clearance items periodically and when I'm near a store I'll pop in and go through their clearance … [Read more...] about How to save money at Bed Bath and Beyond

Handmade Market at Empty Bottle

Handmade Market at Empty Bottle connects the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade. When: Second Saturday October-April 12:00PM-4:00PM. October 9, November 13, December 11, 2021.  January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, 2022. Where:  The Empty … [Read more...] about Handmade Market at Empty Bottle

Pier Perks Days at Navy Pier

Pier Perks Days at Navy Pier When: Every Tuesday and Thursday.  The deals vary by season. Where: Various locations Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Navy Pier is offering deals on Pier Perks Days which are Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Guests can take advantage of special Pier-wide offers at Pier … [Read more...] about Pier Perks Days at Navy Pier

Get a shopping discount with your flu shot

Get a shopping discount with your flu shot. This year Target, CVS and Jewel have deals. If you don't have health insurance and are a City of Chicago resident you can get a free flu shot at city health clinics. More info here.  If you don't have insurance and can't get to a clinic try Good Rx … [Read more...] about Get a shopping discount with your flu shot

Discount tickets to Chicago Artisan Market

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Discount tickets to Chicago Artisan Market When:  Sunday, October 17, 2021, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Where: Morgan MFG, 401 North Morgan St., 312-763-3317 Looking for unique items and/or gifts and want to support local independently owned businesses,  Consider attending the Chicago … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Chicago Artisan Market

Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping

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Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping When: 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 am - 3 pm Free Admission. June-December 2022 June 6, 20 / July 4, 18 / August 1, 15 / September 5, 19 / October 3, 17, 31 / November 7, 21 / December 5, 19, 9am-3pm Where: 800 S. Desplaines from Polk to Taylor streets. There’s … [Read more...] about Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping

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